June 1, 2020 - Minutes
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General Purposes Committee
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Monday, June 1, 2020 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on May 19, 2020, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION |
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Award of Request for Quotation (RFQ) 6867Q “Supply & Delivery of Network Equipment” to TELUS |
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In response to a query from Committee, staff noted that the Award of Request for Quotation (RFQ) 6867Q “Supply & Delivery of Network Equipment” to Telus does not include 5G technology. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Request For Quotation (RFQ) 6867Q be awarded to TELUS Communications Inc. in the amount of $1,659,552 over a 3-year term based on the public RFQ process; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contract with TELUS Communications Inc. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION |
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Application to Request a Food Primary Entertainment Endorsement For Food-Primary Liquor Licence # 051872 - Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport - 3500 Cessna Dr. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the application from Van-Air Holdings Ltd., doing business as, Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport, operating at 3500 Cessna Drive, requesting a Food-Primary Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement to Food-Primary Liquor Licence No. 051872, to enable patrons to dance at the establishment, be supported with; |
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No change to person capacity currently in place; and |
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No change to service hours currently in place. |
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That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information attached as Appendix A, advising that Council supports the amendment for a Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement on Food-Primary Liquor Licence No. 051872 as this request has been determined, following public consultation, to be acceptable in the area and community. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding noise factors of the application. |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) karaoke will only be permitted indoors, (ii) the City sent out notification to parcels within City’s jurisdiction, (iii) the application is in respect to the ballroom and does not apply to the deck, and (iv) food primary applications adding patron participation require Council approval. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED |
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Contract Award (Request for Proposal 6762P) – Supply and Delivery of a Quint and Engine for Richmond Fire Rescue (RFR) |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) the evaluation team looked at four vehicles and concluded that with the Safetek proponent one vehicle was more expensive, one did not meet the criteria and the other two vehicles were less money; however, the overall bid was of less quality, (ii) the relationship with Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. is well established, (iii) the Quint is at the end of life and the timeline to receive the replacement is 13 months, (iv) Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) can continue to operate safely and efficiently with the current Hazmat truck for a number of years, (v) as of December 31, 2019 there is approximately one million dollars in the Fire Vehicle reserve fund, (vi) the balance of the money will come from committed funds, (vii) the cost of maintenance of the HazMat Truck will be manageable, (viii) the Quint at 22 years will be at the end of life and the Engine will be used for additional staffing and as a reserve vehicle, (ix) it is typical to have two or three proponents for a bid, (x) the Engine provided by Commercial Engine has an ergonomic design in the cabin chassey, which from experience has reduced injuries to firefighters to nil. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That contract 6762P be awarded for the supply and delivery of a Quint and Engine for Richmond Fire Rescue (RFR) to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. for a total cost of $2,417,373, exclusive of taxes. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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Application by CDS-Chen Design Studio Ltd. for Rezoning at 6560 Granville Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” Zone |
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Staff reviewed the application noting that (i) each lot will be providing a one bedroom secondary suite, (ii) Lot B requires a development variance permit for rear yard setback in order to retain the trees in the front yard, and (iii) due to the shift of building envelope, a variance will be required for the private outdoor space to provide parking for the secondary suite. |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that through the development variance permit, detailed architectural designs will be required as well as notification and through the arborist report, staff identified that the trees on the property were worthy of preservation. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10109, for the rezoning of 6560 Granville Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Zhao XD Architect Ltd. for Rezoning at 8231 and 8251 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” Zone |
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Staff reviewed the application noting that vehicle access will be provided from a neighbouring site. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10173, for the rezoning of 8231 and 8251 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone to permit the development of ten townhouse units, be introduced and given first reading. |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that a memo can be provided with the age of the property located at 8251 Williams Road and should the statutory right of way with the neighbouring site to the east stall, the application will come back to Council for redesign. |
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The motion was then called and it was CARRIED |
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LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES |
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Council and Committee 2020 August Meeting Schedule |
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In response to a query from Committee, the Mayor noted that the Chair or two Councillors can call a special meeting on 24 hours notice. |
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Discussion ensued regarding the September Committee meeting schedule and the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention dates and as a result: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the General Purposes Committee and Public Works and Transportation Committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, be rescheduled to September 21, 2020 and September 22, 2020, respectively. |
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CARRIED |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Council and Committee 2020 August Meeting Schedule” dated May 27, 2020, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office be received for information. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:43 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, June 1, 2020. |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
Stephanie Walrond |