September 16, 2024 - Minutes

Date:

Monday, September 16, 2024

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Laura Gillanders
Councillor Kash Heed
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutesminutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on September 3, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

DELEGATION

1.

Diana Stephenson, Senior Vice-President, Customer and Corporate Affairs Ajay Kumar, Vice President, Asset Planning, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office) provided information on:

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population growth;

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future needs;

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new energy efficient programs;

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capacity concerns; and

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partnerships with municipalities and communities.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) cost projections, (ii) exporting and importing power, (iii) power interruptions and durations, (iv) liability during planned and unplanned outages, and (v) future projections.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

2.

Application to Amend Food Primary Liquor Licence # 308160 Hai Di Lao Canada Restaurants Group Ltd., dba Haidilao Hot Pot at 5890 No 3 Road Unit 200

(File Ref. No. 7775284) (REDMS No. 12-8275-30-001)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the application from Hai Di Lao Canada Restaurants Group Ltd., doing business as Haidilao Hot Pot, for an amendment to Food Primary Licence #308160, requesting an increase to their hours of liquor service from Sunday to Saturday, 10:00AM to Midnight, to

Sunday to Saturday, 9:00AM to 2:00AM, be supported; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information as set out in Attachment 1 to this report, advising that Council recommends the approval of the liquor licence amendment.

The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) the referral regarding extending operating hours is underway, (ii) no noise complaints or traffic complaints have been noted for the property, (iii) there appears to be a consumer demand for extended hours, (iv) the Noise Bylaw continues to be in effect, and (v) should ownership change then due diligence checks will be done.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.  

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

Amendment to Underpinning Works and Construction Fence Encroachment Bylaw No. 9833 - Addition of Crane Swing Provisions

(File Ref. No. 10-6050-01) (REDMS No. 7738805)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Underpinning Works and Construction Fence Encroachment Bylaw No. 9833, Amendment Bylaw No. 10599, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10601, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(3)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10600 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) it is the City’s intention to renew permits after expiration, (ii) the City does not monitor mobile cranes, and (iii) the City does not manage complaints on private property.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY

4.

Your Library, Our Future: Richmond Public Library Strategic Plan 2024-2028

(File Ref. No. 97-RPLGENERAL) (REDMS No. 7785785)

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled, “Your Library, Our Future: Richmond Public Library Strategic Plan 2024-2028”, dated August 29, 2024, from the Chief Librarian of Richmond Public Library, be received for information.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Committee, staff advised that the report addresses removing barriers, accessibility of the libraries and sustainability initiatives.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

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, September 16, 2024.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Sarah Goddard
Legislative Services Associate