February 1, 2021 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-6

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on January 18, 2021.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

Minoru Aquatic Centre – Facility Condition, Program and Costing Update 
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-PCE) (REDMS No. 6587846 v. 11)

GP-13

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Designated Speaker:  Martin Younis

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff be authorized to proceed with Option 1, Demolition of the Minoru Aquatic Centre as described in the staff report titled “Minoru Aquatic Centre - Facility Condition, Program and Costing Update” dated January 5, 2021 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development and the Director, Recreation and Sport Services; and

(2)

That a capital project in the amount of $2,700,000 funded by the Rate Stabilization Account to demolish the Minoru Aquatic Centre as described in the staff report titled “Minoru Aquatic Centre - Facility Condition, Program and Costing Update” dated January 5, 2021 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development and the Director, Recreation and Sport Services be approved and included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021 – 2025).

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

2.

Draft New Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw 
(File Ref. No. 12-8080-12-01) (REDMS No. 6126462)

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Designated Speaker:  Carli Williams

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled “Draft New Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw”, dated January 11, 2021, from the General Manger, Community Safety, be received for information; and

(2)

That staff be directed to consult with the Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee and report back with a proposed bylaw for adoption.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

3.

2021 Arts and Culture Grant Program 
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 6573723 v. 4)

GP-63

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Designated Speaker:  Camyar Chaichian

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2021 Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $116,815, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2021 Arts and Culture Grant Program,” dated December 3, 2020, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That disbursement of grant funds be issued once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) is adopted by Council.

4.

2021 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6575087)

GP-138

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Designated Speaker:  Beayue Louie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2021 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $110,800, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2021 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants,” dated December 8, 2020, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Director, Parks Services; and

(2)

That disbursement of grant funds be issued once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) is adopted by Council.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

5.

2021 Child Care Grants 
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 6571244 V. 4)

GP-190

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Designated Speaker:  Chris Duggan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Child Care Capital Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts and cheques for a total of $45,519 be disbursed as per the staff report titled “2021 Child Care Grants,” dated December 3, 2020, from the Director, Community Social Development only if the proposed 2021 Child Care Grants capital budget is approved as part of the 2021 budget process and once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) is adopted by Council; and

(2)

That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grant be awarded for the recommended amount and a cheque for a total of $1,500 be disbursed only if the proposed 2021 Child Care Grants capital budget is approved as part of the 2021 budget process and once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) is adopted by Council.

6.

2021 Health, Social & Safety Grants 
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 6566658 v.5)

GP-228

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Designated Speaker:  Lesley Sherlock

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2021 Health, Social and Safety Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $621,864 as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2021 Health, Social and Safety Grants,” dated January 18, 2021, from the Director, Community Social Development; and

(2)

That disbursement of grant funds be issued once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) is adopted by Council.

DEPUTY CAO’S OFFICE

7.

Sister City Advisory Committee Policy and Procedures Update 
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 6564376 v.2)

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Designated Speaker:  Mike Romas

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the updates to the Sister City Advisory Committee Policy and Procedures, as outlined in the staff report “Sister City Advisory Committee Policy and Procedures Update”, dated January 5, 2021, from the Manager, People Development, be approved.

ADJOURNMENT