Council Meeting Minutes - June 12, 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 Tuesday, May 23^rd, 2000, be adopted as circulated; and that the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated May 17^th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED

Mr. Paul Servos, Executive Director of the British Columbia Recreation & Parks Association, congratulated the City on its success in winning the Provincial "2000 Facility Excellence Award" for the Watermania complex. He then presented Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt with the award, who accepted on behalf of the City.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:08 p.m.).

CARRIED

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -

Item No. 15 - Amendments to the Business Regulation and Ticketing Bylaw regarding Adult Entertainment

Ms. Rose Chin, of 2455 Grant Street, Vancouver, representing the Palm Springs Executive Club in the Radisson Hotel, spoke against clause 9.1.1(b) of the proposed Business Regulation Bylaw amendment because of (i) the lack of consultation with business operators, and (ii) the negative impact which the reduction in hours would have on these businesses. Ms. Chin asked that Council refer the matter to staff to allow massage business owners to adjust to the change.

Ms. Annie Green, PH2, 1959 West 2^nd Avenue, Vancouver, representing the owners of 4 massage therapist establishments, expressed agreement with the comments of the previous speaker. She then provided information on a court action which had been initiated by these business owners, with respect to the proposed amendments to both the Business Regulation and Ticketing bylaws. She also advised that 4 clauses contained in the Ticketing bylaw, 5A1.1(b), 5A.2.1(c), 5A.2.1(c)(ii), and 5A.3.1(c) were still the subject of another court action and suggested that Council suspend enforcement of the ticketing regulations until such time as resolution had been obtained to this court action.

Item No. 22 - Request for Williams Road Access from 10440 Williams Road - Review of Existing Drivewas

Mr. Manzoor Cokar, of 10440 Williams Road, reviewed the history of his application for access to Williams Road from his property, as well as providing information on 24 dwellings which had been given access to Williams Road, in apparent contravention of the Williams Road Access Bylaw No. 3967. He expressed the view that the bylaw had not been applied fairly or justly, and he asked that Council either eliminate or amend the bylaw. He stated that if Council chose to do neither, then he should be given the same rights as the owners of the 24 driveways which had been approved.

Adoption of Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 7133

Mr. Jack Cobb, of 330 Ash Street, New Westminster, First Vice President and Acting President of Branch 209, accompanied by Mr. Rick Hourie, 11711 Bird Road, representing Branch 2, of the Royal Canadian Legion, asked that the Legion Branches be considered as private veterans service clubs and therefore exempted from the requirements of the proposed bylaw amendment. As an alternative, he asked that the Legion branches be allowed to establish smoking rooms. Mr. Cobb voiced the opinion that veterans should not be forced to go outside to smoke.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:46 p.m.).

CARRIED

(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

It was moved and seconded

That Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7142 be introduced and first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 24^th, 2000, be received for information, and that the resolution regarding the establishment of a joint School Board/City Task Force to deal with meeting places for youth, be added to the agenda as an additional item.

CARRIED

ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT SCHOOL BOARD/CITY TASK FORCE

R00/11-6

It was moved and seconded

That the establishment of a joint School Board/City Task Force to explore how young people can be provided with safe meeting places, be endorsed, and that the City host the initial meeting.

CARRIED

(Report: June 7/00, File No.: 2325-20-037) (REDMS No. 153301, 158199)

R00/11-7

It was moved and seconded

That the Steveston Park Upgrade Plan (as detailed in the report dated May 3^rd, 2000, from the Director, Parks), be approved as the guide for future development of Steveston Park.

That the expenditure of $435,000 (from the 2000 Parks Capital Budget, Account No. 45853), be approved for the commencing of construction of the priority items listed in Schedule A (attached to the report dated May 3^rd, 2000, from the Director, Parks).

That staff work with the Tram Society to review options for relocating the tram to a more permanent site in Steveston and to report to Council with these options by October, 2000.

