Council Meeting Minutes - December 11, 2000


 

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, December 11th, 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 Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

City Clerk - J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Councillor Ken Johnston

Call to Order:

Mayor Halsey-Brandt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO. ITEM
MINUTES
R00/22-1 1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, November 28th, 2000, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS
R00/22-2

It was moved and seconded

That the recommendation regarding appointments to the Richmond Public Library Board be added to the Council Agenda as an additional item.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
R00/22-3 2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -None.

R00/22-4 4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

ANNUAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR GREG HALSEY-BRANDT

Mayor Halsey-Brandt gave his annual address (a copy of which is attached as Schedule A and forms a part of these minutes).

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL
5.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND AQUATIC SERVICES BOARD

R00/22-5

It was moved and seconded

That Rosemary Mundigel, Judith Pettifer and Dyann Yamamura be appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Board for a two year term ending December 31, 2002.

CARRIED

6.

NOMINATION FOR THE GVRD AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R00/22-6

It was moved and seconded

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District be notified that the City nominates Mr. Bill Zylmans to the GVRD Agricultural Advisory Committee for a two year term, commencing January 1st, 2001.

CARRIED

7.

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

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

R00/22-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Revised Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) Terms of Reference (attached to the dated November 21st, 2000 from the Manager, Policy Planning Department), be approved, and that the previous Terms of Reference be rescinded.

(2)

That Mr. Jinchuan (Rex) Wang be appointed as City's Citizen Representative to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVRAA) Environmental Advisory Committee, for a two year term expiring December 31st, 2002, (as outlined in the report dated November 21st, 2000, from the Manager, Policy Planning Department).

CARRIED

8.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT

R00/22-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Andrey Levin, Mr. Paul Schaap and Mr. Louis Zivot be re-appointed to the Advisory Committee on the Environment for two year terms expiring December 31st, 2002.

(2)

That the following individuals be appointed to the Advisory Committee on the Environment for two year terms expiring December 31st, 2002:

(a) Mr. Gordon Kibble; and
(b) Mr. David Moon.

CARRIED

9.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

R00/22-9

It was moved and seconded

That Debra Dixon, Susan Graf, Karen Iddins, Maria Ressel, and Kathy Stoessl be appointed to the Child Care Development Board, each for a two year term to expire December 31st, 2002.

CARRIED

10.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION

R00/22-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Graham Turnbull and Bob Ransford be re-appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2002.

(2)

That Chris Hives and Dana Westermark be appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2002.

CARRIED

11.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

R00/22-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Terms of Appointment, (Item No. 12 in the Public Art Commission Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix A - to the report dated November 22nd, 2000, from the Manager, Policy Planning) be amended by deleting from the last sentence, the words "for a term of two years", and by substituting therefor, the words "for a term of one year".

(2)

That the following people be appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission for a one year term, to expire December 31st, 2001:

Mr. Ian Biddlecombe;
Mr. Michael Bjornson;
Ms. Valerie Jones; and
Mr. Leo Mol.

CARRIED

12.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON POLICING

R00/22-12

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Randall Wong be re-appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Policing for a one year term to expire December 31, 2001.

(2)

That Colleen Chambers, Heather Courage and Gary Abrams be re-appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Policing for three year terms to expire December 31, 2003.

CARRIED

12A.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

R00/22-13

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Henry Beh be re-appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a further two-year term, to expire on December 31st, 2002.

(2)

That Mr. J. Geoffrey Bargh and Mr. Keiron McConnell be appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for two-year terms to expire on December 31st, 2002.

CARRIED

13.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF THE GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

R00/22-14

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Kumagai be appointed to the first Director position on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District:

CARRIED

R00/22-15

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor McNulty be appointed to the second Director position on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District:

CARRIED

R00/22-16

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Johnston be appointed as the alternate to the first Director position on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District:

CARRIED

R00/22-17

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Greenhill be appointed as the alternate to the second Director position on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District:

CARRIED

R00/22-18

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Greenhill be appointed as the Council representative to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Bureau, and that Councillor Kumagai be appointed as the alternate.

CARRIED

14.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

R00/22-19

It was moved and seconded

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

(a)

BC Aviation Council - Councillor Dang, Councillor Brodie (Alternate);

(b)

Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee - Mayor Halsey-Brandt, Councillor Steves (Alternate)

CARRIED

R00/22-20

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Kumagai be nominated as the Council representative to the Board of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority, effective until the Regular Open Council Meeting on Monday, December 10th, 2001.

