Council Meeting Agenda - December 11, 2000

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

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, November 28^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; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 42.)

Motion to rise and report.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE AQUATIC SERVICES BOARD
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

NOMINATION FOR THE GVRD AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

INTEGRATING THE City's REPRESENTATIVES ON THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (YVRAA) COMMITTEES WITH THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE), AND

THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (YVRAA) ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (JAN. 2001 TO DEC. 2002)

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

APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE)
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON POLICING
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

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Call for nomination, and subsequent confirmation by resolution, of the first Director position on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Call for nomination, and subsequent confirmation by resolution, of the second Director position on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Call for nomination, and subsequent confirmation by resolution, of the alternate to the first Director position on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Call for nomination, and subsequent confirmation by resolution, of the alternate to the second Director position on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Bureau.

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Note: See procedural memorandum from the City Clerk.

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Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the BC Aviation Council, effective until the Regular Open Council Meeting on December 10^th, 2001.

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee, effective until the Regular Open Council Meeting on December 10^th, 2001.

Nomination of Council representative to the Board of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority.

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That the following appointments of Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates), be made, effective until the Regular Open Council Meeting on Monday, December 10^th, 2001:

Advisory Committee on the Environment;

Aquatic Services Board;

Britannia Shipyard Building Committee;

Cambie Co-ordinating Committee;

Child Care Development Board;

Citizens Advisory Committee on Policing;

Community Arts Council;

Corporate Sponsorship Program Committee;

Council/School Board Liaison Committee;

Heritage Commission;

Richmond Chamber of Commerce;

Richmond Committee on Disability;

Richmond Community Services Advisory Council;

Richmond Farmers Institute;

Richmond Gateway Theatre Board;

Richmond Public Library Board;

Richmond Sister City Committee;

Richmond Sports Council;

Seniors Advisory Council;

Steveston Harbour Authority Board;

Tourism Richmond Association; and

Youth Advisory Council.

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That the following appointments of Council representatives (and where applicable, their alternates), be made, effective until the Regular Open Council Meeting on Monday, December 10^th, 2001:

Arenas Community Association;

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society;

City Centre Association;

East Richmond Community Association;

Hamilton Community Association;

London Heritage Farm Society;

Minoru Place Seniors Society;

Museum Board;

Richmond Art Gallery Association;

Richmond Fitness Association;

Richmond Nature Park Society;

Sea Island Community Association;

South Arm Community Association;

Steveston Community Association;

Steveston Historical Society;

Thompson Community Association; and

West Richmond Community Association.

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RECOMMENDATION

That Mr. George Duncan be appointed as the staff representative and that Mr. Jim Bruce be appointed as the alternate, to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Bureau Administrative Committee until the Regular Open Council Meeting on December 10^th, 2001.

That Mr. Jim Bruce be appointed as the City's voting delegate to the Municipal Insurance Association, and that Rebecca Finlay, be appointed as the alternate with full voting privileges, until the Regular Open Council Meeting on December 10^th, 2001.

That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 29^th, 2000, be received for information.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, December 4^th, 2000, be received for information.

APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VARIANCE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Balwant Sanghera be appointed to the Board of Variance for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2003.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE FOR 2001

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following ten people be re-appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for one-year terms, expiring December 31, 2001:

Judy Assoon; Christine Brodie; Maggie Flintoff; Barry Freeman; Tripta Kurl; Cheryl Rehm-Latiff; Maureen Sanderson; Manjit Sanhu; Fred Ursel; and Mumtaz Virani.

That the following five people be appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for one-year terms, expiring December 31, 2001:

Carol Chappell; Sanjiv Dyal; Ann Mackie; Marina Reino; and Rose Marie Taylor.

APPOINTMENT TO THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Mr. Gord Ellis and Mr. Allen Knapp be appointed to the Sister City Committee for a three year term expiring December 31, 2003, and that the Committees Operating Budget for the year 2001 be set at $5,000.

