November 7, 2016 - Agenda

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MINUTES

GP-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on October 17, 2016 and the minutes of the Special General Purposes Committee held on October 24, 2016.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Municipal and Regional District Tax Imposition Bylaw No. 9631 and Metro Vancouver Letter of Support

(File Ref. No. 08-4150-03-01; 08-4150-03-01) (REDMS No. 5183432; 5154740; 5184827)

GP-11

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Designated Speaker:  Neonila Lilova

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Imposition Bylaw No. 9631 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That staff be directed to seek the support of Metro Vancouver for the City’s intention to renew the MRDT at the rate of 3% on the price of accommodation in Richmond, starting July 1, 2017 and effective for five years.

2.

sign bylaw update and public consultation process

(File Ref. No. 03-0900-01) (REDMS No. 5165807 v. 2)

GP-21

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Designated Speakers:  Cecilia Achiam and Carli Edwards

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed changes to Sign Bylaw No. 5560 outlined in the staff report titled “Sign Bylaw Update and Public Consultation Process”, dated October 13, 2016, from the Director, Administration and Compliance be received for information; and

(2)

That proposed public consultation process detailed in the staff report titled “Sign Bylaw Update and Public Consultation Process”, dated October 13, 2016, from the Director, Administration and Compliance be endorsed.

3.

disposition of a statutory right of way over 8080 anderson road/8111 granville avenue for the purpose of utilities and related services

(File Ref. No. 06-2285-30-198) (REDMS No. 5154403 v. 4)

GP-52

See Page GP-52 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Kirk Taylor

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a Statutory Right of Way (SRW) to Telus over 8080 Anderson Road/8111 Granville Avenue (Lot A Section 9 Block 4 North Range 6 West New Westminster District Plan EPP33799, PID 029-628-164) for a nominal fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00), plus applicable GST, for the purpose of utilities and related services be granted;

(2)

That a SRW to Shaw over 8080 Anderson Road/8111 Granville Avenue for a nominal fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00), plus applicable GST, for the purpose of utilities and related services be granted; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate and execute all documentation, including all contracts and Land Title Office documents, to effect the transaction detailed in the staff report titled “Disposition of a Statutory Right of Way over 8080 Anderson Road/8111 Granville Avenue for the Purpose of Utilities and Related Services” dated October 17, 2016 from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services.

ADJOURNMENT