Council Meeting Agenda - March 27, 2000

CITY OF RICHMOND
Council Chambers
City Hall
7577 Elmbridge Way

Motion to adopt:

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 13^th, 2000 (distributed previously); and

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, March 20^th, 2000.

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Cheryl Rehm-Latiff, Chair, Richmond Family Court Committee, to present the Committees 1999 Annual Report.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; NOR ARE DELEGATIONS PERMITTED ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 24.)

Motion to rise and report.

That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 14^th, 2000, be received for information.

(Report: Mar 3/00, File: 0100-20-DCRI, REDMS 140085)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City establish a Task Force on Drugs and Crime (as set out in the Terms of Reference attached to the report dated March 3^rd, 2000, from Mayor Halsey-Brandt), and that the Task Force provide an interim report to City Council, through the Community Services Committee, by November 30, 2000.

(Report: Jan. 27/00, File No: 2325-20-006, REDMS: 132310)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the addition of a concession stand to the Garry Point Park Washroom facility, be approved; and that staff send out for proposal calls for the operation of the concession stand and report to the Committee.

That the Law Department bring forward the necessary bylaw changes with regard to the ticketing of mobile food vendor operation infractions (as outlined in the report dated January 27, 2000, from the Director, Parks).

That staff report to Council, through the Community Services Committee, on the extent of bylaw enforcement and cost effective ways to increase enforcement in the Steveston area regarding traffic, parking, and business licensing.

(Report: Feb. 25/00; File 0100-20-SADV1-01; REDMS 135043)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Seniors Advisory 1999 Annual Report (attached as Appendix A to the report dated February 25, 2000 from the Manager, Land Use) be received for information.

That the Richmond Seniors Advisory Year 2000 Work Plan (attached as Appendix B to the report dated February 25, 2000 from the Manager, Land Use) be endorsed.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 20^th, 2000, be received for information.

(Report: Mar. 9/00; File: 8060-20-7123; REDMS 141469, 141680)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7123, which regulates late night events (raves), be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

(Report: Mar. 15/00; File: 0970-01/00 ; REDMS 142304, 143615)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the year 2000 Operating Budget be adjusted to reflect a total reduction in expenditures of the $80,000 realized through the elimination of the vacant Manager, Purchasing & Insurance position.

That staff make the necessary changes to the 5 Year Financial Plan for Year 2000 Budget adjustments and include the document as part of the public consultation process.

(Report: Mar. 16/00; File: 0060-20-LMTA1-01; REDMS 142057)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following 8 suggested additions or amendments to the LMTAC "First Principles", be endorsed:

Local governments strongly support the need for certain and final definitions of Aboriginal Rights. Treaties should provide a final and exhaustive listing of powers that First Nations governments may exercise.

The Governments of British Columbia and Canada should support the expeditious amendment of the Constitution of Canada to provide, protect and prescribe the powers of local government.

Treaty settlement lands within municipalities and regional districts should be taxed at comparable levels.

Locally, nationally and globally significant wildlife habitats in the Lower Mainland area must be recognized.

Amend First Principle #25 to read: Standards and regulations (including enforcement procedures) that apply to treaty settlement lands should meet or exceed established standards set by Federal, Provincial and Local Governments for issues including, but not limited to, environmental protection, public health, labour, safety, fire protection, building codes, noise and licencing.

The rights of all fishers engaged in commercial or recreational fishing should be protected.

No one local government should be disproportionately burdened as a result of treaty negotiations.

A specific deadline should be established for the filing of all Aboriginal claims under the BC Treaty Process.

(Report: Mar. 6/00; File: 1850-02; REDMS 141596)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the establishment of the Corporate Wellness program and work site wellness centres, be approved, (as outlined in the staff report dated March 6th, 2000 from the Director of Human Resources).

That staff be authorized to sign a letter of understanding and establish an acceptable date to conduct a Health Fair in joint venture with Health Fairs Unlimited and Parke Davis.

That the holding of a Corporate Challenge/Picnic at King George Park in mid-July 2000 be approved.

That staff report to Council, through the General Purposes Committee, on specific financial contributions toward the cost of outfitting and equipping Corporate Wellness Centres at the new City Hall and Works Yard, through sources other than the City.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 21^st, 2000, be received for information.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(RZ 99-170430 - Report: Mar. 2/00, File: 8060-20-7093; REDMS 136057)

(RZ 00-085291 - Report: Mar. 3/00; File: 8060-20-7098; REDMS 137634)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:

Bylaw No. 7093 to rezone 4011 No. 5 Road from Service Station District (G2) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/113); and

Bylaw No. 7098, for the rezoning of 9340 Westminster Highway from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)" to "Assembly District (ASY)".

(RZ 99-171337 - Report: Mar. 6/00, File No: 8060-20-7116/7117; REDMS 140238)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7116, to redesignate that area shown on Schedule A (attached to and forming part of Bylaw 7116), from "Neighbourhood Residential" to "Mixed Use" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, be introduced and given first reading.

