Council Meeting Minutes - November 28, 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

City Clerk - J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Councillor Harold Steves

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, November 14^th, 2000;

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, November 20^th, 2000 and

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

each be adopted as circulated, and that, the GVRD "Board in Brief" dated November 3^rd, 2000, and the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated November 22^nd, 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 report (dated November 27^th, 2000, from the City Solicitor) regarding a proposed moratorium on Late Night Events (Raves); and

a report (dated November 28^th, 2000, from the Manager, Development Applications), regarding School Site Acquisition Charges - Eligible School Sites Proposal; and

That Item No. 5 - "2001 Utility Budgets and Rate Bylaws" be deleted from the Council Agenda, and referred to the December 4^th, 2000 meeting of the General Purposes Committee.

CARRIED

The Manager, Parks Administration and Programs, Mike Redpath, unveiled the 2000/2001 "Richmond, Island By Nature" Street Banners and Mayor Halsey-Brandt presented cheques in the amount of $200, to the following winners:

Alice Parker - "Islands in the Sun";

Mary Gazetas and Bud Sakamoto - "Salmon Rush" ;

Susan Cook - "Iris and Dragonfly";

Daisy Lee - "Sunflower";

Betty Leon - "Minoru Chapel" and "The Heron"; and

Pui-Ling Yee - "Ladybug".

Mr. Perry Mazzone, Chair, accompanied by Mr. Greg Buss, Chief Librarian, introduced members of the Library Board. Mr. Mazzone then presented the Richmond Public Library Board s 1999 Annual Report, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerks Office. He and Mr. Buss then responded to questions from Council on library matters.

R00/21-3

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Public Library Boards 1999 Annual Report be received for information.

CARRIED

R00/21-4

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:48 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

Mr. Francis Parkinson, President, Tourism Richmond, was to present that organizations proposal for a Trade and Exhibition Centre on Federal property at Garden City Road and Alderbridge Way. However, due to technical difficulties, the presentation was deferred to later in the meeting. (Please refer to Page 5 of these minutes for a continuation of this presentation.)

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -None.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:52 p.m.).

CARRIED

2001 UTILITY BUDGETS AND RATE BYLAWS
(Report: Nov. 14/00, File No.: 8060-20-7193/7194/7192) (REDMS No. 222972, 228653, 228655, 228672)

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

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 15^th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED

RICHMOND THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN SOCIETY EMERGENCY GRANT REQUEST
(Report: November 2/00, File No.: 1085-01) (REDMS No. 212428, 231302)

R00/21-8

It was moved and seconded

That a loan from the Council Contingency Fund, in the amount of $15,000, which would be paid out in increments of $5,000 in December 2000, January 2001, and February 2001, and be repaid March 15, 2001, be approved.

The question on Resolution No. R00/21-8 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R00/21-9

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R00/21-8 be deleted in its entirety, and the following wording substituted, "That a grant from the Council Contingency Fund, in the amount of $15,000, which would be paid out in increments of $5,000 in December 2000, January 2001, and February 2001, and be repaid March 15, 2001, be approved.".

The question on Resolution No. R00/21-9 was not called, as the following sub-amendment was introduced:

R00/21-10

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R00/21-9 be amended by deleting the words "and be repaid March 15, 2001".

DEFEATED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes
Dang
Greenhill
Johnston
Kumagai
McNulty

The question on Resolution No. R00/21-9 was then called, and it was DEFEATED.

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes
Brodie
Dang
Greenhill
Johnston
Kumagai

The question on Resolution No. R00/21-8 was then called, and it was DEFEATED ON A TIED VOTE.

OPPOSED: Mayor Halsey-Brandt
Cllr. Greenhill
Kumagai
McNulty

R00/21-11

It was moved and seconded

That a loan guarantee of $15,000, plus interest at the current market rate, be provided to the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society, which would be paid out in increments of $5,000 in December 2000, January 2001, and February 2001, and be repaid in full by March 15^th, 2001.

CARRIED

THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTRE - FITNESS CENTRE - PROPOSED EXPANSION (Report: November 6/00, File No.: 2050-20-TCC) (REDMS No. 206154)

R00/21-12

It was moved and seconded

That the contract for the construction of the expansion to the Fitness Centre at the Thompson Community Centre be awarded to Prism Construction Limited for the sum of $256,745.

CARRIED

GVRD BURRARD PENINSULA/RICHMOND SECTOR RECREATIONAL GREENWAY PLAN
(Report: November 6/00, File No.: 2400-01) (REDMS No. 214783)

R00/21-13

It was moved and seconded

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District Burrard Peninsula/Richmond Sector Recreational Greenway Plan (dated June 2000), be approved as a planning tool.

CARRIED

R00/21-14

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (8:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Francis Parkinson, President, Tourism Richmond, presented that organizations proposal for a Trade and Exhibition Centre on the Federal lands at Garden City Road and Alderbridge Way. A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerks Office.

R00/21-15

It was moved and seconded

That the concept of a Trade and Exhibition Centre to be located on Federal land at Garden City Road and Alderbridge Way, including the following five recommendations proposed by Richmond Tourism on this matter, be referred to staff for review and comment as soon as possible:

That the concept of a Trade and Exhibition Centre to be located on the Federal Lands at Garden City Road and Alderbridge Way, be endorsed.

