May 19, 2020 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on May 4, 2020.

COUNCILLOR KELLY GREENE

1.

PATIO APPLICATIONS 
(File Ref. No.)

GP-13

See Page GP-13 for materials

RECOMMENDATION

To create a streamlined application and permitting process for patios as an accessory to existing restaurants, cafes, and pubs.

2.

LETTER FOR LIQUOR LICENSING 
(File Ref. No.)

GP-40

See Page GP-40 for materials

RECOMMENDATION

To write a letter to the BC Attorney General, B.C. Minister of Jobs, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB), and the Richmond MLAs, in favour of a temporary, expedited, and low-cost application process for businesses who are adding patio space as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

2019 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and Corporate Carbon Neutral Progress Report 
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01/2020) (REDMS No. 6451162 v.13)

GP-41

See Page GP-41 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Peter Russell and Poroshat Assadian

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program Report and Carbon Neutral Progress Report, as described in the staff report titled, “2019 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and Corporate Carbon Neutral Progress Report” dated April 24, 2020, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, be posted on the City’s website for public information, in accordance with Provincial requirements.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

4.

Proposed Bylaw Amendment to Allow Backyard Chickens on Properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve 
(File Ref. No. 08-4040-01) (REDMS No. 6404325 v. 7)

GP-73

See Page GP-73 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Douglas Liu

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932, Amendment Bylaw No. 10157, to allow the keeping of backyard chickens on properties located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

5.

UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 
(File Ref. No. 09-5126-01/2020) (REDMS No. 6439542 v. 3)

GP-78

See Page GP-78 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Norman Kotze

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $25,000 in grant funding to support Emergency Support Services for the City of Richmond be endorsed;

(2)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $25,000 in grant funding to support Emergency Operations Centres & Training for the City of Richmond be endorsed;

(3)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $25,000 in grant funding to support Evacuation Route Planning for the City of Richmond be endorsed;

(4)

That should the funding application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Safety be authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the City of Richmond with the UBCM; and

(5)

That should the funding application be successful, the 2020-2024 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw be adjusted accordingly.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

6.

2019 Richmond Film Office Year in Review 
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-09-01/2020) (REDMS No. 6433763 v.2)

GP-81

See Page GP-81 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Samir Modhwadia

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled, “2019 Richmond Film Office Year in Review”, dated March 17, 2020, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information.

7.

Revised City Event Program 2020 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01/2020) (REDMS No. 6450908 v.5)

GP-88

See Page GP-88 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Marie Fenwick

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Revised City Event Program 2020 and budget as outlined in Table 1 of the staff report titled “Revised City Event Program 2020”, dated April 20, 2020, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be approved; and

(2)

That $790,000 be returned to the Rate Stabilization Account.

ADJOURNMENT