September 18, 2017 - Minutes

Date:

Monday, September 18, 2017

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Absent:

Councillor Carol Day

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meetings of the General Purposes Committee held on September 5, 2017 and September 11, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

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)

In response to queries from Committee, Kim Somerville, Manager, Community Social Development, advised that (i) Non-Profit space needs are being addressed in a separate report to the Planning Committee, (ii) the Social Development Strategy continues to be a fluid document and work plans are adjusted as needed and, (iii) staff continue to work with other departments and agencies on an ongoing basis to address affordable housing needs.

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

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)

Discussion ensued with regard to the potential improvement project of widening Highway 91 from four to six lanes, as detailed in the staff report.

As a result of the discussion, the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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:

(a)

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

(b)

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;

(c)

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

(d)

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

(2)

That a letter be written to advise the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority that the City of Richmond expects to be consulted at the outset of any discussions regarding the widening of Highway 91.

CARRIED

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)

It was moved and seconded

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 viable agricultural and fisheries sectors in Richmond.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regards to including fisheries in the recommended additional priority under Goal 8, as “8.3 The City’s agricultural and fisheries sectors are supported, remain viable and continue to be an important part of the City’s character, livability, and economic development vision.”

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:19 p.m.).

CARRIED

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, September 18, 2017.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Amanda Welby
Legislative Services Coordinator