Council Meeting Minutes - January 22, 2001

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 7:02 p.m.

It was moved and seconded

That:

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 8^th, 2001;

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, January 15^th, 2001,

each be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD "Board in Brief" dated December 15^th and 19^th, 2000, be received for information.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

a delegation from TransLink, to be heard at the beginning of the meeting, on issues relating to the 98B -Line service; and

a recommendation on appointments to the Advisory Design Panel.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 16 - Application for Rezoning - DMH Equities Ltd., be deleted from the agenda and referred to staff for discussion with the applicant.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Glen Leicester, Manager, Implementation Planning, and Mr. Fred Cummings, Manager, Engineering & Public Services, representing TransLink, addressed Council and responded to questions on issues relating to the 98B-Line service, including (i) the lack of weather protection and seating at the transit shelters, (ii) the confusing configuration of the No. 3 Road left turn signals, (iii) operating hours of the 98B-Line, (iv) the impact on the flow of traffic along No. 3 Road during the construction period, and (v) possible future reductions in transit service as a result of problems collecting the levy.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -

Item No. 10 - Britannia Heritage Shipyard Business Plan - Response

Mr. Ron Schillum, #72 - 6600 Barnard Drive, accompanied by Elizabeth Straforelli, Secretary of the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society, spoke in support of Option 3, which he felt would offer a one-tiered system which would allow the Society and the City to work in partnership to create a well-functioning site.

He urged Council to adopt Option 3 in principle, or alternatively, delay consideration of the matter until after the options had been reviewed by the Society at its upcoming annual general meeting.

Mr. Bob Ransford, 5071 Steveston Highway, a member of the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Business Plan Steering Committee, advised that the Committee had recommended a one-tiered system, with the assets managed by the City, and expressed concern that staff had proposed a different recommendation.

Item No. 15 - Application for Agricultural Land Commission Appeal (Subdivision) - Gurdial and Inderjeet Dha

Ms. Jublee Dha, accompanied by her mother, Inderjeet Dha, of 7931 McLennan Avenue, reviewed the history of the property, and provided information on the technical oversight detected by Land Commission staff during the process of the rezoning application. She requested that Council approve their application to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Ms. Inderjeet Dha urged Council to support the proposed subdivision as the property was unsuitable for farmland and would never be farmed.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:55 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, January 15^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

LATE NIGHT EVENT (RAVE) BYLAW CHANGES
(Report: Jan. 9/01, File No.: 8060-20-7202) (REDMS No. 257507, 260539, 263047)

R01/2-7

It was moved and seconded

That staff prepare an amendment to the Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 excluding banquet halls as a permitted use in all Industrial Zoning Districts.

That Bylaw No. 7202, which replaces the Late Night Events (Rave) Regulation Bylaw 7141, be introduced and be given first reading.

That staff report through General Purposes Committee with a policy regarding the application process for a new rave party site including public consultation requirements.

The question on Resolution No. R01/2-2-7 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R01/2-8

It was moved and seconded

That Part 2 of Resolution No. R01/2-7 be amended by:

by adding the following words after the word "Zoning" in clause (b) of subsection 2.1.2, "not more than 12 weeks, and"; and

by adding the following as subsection 2.4.2:

Where more than one application for a late night event for the same date is received, such applications will be considered in the order in which they were received",

in Bylaw No. 7202.

CARRIED

The question on Parts 1 and 3 of Resolution No. R01/2-7, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part 2 of Resolution No. R01/2-7, as amended by Resolution No. R01/2-8 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Cllr. Dang
Kumagai

R01/2-9

It was moved and seconded

That Late Night Event (Rave) Regulation Bylaw No. 7202, be given second and third readings as amended.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Kumagai

LATE NIGHT EVENTS (RAVES) MORATORIUM
(Report: Jan. 3/01; File No. 8060-20-7141) (REDMS No. 258297, 267634)

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It was moved and seconded

That the no further action be taken to lift the moratorium on the acceptance of applications for Late Night Events (Raves).

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes
Kumagai
McNulty
Steves

AUXILIARY POLICING
(Report: Dec. 27/00, File No.: 5350-01) (REDMS No. 241022)

R01/2-10

It was moved and seconded

That staff work with the RCMP and the Attorney Generals Office to develop an agreement which outlines the roles and the responsibilities including financial and legal of all the affected stakeholders in the Auxiliary Constable Program.

That the agreement be forwarded to Council through General Purposes Committee.

That the RCMP be directed to incrementally re-initiate the Auxiliary Constable Program (as outlined in the report dated December 27, 2000, from the Manager, Policy & Research), subject to an agreement being approved by Council.

