Council Meeting Minutes - January 24, 2000


 

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, January 24th, 2000

 

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

Acting City Clerk - Ann Bunker

Absent: Councillor Derek Dang
Call to Order: Mayor Halsey-Brandt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
         
RES. NO. ITEM
MINUTES
R00/2-1 It was MOVED and SECONDED
            That:
(a) the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 10th, 2000; and
(b) the minutes of the Special Council Meeting (for the purpose of holding Public Hearings) held on Monday, January 17th, 2000,
each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED
AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS
R00/2-2 It was MOVED and SECONDED  
That the recommendation regarding the lease agreement with Richmond Karting & Rentals for property at 6631 Sidaway Road, be added to the Council agenda as an additional item.

CARRIED

Mayor Halsey-Brandt announced the cancellation of the business licence for the Touch of Class Men's Club, located at 10811 No. 4 Road.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
R00/2-3 2. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:04 p.m.).

CARRIED
3. Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -
Item No. 11 - 2000 Grants Budget
Ms. Catherine Andrews, Assistant Executive Director from the Richmond Youth Service Agency, advised that her organization was seeking a grant to provide funding for their Street Youth Outreach Program which specializes in issues of youth involved in street life. She provided information on the life of youth living on the street, during which she advised that the Provincial Government was now only providing funding for 1 workers rather than the two for which they originally provided funding. Ms. Andrews urged Council to approve the full amount of the grant being sought, as this would provide funding for a second Outreach worker to assist these youth.

Ms. Frances Clark, 8160 Railway Avenue, suggested, with reference to Recommendation No. 4, that the intent of this recommendation would restrict staff to only dealing with social issues which result from gaming. She suggested that the recommendation should be amended to ensure that staff could report on all of the grant applications in the same manner. Ms. Clark also commented on statements made by a speaker at the General Purposes Committee meeting of January 17th, 2000 at which time this issue was discussed.

In closing, she urged Council to amend Recommendation No. 4 as she suggested, and further, that the Richmond Marine Rescue Society be moved from "Cultural & Community Promotions" to the category of "Social Services" since the organization saves lives.

Item No. 23 - No. 6 road Ditch - Westminster Highway to Steveston Highway
Mr. Bob Light, 10751 Palmberg Road, advised that while he supported the repairs being made to the No. 6 Road ditch, he was concerned about the deteriorating condition of No. 6 Road, Palmberg Road and Sidaway Road due to increased traffic generated by the Riverport Entertainment Complex. He urged Council to review the long range plans for the area with a view to preparing a report on how these roads would be improved and when.

R00/2-4 4. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Committee rise and report (7:15 p.m.).

CARRIED
REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL
5. APPOINTMENT TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)
R00/2-5 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That Eva (Maggie) Flintoff be re-appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for a one year term, expiring December 31st, 2000.

CARRIED
6. APPOINTMENT TO THE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON POLICING
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)
R00/2-6 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Brian Webster be appointed to the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Policing until December 31st, 2000.

CARRIED
6A. RICHMOND KARTING & RENTALS, 6631 SIDAWAY ROAD
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)
R00/2-7 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That a five year lease agreement, with three further five year options, be entered into between the City and Richmond Karting and Rentals, for the continued operation of the go-kart facility at 6631 Sidaway Road.

CARRIED
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE -
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
R00/2-8 7. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 11th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED
8. ENGINE 4 STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS
(Report: Jan. 19/00; File No.: 1810-01; REDMS 124398, 131063)
R00/2-9 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That five additional fire fighters be immediately hired to increase Engine 4 from a 3-man crew to a 4-man crew with the provision that, once E-Comm is activated, the fire dispatchers are used in the rotation, and the complement be reduced by five PCC numbers.

CARRIED
9. REVIEW OF OVERTIME EXPENDITURE IN FIRE/RESCUE
(Report: Dec. 5/99, File No.: 1610-01; REDMS 122267)
R00/2-10 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That Resolution No 90/1-15, adopted by Council in-camera on January 8th, 1990 (and released to the public on January 22, 1990) which addressed the new firehall, and equipment and manpower levels in the Fire Department, be rescinded in its entirety, and
(2) That approval be given to create 10 new Fire Rescue positions (as outlined in the report dated December 5th, 1999, from the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works).

