November 6, 2017 - Agenda

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MINUTES

GP-6

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on October 16, 2017.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

Brazilian Elodea Management: Mariner’s Village (11291 - 11491 7th Ave)
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-07-01) (REDMS No. 5574535 v. 10)

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Designated Speakers:  Peter Russell and Chad Paulin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, to request their immediate involvement and the allocation of appropriate funding to manage Brazilian elodea infestations in Richmond.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

2.

Application for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence – Lucky 9 Bowling Centre Ltd, doing business as: Monkey 9 Brew Pub, 180-14200 Entertainment Blvd.
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 5559386 v. 3)

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Designated Speaker:  Cecilia Achiam

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from Lucky 9 Bowling Centre Ltd., doing business as, Monkey 9 Brew Pub, for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence to operate a brew pub, at premises located at 180-14200 Entertainment Blvd. be supported for:

(a)

a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence with the primary business focus on food and liquor service with total person capacity of 200 persons (145 indoor and 55 patio);

(b)

an outdoor bounded patio with capacity of 55 persons;

(c)

liquor service hours from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to next day 2:00 AM.

(2)

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

(a)

Council supports the applicant’s new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence and the hours of liquor service with the conditions as listed above;

(b)

the total person capacity at 145 persons indoor and 55 persons for the outdoor patio is acknowledged;

(c)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (section 71 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(i)

the impact of noise and traffic in the vicinity of the establishment was considered;

(ii)

the general 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;

(d)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may effect nearby residents, businesses and property owners, the general impact assessment was conducted through the City’s community consultation process as follows:

(i)

residents, businesses and property owners within a 50 meter radius of the establishment were notified by letter.  The letter provided information on the application with instructions on how to submit comments or concerns; and

(ii)

signage was posted at the establishment and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. The signage and public notice provided information on the application with instructions on how to submit comments or concerns.

(e)

Council’s comments on the general impact of the views of residents, businesses and property owners as follows:

(i)

the community consultation process was completed within 90 days of the application process;

(ii)

the comments and views of residents, businesses and property owners received through the community consultation process were assessed; and

(iii)

the concerns of residents, businesses and property owners received through the community consultation process could be mitigated by existing Bylaws;

(f)

Council recommends the approval of the licence for the reasons that this new application of the liquor primary license is acceptable to the majority of the residents, businesses and property owners in the area and the community.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

3.

Advancement of Partial Funding for the Canada Line Capstan Station
(File Ref. No. 10-6525-07-04-05) (REDMS No. 5547299 v. 12)

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Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That up to $3.5 million be approved for the advancement of funds to TransLink to initiate design work for the new Canada Line Capstan Station including $1,097,817 for Preliminary Design with the balance to be for Detailed Design; and

(2)

The 5-Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) reflects this accordingly.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

4.

2018 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 5494360 v. 2)

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Designated Speaker:  David Weber

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2018 Council and Committee meeting schedule as shown in Attachment 3 to the staff report dated October 2, 2017, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved with the following revisions included:

(1)

That in order to accommodate the August meeting break and the December holiday season,

(a)

the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of August 13, August 27 and December 24, 2018 be cancelled;

(b)

the Public Hearing of August 20, 2018 be rescheduled to September 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall;

(2)

That in order to adjust the “fifth week” in January 2018,

(a)

the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of January 8 and January 22, 2018 be rescheduled to January 15 and January 29, 2018 respectively, with all January Committee meetings readjusted accordingly;

(b)

the Public Hearing of January 15, 2018 be rescheduled to January 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall; and

(3)

That in order to avoid meeting conflicts with the 2018 UBCM convention, the Regular Council meeting (open and closed) of September 10, 2018 be cancelled and that a Special Council meeting be called in conjunction with the last Committee meeting during the week of September 4, 2018, if necessary, to deal with any business arising through Committee.

ADJOURNMENT