Council Meeting Minutes - January 10, 2000


 

 

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, January 10th, 2000

 

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers,
Richmond City Hall
Present: Councillor Harold Steves, Acting Mayor
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Malcolm Brodie
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Lyn Greenhill
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty

City Clerk - J. Richard McKenna

Absent: Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt
Call to Order: Acting Mayor Steves called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
         
RES. NO. ITEM
MINUTES
R00/1-1 It was MOVED and SECONDED
            That:
(a) the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, December 13th, 1999;
(b) the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, December 20th, 1999; and
1 (c) the minutes of the Special Council Meeting (for the purpose of holding Public Hearings) held on Monday, December 20th, 1999,
each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED
AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS
R00/1-2 It was MOVED and SECONDED  
That Item No. 10 - "Nations In Bloom '99/Communities in Bloom 2000" be deleted from the Council Agenda.

CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
R00/1-3 2. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED
3. Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -
Item No. 18 - Certified Professional Program

Mr. Bob Light, 10751 Palmberg Road, spoke about the Certified Professional Program (CPP), and the need to provide an independent third-party inspection process such as was provided by the City. He spoke in opposition to the recommendation that staff bring forward a further review of the CPP following the completion of a transition review of the program by the Architectural Institute of BC and the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists. A copy of Mr. Light's submission is on file in the City Clerk's Office.

R00/1-4 4. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Committee rise and report (7:25 p.m.).

CARRIED
REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL
5. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND AQUATIC SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
R00/1-5 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That Jennifer Agnew, Rosemary Mundigel, Judith Pettifer and Dyann Yamamura be appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Advisory Board for a one-year term ending December 31, 2000.
(2)

That Angela Abbing, Ron Climenhaga, Beverly Latrace, Barbara Mathias and Lily Tham be appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Advisory Board for a two-year term ending December 31, 2001.

CARRIED
6. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND MUSEUM SOCIETY BOARD
R00/1-6 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Mr. Robert Mukai and Ms. Eileen Mak be appointed to the Richmond Museum Society Board for a two-year term expiring December 31st, 2001.

CARRIED
7. APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON POLICING
R00/1-7 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(a) That the following individuals be appointed to the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Policing for a term of one year to be completed December 31, 2000:
Mr. Mahmood Awan Mr. Fred Ursel
Mr. Rick Henderson Mr. James Lavery
Mr. Leo Lai Mr. Randall Wong
Mrs. Tracy Tsui.
(b)

That Jenni Owen be appointed to the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Policing for a one year term, effective January 1, 2000 to December 31st, 2000.

CARRIED
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE -
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
R00/1-8 8. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 14th, 1999, be received for information.

CARRIED
9. RIPARIAN CONSENT FOR AUTO WRECKING USE AT 17871 RIVER ROAD
(Report: Dec. 3/99; File No.: 1000-14-040; REDMS 122158)
R00/1-9 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the request to grant riparian consent for Auto Wrecking Use at 17871 River Road BE DENIED.

CARRIED
10. NATIONS IN BLOOM '99/COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM 2000
(Report: Dec. 2/99, File No.: 7400-20-GCOMI; REDMS 122032)

See Page 2 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

11. PARTNERS FOR BEAUTIFICATION 1999 UPDATE
(Report: Dec. 6/99, File No.: 0103-30-CBEAI; REDMS 118712)
R00/1-10 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the report "Partners for Beautification 1999 Update" (dated November 12, 1999 from the Director of Parks and Manager of Environmental Programs), be received for information.
(2) That the Partners for Beautification program and staff costs be considered for inclusion in the Parks operating budget for the year 2000 and deleted from the capital budget.

CARRIED
12. HEALTH ACT FEES
(Report: Dec. 6/99, File No.: 0030-01; REDMS 122259)
R00/1-11 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the agreement with the Provincial Government under the Health Act Fees Regulation (dated October 22, 1992), be terminated immediately.

CARRIED
GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE -
Councillor Harold Steves, Acting Mayor
R00/1-12 13. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 4th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED
14. NEW COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW
(Report: Dec. 14/99; File No.: 8060-20-7070; REDMS 123386, 115543)
R00/1-13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That Council Procedure Bylaw 7070 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.
(2) That the Council Policy (No. 1103, adopted in 1993) regarding the public release of Council agendas, be rescinded.

CARRIED
PLANNING COMMITTEE -
Cllr. Malcolm Brodie, Chair
R00/1-14 15. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 4th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED
16. (A) HERITAGE COMMISSION 1999 ANNUAL REPORT;
(B) STATUS REPORT ON THE 1996 HERITAGE STRATEGY; AND
(C) YEAR 2000 WORKPLAN AND BUDGET SUBMISSION
(Report: Nov. 9/99; File 0100-20-HCOM1-01, REDMS 118039)
R00/1-15 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the Heritage Commission 1999 Annual Report (attached to the report dated November 9th, 1999 from the Manager, Land Use), be received for information.
(2) That the Heritage Commission budget submission be referred to the appropriate City committee for consideration.