That Bylaw No. 7116, having been examined in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Program, the Waste Management Plan, and the Economic Strategy Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) of the Municipal Act.

That Bylaw No. 7116, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy No. 5002 on referral of Official Community Plan Amendments, is hereby deemed to have no effect upon an adjoining Municipality nor function or area of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, in accordance with Section 883(3)(d) and (e) of the Municipal Act.

That Bylaw No. 7117, for the rezoning of that area shown cross-hatched on Schedule A (attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 7117), from "Single-Family Housing District (R1/D)", "Single-Family Housing District (R1/F)" and "Roadside Stand (Class C) District (RSC)" to "Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)", be introduced and given first reading.

(Report: Mar. 9/00, File: RZ 96-001, DP 96-015, REDMS 140772)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Steveston Harbour Authority be advised that the request by Mr. Bob Beily to change the proposed use of 3900 to 3980 Bayview Street from the Riversong Inn to a commercial development will require a new Development Permit application in accordance with the Richmond Official Community Plan (OCP), Steveston Area Plan and Steveston Commercial (Two-Storey) District (C4) zone.

(Report: Mar. 15/00, File: 4050-10, REDMS 140411)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the (report dated March, 15th, 2000 from the Manager, Land Use), regarding the Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy - Phase 1 Progress Report, be received for information with the accompanying reports:

- Agriculture Profile - Interim Report, and

- Agriculture Survey Report.

That staff continue to pursue additional partnership and support opportunities in the development of the Strategy.

That staff report to Council, through the Planning Committee, with the Phase 2 Progress Report in the Fall, 2000.

(Report: Feb. 28/00, File: 0100-20-RPAR-01, REDMS 137544)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Public Art Program & Commission 1999 Annual Report (attached as Appendix A to the report dated February 28, 2000, from the Manager, Land Use) be received for information

That the Richmond Public Art Program & Commission Year 2000 Work Plan (attached as Appendix B to the report dated February 28, 2000, from the Manager, Land Use), be endorsed.

That the Work Program for the Year 2000, Richmond Public Art Program Review (attached as Appendix C to the report dated February 28, 2000, from the Manager, Land Use), be endorsed.

(Report: Feb. 8/00; File 4105-04-04, REDMS 132017, 113673)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed consolidated policy for the No. 5 Road back lands (as amended by the Planning Committee on March 21^st, 2000), be adopted and forwarded to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission for concurrence.

That Policy 5006, "Non-farm use along the No. 5 Road corridor" and Policy 5035, "No. 5 Road Back Lands", each be rescinded.

That the findings contained in Appendix 4 (of the report dated February 8, 2000, from the Manager, Land Use), regarding the No. 5 Road back lands, be received for information.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 22^nd, 2000, be received for information.

(Report: Mar. 6/00; File: 6450-01; REDMS 127309)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following proposed roadway and traffic improvements in the McLennan Avenue area, (as described in the report dated March 6^th, 2000, from the Manager of Transportation), be approved for implementation in 2000:

Filling of existing ditches on the west side of McLennan Avenue between Bridgeport Road and River Drive ($190,000);

Construction of a 2.0 metre wide asphalt walkway delineated with extruded curb and gravel shoulder on the west side of McLennan Avenue between Bridgeport Road and River Drive ($154,000);

Construction of a new sidewalk at the short unfinished section of Finlayson Drive just west of McLennan Avenue ($50,000);

Installation of a special pedestrian clearance timer for the existing pedestrian actuated traffic signal at Bridgeport Road and McLennan Avenue ($20,000); and

Traffic control improvements at the intersection of McLennan Avenue and Finlayson Drive and installation of enhanced advance school zone signs on Finlayson Drive ($600).

That the source of funding for the above improvements be as follows:

Items 1(a) and 1(c) above - from the Neighbourhood Improvement Charges;

Items 1(b) and 1(d) above - by the Airport Connector Project; and

Item 1(e) above - from the 2000 Minor Capital Budget for Traffic Improvements.

(Report: Feb. 16/00; File: 0780-01; REDMS 136790)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That no further action be taken on the Fleet Operations Pilot Project Business Plan to inspect taxi cabs, and that staff explore other opportunities/initiatives identified in the Operational Plan such as:

exploring opportunities for new revenue, and

exploring new revenue sources to support Public Works Operations and Utilities Budgets.

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RECOMMENDATION

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meetings held on March 1^st, 2000 and on March 15^th, 2000, be received for information.

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for properties at:

3500 Cessna Drive (DP 99-170573); and

4651 No. 3 Road (DP 99-161936),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(Report: Mar. 22/00; File: 0925-09-02; REDMS 14357)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2000 Local Court of Revision be scheduled for Wednesday, April 19^th, 2000 at 3:55 p.m., in the W. H. Anderson Room, at Richmond City Hall.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items.

Bruce Livingston, Past Chair of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, regarding the formal transfer for the operation and management of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic site from Parks Canada to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society.

Motion to rise and report.