That the Steveston Park Upgrade Plan include provision for a swimming pool.

CARRIED

(Report: June 7/00, File No.: 1000-14-067) (REDMS No. 139927, 114614, 158202)

R00/11-8

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be written by the Mayor to the Steveston Harbour Authority, indicating that the City has no objection to the Steveston Harbour Authority relocating the perimeter fence at Paramount Pond 30 feet to the north to secure the net repair area.

(Councillor Greenhill left the meeting at 8:02 p.m., during discussion on the above matter.)

The question on Resolution No. R0011-8 was then called, and it was CARRIED

(Report: June 7/00, File No.: 2325-20-015) (REDMS No. 153504, 158221)

R00/11-9

It was moved and seconded

That staff proceed with the construction of a fieldhouse (Attachment 1 to the report dated May 17^th, 2000, from the Director, Parks) at London/Steveston Park, at a cost of $497,206, pending discussions with the Richmond School Board.

That $47,206 be reallocated from the Capital Reserve Fund, (Bylaw 6609, Account No. 1404), to the London/Steveston Park fieldhouse project.

(Councillor Greenhill returned to the meeting (8:05 p.m.), during discussion on this matter.

The question on Resolution No. R00/11-9 was called, and it was CARRIED.

(Report: May 17/00, File No.: 2325-20-025) (REDMS No. 153507)

R00/11-10

It was moved and seconded

That staff proceed with the construction of a fieldhouse at Palmer/Garden City at a cost of $348,499 (Attachment 1 to the report dated May 17^th, 2000, from the Director, Parks).

That existing funding in the amount of $124,200 in the Capital Program for the Minoru Park Fieldhouse Project (Account No. 45911) be reallocated to the Palmer/Garden City Fieldhouse project.

That staff develop an operating agreement with Richmond Boys Fastball for use of the Palmer/Garden City fieldhouse, for submission to Council for approval through the Community Services Committee.

CARRIED

(Report: May 5/00, File No.: 0100-20-RMHA1-01) (REDMS No. 150968)

R00/11-11

It was moved and seconded

That:

Resolution R95/11-28 (adopted on June 13^th, 1995), which established the Richmond Mental Health Advisory Board (RMHAB), be rescinded,

letters of appreciation be written to the RMHAB members to acknowledge their excellent long standing service and contribution to the community, and

a copy of the report (dated May 5^th, 2000, from the Manager, Land Use) be sent to the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board, the Richmond Community Health Committee and Richmond Health Services to advise them of this change.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 5^th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED

(Report: May 30/00, File No.: 6480-01) (REDMS No. 156118)

R00/11-13

It was moved and seconded

That the following proposed initiatives related to the start-up of the new #98 B-Line (as proposed by TransLink and outlined in the report dated May 30^th, 2000, from the Manager of Transportation) be supported:

The concept of introducing new express direct services (#491-No. 1 Road, #492-No. 2 Road, and #496-Railway Avenue) between West Richmond and Vancouver downtown using 16 of the 44 articulated buses originally allocated for the #98 B-Line; and

The initial three-month "trial run" of the #98 B-Line commissioning service between the new airport exchange on Miller Road and Vancouver downtown starting in September, 2000 prior to the official start-up of the service in December, 2000.

That the Chair of TransLink Board of Directors be advised of Councils support of the above initiatives.

That staff continue to work with TransLink and the contractor of the #98 B-Line No. 3 Road construction project to ensure that the proposed Construction Traffic Management Plan is followed to minimize the construction impacts on traffic and adjacent businesses.

CARRIED

(Report: May 29/00, File No.: 0105-01) (REDMS No. 155950)

R00/11-14

It was moved and seconded

That the August 14^th Regular Council Meeting be cancelled in accordance with the provisions of the Council Procedure Bylaw.

