January 18, 2021 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-4

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on January 5, 2021.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

Update: Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Minoru Place Activity Centre Conversion to Arts Centre 
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 6582221 v. 4)

GP-8

See Page GP-8 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Marie Fenwick & Jim Young

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Option 1, to delay tendering of the Minoru Place Activity Centre Conversion to an Arts Centre, as described in the staff report titled “Update: Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Minoru Place Activity Centre Conversion to Arts Centre,” dated January 6, 2021 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development and the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be approved.

2.

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream: Thompson Community Centre and Hall Infrastructure Renewals 
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 6577995 v. 5)

GP-12

See Page GP-12 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jim Young

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, requesting funding of up to $900,000 as outlined in the staff report titled, “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program -  COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream: Thompson Community Centre and Hall Infrastructure Renewals,” dated December 18, 2020 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development be endorsed;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to enter into funding agreements with the government for the aforementioned project should it be approved for funding, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream: Thompson Community Centre and Hall Infrastructure Renewals,” dated December 18, 2020 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development; and

(3)

That a capital project in the amount of $900,000 be considered in the 2021 budget process as described in the staff report titled “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream: Thompson Community Centre and Hall Infrastructure Renewals” dated December 18, 2020 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development.

COUNCILLOR CAROL DAY

3.

menstrual equity initiative 
(File Ref. No. 6599125)

GP-16

See Page GP-16 for materials

RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond initiate a program that provides free menstrual products in City facilities.

COUNCILLOR MICHAEL WOLFE

4.

CAT EDUCATION AND POLICY 
(File Ref. No. 6599131)

GP -19

See Page GP -19 for materials

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the following resolution to modernize our cat related bylaws and provide options for enhanced cat owner education campaigns:

The City of Richmond will work to reduce the number of bird and other wildlife-related fatalities from the teeth and claws of domestic cats. This includes a referral for a staff report to provide education for cat owners and revisions to the City website and bylaws.

ADJOURNMENT