That $20,000 from Gaming Revenues be used to fund the "start-up" costs of the Auxiliary Program for 10 auxiliary constables.

CARRIED

COUNCIL RESOLUTION ON WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL AGREEMENT IN TRADE AND SERVICES (GATS)
(Report: Jan. 16/01, File No.: 4150-01) (REDMS No. 264897, 267655)

R01/2-11

It was moved and seconded

That the position of the City of Vancouver regarding the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), be endorsed, on the understanding that the matters of public health care, education, social services and government procurement would not be included in the negotiations.

That the Mayor on behalf of Council write to:

the FCM and the Minister of International Trade, outlining Richmond's position on the GATS;

The two Richmond MPs, to request them to pursue the exclusion of local government services and procurement from the W.T.O. negotiations on the GATS; and

The Director of the Services Trade Policy Division to request clarification of Canadas position regarding the procurement and delivery of local government services.

That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Council of Canadians Richmond Chapter, the Richmond Ten Days to Global Justice Committee, the Cities of Vancouver and Burnaby and the U.B.C.M.

CARRIED

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD BUSINESS PLAN - RESPONSE
(Report: Jan. 2/01, File No.: 2025-20-003) (REDMS No. 233372, 217011, 217024, 217036, 217048, 217055, 267683)

R01/2-12

It was moved and seconded

That the vision, principles and goals laid out in the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Business Plan (September 2000) (as presented by the Britannia Business Plan Steering Committee) to guide decisions, operations and development of the Britannia site, be endorsed;

That the priorities for capital development, site improvement and visitor services in this Plan be adopted and that the workplan and budgets be developed during the City budget process for Council approval;

That staff work with Tourism Richmond, other heritage sites in the Steveston area and community members to develop a marketing plan;

That Option 4 - Business Plan Steering Committee Model - (as outlined in the report dated January 2^nd, 2001, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services) be adopted as the Management operating model for Britannia, and that staff to work with the Society to implement this model and develop an operating agreement for Council approval;

That a Site Supervisor be hired on a contract basis, to be reviewed after one year;

(6)

"That any surplus generated from operating (programming and rental) funds of the Society be allocated first to capital projects at the site, then to a special capital reserve to be used by other City heritage projects, and that this approach be explored by staff and the Heritage Commission for implementation at all City heritage sites"; and

(7)

That staff report to Council, through Committee, on how the recommendation of the Britannia Business Plan Steering Committee would be accomplished.

The question on Resolution No. R01/2-12 was not called, as the request was made that Part 4 of the recommendation be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of Resolution No. R01/2-12 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part 4 of Resolution No. R01/2-12 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes
Brodie
Greenhill
Johnston

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 16^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

APPLICATION FOR A CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE AND DANCING) - XING XING CAFE AND KARAOKE LTD.
(Report: Dec. 8/00, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 247174)

R01/2-14

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Xing-Xing Caf and Karaoke Ltd. for a Class "B" Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke and Dancing), be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

of this recommendation; and

that the RCMP does not object.

CARRIED

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SIAN ENTERPRISES
(RZ 00-176792, Report: Dec. 11/00, File No.: 8060-20-7199) (REDMS No. 243975, 201530, 244644, 244655)

R01/2-15

It was moved and seconded

That the properties located generally along Ryan Road, Leonard Road, Ruskin Road and Ruskin Place in Section 33-4-6 (shown on Attachment 1 to the report dated December 11, 2000, from the Manager of Development Applications), be permitted to subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) in Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300.

That Bylaw No. 7199, for the rezoning of 10311 and 10331 Leonard 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

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY 5454 FOR THE AREA GENERALLY BOUNDED BY NO. 5 ROAD, THORPE ROAD, DANFORTH DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 99 IN SECTION 36-5-6

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DAVA DEVELOPMENT

(RZ 00-175758 - Report: Dec. 6/00, File No.: 8060-20-7200) (REDMS No. 244664, 221881, 248552, 248554)

R01/2-16

It was moved and seconded

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy No. 5454, adopted by Council in May 1994, be amended to exclude those properties fronting the west side of No. 5 Road from Thorpe Road to Highway 91.