CARRIED

15.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR (in accordance with the Local Government Act)

Mayor Halsey-Brandt announced the following Standing Committees and their membership.

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Recreation & Cultural Services/Parks Design & Construction/Fire/Police/ Emergency Services)

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Malcolm Brodie

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Bill McNulty

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
(Financial Policies/Practices/Financial Status of the City)

Councillor Ken Johnston, Chair

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai

Councillor Harold Steves

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

Councillor Bill McNulty

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
(Finance/Economic Development/Human Resources/City Clerk/Information Technology)

Mayor Halsey-Brandt and all members of Council

PLANNING COMMITTEE

(Development Applications/Neighbourhood Plans/Permits & Licences/Social Services/Housing)

Councillor Malcolm Brodie, Chair

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

Councillor Harold Steves

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(Public Works/Transportation)

Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

Councillor Ken Johnston

Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai

16.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE COUNCIL LIAISON TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

R00/22-21

It was moved and seconded

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

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment - Councillor Brodie;

(b)

Aquatic Services Board - Councillor McNulty;

(c)

Britannia Shipyard Building Committee - Councillor McNulty;

(d)

Cambie Co-ordinating Committee - Councillor Greenhill;

(e)

Child Care Development Board - Councillor Steves;

(f)

Citizens Advisory Committee on Policing- Mayor Halsey-Brandt;

(g)

Community Arts Council - Councillor Barnes;

(h)

Corporate Sponsorship Program Committee- Councillors McNulty, Johnston and Steves;

(i)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee - Councillors Greenhill and Steves);

(j)

Heritage Commission - Councillor Greenhill;

(k)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce - Councillor Dang;

(l)

Richmond Committee on Disability - Councillor Barnes;

(m)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Council- Councillor Greenhill;

(n)

Richmond Farmers Institute - Councillor Johnston;

(o)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Board- Councillor Brodie, Councillor Steves (Alternate);

(p)

Richmond Public Library Board - Councillor Dang, Councillor Greenhill (Alternate);

(q)

Richmond Sister City Committee - Councillor Greenhill;

(r)

Richmond Sports Council - Councillor McNulty;

(s)

Seniors Advisory Council - Councillor Dang;

(t)

Steveston Harbour Authority Board - Councillor McNulty, Councillor Kumagai (Alternate);

(u)

Tourism Richmond Association - Councillor Johnston; and

(v)

Youth Advisory Council - Councillor McNulty, Councillor Steves (Alternate).

CARRIED

R00/22-22

It was moved and seconded

That the Advisory Committee on Intercultural Relations; and Richmond Area Transit Plan Public Advisory Committee, each be disbanded.

CARRIED

17.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS AS LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

R00/22-23

It was moved and seconded

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

(a)

Arenas Community Association - Councillor Johnston;

(b)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society - Councillor Brodie;

(c)

City Centre Association - Mayor Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

East Richmond Community Association - Councillor Greenhill;

(e)

Hamilton Community Association - Councillor Kumagai;

(f)

London Heritage Farm Society - Councillor Steves;

(g)

Minoru Place Seniors Society - Mayor Halsey-Brandt;

(h)

Museum Board - Councillor Brodie;

(i)

Richmond Art Gallery Association - Councillor Barnes;

(j)

Richmond Fitness Association - Councillor Dang;

(k)

Richmond Nature Park Society - Councillor Greenhill;

(l)

Sea Island Community Association - Councillor Dang;

(m)

South Arm Community Association - Councillor Dang;

(n)

Steveston Community Association - Councillor McNulty;

(o)

Steveston Historical Society - Councillor Steves;

(p)

Thompson Community Association - Councillor Johnston; and

(q)

West Richmond Community Association - Councillor Brodie.

CARRIED

18.