CARRIED

(Report: May 31/00, File No.: 8060-20-7135/7136) (REDMS No. 152204, 151423, 151916)

R00/11-15

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated May 31^st, 2000, from the City Solicitor) regarding Business Regulation Amendment Bylaw 7135 and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw 7136, be referred to the City Solicitor:

(a)

to clarify the status of the legal issues currently before the Court;

(b)

to provide an explanation on the definitions of the various business types regulated by the Business Regulation Bylaw, and how the bylaw would address situations where several business types such as massage therapy and body-rubs were being conducted in the same facility;

(c)

to report on whether the proposed amendment to the closing time was justified in light of the issues addressed in item (b) above;

(d)

to contact Ms. Chin and Ms. Green regarding the current and any proposed amendments to the definitions in the Business Regulation bylaw.

CARRIED

(Report: June 7/00, File No.: 1085-00) (REDMS No. 154657, 157614)

R00/11-16

It was moved and seconded

That the current City Grants Program Policy # 3013, be rescinded.

That the proposed City Grants Policy (Appendix A to the report dated May 24, 2000 from the Manager of Customer Service), be adopted.

That no additional funds from the Casino Funding (Appendix B to the report dated May 24, 2000 from the Manager of Customer Service), be provided to the 2000 Grants Program as adopted.

That the Guidelines for Casino Funding (Appendix B to the report dated May 24, 2000 from the Manager of Customer Service) be accepted, with the focus areas being:

Youth;

Seniors;

Policing in the community;

Childcare reserve fund;

Preventative, alternative and/or educational programs relating to addictive behaviour which could include:

Drug abuse

Alcoholism

Gambling

Smoking

That the following specific Council referrals for grant applications be approved in the following amounts:

Drug Task Force for $ 25,000; and

Youth Co-ordinator and youth program for $57,500 for each of 2000 and 2001; and

That staff, through the Task Force, develop procedures and funding considerations for casino funding prior to any further allocations, except as Council directs.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 6^th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED

(Report: May 23/00, File No.: 8080-04) (REDMS No. 152197)

R00/11-18

It was moved and seconded

That the appointment of Mr. Troy Sutton as a Richmond Weed Control Officer be approved in accordance with Section 10 of the Weed Control Act.

CARRIED

(Report: May 23/00, File No.: 0140-20-NFHA1) (REDMS No. 153422, 152221, 152803, 154557, 153208, 151888, 154771, 154777)

R00/11-19

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be sent to the North Fraser Port Authority (NFPA) indicating the following:

That the North Fraser Port Authority be congratulated on preparing their first Land Use Plan;

That Council looks forward to strengthening the partnership with the NFPA through the finalization of the draft plan and its subsequent implementation; and

That Councils concerns regarding the draft plan, (as identified in the report dated May 23, 2000, from the Manager, Land Use) be forwarded to the NFPA for their consideration and integration into the plan prior to its finalization.

CARRIED

(Report: May 4/00, File No.: 6360-00) (REDMS No. 152016, 144922, 143631, 144691)

R00/11-20

It was moved and seconded

That the Lane Policy (attached to the report dated February 16^th, 2000, from the Manager, Land Use), be adopted.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 7^th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED

(Report: May 23/00, File No.: 6360-01) (REDMS No. 154668)

R00/11-22

It was moved and seconded

That existing driveways accessing Williams Road between No. 4 Road and No. 5 Road in contravention of Williams Road Access Bylaw No. 3967, be eliminated gradually through attrition as the properties are redeveloped,

That the request for Williams Road access from 10440 Williams Road BE DENIED.

That upon adoption of the pending City Lane Policy, Williams Road Access Bylaw No. 3967 be reviewed and revised to suit the City Lane Policy and the City Single Family Residential Development - Access Policy 5003.

Prior to the question on the motion being called, the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works was requested to review the circumstances regarding the one driveway on Williams Road which was apparently approved in contravention of the existing bylaw, to determine if it was feasible to have that situation rectified. He was directed by the Mayor to report to the next meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee on this matter.

