Council Meeting Minutes - July 9, 2001

Time:

7:00 p. m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Councillor Bill McNulty

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor Barnes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 25^th, 2001 be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated June 22^nd, 2001, be received for information.

Prior to the question on the motion being called, staff were requested to provide a report on the proposed Station Car Pilot Program to a future meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee.

The question on Resolution No. R01/13-2 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

It was moved and seconded

That the following be added to the agenda as additional items:

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7284, which would authorize the creation of a lot at the foot of Princess Street;

a recommendation regarding the Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1286;

former Councillor Ken Johnston, to be heard as a delegation at the end of the meeting;

Acting Mayor compensation; and

Council Liaison appointments

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 3^rd, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED

FRASERWOOD EAST SUBDIVISION SD00-086734
ROAD EXCHANGE BYLAW NO. 7241
(Report: June 11/01, File No.: 8060-20-7241) (REDMS No. 442078, 442423)

R01/13-7

It was moved and seconded

That Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7241 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

POLICY AND PROCEDURES ON THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
(Report: June 11/01, File No.: 1300-01) (REDMS No. 438058, 265539)

R01/13-8

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed policy (attached to the report dated June 11^th, 2001, from the Director, Information Technology), on the use of Information Technology Resources, be adopted.

CARRIED

BUSINESS LICENCES MOBILE VENDORS
(Report: June 27/01, File No.: 8060-20-7167/7168) (REDMS No. 451196, 449933, 451092)

R01/13-9

It was moved and seconded

That the third reading of:

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7167; and

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7139, Amendment Bylaw No. 7168,

each be rescinded.

CARRIED

R01/13-10

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw Nos. 7167 and 7168 each be given third reading.

The question on Resolution No. R01/13-10 was not called as the following amendments were introduced:

R01/13-11

It was moved and seconded

That subsection 15.1.1 of Bylaw No. 7167 be amended by:

(i)

deleting clause (a);

(ii)

renumbering clause (b) as clause (a); and

(iii)

adding the following as clause (b):

"directly outside or in the normal flow of traffic to any premises which offer the same or similar items for sale as the mobile vendor."

That Section 1 of Schedule B3 of Bylaw No. 7168 be amended by:

(i)

deleting the offence (Mobile vendor carrying on business within 200 metres of premises which offer the same or similar items for sale), the bylaw section and the fine amount ;

(ii)

amending the bylaw section reference for the offence "Mobile vendor carrying on business on or adjacent to a school ground" from 15.1.1(b) to 15.1.1(a); and

(iii)

adding the following:

15.1.1(b)

$100

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R01/13-10, as amended by Resolution No. R01/13-11, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

NEW UNSIGHTLY PREMISES REGULATION BYLAW
(Report: June 28/01, File No.: 8060-20-7162/7216) (REDMS No. 451376, 184366, 295654)

R01/13-12

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw No. 7162, and

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7139, Amendment Bylaw No. 7216.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 26^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

Urban Forest Management Strategy
(Report: June 7/01, File No.: 6550-01) (REDMS No. 320858,419044)

R01/13-14

It was moved and seconded

That:

the Urban Forest Management Strategy (as attached to the report dated June 7, 2001 from the Director of Parks), be endorsed; and

staff begin work on the implementation steps of the Urban Forest Management Strategy, and present a progress report to City Council on an annual basis, beginning in September 2002.

CARRIED

Britannia Heritage Site - Investigation - Powder Post Beetle Infestation
(Report: June 14/01, File No.: 2050-01) (REDMS No. 432990)

R01/13-15

It was moved and seconded

That the report prepared by Entech Environmental Consultants (the executive summary of which is attached as Appendix A to the report dated June 14^th, 2001, from the Manager, Facilities Planning & Construction), be received, and that staff include the specific treatment recommendations in future building upgrades at Britannia Site.

CARRIED

RICHMOND PUBLIC ART PROGRAM REVIEW
Survey Findings and Program Directions 2001 to 2004
(Report: June 11/01, File No.: 7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 442493, 453808)

R01/13-16

It was moved and seconded

That staff prepare Public Art Program improvements (as identified in the Appendix D Conclusion Section of the report dated June 11^th, 2001, from the Manager, Policy Planning).