That Richmond City Council formally approach the Federal Government with a request that the lands be made available for that purpose.

That Richmond City Council formally approach the Federal and Provincial Governments for assistance in funding the development.

That City staff be instructed to report on the development opportunities for the larger site; and

That City staff be instructed to report on the way in which the City and Tourism Richmond can best work together to achieve the Trade and Exhibition Centre, including obtaining private partners for the development.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

GATEWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT GARDEN CITY ROAD AND WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY
(Report: Oct. 13/00, File No.: 6340-20-P.00210) (REDMS No. 198910)

R00/21-18

It was moved and seconded

That gateway improvements at Garden City Road and Westminster Highway be constructed at a cost of $20,000.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes
Greenhill

AMENDMENTS TO BUSINESS LICENCING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS REGARDING MASSAGE BUSINESSES
(Report: Nov. 3/00, File No.: 8060-20-7186/7188) (REDMS No. 212490, 221704, 212971)

R00/21-19

It was moved and seconded

That:

Bylaw 7186 which amends the Business Licensing Bylaw; and

Bylaw 7188 which amends the Business Regulation Bylaw,

regarding massage businesses, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

BRITANNIA SHIPYARD BUILDING - RESTORATION
(Report: Nov. 8/00, File No.: 2025-20-003) (REDMS No. 217132)

R00/21-20

It was moved and seconded

That funding in the amount of $91,000 be approved for the additional work required to address the powder post beetle infestation and other unforeseen conditions, to allow the contractor to complete the restoration and seismic renovations of the Britannia Shipyard Building; and

That funding of $42,195 be allocated from the 1999 Minor Capital Program, (Account #45099); and $48,805 be allocated from the Minoru Fieldhouse, (Account #45911).

CARRIED

R00/21-21

It was moved and seconded

That staff report to Council as soon as possible on the level of the powder post beetle infestation in the buildings comprising the Britannia Heritage site.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

Councillor Brodie, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest because of an on-going legal matter, and he then left the meeting (8:59 p.m.).

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - WALTER FRANCL ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 00-179981 - Report: Oct. 25/00, File No.: 8060-20-7183/7184) (REDMS No. 201220, 203652, 203641)

R00/21-23

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7183, to amend Attachment 3 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (as shown in Attachment A attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 7183), be introduced and given first reading.

That Bylaw No. 7183, having been examined in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Program, the Waste Management Plan, the Economic Strategy Plan, and the 5 Year Financial Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) of the Local Government Act.

That Bylaw No. 7183, 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 882(3)(d) and (e) of the Local Government Act.

That Bylaw No. 7184, for the rezoning of 11251 Dyke Road from "Light Industrial District (I2)" to "Business Park Industrial District (I3)", be introduced and given first reading.

Prior to the question being called, staff were requested to provide large drawings of the proposed building design for the Public Hearing on this matter.

The question on Resolution No. R00/21-23 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

Councillor Brodie returned to the meeting (9:03 p.m.).

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - VICTOR QUE
(RZ 00-180662 - Report: Oct. 31/00, File No.: 8060-20-7185) (REDMS No. 192504, 192367)

R00/21-24

It was moved and seconded

The Bylaw No. 7185, for the rezoning of 7260 Westminster Highway from "Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/116)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

CITY COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE NEW WESTMINSTER OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
(Report: Nov. 16/00, File No.: 0155-20-NWES1) (REDMS No. 225360)

R00/21-25

It was moved and seconded

That the City of New Westminster be advised that the City of Richmond has no objections to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 6640, 2000, which enables the issuance of Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permits in New Westminster.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on November 22^nd, 2000, be received for information.

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 00-178190) for the property at 11020 Williams Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

APPLICATIONS FOR LATE NIGHT EVENTS (RAVES)
(Report: Nov. 27/00, File No.: 8060-20-179) (REDMS No. 234870)

R00/21-27

It was moved and seconded

That no further applications for the Late Night Events (Raves) be accepted by staff between November 28^th, 2000 and February 13^th, 2001, pending the outcome of the review by staff on proposed bylaw amendments, on the understanding that:

the 11 rave applications currently under review by the City are exempted, and will be considered for approval or disapproval on their own merits; and

if any of the 11 rave applications currently under review are withdrawn for any reason, that a replacement event would not be considered.

CARRIED

SCHOOL SITE ACQUISITION CHARGES - ELIGIBLE SCHOOL SITES PROPOSAL
(Report: Nov. 28/00, File No.: 1000-08-012) (REDMS No. 236375)

R00/21-28

It was moved and seconded

That School District No. 38 (Richmond) Eligible School Site Proposal (dated September 26, 2000) for MacNeill Secondary School and the Dover Crossing neighbourhood be accepted; and

That School District No. 38 be advised that support of the Eligible School Site Proposal should not be interpreted as support for sale of the Dover Park Site.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7156
(7071 Marrington Road, RZ 00-174523)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7157
(7111 Marrington Road, RZ 00-177671)

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7172
(To add 2100 Viceroy Place to Schedule A - Amusement Centres.)

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 7182
(To permit "Reverse Turns" at specific intersections.)

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7187
(Land exchange in the area of Bridgeport Road and Sea Island Way.)

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:30 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 28^th, 2000.

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Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)