May 6, 2019 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-3

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on April 15, 2019.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

1.

Strengthening the Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw Related to Vacant Homes 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-02-01; 12-8060-20-009819/9820/9821) (REDMS No. 6129635 v. 3; 5717742; 6152819; 6152828)

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See Page GP-16 for full report

Designated Speaker: Carli Williams 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw No. 7162, Amendment Bylaw No. 9819, to strengthen the City’s approach to unsightly properties and vacant homes, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 9820, to increase fines for unsightly properties, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(3)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9821, to add additional ticketing authority, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Draft Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-11-01) (REDMS No. 6153845 v. 3)

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See Page GP-30 for full report

Designated Speakers: Kim Somerville and Cody Spencer 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Draft Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Draft Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029”, dated April 12, 2019, be approved for the purpose of seeking public feedback on the Draft Strategy; and

(2)

That the final Richmond Homelessness Strategy, including a summary of public feedback received, be reported back to General Purposes Committee.

ADJOURNMENT