Council Meeting Minutes - October 9, 2001

Time:

7:00 p. m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Acting City Clerk David Weber

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor Greenhill 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, September 24^th, 2001, be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated September 14^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 3 "Suspension of Business Licence for Swan Lake 88 Enterprises Co. Ltd." be deleted from the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

Acting Mayor Lyn Greenhill introduced the Manager, Information Technology John Lindberg and the Coordinator, Customer Service Technologies, Colleen Smith. She then provided information on the award given to the City by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for the "Best Internet Web Site Large Community Category", and commented on the effectiveness of the City web site in providing information to residents. The plaque received from the UBCM was then presented by Acting Mayor Greenhill, to John Lindberg and Colleen Smith, who accepted the award on behalf of the City.

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 660 of the Local Government Act Mr. Yim Man Kwong

Suspension of Business Licence 
RICHMOND HOLIDAY MASSAGE HEALTH CENTRE
(Report: Oct. 3/01, File No.: 8275-06) (REDMS No. 518176, 518187, 506573)

Eddie, representing Mr. Yim Man Kwong, spoke about (i) the seven tickets issued to Mr. Kwong, (ii) the patrons of the business, many of whom were staying at the hotel in which the business was located, and (iii) the impact which the suspension could have on the business, which was already having financial difficulties.

In response to questions, Eddie confirmed that all the tickets had been issued because of late night closing violations; however, he stressed that the owner had established a new policy to ensure that these violations would no longer occur. In concluding his presentation, Eddie submitted a letter from the owner of the business who asked that his business be given another chance.

R01/18-3

It was moved and seconded

That the Business Licence of Richmond Holiday Massage Health Centre be suspended for the period October 12, 2001 through November 10, 2001, both dates inclusive.

CARRIED

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 660 of the Local Government Act Mr. Chi Yau Patrick Li

Suspension of Business Licence for Swan Lake 88 Enterprises Co. Ltd.
(Report: Oct. 3/01, File No.: 8275-06) (REDMS No. 518665, 518672, 506810, 3606)

Please see Page 1 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:30 p.m.).

CARRIED

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items .

Item No. 10 Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7275

Mr. Bob Light, 10751 Palmberg Road, spoke on the evolution of minimum and maximum setbacks from property lines in the City, and expressed concern about the proposed amendment to the definition of "front property line" and the use of the word paved within that definition. He urged Council to review the impact which this amendment would have, not only on front property lines, but also on side property lines.

Ms. Frances Clark, of 8160 Railway Avenue, questioned whether the proposed setbacks would have an impact on the actual building envelope. She expressed concern that wheelchair accessibility to buildings could be negatively impacted if these setbacks were approved because there would be less space in which to construct a building.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:44 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 1^st, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

FCM MUNICIPAL DRUG STRATEGY CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
(Report: Sept. 24/01, File No.: 3000-09) (REDMS No. 505237, 518242)

R01/18-7

It was moved and seconded

That the letter of commitment (attached to the report dated September 24^th, 2001, from the General Manager, Community Safety) be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities offering to become part of the Municipal Drug Strategy Pilot Project, and

That the Mayor and Councillor Lyn Greenhill be appointed as the City Representatives to the project.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 2^nd, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300, AMENDMENT BYLAW 7275
(Report: August 14/01, File No.: 8060-20-7275) (REDMS No. 481854, 490293, 505284, 519319)

R01/18-9

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7275, which amends Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 as it relates to Minimum and Maximum setbacks from property lines, Industrial parking requirements, and building height in Business Park Industrial District (I3), be referred to staff for further clarification.

The question on Resolution No. R01/18-9 was not called, as staff were directed to provide in the report to Council, scenarios of various municipal standards in different areas, including agricultural.

The question on Resolution No. R01/18-9 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

R01/18-10

It was moved and seconded

That the matter of accessibility to industrial buildings, and whether this issue could be accommodated (a) within Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7275, or (b) through another more appropriate venue, be referred to staff for review and report to Council through the Planning Committee.