CITY ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS - INTERIM REPORT
(Report: Nov. 20/00, File No.: 0103-01) (REDMS No. 236970)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a City Achievements pamphlet (as outlined in the report dated November 20^th, 2000, from the Manager, Divisional Programs on behalf of the Organizational Performance & Communication Team), be approved.

LOWER MAINLAND POLICING STUDY
(Report: Nov. 29/00, File No.: 5350-00) (REDMS No. 236975, 203939, 157828)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the British Columbia Policing Study Municipal Client Primary Issues including all policy, procedural changes and recommendations outlined in the Report - Lower Mainland (British Columbia) Policing Study - Mid Term Update (attached to the report dated November 29^th, 2000, from the Chief Administrative Officer) be endorsed.

That staff be authorized to proceed with implementation of policy, procedural changes and recommendations including the signing of Letters of Understanding between the City and RCMP as outlined in the Report - Lower Mainland (British Columbia) Policing Study - Mid Term Update.

NEW FULL TIME POSITION TO BE CREATED WITHIN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
(Report: Nov. 17/00, File No.: 1810-10) (REDMS No. 226328)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a new regular full time position of Micro-Computer Specialist be established in the Information Technology Department, and that the funding be provided by an offsetting reduction from the Information Technology Departments computer maintenance consulting budget.

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

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2001 Utility Expenditure Budgets (as presented in the report dated November 14, 2000 from the General Managers, Finance & Corporate Services and Engineering & Public Works) be approved as the basis for establishing the 2001 Utility Rates.

That the following bylaws, which bring into effect the above 2001 Utility Rates, be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

City of Richmond Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 7193 (2001);

City of Richmond Sanitary Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 5681, Amendment Bylaw No. 7194 (2001); and.

Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 7192 (2001).

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 5^th, 2000, be received for information.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
(Report: Nov. 22/00, File No.: 0172-03 ) (REDMS No. 228595)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Christopher Hurrell be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointment be for the term of his employment as Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City.

APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL (NON-FARM USE - HOSPICE) BY THE SALVATION ARMY FOR PROPERTY AT 6460 NO. 4 ROAD
(AG 00-183223 - Report: Nov. 20/00, File No.: AG 00-183223) (REDMS No. 228052)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That The Salvation Army be authorized to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for Non-farm Use (Hospice) at 6460 No. 4 Road.

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Memorandum from the Manager, Development Applications regarding the above matter.

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY FOR THE AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY BLUNDELL ROAD, RAILWAY AVENUE, FRANCIS ROAD AND NO. 2 ROAD IN SECTION 24-4-7

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - HEATHER SANSOM
(RZ 00-175145 - Report: Nov. 20/00, File No.: 8060-20-7195) (REDMS No. 228067, 182827, 228536)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Single Family Lot Size Policy No. 5453, adopted by Council in November 1993 be amended to exclude those properties fronting the west side of No.2 Road between Blundell Road and Francis Road; and

That Bylaw No. 7195, for the rezoning of 8571 No. 2 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.

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY FOR THE AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY COMSTOCK ROAD, NO. 2 ROAD, BLUNDELL ROAD AND GILBERT ROAD IN SECTION 18-4-6

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - CHARAN SETHI
(RZ-00-178555) (Report: November 20/00, File No.: 8060-20-7196) (REDMS No. 228556, 185815, 228557)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Greenhill opposed)

That Single Family Lot Size Policy No. 5408, adopted by Council in April 1989 be amended to exclude those properties fronting the east side of No. 2 Road between Comstock Road and Blundell Road; and

That Bylaw No. 7196, for the rezoning of 7340 and 7320 No. 2 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)" be introduced and given first reading.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

MICHAEL AND DOLLY COQUINCO
(RZ 00-086361 - Report: Nov. 16/00, File No.: 8060-20-7169) (REDMS No. 183790,188974)

NORM FERGUSON
(RZ 00-183427 - Report: Nov. 20/00, File No.: 8060-20-7197) (REDMS No. 228616, 228701)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading::

Bylaw No. 7169, for the rezoning of 9511 No. 2 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)"; and

Bylaw No. 7197, for the rezoning of 8491 and 8511 No. 2 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)".

