May 22, 2018 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:24 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on May 7, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Major Facilities Phase 2 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Program Plan and Site
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-MLBC) (REDMS No. 5743253 v. 40)

In response to questions from Committee, Jim Young, Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development and Gregg Wheeler, Manager, Sport and Community Events advised that (i) the various amenities and programming needs required and requested by the Richmond Lawn Bowling Club were reviewed during the program and service level development process, (ii) the proposed new multipurpose room would accommodate up to 125 and larger events could utilize the Minoru Centre for Active Living multipurpose rooms, (iii) a site location south of the greens on the east side was not recommended by staff as it is not as centrally located to the parking lot and building in that area could obstruct park views of residences nearby, and (iv) staff could review the option of constructing a multi-floor clubhouse.

Discussion ensued regarding increasing the size of the proposed clubhouse and potential site locations.

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

It was moved and seconded

That the report be referred back to staff to provide revised options for site locations and building size.

The question on the motion was not called as it was noted that staff should include any information that would accelerate or effect the longevity of a new clubhouse, including future population growth and replacement of the carpets.  

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

2.

Animal Shelter Guiding Principles, Program and Site
(File Ref. No. 06-2055-20-012) (REDMS No. 5799733 v. 17)

In response to queries from Committee, Mr. Young and Paul Brar, Manager, Parks Programs noted that (i) the proposed new shelter would be approximately 30% larger than the current space, (ii) staff reviewed trends in projecting future growth and while there has been a decline in the number of dogs and cats coming through shelter, the demand for smaller animals has increased, (iii) the proposed new building could allow for future expansion, if required, (iv) the new shelter would incorporate the current capacity for diagnostic medical intake of animals as they come into care, including minor immediate procedures, (v) the additional space of a wildlife room would act as a temporary holding facility for injured wildlife such as racoons and birds to provide immediate care or until they are collected by a service provider, (vi) multipurpose rooms are common in shelters as they provide space for training and community meetings, and (viii) the current budget for the project would not allow for the addition of a wildlife room or multipurpose room.

Discussion took place on referring the report back to staff to provide further information on future projections based on population growth, inclusion of an animal hospital in the new facility, and inclusion of additional spaces such as a multipurpose room and wildlife temporary holding room.

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

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report be referred back to examine options and costs on the  overall size of a new animal shelter, including additional spaces such as a multi-purpose room and wildlife temporary holding room, that would meet the City’s growing needs.

CARRIED

As a further result of discussion, an additional referral motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That staff analyze the possibilities for an animal hospital in conjunction with a new animal shelter. 

DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Au
Dang
Loo
Steves

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

3.

Application For a New Liquor Primary Liquor Licence - Truestea Cafe Ltd Doing Business As: The True'stea Restaurant- 8400 Alexandra Rd Unit 180
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 5818206)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the application from Truestea Cafe Ltd., doing business as, The True’stea Restaurant, for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence to operate entertainment with full service Asian cuisine, at premises located at 8400 Ackroyd Rd Unit 180, with liquor service, be supported for:

(a)

A new Liquor-Primary Liquor Licence with primary business focus of entertainment, specifically live music and games with total person capacity of 197 persons;

(b)

Family Food Service to permit minors in all licensed areas until 10:00 p.m. when accompanied by a parent or guardian, when food service is available for families; and

(c)

Liquor service hours for Monday to Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.;

(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 197 persons indoor 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)

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)

That 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 as part of the application process; and

(ii)

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

(f)

That 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.

CARRIED

4.

Application to request a food primary entertainment endorsement for food-Primary Liquor Licence # 139438 – Richmond Country Club – 9100 Steveston Hwy
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 5814183)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the application from Richmond Country Club, operating at 9100 Steveston Hwy, requesting a Food-Primary Entertainment Endorsement for Patron Participation to Food- Primary Liquor Licence # 139438, to enable patrons to dance at the establishment, be supported;

(2)

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

(a)

Council supports the amendment for a Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement on Food-Primary Liquor Licence # 139438 as the endorsement will not have a significant impact on the community;

(b)

The hours of liquor sales will remain the same at:

(i)

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday; and

(ii)

9:00 a.m. to Midnight, Sunday;

(c)

The new seating capacity for the food primary portion of the licence will be increased to 694 persons indoors and 190 persons patio;

(3)

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

(a)

The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area was considered;

(b)

The impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process;

(c)

Given that there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit patron participation entertainment endorsement under the Food Primary Liquor Licence should not change the establishment such that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose; and

(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)

That 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 as part of the application process; and

(ii)

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

(f)

That Council recommends the approval of the permanent change to add patron participation entertainment endorsement to the Food Primary Licence for the reasons that the addition of the endorsement proposed is acceptable to the majority of the residents, businesses and property owners in the area and the community.

CARRIED

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

5.

Voting divisions for the 2018 general Local and school election
(File Ref. No. 12-8125-80-05) (REDMS No. 5814102 v. 3)

It was moved and seconded

That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 9876, which proposes adjustments to voting division boundaries and establishes 4 additional voting divisions for the 2018 General Local and School Election, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:54 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 Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Amanda Welby
Legislative Services Coordinator