CARRIED

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7148
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7284
(Report: September 19/01, File No.: 8060-20-7284) (REDMS No. 505058, 507023)

R01/18-11

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7284, which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148 to include:

4391 No 3 Road;

#2060 4580 No. 3 Road;

#128 8531 Alexandra Road;

#118 8571 Alexandra Road;

#116 8328 Capstan way;

#1463 8388 Capstan Way;

#1110 4651 Garden City Road;

#125 4751 Garden City Road; and

#2167 3779 Sexsmith Road,

among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - ERICON CONTRACTING CO. LTD.
(RZ 01-191809 Report: September 6/01, File No.: 8060-20-7283) (REDMS No. 497664, 497616, 518550, 497662)

R01/18-12

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7283, for the rezoning of 7591 Acheson Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FISHERIES DISCUSSION PAPER
(Report: September 26/01, File No.: 0157-20-LMTA1-01) (REDMS No. 504363, 508273)

R01/18-13

It was moved and seconded

That:

the Key Principles For Consideration (Attachment B to the report dated September 26^th, 2001, from the Manager, Policy Planning) for incorporation into future treaty negotiations with the First Nations, be endorsed.

The Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee be notified of Councils decision, and that a copy of the report (dated September 26^th, 2001, from the Manager, Policy Planning) be provided to the Steveston Harbour Authority for disbursement to their stakeholders ,and to the United Fishermen & Allied Workers Union for distribution to their members.

CARRIED

PUBLIC ART PROJECT INITIATIVES FOR 2001
(Report: September 26/01, File No.: 8060-20-7286) (REDMS No. 498293, 504549, 519324)

R01/18-14

It was moved and seconded

That Public Art Program Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7286 which authorizes the expenditure of $25,000 to finance the Community Participation Public Art Projects, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Kumagai
McNulty

Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple 18691/18791 Westminster Highway
(Report: Oct. 4/01, File No.: AG 00-175102) (REDMS No. 519357)

R01/18-15

It was moved and seconded

That the Acting Mayor submit a letter to the Land Reserve Commission requesting that the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple be allowed to retain the 2.05 ha (5.06 acres) religious garden and lawns at 18791 Westminster Highway.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MCLENNAN SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
(Report: Sept. 27/01, File No.: 4045-20-10MS) (REDMS No. 511527)

R01/18-16

It was moved and seconded

That staff prepare terms of reference to undertake a "targeted review" of key issues affecting the implementation of the McLennan South Sub-Area Plan in 2002, including the mitigation of road and servicing costs, building heights, and park/school site development, (as per the report dated September 27^th, 2001, from the Managers of Policy Planning and Development Applications).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 3^rd, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY BETWEEN NO. 3 ROAD AND MINORU BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
(Report: Sept. 17/01, File No.: 6450-09) (REDMS No. 504987)

R01/18-18

It was moved and seconded

That the following pedestrian and traffic safety measures on Westminster Highway between No. 3 Road and Minoru Boulevard, (as described in the report dated September 17^th, 2001, from the Manager, Transportation), be approved for implementation by March 2002:

installation of an overhead illuminated pedestrian crossing with amber flashers and pedestrian-activated push button on the west side of the Richmond Centre entrance;

extension of the existing westbound left-turn bay at Minoru Boulevard; and

closure of the existing mid-block eastbound left-turn bay at 7831 Westminster Highway by restoring the centre median with landscaping planters.

That the above recommended pedestrian and traffic safety enhancements be funded jointly by ICBC as part of the 2001 Traffic Safety Improvement Program and the City through the 2001 Traffic Signal Installation Program.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on September 26^th, 2001, be received for information.

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 01-115831) for property at 7228 Westminster Highway, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

That the revision to landscaping plans, amenity spaces and parking layout for 7831 Westminster Highway, be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 95-000123) issued for that property.

CARRIED

CITY COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DELTA OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING BYLAW
(Report: Oct. 3/01, File No.: 0155-20-01) (REDMS No. 518738)

R01/18-20

It was moved and seconded

That the Corporation of Delta be advised that the City of Richmond has no objections to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5950, 2001 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5951, 2001, which make housekeeping amendments to agricultural land use designations and agricultural zoning provisions in Delta.

CARRIED

2002 Property Tax Exemption Bylaw
(Report: Oct. 3/01, File No.: 8060-20-7288) (REDMS No. 518610, 507017)

R01/18-21

It was moved and seconded

That Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7288 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7229 (6731 and 6751 Cooney Road , RZ 00-184150) be adopted.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:51 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 Tuesday, October 9^th, 2001.

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Acting Mayor (Lyn Greenhill)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)