September 3, 2019 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-4

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

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

Public Electric Vehicle (ev) Charging Expansion – 2019 Funding Application to Natural Resources Canada 
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-00) (REDMS No. 6251444 v. 11)

GP-14

See Page GP-14 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Peter Russell

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as described in the staff report titled, " Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Expansion – 2019 Funding Application to Natural Resources Canada” dated August 9, 2019 from the Director, Sustainability & District Energy:

(1)

The expansion of 20 public electric vehicle charging ports at a cost of $700,000 funded by the Gas Tax Provision be approved;

(2)

The application to Natural Resources Canada’s 2019 Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program for up to $100,000 in grant funding be approved;

(3)

Should the funding application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Acting General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the agreement with Natural Resources Canada on behalf of the City of Richmond;

(4)

The list of priority electric vehicle charging sites as described in the staff report titled “Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Expansion – 2019 Funding Application to Natural Resources Canada” be endorsed; and

(5)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) be amended accordingly.  

2.

CleanBC Plastics Action Plan - Policy Consultation Paper 
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 6251344 v. 5)

GP-22

See Page GP-22 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond response to the CleanBC Plastics Action Plan – Policy Consultation Paper, as outlined in the staff report dated August 8, 2019 from the Manager, Fleet and Environmental Programs, be approved and forwarded to the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

3.

Application For a New Liquor Primary Liquor Licence - Hotel Versante Ltd. Doing Business As: Bar Chloe, 8499 Bridgeport Road, 12th Floor 
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 6234639)

GP-41

See Page GP-41 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Carli Williams

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from Hotel Versante Ltd., doing business as, Bar Chloe, for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence to operate an upscale lounge establishment, at premises located at 8499 Bridgeport Rd, 12th Floor, with liquor service, be supported for:

(a)

a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence with total person capacity of 150 persons;

(b)

Family Food Service allowing minors accompanied by a parent or guardian until 10:00 PM; and

(c)

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

(2)

That a letter be sent to Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, which includes the information attached as Appendix A, advising that 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

4.

Final Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-11-03) (REDMS No. 6203390 v. 7)

GP-48

See Page GP-48 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Cody Spencer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the final Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the report titled “Final Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029”, dated August 19, 2019 from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved.

ADJOURNMENT