February 7, 2022 - Agenda

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MINUTES

GP-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on January 17, 2022.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050 
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 6776452 v. 20)

GP-7

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Designated Speakers:  Peter Russell and Norm Connolly

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Community Energy & Emissions Plan 2050 in Attachment 1 of the report titled “Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050” from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated January 21, 2022 be endorsed;

(2)

That the Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw10328, which would include accelerated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2050, consistent with limiting global average temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10328, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10328, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City's Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is found not to require further consultation; and

(5)

That the Climate Action Programs included in Attachment 3 of the report titled “Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050” from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated January 21, 2022 be received for information.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

2.

2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants 
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2022-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6708493)

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Designated Speaker:  Beayue Louie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $115,423, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants,” dated January 6, 2022, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Director, Parks  Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.

3.

2022 Arts and Culture Grants Program 
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2022-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6816834)

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Designated Speaker:  Camyar Chaichian

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2022 Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $119,502, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2022 Arts and Culture Grants Program,” dated January 12, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

4.

2022 Child Care Grants 
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01/2021-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6795546)

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Designated Speakers:  Chris Duggan and Rachel Ramsden

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Child Care Capital Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $50,000.00 as identified in the staff report titled “2022 Child Care Grants,” dated December 15, 2021, from the Director, Community Social Development;

(2)

That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $7,400.00; and

(3)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.

5.

2022 Health, Social and Safety Grants 
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-01/2021-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6796607)

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Designated Speaker:  Claire Adamson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2022 Health, Social and Safety Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $609,897.00 as identified in Attachment 1 of the report titled “2022 Health, Social and Safety Grants,” dated December 14, 2021 from the Director, Community Social Development; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.

ADJOURNMENT