CARRIED
17. VEHICLE ACCESS OPTIONS FOR LONDON PRINCESS
(Report: Jan. 6/00; File.: 4045-20-04-WA, REDMS 127368)
R00/1-16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That staff host a public open house regarding Vehicle Access Options For London Princess and report to Committee on the public's response and staff recommendations.

CARRIED
18. CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
(Report: Nov. 29/99; File 8000-01, REDMS 113531, 118109)
R00/1-17 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That staff bring forward a further review of the Certified Professional Program when the Architectural Institute of BC and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC have completed their transition review of the program.

CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
Cllr. Lyn Greenhill, Chair
R00/1-18 19. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 5th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED
20. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW 7113 AND ZONING & DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW 7114 - 11511, 11531 AND 11535 STEVESTON HIGHWAY
(Report: Nov. 23/99; File 8060-20-7113/7114, REDMS 115633)
R00/1-19 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the right-of-way width for the lane servicing the north side of the 11,000 block of Steveston Highway be maintained at 6.0 m (19.685 ft.).

CARRIED
21. PROPOSED STOP SIGN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(Report: Dec. 16/99; File: 6450-06-03, REDMS 116295)
R00/1-20 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the use of highly reflective sign material, (as described in the report dated December 16th, 1999 from the Manager of Transportation), be adopted as the new standard for stop sign upgrading and installation in the City.
(2) That the proposed Stop Sign Improvement Program to replace existing stop signs in the City with the new highly reflective sign material, be submitted to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) Road Safety Program for funding contribution.
(3) That staff report to the Public Works & Transportation Committee on the outcome of the above ICBC funding application for this project.

CARRIED
22. ST. ALBANS AREA (JONES ROAD/GENERAL CURRIE ROAD) STREETSCAPE AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM - FOLLOW-UP REPORT
(Report: Dec. 15/99; File: 6450-01, REDMS Nos.: 106639, 102792, 99567, 106381)
R00/1-21 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the proposed revised design options of traffic safety and streetscape enhancements on Jones Road and General Currie Road (between No. 3 Road and St. Albans Road), (as described in the report dated December 15th, 1999, from the Manager, Transportation), be endorsed for implementation with the source of funding being the St. Albans Area Special Development Cost Charge Fund at a cost of $300,000.
(2) That staff report to Council one year after the completion of the project on the effectiveness of the improvements in terms of enhancing pedestrian safety and streetscape on both Jones Road and General Currie Road.
The question on the motion was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:
R00/1-22 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the report (dated December 15th, 1999, from the Manager, Transportation), regarding St. Albans Area (Jones Road/General Currie Road) Streetscape And Traffic Safety Enhancement Pilot Program - Follow-Up Report, be referred to staff for further review.

Prior to the question being called, staff were directed to:

(a) address the use of the easterly curb extensions at the intersections of Jones Road and General Currie Road with St. Albans Road, with respect to the creation of potential traffic hazards;
(b) review the concept of using curb extensions to control traffic to determine if the implementation of such a measure was the optimum way to proceed; and
(c) provide information on the results of monitoring the traffic calming measures which had been installed not only on Garry Street but in other areas as well, to determine if these measures were successful.
The question on Resolution No. R00/1-22 was then called, and it was CARRIED.
COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE
R00/1-23 23. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, December 15th, 1999, be received for information.

CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL
R00/1-24 24. It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the minutes and the Chair's report for the meeting held on December 15th, 1999, be received for information.
(2) That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DV 99-167829) for the property at 9160 Steveston Highway be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED
PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
R00/1-25 25. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:03 p.m.).
(a) Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, spoke about City expenditures which he felt were "a waste of taxpayers' money", such as the purchase of gifts for retiring Councillors, and trips made by a member of Council to the City's Sister City, Wakayama, Japan.
(b) Mr. Michael Gardner, representing the Canadian Federation of Students, and Mr. Aaron Bartlett, of the Kwantlen Student Association, provided information on the funding cuts made by the federal and provincial governments with respect to post-secondary education, and the demands being faced by these governments to provide funding for this type of education. He urged Council to endorse the ACCESS 2000 Campaign for Higher Education. A copy of Mr. Gardner's submission is on file in the City Clerk's office. 
R00/1-26 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That Council endorse the Canadian Federation of Students' ACCESS 2000 Campaign for Higher Education; and
(2) That correspondence be sent to the Federal Government regarding the withholding of the transfer of funds to provincial governments for post-secondary education, and the need to restore the funding to increase accessibility to Canada's colleges and universities.

CARRIED
R00/1-27 26. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Committee rise and report (8:28 p.m.).

CARRIED
RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION
R00/1-28 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:
(1) That Council endorse the Canadian Federation of Students' ACCESS 2000 Campaign for Higher Education; and
(2) That correspondence be sent to the Federal Government regarding the withholding of the transfer of funds to provincial governments for post-secondary education, and the need to restore the funding to increase accessibility to Canada's colleges and universities.

CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
R00/1-29 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting adjourn (8:31 p.m.).

CARRIED

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