Council Meeting Minutes - November 14, 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, October 23^rd, 2000 be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD "Board in Brief" dated September 29^th, 2000 and the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated October 18^th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the following matters be added to the Council Agenda as additional items:

a recommendation regarding Funding Feasibility Of Garden City Road Extension;

a recommendation regarding Road Exchange at 8211 Sea Island Way (Kasun Properties Inc.) - Bylaw 7187; and

a report from Councillor Kumagai regarding the Deferral of December 11^th, 2000 Transit Service Improvements.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 16 - "Application for a Class "C" (Cabaret) Liquor Licence from Keenan Consulting on behalf of the Manhattan Karaoke Restaurant Inc., for Unit 2168 - 3779 Sexsmith Road" be deleted from the Council Agenda and referred to the November 21st, 2000 Planning Committee meeting.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the order of Procedure be varied to

hear a non-agenda item delegation at this time; and

authorize a speaking time of 15 minutes.

CARRIED

(a)

Mayor Don Bell, Chair, Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC), introduced David Didluck, Executive Director of LMTAC, Katherine Gordon, Provincial Chief Negotiator, and Cory Herrera, Provincial Negotiator at the Tsawwassen Table. On behalf of the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee, Mayor Bell gave a PowerPoint presentation to provide an overview of the LMTACs work. Ms. Gordon then reviewed treaty table negotiations which were specific to Richmond. A question and answer period then ensued between Council and the delegation.

(b)

The City Clerk announced that (a) the Union of British Columbia Municipalities at its recent convention had awarded a plaque to the City for the "Best Local Government Web Site for Large Communities", and (b) agendas of Council and Standing Committees were now available on the Web site. The Manager, Information Technology, John Lindberg, introduced the Coordinator, Customer Service Technologies, Colleen Smith, who briefly reviewed the City's web site with Council. Mayor Halsey-Brandt then presented the plaque to John Lindberg and Colleen Smith, who accepted on behalf of the City Web Site Team.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -None.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:38 p.m.).

CARRIED

FUNDING FEASIBILITY OF GARDEN CITY ROAD EXTENSION - FOLLOW-UP REPORT

R00/20-7

It was moved and seconded

That the extension of Garden City Road between Sea Island Way and Bridgeport Road, as described in the attached report from the Manager of Transportation and the Director of Engineering, be approved as part of the 2001 Major Capital Works Program for completion before the end of 2003 at the total estimated cost of $1.8 million, subject to staff reaching an agreement with the affected property owner to acquire the required road right-of-way.

That the $410,000 shortfall in the Roads DCC reserve be funded from the Capital Reserve Fund in 2001.

That staff continue to negotiate with the affected property owner to establish an agreement on acquiring the required road right-of-way to facilitate the above road extension.

That the repayment of $410,000 of Capital Reserve Funds be referred to the Finance Select Committee for options on repayment.

CARRIED

ROAD EXCHANGE AT 8211 SEA ISLAND WAY (KASUN PROPERTIES INC.) - BYLAW 7187

R00/20-8

It was moved and seconded

That Road Exchange Bylaw 7187 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON POLICING
"YEAR 2000 REVIEW OF COMMUNITY POLICING IN RICHMOND"
(Report: October 30/00, File No.: 5355-01) (REDMS No. 193780, 215693)

R00/20-10

It was moved and seconded

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 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.

CARRIED

REGIONAL CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN:  BUSINESS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
(Report: October 23/00, File No.: 7000-01) (REDMS No. 203614, 215785)

R00/20-11

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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

R00/20-12

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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

R00/20-13

It was moved and seconded

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).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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

R00/20-15

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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)

R00/20-16

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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)

R00/20-17

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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

R00/20-18

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

APPLICATION FOR A CLASS 'C' (CABARET) LIQUOR LICENCE - KEENAN CONSULTING ON BEHALF OF MANHATTAN KARAOKE RESTAURANT INC.
(Report: Oct. 3/00, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 194334, 218646)

See Page 2 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

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

R00/20-19

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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

R00/20-20

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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

R00/20-22

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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

R00/20-23

It was moved and seconded

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.

Prior to the question being called, staff were requested to provide at the time of the 2001 Major Capital Works Program submission, an analysis on the anticipated speed of traffic moving west to east through the Steveston Community Centre area which could result if proposed traffic signal at Moncton Street and No. 1 Road was approved for installation.

The question on Resolution No. R00/20-23 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

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

R00/20-24

It was moved and seconded

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.

Prior to the question being called, staff were requested to provide copies of the staff report to all businesses located on No. 3 Road in the area of those intersections where U-turns would be permitted.

The question on Resolution No. R00/20-24 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

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

R00/20-25

It was moved and seconded

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".

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL PURCHASING POLICY AND GUIDE
(Report: October 16/00, File No.: 6405-00) (REDMS No. 158415, 181342, 175851, 177488, 177735, 176783, 180128, 180864, 180869, 181066)

R00/20-26

It was moved and seconded

"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 used as a guide by staff in implementing the Policy; and

be -periodically updated from time to time by staff to reflect environmental management best practices and standards, and Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) comments.

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.

CARRIED

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

R00/20-27

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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)

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

CITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTING PARTNERSHIPS
(Report: Nov. 8/00; File No.: 0103-20-SPAL1) (REDMS 216952, 180851)

R00/20-29

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

DEFERRAL OF DECEMBER 11TH, 2000 TRANSIT SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS (Memo: Nov. 14/00, File No.: 6480-01) (REDMS No. 219664)

R00/20-30

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be sent to the TransLink Board of Directors, conveying the City's strong disappointment and concern regarding the impending transit service deferrals, and suggesting that the following immediate actions be taken to resolve the issues (identified in the memorandum dated November 14^th 2000, from Councillor Kumagai):

include the proposed December 11^th, 2000 services deferrals in the recent mandate given to the Regional Administrative Advisory Committee;

examine alternative measures to enable implementation of transit service improvements on December 11^th, 2000; and

clarify the status of the #98 B-Line Service.

CARRIED

R00/20-31

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be sent to the Honourable Raymond Chan, M.P., and Mr. John Cummins, M.P.:

advising them of Councils concern about the lack of commitment on the part of the Federal Government to address the transportation deficiencies in Greater Vancouver, and in particular, about the recent decision by TransLink to defer the planned transit improvements in Richmond and other Lower Mainland municipalities; and

requesting a meeting on this issue at the earliest opportunity;

and that copies of this correspondence be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Federal Minister of Finance, and to all candidates seeking election in the ridings of Richmond and Delta/South Richmond.

CARRIED

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

R00/20-32

It was moved and seconded

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

The question on Resolution No. R00/20-32 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R00/20-33

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated November 1^st, 2000, from the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works), regarding City Hall Artwork "Span" Relocation Options, be referred to staff for further information on the cost of refining Options 2 and 3 (identified in the staff report).

Prior to the question on the motion being called, staff were also requested to provide information on:

the amount of time which the artist of the "Span" expected the artwork to remain at City Hall (i.e. one year or two years), regardless of whether it would be relocated closer to the north drive and off the central plaza or to the north-west berm area;

the cost of removing the stain from around the artwork, how the stain would be removed, and how often maintenance would be required; and

how lighting of the artwork would be achieved.

The question on Resolution No. R00/20-33 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

It was moved and seconded

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148 be adopted.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:15 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 Tuesday, November 14^th, 2000.

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Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)