Council Meeting Agenda - October 10, 2000

CITY OF RICHMOND
Council Chambers
City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 25^th, 2000 (distributed previously).

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.)

Motion to rise and report.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE GATEWAY THEATRE SOCIETY BOARD AND THE GATEWAY THEATRE ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 21^st, 2000, be received for information.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 2^nd, 2000, be received for information.

DOG REGULATION BYLAW AMENDMENTS
(Report: Sept. 21/00, File No.: 8060-20-7164/7165/7166) (REDMS No. 167128, 187079, 187176, 188034)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

Bylaw No. 7164 which amends Animal, Bird & Beekeeping Regulation Bylaw No. 7137;

Bylaw No. 7165 which amends Dog Licensing Bylaw No. 7138; and

Bylaw No. 7166 which amends Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7139.

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NOTE: Report from the Staff Solicitor regarding Bylaw No. 7164, as requested by the Committee.

RCMP ADDITIONAL LEVELS - 2001
(Report: Sept. 26/00, File No.: 5350-01)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That an increase in the Richmond Detachment of the RCMP by ten regular members and one Tactical Analyst in 2001, be approved in principle.

That, the following additional capital items, at a total cost of $240,500, be approved in principle:

4 additional vehicles (2 general duty, 1 traffic and 1 drug section) @ $ 30,000

$120,000

@ $4,000 each

64,000

20 stand-alone computers @ $2,500 each

50,000

1 stand-alone computer (tactical analyst position) @ $5,000 each

5,000

3 printers (training room) @ $500 each

1,500

$240,500

BRITANNIA BUSINESS PLAN
(Report: Sept. 25/00, File No.: 0340-20-CSER1) (REDMS No. 187772)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Britannia Business Plan be referred to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society for comment;

That the Plan be referred to staff for review and preparation of a report to the General Purposes Committee, which would include an analysis of the recommendations, comments from the Society, and recommendations on any outstanding issues that have been put on hold pending the completion of the business plan; and

That the members of Council-appointed Britannia Business Plan Steering Committee be thanked for their work, and that the Committee be formally disbanded.

COMMUNITY SAFETY BUILDINGS - SPACE AND FACILITY NEEDS
(Report: Sept. 26/ 00, File No.: 2052-01-PSB) (REDMS No. 192324)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That as an interim measure, the RCMP take occupancy of the space within the Public Safety Building presently occupied by Courts and Crown services upon their relocation to the Interim City Hall in the fall of 2001.

That staff complete the facility lifecycle, seismic and needs assessments, required to develop recommendations for a facility replacement schedule including financing strategies for all the Community Safety Buildings for presentation to General Purposes Committee by April 30, 2001.

That up to $250,000 approved in the 2000 Capital Budget to cover renovation costs to the Public Safety Building and Interim City Hall be reallocated to fund consultants to prepare a master plan including detailed facilities programs, conceptual designs and siting options and costs associated with the overall upgrading, replacement and funding requirements of Community Safety Buildings.

That the City request written confirmation from the Commanding Officer, E-Division, that the actions to be implemented by the City in order to resolve the issues identified in the letter of notice dated August 4, 1999, are acceptable.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 3^rd, 2000, be received for information. (Minutes distributed separately.)

APPLICATION FOR REZONING -  JOHN F. VOLRICH, ON BEHALF OF  PRITAM SINGH BASI
(RZ 00-173715 - Report: July 4/00, File No.: RZ 00-173715) (REDMS No. 163100)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application for the rezoning of 11140 Westminster Highway from "Agricultural District (AG1)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)", BE DENIED.

NOTE: Memorandum from the Development Coordinator regarding the above matter, as requested by the Committee (to be distributed prior to the Council Meeting).

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - TOMIZO YAMAMOTO ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 00-175356 - Report: September 14/00, File No.: 8060-20-7163) (REDMS No. 187255, 187131, 187232)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7163, for the rezoning of 7600 and 7620 St. Albans Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Townhouse and Apartment District (R3)", be introduced and given first reading.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - JOHN LACKNER
(RZ 00-177323 - Report: September 18/00, File No.: 8060-20-7170) (REDMS No. 182517, 188976, 188983)

COMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7170, for the rezoning of 9046 Railway Avenue from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)", be introduced and given first reading.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 4^th, 2000, be received for information.

