Council Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2000

Time:

7:00 p. m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Malcolm Brodie

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Harold Steves

City Clerk - J. Richard McKenna

Call to Order:

Mayor Halsey-Brandt 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, March 13^th, 2000; and

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

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

Ms. Cheryl Rehm-Latiff, Chair, of the Richmond Family Court Committee, presented the Committees 1999 Annual Report, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerks Office.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:16 p.m.).

CARRIED

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -

Item No. 18 - Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy - Phase 1 Progress Report

Mr. Bill Zylmans, 17771 Westminster Highway, owner of W.A. Farms, voiced support for the development of the agricultural viability strategy.

Mr. Bill Jones, of Jones Nurseries, 16880 Westminster Highway, also expressed support for the proposed strategy, and he spoke about the conflicts which often arose between urban and rural communities.

Item No. 16 - Application for Rezoning (with Official Community Plan Amendment) - Cape Development Corporation

Mr. Barry Walsh, of 9520 Beckwith Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning, which he felt would have a negative impact on the surrounding neighbourhood. He also spoke in opposition to the proposal to use Beckwith Road to provide local access to the new development. Mr. Walsh suggested that a more appropriate solution would be to develop the area as a whole rather than in small sections.

Ms. Vera Savkovic-Smart, of 2351 No. 4 Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed development, and she urged Council not to forward the application to a Public Hearing. Ms. Savkovic-Smart also supported the suggestion of the previous speaker that the entire area be redeveloped as a whole rather than in small parcels.

Miles Smart, of 2351 No. 4 Road, expressed concern that approval of the development would have a negative impact on the heritage home which his family was restoring, as it would be located adjacent to the proposed loading bays for the future Office Depot store. He urged Council to have the developer return to the drawing board and redesign the project to address the concerns of the residents.

Mr. Popazivanov, of 9530 Beckwith Road, expressed opposition to the proposed development because of the location of the proposed access road adjacent to his home.

Mr. Mike Bodnarick, of 9491 Beckwith Road, spoke against the proposed development. He also requested that the entire area be redeveloped as one unit, rather than in small parcels. Mr. Bodnarick also spoke about the proposed traffic circulation patterns, and the proposal to construct an access immediately adjacent to his home.

Ms. Cheryl Sutherland, of 2640 No. 4 Road, also expressed her opposition to the proposed development. She spoke about the apparent similarity between the staff report first considered by the Planning Committee on February 22^nd, 2000 and the second report considered by the Committee on March 21^st, and expressed concern that her comments had been ignored by City staff. Ms. Sutherland also reviewed the proposed traffic circulation patterns and suggested that patrons of the new shopping complex would use the No. 4 Road or the Beckwith Road local access points to gain access to the complex, rather than Bridgeport Road which was intended to provide the primary access to the development.

Mr. Bill White, principal of Cape Development Corporation, provided information on those properties over which his company held long term contractual arrangements. He also reported that a majority of the 29 separate properties in the development area had supported the proposal, as had the 3 hotels located in the area. Mr. White then reviewed the project as it related to the traffic patterns proposed for the area.

Mr. Todd Harris, of 9451 Beckwith Road, spoke against to the proposed development, and voiced concern about the "chop and hack" manner in which not only this area, but other areas of Richmond were being redeveloped.

Mr. Milo Savkovic, of 2511 No. 4 Road, provided information on the construction history of his new home, and the location of the proposed road immediately adjacent to his property. He stated that for this reason he was opposed to the proposed development.

Item No. 22 - Proposed Neighbourhood Roadway and Traffic Improvements for the McLennan Road Area

Ms. Pat Broz, 10371 Caithcart Road, a member of the Traffic Safety Committee for the R. J. Tait Elementary School, spoke in support of the proposed improvements. However, she expressed concern about the width of McLennan Avenue, and she questioned whether the road would be widened. Ms. Broz also spoke about the potential safety hazards for children walking along the street, and asked that a no truck sign be posted on McLennan Avenue to deter the truck traffic using this roadway.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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

R00/6-5

It was moved and seconded

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, on the understanding that Councillor Lyn Greenhill would be appointed as Council representative to the Task Force.

CARRIED

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

R00/6-6

It was moved and seconded

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.

The question on Resolution No. R00/6-6 was not called, as the request was made that Part (1) be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R00/6-6 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Cllr. Greenhill

Kumagai

McNulty

The question on Parts (2) and (3) of Resolution No. R00/6-6 was called, and it was CARRIED.

(Report: Feb. 25/00; File 0100-20-SADV1-01; REDMS 135043, 120396)

R00/6-7

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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

R00/6-9

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

R00/10

It was moved and seconded

That the following proposals (contained in the correspondence dated March 27^th, 2000, from Bobby Ghirra, operator of the Riverside Palace):

Implementation of a two-application process - one for the existing facilities, similar to the Riverside Palace, and one for new facilities. The application process for new facilities may require a detailed approval process by various departments of the City. Increasing the application process fee will charge the extra time required for the approval process.

New facilities to be approved by the zoning and/or other managers of the City. This approval process would give the City sole discretion of approving a new location,

be referred to staff for evaluation.

CARRIED

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

R00/6-11

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

(Report: Mar. 15/00; File: 0060-20-LMTA1-01; REDMS 142057)

R00/6-12

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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

R00/13

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(RZ 99-170430 - Report: Mar. 2/00, File: 8060-20-7093; REDMS 136057, 136776, 136791)

(RZ 00-085291 - Report: Mar. 3/00; File: 8060-20-7098; REDMS 137634, 139613, 137687)

R00/6-15

It was moved and seconded

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)".

CARRIED

(RZ 99-171337 - Report: Mar. 6/00, File No: 8060-20-7116/7117; REDMS 140238, 132251, 132278, 132283)

R00/6-16

It was moved and seconded

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.

The question on Resolution No. R00/6-16 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R00/6-17

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated March 6^th, 2000, from the Manager, Development Applications), regarding the application for rezoning (with an amendment to the Official Community Plan) from Cape Development Corporation, for the rezoning of properties in the area of No. 4 Road, Bridgeport Road, and Beckwith Road, be referred to staff for a review of the four options proposed, and the preparation of a revised plan, for submission to Council for review before being presented to area residents at a public information meeting, and prior to submission to a Public Hearing.

CARRIED

(Report: Mar. 9/00, File: RZ 96-001-D, DP 96-015, 8060-20-6636; REDMS 140772, 135587, 123801)

R00/6-18

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

(Report: Mar. 15/00, File: 4050-10, REDMS 140411, 138406, 138390, 124390, 132969, 134098, 101482)

R00/6-19

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

(Report: Feb. 28/00, File: 0100-20-RPAR-01, REDMS 137544, 122261)

R00/6-20

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

(Report: Feb. 8/00; File 4105-04-04, REDMS 132017, 113673, 79063, 143522)

R00/6-21

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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

It was moved and seconded

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 and McLennan Avenue).

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.

CARRIED

(Report: Feb. 16/00; File: 0780-04; REDMS 136790)

R00/6-24

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

(Report: Mar. 22/00; File: 0925-09-02; REDMS 143257)

R00/6-26

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the Pound & Dog Licencing Bylaw No. 4323, Amendment Bylaw No. 7099 (To initiate changes with respect to "Designated Dog Off Leash Areas"), be adopted.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:13 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, March 27^th, 2000.

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Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)