Council Meeting Agenda - November 14, 2000

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

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, October 23^rd, 2000 (distributed previously); and to receive for information, the GVRD "Board in Brief" dated September 29^th, 2000 and the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated October 18^th, 2000.

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

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(a)

Mayor Don Bell, Chair, Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC), Councillor Vicki Huntington, Tsawwassen Table Representative, and Katherine Gordon, Provincial Chief Negotiator, to provide an overview of the LMTACs work and on treaty table negotiations specific to Richmond.

would be in order.)

(b)

Announcement of the award to the City at the recent Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention for the "Best Local Government Web Site for Large Communities", and the availability of agendas of Council and Standing Committees on the Web site.

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.

(RECOMMENDATIONS FORWARDED FROM THE REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL MEETING.)

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, November 6^th, 2000, be received for information.

CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON POLICING
"YEAR 200 REVIEW OF COMMUNITY POLICING IN RICHMOND"
(Report: October 30/00, File No.: 5355-01) (REDMS No. 193780)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Community Safety Division, under the direct leadership of the General Manager of Community Safety, develop a plan which includes a City vision, strategies and action plan to direct the future delivery of police services in Richmond.

That issues such as personnel assignment and commitment levels to community policing will be addressed in the "BC Policing Study Municipal Client Primary Issues" document.

That a communications strategy be developed jointly by the City's Manager of Communications and the RCMP in consultation with the Public Relations Sub-Committee of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Policing.

That an evaluation of community policing be initiated as part of the development plan for a City vision, strategies and action plan for police services.

That the Citizens Advisory Committee advise the RCMP on the specific types of statistical information that they are interested in obtaining.

That the RCMP arrange with the Citizens Advisory Committee to hold a CAPRA Model course.

REGIONAL CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN:  BUSINESS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
(Report: October 23/00, File No.: 7000-01) (REDMS No. 203614)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept of a inter-municipal initiative to improve access to arts and cultural opportunities in the region, be supported in principle under the appropriate circumstances;

That the formation of an Inter-Municipal Partnership to implement the business plan be supported in principle, and that the Cultural Plan Steering Committee further explore the model and report with recommendations on the most suitable approach to membership, size and mandate;

That the Implementation Plan be referred to the Cultural Plan Steering Committee to explore a phased-in approach for achieving the strategies outlined in the business plan and an alternative funding strategy.

RESCHEDULING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2000 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Report: November 1/00, File No.: 0105-01) (REDMS No. 208804)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the regular open and closed Council meetings scheduled for Monday, November 27^th, 2000 be rescheduled to Tuesday, November 28, 2000 to accommodate the Federal General Election.

CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 25TH, 2000 COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Report: October 18/00, File No.: 0105-01) (REDMS No. 200444)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That both the Regular Open and Regular Closed Council Meetings scheduled for Monday, December 25th, 2000 be cancelled (as permitted by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7070).

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 7^th, 2000, be received for information.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
( Report: Oct. 19/00, File No.: 0172-03) (REDMS No. 201900)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Susan Lloyd and Anita Csatho be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officers in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointment be for the term of their employment as Bylaw Enforcement Officers with the City.

APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION - DAVE HUNCHUK, ON BEHALF OF EARL AND THOMAS LUK
(SC 00-177151 - Report: Oct. 17/00, File No.: SC 00-177151) (REDMS No. 200201)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application for a strata title conversion by Dave Hunchuk, on behalf of Earl and Thomas Luk, for the property located at 7311 and 7313 Francis Road be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2001; and

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of this resolution.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING AND A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION - ANNE LO, ON BEHALF OF PAK LEUNG LAI AND HUI MING LI
(RZ 00-173938 and SC 00-173939 - Report: Oct. 18/00, File No.: RZ 00-173938 and SC 00-173939, 8060-20-7181) (REDMS No. 200226,200332)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7181, for the rezoning of 6651 and 6671 Mayflower Drive from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Two-Family Housing District (R5)", be introduced and given first reading.

That the application for a strata title conversion by Anne Lo, on behalf of Pak Leung Lai and Hui Ming Li, for the property located at 6651 and 6671 Mayflower Drive be approved, on fulfilment of the following conditions:

Adoption of Bylaw No. 7181 (Rezoning Application RZ 00-173938), including the filing by the City, of a restrictive covenant, limiting the number of dwelling units to two;

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2001; and

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk, within 180 days of the date that Bylaw No. 7181 is adopted.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MR. RANJIT RATTAN
(RZ 00-179065) (Report: Oct. 18/00, File No.: 8060-20-7180) (REDMS No. 199780,200807)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7180, for the rezoning of 7791 Eperson Road 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.

APPLICATION OF KEENAN CONSULTING FOR A CLASS 'C' (CABARET) LIQUOR LICENCE FOR UNIT 2168-3779 SEXSMITH ROAD, RICHMOND, BC.
(Report: Oct. 3/00, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 194334)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the request by Keenan Consulting, representing Manhattan Karaoke Restaurant Inc., asking for a resolution of Council supporting their request to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Class C (Cabaret) Liquor Licence for premises at 2168-3779 Sexsmith Road, BE DENIED.

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Letter from J. Keenan, of Keenan Consulting, requesting that a decision on the matter be deferred for approximately one month.

APPLICATION FOR A CLASS " A " LOUNGE (RECREATION CENTRE) LIQUOR LICENCE AT 2611 VISCOUNT WAY, FOR SPORT CENTRAL ENTERPRISES LTD.
(Report: Sept. 29/00, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 193479)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application of Sport Central Enterprises Ltd. for a Class " A " Lounge (Recreation Centre) Liquor Licence, be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

Of this recommendation; and

That the RCMP does not object to this application.

