May 21, 2024 - 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 May 6, 2024.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

MUNICIPAL TOP-UPS FOR HEAT PUMP RETROFITS IN EXISTING GROUND-ORIENTED RESIDENTIAL HOMES

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 7611425)

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See Page GP-8 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Norm Connolly & Gabriel Berenguer Vieira

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the report titled “Municipal Top-Ups for Heat Pump Retrofits in Existing Ground-Oriented Residential Homes” from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated May 6, 2024, be endorsed;

(2)

That the City enter into a Municipal Contribution Agreement with the Province of BC and BC Hydro to offer top-up incentives for heat pump and electrical service upgrades for ground-oriented residential homes in Richmond, and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer or Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement; and

(3)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) be amended accordingly.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

2.

2024 CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS – SECOND INTAKE

(File Ref. No. 07-3070-04) (REDMS No. 7650132)

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See Page GP-18 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Chris Duggan & Tiffany Mallen

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $10,000 as identified in the staff report titled “2024 Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants – Second Intake” dated April 22, 2024, from the Acting Director, Community Social Development; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval.

ADJOURNMENT