SEAFAIR DRIVE - TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
(Report: Aug. 25/00, File No.: 6450-01) (REDMS No. 164679)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed traffic calming measures on Seafair Drive at Fairbrook Crescent, Fairfax Place, and Fairfax Crescent (south), (as described in the report dated August 25^th, 2000, from the Manager of Transportation), be implemented prior to the start of construction of the housing development by Richmond Estates Limited at 3100 Francis Road (DP 98-138455), at the cost of the developer.

That staff monitor the traffic conditions on Seafair Drive for one year upon completion of the proposed traffic calming measures and report to Council on the effectiveness of the implemented devices.

SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES
(Report: Aug. 31/00, File No.: 6450-09) (REDMS No. 180818)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following initiatives be endorsed as part of the City's continuing effort of enhancing school zone traffic safety through the application of various engineering, enforcement, and educational measures:

That staff continue to work with other road safety and enforcement agencies, educational institutions and other stakeholders to pursue innovative means of enhancing school zone traffic safety.

That the second edition of the "Traffic Safety Around Schools and Playgrounds" brochure (attached to the report dated August 31^st, 2000, from the Manager, Transportation) be endorsed as a traffic safety educational tool; that the brochure be shared with other municipal jurisdictions upon request to broaden the school zone traffic safety enhancement efforts; and that the financial contributions and support of the ICBC RoadSense Team in the production of the brochure be officially acknowledged by Council.

That staff pursue a funding partnership with ICBC in upgrading the existing inventory of blue pentagon school zone signs to the new standard of high visibility (neon yellow-green) advance school zone signs.

That the City continue to work with the "Way to Go" Program to encourage travel to school by alternative modes of transportation and reduce the number of vehicle trips to schools.

That the co-ordinated efforts and support of ICBC, the Richmond School District, the Richmond District Parents Association, the "Way to Go!" Program, the RCMP, Richmond Bylaw Enforcement, and Richmond Fire and Rescue, and in particular the financial contribution of ICBC towards implementing various local traffic safety initiatives be formally acknowledged by Council.

TRANSLINK 2000 PROGRAM PLAN DECEMBER SERVICE CHANGES - INTRODUCTION OF BUS SERVICE ON GARDEN CITY ROAD (GRANVILLE AVENUE TO COOK ROAD)
(Report: Sept. 21/00, File No.: 6480-01) (REDMS No. 6480-01)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the use of Garden City Road (Granville Avenue to Cook Road) for new bus service as part of the TransLink 2000 Program Plan Service Changes commencing on December 11, 2000, be endorsed.

FUNDING EQUITY - VANCOUVER/RICHMOND HEALTH REGION
(Report: Oct. 5/00, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 195560)

RECOMMENDATION

That the Mayor write a letter to the Chair of the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board, requesting a response to the following:

Why Richmond Hospital received only $325,000 from the recently announced Ministry of Health funding of $18.5 million for specific capital equipment for the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board.

Why were items MO1 and MO4 (as per the list attached to the report dated October 5^th, 2000 from the Mayor) selected as the appropriate equipment for Richmond, when they are No. 3 and No. 4 on the "Urgent" list, and not even included on the "Mission Critical" list.

That the percentage split of the operational budget between Richmond Health Services and Vancouver be allocated on an equitable basis.

That a copy of the letter be sent to the Minister of Health and the three Richmond MLAs.

EXEMPTION FROM PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATIONS - VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
(Report: Oct. 4/00, File No.: 8060-20-7176) (REDMS No. 194881, 183115, 192829)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION (ON PROCEDURE)

That Bylaw No. 7176, which amends the Smoking Control and Regulation section of the Public Health Protection Bylaw, to authorize a designated smoking room in the following premises:

the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Canada on No. 1 Road;

Branch 5, Royal Canadian Legion on Westminster Highway;

be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

2001 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW
(Report: Oct. 1/00, File No.: 8060-20-7175) (REDMS No. 193954, 189104)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7175 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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

Mr. Orval Chapman, representing Richmond Amnesty International, regarding the Amnesty International Campaign Against Torture, and to request the proclamation of the period October 15^th to 22^nd as "Amnesty International Week" in Richmond.

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, of 5540 No. 1 Road, regarding various issues.

Motion to rise and report.

Board of Variance Establishment and Procedure Bylaw No. 7150
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings - None.