September 18, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meetings of the General Purposes Committee held on September 5, 2017 and September 11, 2017.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond: Initial Progress Report
(File Ref. No. 07-3000-01/2017-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 5351776 v. 5)

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See Page GP-13 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Paul Penner

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond: Initial Progress Report,” dated August 18, 2017 from the General Manager of Community Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond: Initial Progress Report be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

2.

Gateway Transportation Collaboration Forum - Greater Vancouver Gateway 2030 Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-PMVA1) (REDMS No. 5494978 v. 4)

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See Page GP-80 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Joan Caravan and Donna Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City provide a letter of support for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s two-phase submission of two transportation infrastructure improvements projects in Richmond for consideration of cost-share funding from the Government of Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund via the Expression of Interest and Comprehensive Project Proposal phases, as described in the report titled “Gateway Transportation Collaboration Forum - Greater Vancouver Gateway 2030 Program” dated September 7, 2017 from the Director, Transportation subject to:

(1)

No capital costs to be borne by the City of Richmond;

(2)

No operating, maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement costs of the Portside Road-Blundell Road overpass including any raised portions of City roadway and No. 7 Road canal crossing structures to be borne by the City of Richmond;

(3)

Continued City involvement in all aspects of the design process including adherence to the City’s design standards; and

(4)

Retention and accommodation of local community access for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE

3.

Addition to Council Term Goals 2014-2018
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-07-01/2017-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 5445646 v. 6)

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See Page GP-95 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Claire Adamson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Council Term Goals for 2014-2018 be updated to include an added priority under Goal 8: Supportive Economic Development Environment, as outlined in the report titled “Addition to Council Term Goals 2014-2018” dated July 11, 2017 from the Corporate Programs Consultant, to more clearly reflect Council’s shared interests in ensuring a viable agricultural sector in Richmond.

ADJOURNMENT