APPOINTMENT OF LOCAL COURT OF REVISION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT AREAS (in accordance with the Local Government Act)

R00/22-24

It was moved and seconded

That the members of the Public Works & Transportation Committee - Councillors Greenhill, Johnston, Mayor Halsey-Brandt, Councillors Dang and Kumagai, be appointed as the Local Court of Revision for local improvement area purposes for the 2001 year, in accordance with the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

19.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FOR DECEMBER, 2000, AND JANUARY TO NOVEMBER, 2001 (including December 1st to 10th, 2001)

R00/22-25

It was moved and seconded

That the following Councillors be appointed as Acting Mayor for 2000, for the months specified:

December 12th to 31st, 2000 - Councillor Lyn Greenhill;

January, 2001 - Councillor Harold Steves;

February, 2001 - Councillor Harold Steves;

March, 2001 - Councillor Kiichi Kumagai;

April, 2001 -Councillor Malcolm Brodie

May, 2001 - Councillor Derek Dang;

June, 2001 - Councillor Linda Barnes;

July, 2001 - Councillor Bill McNulty;

August, 2001 - Councillor Bill McNulty;

September, 2001 - Councillor Ken Johnston;

October, 2001 - Councillor Ken Johnston; and

November, 2001 to December 10th, 2001 - Councillor Lyn Greenhill.

CARRIED

20.

STAFF APPOINTMENTS

R00/22-26

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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 10th, 2001.

(2)

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 10th, 2001.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE -
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
R00/22-27 21.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE -
Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt, Chair
R00/22-28 22.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

23.

APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VARIANCE

R00/22-29

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

Councillor Brodie, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest because his wife was being recommended for re-appointment to the Richmond Family Court Committee, and he then left the meeting (7:30 p.m.).

24.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE FOR 2001

R00/22-30

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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.

(2)

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.

CARRIED

Councillor Brodie returned to the meeting (7:31 p.m.)

25.

APPOINTMENT TO THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE

R00/22-31

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

26.

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

R00/22-32

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

27.

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

R00/22-33

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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 29th, 2000, from the Chief Administrative Officer) be endorsed.

(2)

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.

CARRIED

28.

NEW FULL TIME POSITION TO BE CREATED WITHIN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
(Report: Nov. 17/00, File No.: 1810-01) (REDMS No. 226328)

R00/22-34

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

29.

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

R00/22-35

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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.

(2)

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

CARRIED

R00/22-36

It was moved and seconded

That the Council meeting be recessed for five minutes (7:43 p.m.).

CARRIED

The Council Meeting reconvened at 7:46 p.m. with Councillor Steves absent.

PLANNING COMMITTEE -
Councillor Malcolm Brodie, Chair
R00/22-37 30.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

31.

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

R00/22-38

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

Councillor Steves re-entered the meeting at 7:48 p.m.

32.

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)

R00/22-39

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

33. (A)

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

(B)

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

R00/22-40

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

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

(2)

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.

CARRIED

34. (A)

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

(B)

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

R00/22-41

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

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

(2)

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.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Greenhill

35.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

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

(B)

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

R00/22-42

It was moved and seconded

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

(a)

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

(b)

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)".

CARRIED

36.

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

R00/22-43

It was moved and seconded

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.

Prior to the question being called, staff were requested to provide a copy of the report to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council.

The question on Resolution No. R00/22-43 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair
R00/22-44 37.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

38.

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

R00/22-45

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the report (dated November 21st, 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.

(2)

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 21st, 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.

(3)

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.

CARRIED

39.

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)

R00/22-46

It was moved and seconded

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 8th, 2000, from the Manager, Transportation) be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

40.

EXTENSION OF TENDER T.1454 - SUPPLY AND COLLECTION OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS
(Report: Nov. 20/00, File No.: 0795-20-T.1454) (REDMS No. 222047)

R00/22-47

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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.

(2)

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

CARRIED

41.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT SANTA CLAUS PARADE
(Report: Nov. 30/00, File No.: 7400-20-PARA1) (REDMS No. 238988)

R00/22-48

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL
R00/22-49 42.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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

(2)

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION
R00/22-50

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7124 (7451 No. 4 Road, RZ 99-161573) be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Kumagai

R00/22-51

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7153 (7031 Bridge Street, RZ 99-170124) be referred to the Special Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 18th, 2000.

CARRIED

R00/22-52

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 7160
(23231 and 23006 Hamilton Road, 23211 and 23251 Dyke Road, RZ 00-173517);

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7161
(23231 and 23006 Hamilton Road, 23211 and 23251 Dyke Road, RZ 00-173517);

Business Licence Bylaw No. 6901, Amendment Bylaw No. 7186
(Amendments regarding Massage Businesses); and

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 6902, Amendment Bylaw No. 7188
(Amendments regarding Massage Businesses).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT
R00/22-53

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:05 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 Monday, December 11th, 2000.

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Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)

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