That staff comment on contributions made to Public Art and the circumstances of those contributions.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the Chairs report for the meeting held on Wednesday, June 13^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit for property at 9011 Douglas Street (DP 00-184308), be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ROAD EXCHANGE BYLAW NO. 7264 TO CREATE A LOT AT THE FOOT OF PRINCESS STREET

R01/13-19

It was moved and seconded

That Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7264, which would authorize the creation of a lot at the foot of Princess Street, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH IAFF LOCAL 1286

Acting Mayor Barnes, in accordance with Section 231 of the Municipal Act, advised that she was in a potential conflict of interest in that the compensation agreement could affect her personal situation, and she then left the meeting (7:20 p.m.).

Councillor Lyn Greenhill assumed the Chair as Acting Mayor.

R01/13-20

It was moved and seconded

That the Memorandum of Agreement (attached to the report dated July 3^rd, 2001, from the Director, Human Resources), between IAFF Local 1286 and the City, be ratified.

CARRIED

Acting Mayor Barnes re-entered the meeting (7:22 p.m.), and assumed the Chair.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (7:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Jim Kane, 10300 Albion Road, questioned the relationship between Councillors and the boards which they represent, and he spoke about the difficulties which the transit strike was causing to Richmond and Lower Mainland residents. A copy of Mr. Kanes submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.

It was moved and seconded

That the Chair of the Greater Vancouver Regional District be requested to convene an emergency meeting of the Council of Councils to resolve the transit dispute.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the TransLink Board of Directors direct its subsidiary, Coast Mountain Bus Company, as well as the Canadian Auto Workers Union, to return to the bargaining table immediately to resolve the transit dispute.

The question on Resolution No. R01/13-23 was not called, as Councillor Kumagai, in accordance with Section 231 of the Municipal Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest because of the resolution as he is a Director on the TransLink Board of Directors, and he then left the meeting (7:45 p.m.).

The question on Resolution No. R01/13-23 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

Councillor Kumagai returned to the meeting (7:46 p.m.).

Acting Mayor Barnes welcomed former Councillor Ken Johnston, who was in attendance at the invitation of Council.

Mr. Johnston then spoke about his experiences during his 8 years as a Councillor and about the growth of City during that time. He thanked Council, City staff whom he felt were exceptional, and the many volunteers for their efforts in helping to create a vibrant community. Mr. Johnston then spoke briefly about each member of Council and the assistance and guidance they had given to him.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:15 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:

That the Chair of the GVRD be requested to convene an emergency meeting of the Council of Councils to resolve the transit dispute.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:

That the TransLink Board of Directors direct its subsidiary, Coast Mountain Bus Company, as well as the Canadian Auto Workers Union, to return to the bargaining table immediately to resolve the transit dispute.

The question on Resolution No. R01/13-26 was not called, as Councillor Kumagai, in accordance with Section 231 of the Municipal Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest because of the resolution, as he is a Director on the TransLink Board of Directors, and he then left the meeting (8:16 p.m.).

The question on Resolution No. R01/13-26 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

Councillor Kumagai returned to the meeting (8:17 p.m.).

ACTING MAYOR COMPENSATION

It was moved and seconded

That the Acting Mayor be compensated on the same basis as former Mayor Halsey-Brandt, in accordance with the following schedule:

June 11th, 2001 to July 10th, 2001 Acting Mayor Linda Barnes;

July 11th, 2001 to August 31st, 2001 Acting Mayor Bill McNulty; and

September 1st, 2001 until the new Mayor sworn into office (on October 29th, 2001) Acting Mayor Lyn Greenhill.

CARRIED

COUNCIL LIAISON APPOINTMENTS

It was moved and seconded

That the following members of Council be appointed as Council Liaison representatives to the following advisory committees organizations and community associations, effective until the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, December 10^th, 2001:

Richmond Farmers Institute Cllr. Harold Steves;

Richmond Public Art Commission Cllr. Linda Barnes;

Tourism Richmond Association Cllr. Harold Steves;

City Centre Association Cllr. Lyn Greenhill;

Minoru Place Seniors Society Cllr. Kiichi Kumagai; and

Thompson Community Association Cllr. Lyn Greenhill.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244

Equipment Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7245

Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Construction Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7246

Sanitary Sewer Lateral Replacement Construction Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7247

Watermain Replacement Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7248

Neighbourhood Improvement Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7249

Affordable Housing Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7250

Public Art Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7251

Capital Projects Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7252

Development Cost Charges Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7253

Steveston Road Ends Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7254.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:39 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, July 9^th, 2001.

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Councillor Linda Barnes, Acting Mayor

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)