May 15, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on May 1, 2017.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Canada 150 Legacy Public Art Concept Proposal
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-232) (REDMS No. 5366639 v. 4)

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Designated Speaker:  Eric Fiss

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the concept proposal and installation for the Canada 150 Legacy public artwork by artists Henry Lau and David Geary, as presented in the report titled “Canada 150 Legacy Public Art Concept Proposal,” dated  April 12, 2017, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE

2.

Sister City Advisory Committee 2016 Year In Review
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-SCIT1-01) (REDMS No. 5380164)

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See Page GP-25 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Amarjeet Rattan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Sister City Advisory Committee 2016 Year In Review” dated April 19, 2017, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit, be received for information.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

Solar Energy Systems Project for Fire Hall No.1
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-05-01) (REDMS No. 5325224 v. 25)

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See Page GP-38 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Levi Higgs

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled “Solar Energy Systems Project for Fire Hall No. 1” dated April 9, 2017 from the Director, Engineering, be approved in the amount of $450,000; and

(2)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021) be amended accordingly.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

4.

Application for A New Liquor Primary Liquor Licence - 1063035 BC Ltd Doing Business As: V + Club, 8171 Ackroyd Rd Unit 140
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 5378064 v. 4)

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Designated Speaker:  Carli Edwards

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from 1063035 BC Ltd., doing business as, V + Club, for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence to operate a Karaoke Box Room, at premises located at 8171 Ackroyd Rd Unit 140, with liquor service, be supported for;

(a)

A new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence with primary business focus of entertainment, specifically Karaoke Box Room with total person capacity of 100 persons;

(b)

Family Food Service to permit minors in all licensed areas until 10:00 PM when accompanied by a parent or guardian;

(c)

Liquor service hours for Monday to Sunday, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM;

(2)

That a letter be sent to Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(a)

Council supports the conditions as listed above, for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence as the issuance will not pose a significant impact on the community; and

(b)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 71(9) of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(i)

The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area  was considered;

(ii)

The impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process; and

(iii)

Given that this is a new business, there is no history of non-compliance with this operation;

(c)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may effect nearby residents the City gathered the views of the residents as follows:

(i)

Property owners and businesses within a 50 meter radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application, providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted; and

(ii)

Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. The signage and the notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments and concerns could be submitted; and

(d)

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

(i)

That based on the number of letters sent and the few responses received from all public notifications, Council considers that the approval of this application is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

5.

Building Permit Application at 7251 No. 6 Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8360-20-01) (REDMS No. 5382274 v. 2)

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Designated Speaker:  Gavin Woo

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Building Permit Application No. 17-770896 for a single family dwelling at 7251 No. 6 Road, with a total floor area (including garage) of 1,246.3 m² (13,414.9 ft²) be withheld for a period of 30 days beginning on the date of application (April 26, 2017) pursuant to Section 463(1) of the Local Government Act, as Council considers that the proposed house size, farm home plate and setbacks are in conflict with the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments under preparation.

ADJOURNMENT