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW NO 7148, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO 7172
(Report: Sept. 27/00, File No.: 8060-20-7172) (REDMS No. 192716, 210649)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No 7172, which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw No 7148 to include 2100 Viceroy Place among the geographical areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 8^th, 2000, be received for information.

SEAFAIR DRIVE - TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES - FOLLOW-UP REPORT
(Report: October 20/00, File No.: 6450-01) (REDMS No. 203122)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the implementation of traffic calming measures on Seafair Drive, in the form of traffic circles at Fairbrook Crescent and at Fairfax Crescent (south), (as described in the report dated October 20^th, 2000, from the Manager of Transportation), be approved, and that these measures be constructed at the cost of the developer of the townhouse project at 3100 Francis Road.

That the traffic conditions on Seafair Drive be monitored for one year upon completion of the above proposed traffic calming measures, and that staff report to Council on the effectiveness of the implemented devices to determine the need for further actions in consultation with the area residents.

STEVESTON AREA PARKING AND TRAFFIC ISSUES
(Report: October 6/00, File No.: 6455-01) (REDMS No. 196256)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff undertake the following parking and traffic enhancement measures in the Steveston area, (as described in the report dated October 6^th, 2000, from the Manager of Transportation):

Introduce additional signage directing visitors to the various public parking lots in the Steveston area.

Work with Tourism Richmond and businesses in the area to identify the feasibility of including parking information in any promotional material on Steveston Village.

Revise the on-street parking layout on Second Avenue and fill-in currently closed driveways on Bayview Street and Second Avenue to provide additional on-street parking spaces.

Include the signalization of the intersection of No. 1 Road and Moncton Street as part of the 2001 Major Capital Works Program submission.

That the improvements identified under items 1 (a) and (c) be implemented at a cost of $4,500 with the source of funds being the 2000 Minor Capital Program.

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Memorandum from the Manager, Transportation, regarding the above matter, as requested by the Committee.

CITY OF RICHMOND TRAFFIC BYLAW AMENDMENT - PROVISION FOR REVERSE TURNS
(Report: October 23/00, File No.: 8060-20-7182) (REDMS No. 181949)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 7182, which amends Traffic Bylaw 5870 to allow reverse turns (U-turns) at the six (6) intersections along the #98 B-Line bus route on No. 3 Road, (as set out in the report dated October 23^rd, 2000, from the Manager, Transportation), be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

EMERGENCY PROGRAM - STATUS REPORT
(Report: October 10/00, File No.: 5125-03-02) (REDMS No. 177191)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated October 10, 2000, from the Manager - Environmental Programs), regarding "Emergency Program - Status Report", be received for information.

That the "Flood Protection Measures" brochure (attached to the report dated October 10^th, 2000, from the Manager, Environmental Programs), be endorsed.

That future quarterly progress reports regarding the Emergency Program, be submitted to members of Council in the form of an "Information Memo".

ENVIRONMENTAL PURCHASING POLICY AND GUIDE
(Report: October 16/00, File No.: 6405-00) (REDMS No. 158415)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

"In order to increase the development and awareness of environmentally-sound products and services, City of Richmond staff will review their contracts and tender specifications for goods and services, to ensure that wherever possible and economically feasible, specifications are amended to provide for consideration of environmental characteristics. Consideration may be given to those environmental products that are certified by an independent accredited organization.

The City as a whole will endeavour to increase its use of products and services that are more responsible to the environment in the way that they are made, used, transported, stored and packaged and disposed of. It is recognized that analysis is required in order to ensure that the products are made available at competitive prices, and that the environmental benefits provided by a product or service should not significantly affect the intended use of that product or service."

That the Environmental Purchasing Guide (attached to the report dated October 16^th, 2000, from the Managers of Environmental Programs and Land Use), be endorsed.

That the Environmental Purchasing Guide be referred to the Greater Vancouver Municipal Purchasing Group for endorsement.

That the City partner with the GVRD to facilitate a delivery and training program for all GVRD member municipalities, on a cost recovery basis, for the Environmental Purchasing Guide.

MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
(Report: October 23/00, File No.: 6340-01) (REDMS No. 191593)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That $110,000 of excess storm sewer funding from the Ferndale Roadway and Utility project be allocated to construct four new drainage system improvements this year.

2001 SUBMISSION TO THE CYCLING NETWORK PROGRAM - WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY BICYCLE PATH PROJECT (NO. 6 ROAD TO NO. 7 ROAD)
(Report: October 5/00, File No.: 1087-18) (REDMS No. 183701)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed Westminster Highway Bicycle Path Project (between No. 6 Road and No. 7 Road) (as described in the report dated October 5^th, 2000, from the Manager, Transportation), be endorsed for submission to the British Columbia Transportation Financing Authority (BCTFA) 2001 Cycling Network Program, at an estimated City cost of $250,000.

That the sources of funding for the City's share of the above project, if approved by the BCTFA for cost-sharing as outlined in the 2001 Cycling Network Program, be the 2001 Major Capital Works Program for Bicycle Lane Improvements.

CITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTING PARTNERSHIPS
(Report: Nov. 8/00; File No.: 0103-20-SPAL1) (REDMS 216952)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Resource Guide (attached to the report dated November 8^th, 2000, from the Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair), be received for information, and that staff proceed with implementation sessions.

CITY HALL ARTWORK "SPAN" RELOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
(Report: Nov. 1/00, File No.: 7000-09-20-001) (REDMS No. 215932)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That no further action be taken to relocate the "Span" artwork.

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings - None.