The question on Resolution No. R00/11-22 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

(Report: May 25/00, File No.: 0775-20-T.1521) (REDMS No. 154710)

R00/11-23

It was moved and seconded

That the City enter into a contract with J. Cote & Son Excavating Ltd. in accordance with Tender T. 1521 for the construction of the Westminster Highway - No. 6 Road to No. 7 Road project in the total tendered amount of $ 1,128,785.00 plus GST.

CARRIED

(Report: May 24/00, File No.: 6360-01) (REDMS No. 153264)

R00/11-24

It was moved and seconded

That the concept of extending the Road and Bridge Maintenance contract with Mainroad Contracting, through Translink and the Ministry of Transportation & Highways, be endorsed for a further 3 - one year contracts to coincide with the Provincial extension.

CARRIED

(Report: May 3/00, File No.: 6650-05) (REDMS No. 136785)

R00/11-25

It was moved and seconded

That the City purchase 1500 metres of portable watermain and required accessories at a cost of $75,000.

That the source of funding be the 2000 Water Utility Budget.

CARRIED

(Report: May 4/00, File No.: 8060-20-7130) (REDMS No. 95570, 158257, 157955)

R00/11-26

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7130, which amends Traffic Bylaw 5870 to add new definitions, new sub-sections and to delete out-dated and duplicate sub-sections, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

(Report: May 15/00, File No.: 1000-14-034) (REDMS No. 153100)

R00/11-27

It was moved and seconded

That no further action be taken to consider No. 7 Road as a feasible alternative route for Ecowaste Industries Limited at this time (for reasons outlined in the report dated May 15^th, 2000 from the Manager of Transportation and Director of Engineering).

That Triangle Road be retained as the primary access route for Ecowaste Industries Limited, and that staff continue to monitor traffic conditions on Triangle Road to determine whether or not further actions are required to maintain adequate access to the site.

That staff continue to work with Ecowaste Industries Limited to explore alternative long term access options for the site, and to report to Council should a feasible option be identified.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 24^th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED

(Report: May 25/00; File No.: 2325-20-037) (REDMS 143720)

R00/11-29

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Senior Men's Fastball League be authorized to erect temporary advertising signage on the Steveston Park baseball diamond outfield fence during the 2000 baseball playing season (as set out in Attachment 1 to the report dated May 25^th, 2000, from the Chair, Corporate Sponsorship Committee).

That staff report to Council in October 2000 outlining a review of the pilot initiative and recommendations for the future.

CARRIED

30.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meetings held on April 26^th, 2000 and on May 24^th, 2000, and the Chairs report for the meeting held on May 24^th, 2000, be received for information.

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

Development Permits for the properties at:

11188 Railway Avenue and 5193, 5195 Hummingbird Drive (DP 99-173032); and

a Development Variance for property at 11120 Sixth Avenue (DV 00-087437),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit for property at 6640 to 6680 Granville Avenue (DP 98-148980), be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes

(May 5/00; File No.: 2285-30-056) (REDMS 152183)

R00/11-32

It was moved and seconded

That the City Solicitor be authorized to obtain the utility right-of-way for the following properties:

Civic Address

Legal Description

4240 No. 5 Road

Lot 1, Sec. 31, BLK 5N, R5W, Plan 16008

4260 No. 5 Road

Lot 2, Sec. 31, BLK 5N, R5W, Plan 16008

4280 No. 5 Road

Lot 59, Sec. 31, BLK 5, R5W, Plan 40970

12040 Woodhead Road

Lot 3, Sec. 31, BLK 5N, R5W, Plan 16008

12060 Woodhead Road

Lot 4, Sec. 31, BLK 5N, R5W, Plan 16008

12080 Woodhead Road

Lot 5, Sec. 31, BLK 5N, R5W, Plan 16008

12100 Woodhead Road

Lot 6, Sec. 31, BLK 5 N, R5W, Plan 16008

12160 Woodhead Road

Lot 55, Sec. 31, BLK 5 N, R5W, Plan 38380

CARRIED

(Report: May 17/00; File No.: 7400-20-SSFE1) (REDMS 153441)

R00/11-33

It was moved and seconded

That the Steveston Community Society be granted approval to conduct the 55th Annual Salmon Festival Parade at 10:00 a.m., on Canada Day, Saturday, July 1, 2000.

