June 19, 2017 - Minutes
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General Purposes Committee
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Monday, June 19, 2017 |
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Anderson Room |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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AGENDA |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That “July 1st Flag Raising” be added to the Agenda as Item No. 4. |
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CARRIED |
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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 June 5, 2017, be adopted as circulated. |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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2017 Child Care Capital Grants - Second Intake |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “2017 Child Care Capital Grants – Second Intake”, dated May 17, 2017 from the General Manager, Community Services, be awarded for the recommended amounts and cheques be disbursed for a total of $64,594.00. |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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2017 Corporate Energy Management Program Update |
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With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), Levi Higgs, Corporate Energy Manager, provided an update on the City’s Corporate Energy Management Program (EMP) and the following information was highlighted: |
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since 2008, the EMP has helped save approximately 58.9 GWh of energy through various projects; |
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the energy savings corresponds to a cumulative reduction of over 8,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, which is the equivalent to taking 2,500 cars off Richmond roads each year; |
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~$3,000,000 in total operational cost avoidance savings since 2008 with approximately $1,800,000 of external funding secured to support the EMP. |
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Jim Nelson, Senior Manager of Marketing, BC Hydro, accompanied by Rick Truong, Key Account Manager, BC Hydro, advised that energy conservation remains a top priority for BC Hydro and with the help of key customers like the City, BC Hydro can achieve its conservation goals. Mr. Nelson spoke of the City’s various energy management projects, highlighting that the City is a leader in the field. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “2017 Corporate Energy Management Program Update” from the Director, Engineering, dated May 26, 2017, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE |
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Council Term Goals Achievement Highlights for 2016 |
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With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), Lani Schultz, Corporate Programs Consultant, highlighted 2016 Council Term Goals achievements: |
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a comprehensive police services review was completed to ensure the most appropriate policing model was in place for Richmond; |
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a wide array of award winning parks, cultural, and recreation programs and special events were delivered; |
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development permits totalling over $715 million in construction value were processed; |
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implementation of the City’s robust sustainability framework was continued; |
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over $18 million of funding was secured for infrastructure related to community safety, sustainability and community services from the Federal and Provincial governments; |
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large infrastructure projects such as the Minoru Centre for Active Living continue to progress; |
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financial stewardship remained favourable; |
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platforms to foster simpler ways for businesses to conduct business were improved; and |
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a significant number of community consultations, information sessions and open houses were held regarding upcoming plans and projects; |
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Also, a new Page 39 of the Achievement Highlights for 2016 was distributed to Committee as an error was found (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1). |
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The Chair requested that staff provide a brief presentation at the June 26th Council meeting. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Council Term Goals Achievement Highlights for 2016” dated June 1, 2017 from the Corporate Programs Consultant be received for information; |
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That staff be directed to continue using Council’s 2014-2018 Term Goals as established in May 2015 to guide work programs for this term of office. |
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CARRIED |
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JULY 1ST FLAG RAISING |
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The Chair advised that there had been a suggestion from the community regarding the potential for a flag raising ceremony at City Hall at 8 a.m. on July 1st to recognize Canada’s 150th anniversary. It was noted that the ceremony would be simple and community groups have offered to offset any costs incurred by the City for the ceremony. |
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Discussion took place on the significance of a flag raising ceremony, particularly if the proposed event would have little to no programming. Also, it was noted that costs to open City Hall for such a ceremony should be borne by the City. |
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The Chair remarked that should such ceremony be scheduled, it would be Council’s discretion to use the Council Contingency fund; he remarked that a citizenship ceremony was not scheduled this year prior to the Salmon Festival and thus a flag raising ceremony could take its place. |
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Discussion ensued and the following Committee comments were noted: |
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that should a flag raising ceremony be scheduled, it have some programming and that the programming be tied to the City’s upcoming 140th anniversary; |
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flag raising ceremonies are common in Asian countries and such a ceremony hosted by City could act as a symbolic occasion to bring the community together; and |
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the City’s main Canada Day event is held in Steveston, and thus it may seem odd to have a ceremony in the City Centre at City Hall. |
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Discussion further took place and it was suggested that the flagpole at the corner of No. 1 Road and Moncton Street potentially be used for a flag raising ceremony and that a short program be included. Also, it was noted that any programming to take place in Steveston should be coordinated with the appropriate organizing groups. |
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As a result of the discussions, the following referral was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff investigate possibilities of a flag raising ceremony on the morning of July 1st and liaise with the Salmon Festival organizing groups; and |
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That staff report to the Canada 150 Committee and report back at the June 26, 2017 Council meeting. |
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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 (4:40 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 Monday, June 19, 2017. |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
Hanieh Berg |