CARRIED
GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE -
Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt, Chair
R00/2-11 10. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, January 17th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED
11. 2000 GRANTS BUDGET
(Report: Jan. 19/00; File No.: 1085-01; Individual grants - File No.: 1085-20-Case File; REDMS 122686, 74710, 98454, 119431, 120339, 120047, 119317, 119485, 119320, 119411, 120338, 119276, 120335, 120344, 119337, 119266, 119300, 119326, 120104, 120189, 122736, 119287, 120602, 119467, 122553, 123773, 122566, 122568, 122524, 122529, 122555, 122587, 122623, 122536, 122627, 122615, 122547, 122571, 123751, 120311, 119329, 119480, 120191, 131176)
R00/2-12 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the grants (identified in the report dated December 9th, 1999, from the Manager, Customer Services) for Health and Social Services applicants be awarded and the cheques disbursed for a total of $238,200.
(2) That the grants (identified in the report dated December 9th, 1999, from the Manager, Customer Services) for Cultural, Community Promotions and Summer Programs applicants be awarded and the cheques disbursed for a total of $66,300.
(3) That Council provide assistance in the form of grants to two of the three applicants that applied late for a total of $12,000.
(4) That staff report on suggested uses for the revenue received by the City from community casino operations, with a priority placed on social issues which result from gaming, and a secondary emphasis on those organizations which did not receive their full request or whose grants were denied.

CARRIED
12. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
(Report: Jan. 12/00; File No.: 2280-20-015; REDMS 128115)
R00/2-13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the interim strategy to provide space for the RCMP in the second floor West Wing of the Interim City Hall to address their short term space requirements, be approved;
(2) That staff be authorized to initiate a planning process to identify a strategy to establish a facility that meets the long term needs of the RCMP and the City by 2005; and
(3) That staff report within a 6-month period on building, siting options, and financing considerations including public/ private partnership opportunities.

CARRIED
PLANNING COMMITTEE -
Cllr. Malcolm Brodie, Chair
R00/2-14 13. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 18th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED
14. REMOVAL OF HERITAGE DESIGNATION FOR MAGAR HERITAGE TREE AT 5980 GRANVILLE AVENUE
(Report : Jan. 19/00; File 8060-20-7074; REDMS 124252, 128142)
It was MOVED and SECONDED
R00/2-15 That Bylaw No. 7074, which removes the heritage designation of the Magar heritage tree at 5980 Granville Avenue, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED
15. APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RITCHIE BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS
(RZ 99-167871 - Report: Dec. 10/99; File 8060-20-7073; REDMS 122225, 121681, 124296)
R00/2-16 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That Land Use Contract No. 156 on the easterly portion of 9200 Bridgeport Road be discharged.
(2) That Bylaw No. 7073, to rezone 9200 Bridgeport Road from Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6) and Land Use Contract No. 156 to Comprehensive Development District (CD/111), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED
16. APPLICATION FOR REZONING - LES COHEN
(RZ 99-170196 - Report: Jan. 6/00; File 8060-20-7072; REDMS 127515, 121757, 121963)
R00/2-17 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That Bylaw No. 7072, for the rezoning of 8391 No. 2 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Two-Family Housing District (R8)", be introduced and given first reading.
(2) That staff prepare a Lane Development Policy to ensure a consistent approach for the provision of lanes through development, for presentation to Council for approval through the planning Committee.

CARRIED
17. APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION - CHARAN SETHI ON BEHALF OF DHIAN AND SAMINDER MEHAT AND SUKHPAL AND KULWINDER DHALIWAL
(SC 99-165317 - Report: Jan. 5/00; File: SC 99-165317; REDMS 126813)
R00/2-18 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the application for a strata title conversion by Charan Sethi on behalf of Dhian and Saminder Mehat and Sukhpal and Kulwinder Dhaliwal, for the property located at 11711 and 11731 Montego Street, be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:
(1) Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2000; and
(2) Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of this resolution.

CARRIED
18. APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TEMPORARY INDUSTRIAL USE PERMIT - HASS HOLDINGS LTD.
(TU 97-122660 - Jan. 5/00; File TU 97-122660; REDMS 127049, 127046, 127342)
R00/2-19 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the application from Hass Holdings Ltd. for an extension to the Temporary Industrial Use Permit for properties at 6111 and 6225 London Road be considered at the regular Council meeting of February 28, 2000, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:

"That Temporary Industrial Use Permit 97-122660 issued to Hass Holdings Ltd. for property at 6111 and 6225 London Road be extended for a maximum two year period to expire no later than March 23, 2002, subject to the condition that the City may give the applicant one month's notice to cancel the Permit during this period".

CARRIED
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
Cllr. Lyn Greenhill, Chair
R00/2-20 19. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 19th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED
20. TRAFFIC CALMING ON RIVER DRIVE (NO. 4 ROAD TO SHELL ROAD) - RESULTS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
(Report: Dec. 21/99; File: 6450-01; REDMS 123432, 118076)
R00/2-21 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the traffic calming measures proposed for River Drive (No. 4 Road to Shell Road), (as recommended in the report dated December 21st, 1999 from the Manager of Transportation), be endorsed for implementation as part of the proposed Year 2000 Major Capital Works Program.
(2) That staff monitor the effectiveness of the proposed traffic calming measures on River Drive for one year and report to Council on the result of the monitoring program.