That the cost for police services, temporary traffic control signing, and barricades, estimated at $3,500, be charged to the Special Events Account 4426-10-241-24100 (Steveston Salmon Festival).

CARRIED

(Report: June 2/00; File No.: 1810-08) (REDMS 157002)

R00/11-33

It was moved and seconded

That effective Thursday, June 22nd, 2000:

the resolution of Council (adopted on December 16, 1996), appointing Mrs. Ann Bunker as Acting City Clerk, be rescinded.

Mr. David Weber be appointed as first Acting City Clerk (for the purposes of carrying out the statutory duties prescribed in section 198 of the Municipal Act), in the absence of the City Clerk.

CARRIED

(Report: June 2/00; File No.: 8060-20-7144) (REDMS 156997, 156940)

R00/11-34

It was moved and seconded

That Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7144 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

Bill Schuss, accompanied by Ms. Helen Suarez, of the Richmond/South Delta Human Resource Centre for Students, provided information on the benefits of hiring students.

Alan and Lilian Williams, of #224 - 12639 No. 2 Road, voiced concern about the infrequency of grass cutting in the neighbourhood park, compared with the number of grass cuttings completed in 1999. Concern was also expressed about the resulting smell from the composting grass clippings.

Mr. John E. Kennett, #41 - 8640 Bennett Road, spoke on several TransLink issues, such as (i) the proposal by TransLink to implement a $75 per year tax on all vehicles in the Lower Mainland to support the Transit Authority, (ii) the inadequacy of the transit system in general; and (iii) health issues with respect to the spreading of germs to transit riders.

R00/11-35

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:39 p.m.).

CARRIED

R00/11-36

It was moved and seconded

That the following resolution be forwarded to:

• the Honourable Jean Chretian, Prime Minister of Canada;

• Mr. Paul Martin, MP, Minister of Minister of Finance;

• Mr. Raymond Chan, MP, Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific);

• Mr. Lou Sekora, MP, BC Caucus Chairman;

• Mr. John Cummins, MP , Delta-South Richmond;:

• Mr. David Anderson, MP, Minister of the Environment;

• Mr. David Collenette, MP, Minister of Transport;

• the Greater Vancouver Regional District; and;

• the Board of the Greater Vancouver Transit Authority:

WHEREAS the Federal Government, through their 15 plus G.S.T. per litre, collects in excess of $300 Million in fuel tax revenue from the Greater Vancouver region; and

WHEREAS very little of this revenue is returned to this region for urban transportation funding;

NOW THEREFORE, Richmond City Council requests that the Federal Government allocate on a sustainable basis, at least 5 per litre, which would generate approximately $108 Million for the region, for use exclusively for Urban Transportation improvements.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

(11340 No. 5 Road , RZ 98-140480)

(To add #1085 - 8580 Alexandra Road and #100 - 5960 Minoru Boulevard to geographical areas in which a video arcade may operate.)

(11160, 11180, 11188 Railway Avenue and 5193, 5195 Hummingbird Drive), RZ 99-173031)

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 7133

(To amend smoking regulations.), be adopted.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That staff review the smoking regulations regarding exclusions for private veterans service clubs enacted by Delta, and report to the Community Services Committee of Council on this matter, together with an oral update on the public hearings currently being conducted by the Workers Compensation Board on the smoking regulation issue.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:18 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, June 12^th, 2000.

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Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)