March 5, 2018 - Agenda

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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on February 19, 2018.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Application to Amend Liquor- Primary Liquor Licence - The Richmond Inn Hotel Ltd., Doing Business As: Harold's Bistro & Bar - 7551 Westminster Hwy
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 5750775 v. 2)

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Designated Speaker:  Carli Edwards

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from The Richmond Inn Hotel Ltd., operating as Harold’s Bistro & Bar, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Liquor Primary Liquor Licence No. 164307, from (existing hours):

11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Monday to Thursday;

11:45 AM to 1:45 AM, Friday and Saturday; and

11:00 AM to Midnight, Sunday;

To (proposed hours):

9:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Monday to Thursday;

9:00 AM to 1:45 AM, Friday and Saturday; and

9:00 AM to Midnight, Sunday;

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

(a)

Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service hours as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community; and

(b)

The total person capacity at 132 persons indoor and 54 persons patio is unchanged;

(2)

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

(a)

Council supports the applicant’s proposed increase of liquor service hours with conditions as listed above;

(b)

The total person capacity of 132 persons indoor and 54 persons 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 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 there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Liquor Primary Liquor Licence should not change the establishment such that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose;

(d)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents, businesses and property owners, the 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 subject property 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 subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. The signage and public notice provided information on the application with instructions on how comments or concerns could be submitted;

(e)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the view of the residents, businesses and property owners are as follows:

(i)

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

(ii)

The community consultation process resulted in no comments or views submitted from residents, businesses and property owners;

(f)

Council recommends the approval of the permanent change to hours for the licence for the reasons that the additional proposed hours is acceptable to the majority of the residents, businesses and property owners in the area and the community.

2.

Application for a New Liquor Primary Liquor Licence - Club Versante Management Ltd, Doing Business As: Club Versante, 8400 West Road, Unit 101
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 5749216)

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Designated Speaker:  Carli Edwards

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from Club Versante Management Ltd., doing business as, Club Versante, for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence to operate a private club establishment, at premises located at 8400 West Road Unit 101, with liquor service, be supported for:

(a)

A new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence with primary business focus of entertainment, specifically a private club with total person capacity of 90 persons;

(b)

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

(c)

Liquor service hours for Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 2:00AM;

(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 application and the hours of liquor service with the conditions as listed above;

(b)

The total person capacity set at 90 persons is acknowledged;

(c)

Council's comments on the prescribed criteria (Section 71 of the Liquor Control and Licencing Regulations) are as follows:

(i)

The impact of additional noise and traffic in the area of the establishment  was considered;

(ii)

The potential 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 establishment;

(d)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents, businesses and property owners, the City gathered the views of the community through a 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 subject property 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 and concerns;

(e)

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

(i)

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

(ii)

The community consultation process did not generate any comments and views of residents, businesses and property owners;

(f)

Council recommends the approval of the licence application for the reasons that this new application for a Liquor Primary Licence is acceptable to the majority of the residents, businesses and property owners in the area and community.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

3.

Animal Shelter Guiding Principles, Program, and Service Levels
(File Ref. No. 06-2055-20-012) (REDMS No. 5678629 v. 17)

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Designated Speaker:  Paul Brar

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Animal Shelter Guiding Principles as described in the staff report titled “Animal Shelter Guiding Principles, Program, and Service Levels”, dated January 30, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Services, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the Program Plan and Site as described in the staff report titled “Animal Shelter Guiding Principles and Program” dated January 30, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

4.

Proposed Plan for Major Events and Programs in 2018 and 2019
(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 5749845 v. 6)

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Designated Speakers:  Jane Fernyhough & Bryan Tasaka

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That $28,000 be approved for the 2018 Garden City Lands Farmer’s Market to be funded from the Rate Stabilization Account;

(2)

That $1,258,000 be approved to support the following events and programs for 2019:  Children’s Arts Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, Doors Open, Richmond Canada Day in Steveston, Richmond Maritime Festival, Garden City Lands Farmer’s Market, Richmond World Festival, City-wide event marketing program and City branded assets, funded by the Rate Stabilization Account;

(3)

That $75,000 be approved for a 2019 Neighbourhood Celebration Grant Program funded by the Rate Stabilization Account;

(4)

That $200,000 be approved for the 2019 Video Series: History of Richmond project, funded by the Rate Stabilization Account; and

(5)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) be amended accordingly.

5.

Minoru Park Vision Plan
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-MINO1) (REDMS No. 5642162 v. 26)

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Designated Speaker:  Jamie Esko

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Minoru Park Vision Plan, as detailed in the staff report titled “Minoru Park Vision Plan,” dated February 14, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Services, be adopted;

(2)

That the Minoru Park Vision Plan, as detailed in the staff report titled “Minoru Park Vision Plan,” dated February 14, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Services, be used to guide the design of future phases of park development and costing for Council consideration; and

(3)

That Council provide direction for the “Special Study Area” for further study and incorporation into the Minoru Park Vision Plan, based on the following options:

(a)

Green space;

(b)

Parking;

(c)

A civic facility with integrated parking;

(d)

A civic facility with air space used for housing with integrated parking; or

(e)

Locating a civic facility outside of the “Special Study Area.”

ADJOURNMENT