CARRIED
21. ST. ALBANS/GENERAL CURRIE AREA STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM - FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON PROPOSED CURB EXTENSIONS NEAR ST. ALBANS ROAD
(Report: Jan. 11/00; File: 6360-03-01; REDMS: 128448)
R00/2-22 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the design of the proposed St. Albans/General Currie Area streetscape enhancement project (as presented at the January 10, 2000 Council meeting), be revised by excluding the curb extensions on Jones Road and General Currie Road at St. Albans Road.
(2) That area residents be advised of the above revised design.

CARRIED
22. BYLAW NO. 7055 - BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE BYLAW
(Report: Nov. 26/99; File: 8060-20-7055; REDMS 121098, 96669, 115190)
R00/2-23 It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That Bylaw No. 7055, which regulates modifications and maintenance of boulevards be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

CARRIED
23. NO. 6 ROAD DITCH - WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY TO STEVESTON HIGHWAY
(Report: Jan. 7/2000; File: 6045-07-01, REDMS 125367)
R00/2-24 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That interim remedial measures proceed in 2000 for stabilizing erosion of the ditches along No. 6 Road by selective rip rap rock placement (as identified in the provisional 2000 Capital Program).

CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL
R00/2-25 24. It was MOVED and SECONDED
(1) That the minutes and the Chair's report for the meeting held on January 12th, 2000, be received for information.
(2) That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for the properties at:

(a) 11020 Williams Road (DP 99-164714);
(b) 4711 Blair Drive (DP 99-167589);
(c) 14791, 14831, and 14911 Steveston Highway (DP 99-170431);
(d) 15100 River Road (DP 99-170971),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

The question on Resolution No. R00/2-25 was not called, as the request was made that the clause (c) of Part 2 of Resolution No. R00/2-25, be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) and clauses (a), (b), and (d) of Part (2) of Resolution No. R00/2-25 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on clause (c) of Part (2) of Resolution No. R00/2-25 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Cllr. Greenhill
ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
25. UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PROPERTIES EAST OF QUEENS ROAD, SOUTH OF HAMILTON ROAD (SECTION 12, BLOCK 4 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST)
(Report: Jan. 14/00; File No.: 2285-30-01; REDMS 129495)
R00/2-26 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the City Solicitor be authorized to obtain the utility right-of-way for properties:
Civic Address Legal Description
23006 Hamilton Road Lot 1, Sec. 12, BLK 4N, R4W, Plan 3537
23020 Hamilton Road Lot 2, Sec. 12, BLK 4N, R4W, Plan 3537
under the provisions of the Municipalities' Enabling and Validating Act, R.S.B.C. 1960, c 261.

CARRIED
FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION
26. YEAR 2000 CAPITAL PROGRAM
(Report: Jan. 20/00; File No.: 8060-20-7076/7079/7080/7081/7082/7083/7084; REDMS 131241, 131408, 131097, 131082, 131088, 131095, 131098, 131406)
R00/2-27 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the following Reserve Expenditure Bylaws, which will fund the Year 2000 Capital Program, be introduced and given first, second and third readings:
(a) Steveston Road Ends Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7076 (2000), in the amount of $864,900;
(b) Capital Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7079 (2000), in the amount of $9,842,470;
(c) Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7080, (2000), in the amount of $15,024,530;
(d) Watermain Replacement Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7081 (2000) in the amount of $2,782,000;
(e) Sanitary Sewer Lateral Replacement Construction Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7082 (2000), in the amount of $1,628,000;
(f) Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7083 (2000), in the amount of $3,519,600; and
(g) Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Construction Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7084 (2000), in the amount of $3,727,400.

CARRIED
PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
R00/2-28 27. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:10 p.m.).

CARRIED
(a) Mr. Orval Chapman, #226 - 8880 Jones Road, speaking on behalf of the Ten Days for Global Justice Committee, provided information on International Development Week. He also asked that the Mayor proclaim January 30th to February 5th, 2000 as "International Development Week in Richmond".
R00/2-29 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the period January 30th to February 5th, 2000 be proclaimed as "International Development Week in Richmond".

CARRIED
(b) Ms. Magdelene Leung, representing the Richmond Foundation and the Sunset Rotary Club, reported that the required amount of funding needed to finance the holding of the gala event to celebrate the opening of the new City Hall had been met, and that the event would be held on May 26, 2000, as mutually agreed upon by the City and the organizers.
R00/2-30 28. It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Committee rise and report (8:16 p.m.).

CARRIED
RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION
R00/2-31 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing that the period January 30th to February 5th, 2000 be proclaimed as "International Development Week in Richmond".

CARRIED
BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION
R00/2-32 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7014 (12140 Steveston Highway and 11100 No. 5 Road, RZ 93-403) be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Steves
R00/2-33 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7019
(3800 Bayview Street, RZ 98-138064)

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7070

CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
R00/2-34 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting adjourn (8:25 p.m.).

CARRIED

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