REGIONAL AND LOCAL HOMELESSNESS PLANNING INITIATIVES
(Report: Nov. 10/00, File No.: 4057-11) (REDMS No. 219507)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff undertake a consultative process with community organizations to determine the feasibility of making a submission for funding under Phase 2 of the Federal Governments "Supporting Community Partnerships Initiatives" (SCPI) program, for the purpose of undertaking a community based, homelessness needs assessment and planning strategy for Richmond.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, December 6^th, 2000, be received for information.

RICHMOND/AIRPORT-VANCOUVER RAPID TRANSIT STUDY - PROGRESS REPORT ON PHASE 2
(Report: Nov. 21/00, File No.: 0154-03) (REDMS No. 228897)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated November 21^st, 2000, from the Manager, Transportation and the Project Director, Richmond/Airport-Vancouver Rapid Transit Study) on the status of the Richmond/Airport-Vancouver Rapid Transit Study be received for information; and that staff continue to actively participate in the project.

That a Richmond Rapid Transit Public Advisory Committee, consisting of various local Richmond stakeholders, and based on the Terms of Reference (outlined in the report dated November 21^st, 2000, from the Manager, Transportation and the Project Director, Richmond/Airport-Vancouver Rapid Transit Study), be established to provide input on specific aspects of the study and other general issues that may have an impact on Richmond.

That staff and the Project Director provide further updates to Council on the work progress, including the conclusions and recommendations reached at the end of Phase 2 of the study.

TRAFFIC BYLAW AMENDMENT - PROVISIONS FOR PARKING IN LANE AND HOURS OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL AND LARGE VEHICLES ON ROADWAYS - 7000 BLOCK GILBERT ROAD
(Report: Nov. 8/00, File No.: 8060-20-7198) (REDMS No. 218475, 233614)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 7198, which amends Traffic Bylaw 5870, to allow parking to be designated in lanes in the 7000 block of Gilbert Road, and to establish consistent hours of parking restrictions for commercial and large vehicles on roadways, (as set out in the report dated November 8^th, 2000, from the Manager, Transportation) be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

EXTENSION OF TENDER T.1454 - SUPPLY AND COLLECTION OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS
(Report: Nov. 20/00, File No.: T.1454) (REDMS No. 222047)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Contract T.1454 with Canadian Waste Services Inc. for the Supply and Collection of Garbage Containers, be extended to June 30, 2001 under the existing terms, conditions and unit rates.

That a letter be written to Canadian Waste Services confirming the contract extension and requiring that the appropriate bonding and insurance be provided.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT SANTA CLAUS PARADE
(Report: Nov. 30/00, File No.: 7400-01) (REDMS No. 238988)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Steveston Lions Club and Steveston Community Society be granted approval to conduct the 27th annual Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, December 24, 2000, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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RECOMMENDATION

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on November 29^th, 2000 , be received for information.

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

a Development Permit (DP 00-086732) for the property at 23231 Hamilton Road and 23211, 23251 Dyke Road; and

a Development Variance Permit (DV 00-179841) for the property at 7460 Moffatt Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7124
(7451 No. 4 Road, RZ 99-161573)
Opposed at 1^st Reading - None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings - Cllr. Kumagai.

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7153
(7031 Bridge Street, RZ 99-170124)
Opposed at 1^st Reading - Mayor Halsey-Brandt, Cllr. Steves.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings - Mayor Halsey-Brandt, Cllrs. Barnes, Greenhill and Steves.

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 7160
(23231 and 23006 Hamilton Road, 23211 and 23251 Dyke Road, RZ 00-173517)
Opposed at 1^st Reading - None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings - None.

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7161
(23231 and 23006 Hamilton Road, 23211 and 23251 Dyke Road, RZ 00-173517)
Opposed at 1^st Reading - None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings - None.

Business Licence Bylaw No. 6901, Amendment Bylaw No. 7186
(Amendments regarding Massage Businesses.)
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings - None.

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 6902, Amendment Bylaw No. 7188
(Amendments regarding Massage Businesses.)
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings - None.