December 17, 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 December 3, 2018.

COUNCILLOR ALEXA LOO

1.

bylaws regulating massage parlours
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01)

RECOMMENDATION

That staff be directed to review existing bylaws and report back with recommendations aimed to increase restrictions on massage parlour operations, including addressing potential concerns with sex trafficking and money laundering.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

2.

One-Year Review and Bylaw Amendments for Short-term Rentals
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-09; 12-8060-20-009899/009898) (REDMS No. 5868680 v. 11; 5962960; 5878824; 5878827)

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Designated Speaker:  Carli Williams

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9899, to add penalties related to short-term rentals, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9898, to reinstate a provision to allow a 5-room bed and breakfast business at 13333 Princess Street, be introduced and given first reading; and

(3)

That staff be instructed to report back on a licencing program, including an analysis of resources for its implementation, to regulate boarding and lodging in order to create a public registry.

3.

Application for a New Liquor Primary Liquor Licence From Monster L Karaoke Ltd, at 8400 Alexandra Road Unit 130
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 6038880)

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Designated Speaker:  Carli Williams

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from Monster L Karaoke Ltd., for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence to operate a karaoke lounge establishment, at premises located at 8400 Alexandra Road Unit 130, with liquor service, be supported for:

(a)

a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence with primary business focus of entertainment, specifically a karaoke lounge with total person capacity of 50 occupants; and

(b)

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 50 occupants 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;

(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 metre 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)

that based on the number of letters sent and no opposed responses received, Council considers that the approval of this application is acceptable to the majority of the residents, businesses and property owners in the area and the community.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

4.

Sister City Advisory Committee Four-Year Activity Plan (2019-2022)
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-SCIT1-01) (REDMS No. 6027517)

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Designated Speaker:  Mike Romas

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Sister City Advisory Committee Four-Year Activity Plan (2019-2022)”, dated November 23, 2018, from the Manager, Customer Service, be received for information; and

(2)

That the 2019-2022 Sister City Advisory Committee Program Activity budget of $239,050 be referred to the budget process for consideration.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

5.

Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Site and Program Update
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-LBOW1) (REDMS No. 6030445 v. 54; 6036730; 6045609)

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Designated Speakers:  John Thibodeau & Gregg Wheeler

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council direct staff as to the preferred location for the lawn bowling greens, as described in the staff report titled “Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Site and Program Update,” dated November 29, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services and the Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development;

(2)

That Council direct staff as to the preferred site for the Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, as described in the staff report titled “Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Site and Program Update,” dated November 29, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services and the Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development;

(3)

That Council direct staff as to the preferred program for the Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, as described in the staff report titled “Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Site and Program Update,” dated November 29, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services and the Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development.

ADJOURNMENT