September 3, 2024 - Minutes
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General Purposes Committee
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024 |
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Anderson Room |
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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 4:24 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 July 15, 2024, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION |
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Award of Contract 8334P – Supply and Delivery of Apple Products (File Ref. No. 04-1300-01) (REDMS No. 7763977) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Contract 8334P – Supply and Delivery of Apple Products be awarded to Island Key Computer Ltd. for a three-year term for an estimated value of $594,714.00, excluding taxes, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8334P – Supply and Delivery of Apple Products”, dated August 1, 2024, from the Director, Information Technology; |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be authorized to extend the initial three-year term up to the maximum total term of six years for an estimated total value of $1,189,428.00, excluding taxes; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be authorized to execute the contracts and all related documentation with Island Key Computer Ltd. |
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CARRIED |
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LAW & COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 7723624) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the application from China Pro Enterprises Ltd., doing business as Kung Fu Noodle, for an amendment to Food Primary Licence #304698, requesting an increase to their hours of liquor service from Sunday to Saturday, 11:00AM to Midnight, to Sunday to Saturday, 11:00AM to 2:00AM, be supported; and |
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That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information set out in Attachment 1 to this report, advising that Council recommends the approval of the liquor licence amendment. |
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The question on the motion was not called as a brief discussion ensued with respect to the proposed increased hours of liquor service. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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Business Licence Application Eligibility |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted (i) the proposed bylaw amendment attempts to close loopholes for cancelled or suspended business licenses, to prevent businesses from being able to apply under a different business name or by using shareholder, officer, director or a relative applying for a new business license, (ii) the amendment is limited to a business of the same nature at the same location, and do not extend to other locations, (iii) the existing loopholes are a problem also experienced throughout the Lower Mainland, and (iv) there is no general database that shows which businesses are suspended or cancelled in each municipality, however the Province’s Business Corporation Act has a registry that provides the capability for staff or law enforcement to access that database as well as a series of other transparency measures that will be coming into affect in the future. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 10597, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and |
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That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10598, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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Provincial Order – Transit-Oriented Area for Aberdeen Station (Burkeville) (File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-02) (REDMS No. 7772802) |
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Tamás Revoczi, President, Sea Island Community Association, expressed support, in principal, of the recommendations, acknowledging the City and YVR’s awareness and consideration of the Burkeville community and, further to the recommendations, offered to send a letter of support from the Association, to strengthen the position the City is taking. In the interest of Burkeville residents and community affairs, Mr. Revoczi further noted the importance of having Burkeville representation at the table to take part/make suggestions during the consultation process, when possible. |
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Discussion ensued with respect to the impact to the Burkeville community if there was a requirement for the (impractical) increased density noted in the Provincial Order, given the lack of resources within walking distance. |
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It was further noted that the stations on the Sea Island portion of the Canada Line are exempt from this procedure as they are on federal property and federal jurisdiction. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a letter be prepared for the Mayor’s signature addressed to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Minister of Housing, advising that the area in Burkeville to be included in the Aberdeen Station Transit-Oriented Area is not suitable for inclusion for reasons identified in this report and requesting that the TOA area for Aberdeen Station be adjusted accordingly, with copies of this letter sent to the Premier of BC, Members of the Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament for Richmond, the YVR Board Chair, in addition to the Federal Minister of Transport and the Sea Island Community Association; |
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That Council seek discussions with the Minister of Housing and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure at UBCM or as otherwise possible to discuss the outstanding issues relating to Burkeville. |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10603, to add policy indicating Burkeville is not suitable for denser forms of residential development, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10603, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; and |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10603, 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 hereby found not to require further consultation. |
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CARRIED |
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CAO’S OFFICE |
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Richmond Celebrates FIFA World Cup 26 – Proposed Community Event Campaign (File Ref. No. 01-0005-01) (REDMS No. 7696082) |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) Tourism Richmond and other local partners have been engaged and additional sponsorship opportunities can be examined, (ii) the recommended option will take place across all sectors of Richmond for the entire 6 weeks, (iii) Burkeville and Hamilton can be examined as potential event venues, (iv) there is strong support from local soccer groups and community associations for this event, (v) the number of people anticipated at each event will depend on the scale and location of the event, (vi) Nations Cup organizers have not finalized their plans for 2026 but have shown interest in collaborating with the City, (vii) any of the options outlined are scalable, (ix) the recommended option has extended days as it incorporates a culture and diversity component, (x) the purpose of this campaign is to allow everyone access to the events at no cost, and (xi) engagement with other stakeholders hosting private events, and working with local community groups will be part of the planning process. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the recommended Option 3, as outlined in the report titled “Richmond Celebrates FIFA World Cup 26 – Proposed Community Event Campaign”, dated August 20, 2024, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning, be referred back to staff to obtain more detail on the possibilities focussing on Options 2 and 3. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:36 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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024. |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
Lorraine Anderson |