That Bylaw No. 7200, for the rezoning of 4591 No. 5 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)" and "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL (SUBDIVISION) - GURDIAL AND INDERJEET DHA
(Report: Dec. 4/00, File No.: AG 00-183664) (REDMS No. 240334)

R01/2-17

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Gurdial and Inderjeet Dha to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for subdivision of the property at 7931 McLennan Avenue, BE DENIED.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Brodie
Dang
Johnston
Kumagai
McNulty

R01/2-18

It was moved and seconded

That Gurdial and Inderjeet Dha be authorized to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for subdivision of property at 7931 McLennan Avenue.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Mayor Halsey-Brandt
Cllr. Barnes
Greenhill
Steves

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DMH EQUITIES LTD.
(RZ 00-175928, Report: December 8/00, File No.: 8060-20-7191) (REDMS No. 225371, 268555, 267597, 225256)

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

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - L. AND P. POON AND WESTMARK DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
(RZ 00-180731, Report: Dec. 22/00, File No.: 8060-20-7201) (Redms No. 253699, 253712, 253717)

R01/2-19

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7201, for the rezoning of 7451 and 7471 St. Albans Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Townhouse and Apartment District (R3)". be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

STRATA TITLE CONVERSION SUBDIVISION APPLICATION (SC 98-153681) AND LAND USE CONTRACT AMENDMENT APPLICATION (LU 00-086975) - CORONA HOLDINGS LTD., 3740 CHATHAM STREET
(Report: December 29/00, File No.: 8060-20-7205) (REDMS No. 255746, 255909, 82582, 268523, 267190)

R01/2-20

It was moved and seconded

That the application for a Strata Title Conversion by Corona Holdings Ltd. for the property located at 3740 Chatham Street be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

Payment of all 2001 utility charges and property taxes;

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

Adoption of Bylaw No. 7205 to amend Land Use Contract 070 which would require the applicant:

(i)

to relinquish the right to the six (6) parking spaces on Second Avenue, provided that one (1) space is reserved as a loading zone;

(ii)

to install wheel stops for the parking spaces facing Chatham Street so that vehicles do not encroach over the sidewalk and bus stop area; and

(iii)

to install a handicapped parking space in front of the building where the elevator is located.

That Bylaw No. 7205, to amend Land Use Contract 070 with Corona Holdings Ltd. for the property located at 3740 Chatham Street, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

UPDATE TO AREA PLANS
(Report: Dec. 19/00, File No.: 8060-20-7190) (REDMS No. 251772, 223687, 223696, 225322, 144251, 149862, 112374, 114341, 122071, 163328, 150896, 164474)

R01/2-21

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7190, which amends Official Community Plan, by substituting the following Area Plans for the existing Area Plans:

Thompson (Dover Crossing Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.2A;

Thompson (Terra Nova Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.2B;

Blundell (Laurelwood Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.5A;

Blundell (East Livingstone Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.5B;

Broadmoor (Ash Street Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.6A;

Broadmoor (Central West Broadmoor Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.6B;

Broadmoor (Sunnymede North Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.6C; and

Shellmont (Ironwood Sub-Area) as Schedule 2.8A,

be introduced and given first reading.

That Bylaw No. 7190, 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. 7190, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy 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. 7190 be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority in accordance with the Richmond YVR Accord.

That Bylaw No. 7190 be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission in accordance with Section 882(3)(c) of the Local Government Act.

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 7113 which replaced Schedule 2.8A (Shellmont-Ironwood Sub-Area Plan), be abandoned.

CARRIED

APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL FOR 2001

R01/2-22

It was moved and seconded

That the following people be appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term to expire on December 31st, 2002:

Glenn Burwell, Architect;

Don Wori, Landscape Architect;

Arlen Johnson, RCD; and

Aileen Cormack, RCAC.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 17^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

VANCOUVER PORT AUTHORITY - PROPOSED OUTFALLS POLICY
(Report: Dec. 28/00, File No.: 6400-09-01) (REDMS No. 255134)

R01/2-24

It was moved and seconded

That:

The Vancouver Port Authority Board be advised that the City of Richmond supports the Greater Vancouver Regional District and its member municipalities, and is not in support of the prescriptive nature of the Vancouver Port Authority Outfalls Policy;

The Vancouver Port Authority be requested to work in closer concert with the Greater Vancouver Regional District and its member municipalities to align its policy with the regions Liquid Waste Management Plan; and

The Vancouver Port Authority be made aware of the City's concerns.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 15^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on January 10^th, 2001, be received for information.

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 00-178301) for the property at 7831 Minoru Boulevard be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

That the changes to interior floor plans, building corners and balconies, reduction in building height and number of residential units, and the increase in parking at 7060 and 7080 St. Albans Road, be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 97-117092) issued for that property.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7145
(13400 Princess Street, RZ 99-170422)

Local Improvement Project Charges Bylaw No. 7189

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:20 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, January 22^nd, 2001.

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Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)