September 16, 2019 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on September 3, 2019.

COUNCILLOR KELLY GREENE

1.

microplastics filters for washing machines

(File Ref. No.)

RECOMMENDATION

For staff to conduct research into microplastics filters for washing machines including consideration of:

(1)

The  effectiveness of the filters,  potential logistics, estimated resource impacts, and other issues that may arise; and

(2)

If desirable, potential options to encourage the after-market installation of such filters  including the  granting of rebates to users, sales of filters by the City, educational programs and otherwise.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program 
(File Ref. No. 07-3190-01) (REDMS No. 6205828 v. 20)

GP-10

See Page GP-10 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Kim Somerville and Martin Younis

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program,” dated August 15, 2019 from the Director, Community Social Development and Acting Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development, be received for information.

3.

Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area 
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-SCCR1) (REDMS No. 6209212 v. 65)

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See Page GP-19 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Elizabeth Ayers and Jim V. Young

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the program totaling 60,350 sq. ft, (Table 2, page 5) for the Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library be approved, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area,” dated August 22, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Acting Director, Facilities; and

(2)

That the area on Steveston Community Park as shown on Attachment 2, be approved as the area for site options, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area,” dated August 22, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Acting Director, Facilities.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

4.

Proposed Richmond Food Recovery Network Program 
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-01) (REDMS No. 6266216 v. 2)

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See Page GP-35 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Katie Ferland

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to enter into a partnering agreement with FoodMesh for the delivery of the proposed Richmond Food Recovery Network Program as outlined in the staff report from the Director, Corporate Business Service Solutions dated August 30, 2019 entitled “Proposed Richmond Food Recovery Network Program”.

ADJOURNMENT