Council Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2001

Time:

7:00 p. m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Harold Steves, Acting Mayor
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:

Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor Steves 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, January 22^nd, 2001 be adopted as circulated; and that the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated January 19^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

recommendations regarding benefit adjustments for exempt staff; and

a recommendation regarding a new overtime policy for exempt staff.

CARRIED

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 660 of the Local Government Act - Ms. Bonnie Wing-Chu Lu

The General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services, Jim Bruce, advised that the pool hall in question had been open several times after the required closing time, and that 6 tickets had been issued for 3 different infractions by the City's Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Mr. Bruce indicated that during the Hearing, the owner stated that she was unwilling to comply with the new closing hours. Mr. Bruce concluded by indicating that staff were recommending that the business licence for the pool hall at #160 - 7951 Alderbridge Way be suspended for a two week period.

Ms. Bonnie Wing-Chu Lu, speaking through a translator, indicated that 3 tickets and not 6 had been issued. Council was also told that management for the business had advised all staff that the facility was to close at 1:00 a.m. and that the customers were required to leave the premises at that time. The appellant further stated that the City inspector, when making his inspections of the facility, had actually viewed customers who were in line to pay for their games of pool. Ms. Lu urged Council to reconsider the recommendation to suspend the business licence for her facility.

In response to questions from Council members, Ms. Lu stated that despite the findings of the report, the City inspector had viewed customers lining up to pay and staff cleaning tables. Further advice was given by the appellant that automatic timers would be installed to cut off power to video arcade equipment and other equipment immediately at 1:00 a.m.

Ms. Lu indicated, in response to questions, that customers were warned at 11:30 p.m. and again at 12:30 a.m. that the facility would be closing at 1:00 a.m. She indicated that in the future customers would be informed at 12:45 a.m. that they must be out of the premises by 1:00 a.m.

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION
(Report: Feb. 5/01, File No.: 8060-20-7048) (REDMS No. 279623, 279678)

R01/3-3

It was moved and seconded

That a Business Licence Suspension Order be issued to the business operating under the name "espot" at #160 - 7951 Alderbridge Way for the inclusive period from 8:00 am Saturday February 17, 2001 through to 8:00 am Monday March 5, 2001.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:15 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 additional speaking time.

CARRIED

Mr. Don Calder, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Lizette M. Parsons, Manager, Communications, representing the Vancouver Whistler 2010 Bid Corporation, provided an update, and responded to questions, on the status of that organizations bid for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games. A copy of the presentation and the material submitted by the delegation is on file in the City Clerks Office.

It was moved and seconded

That the City reiterate and reaffirm its support for the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games bid.

CARRIED

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -

Item No. 21 - Richmond Citizens Cycling Committee - Achievements and Future Initiatives

Mr. John Watson, outgoing President, provided information on past achievements of the Committee, and Mr. Larry Pamer, incoming President, spoke about future goals and projects planned for the Committee.

Item No. 16 - Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal (Subdivision) - Gerard and Lynda Hol

Mr. Gerard Hol, of 12400 No. 3 Road, provided information on his application for authorization to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for permission to subdivide his property. A copy of Mr. Hols submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing that the City reiterate and reaffirm its support for the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games bid.

CARRIED

ROAD NAMING

R01/3-9

It was moved and seconded

That the name "WIRELESS WAY" be adopted for a new road in Section 5-4-5.

CARRIED

EXEMPT STAFF BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS - VACATION ENTITLEMENT AND EXEMPT STAFF OVERTIME PENSIONABLE EARNINGS; and EXEMPT STAFF OVERTIME POLICY

R01/3-10

It was moved and seconded

That in accordance with the requirements of the Pension (Municipal) Act, Council hereby declares that overtime earnings paid to exempt staff, up to a maximum of 70 hours per year, are to be considered as pensionable and/or contributory earnings for the purpose of determining "highest average salary";

That the Exempt Staff minimum vacation entitlement be established at four weeks (20 working days); and

That the existing Exempt Staff Overtime Policy (No. 6007) adopted in 1997, be rescinded, and that the Exempt Staff Overtime Policy (attached to the report dated January 19th, 2001, from the City Clerk), be adopted.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 23^rd, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

RICHMOND COMMUNITY GARDENING PROGRAM
(Report: January 12, 2001, File No.: 7200-20-CGAR1) (REDMS No. 264902)

R01/3-12

It was moved and seconded

That staff continue the existing Community Garden use at 6080 River Road site for an additional two years, to be reviewed in 2003 and on an annual basis thereafter.

That staff develop a strategy and detailed cost estimates for the construction of a future community garden to be located at the vacant land adjacent to the City Tree Nursery at 13871 No. 3 Road.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 5^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

APPLICATION BY GUJARATI SOCIETY FOR AN ADDITIONAL LATE NIGHT EVENT (RAVE) LOCATION
(Report: Nov. 30/00, File No.: 8060-20-7179) (REDMS No. 239070, 202263, 280150)

R01/3-14

It was moved and seconded

That the application by the Gujarati Society of BC to have 11460 Horseshoe Way identified as an approved location to hold late night dance (rave) events, BE DENIED.

CARRIED

2001 GRANTS PROGRAM
(Report: Dec. 17/00, File No.: 1085-01) (REDMS Nos. 280154, 251726)(REDMS No. 251726, 160199, 172910, 244469, 244547, 244482, 244544, 244550, 244553, 248898, 244558, 244560, 251716, 244563, 244567, 244569, 244572, 244574, 244578, 244580, 244611, 244638, 244642, 244657, 244659, 244643, 237840, 238086, 238315, 238788, 238814, 238816, 238817, 238972, 239063, 239351, 239451, 239631, 239636, 248076, 248213, 248246, 248253, 248274, 248309, 248344, 248366, 248402, 248405, 248406, 248408, 248409, 248410)

R01/3-15

It was moved and seconded

That the grants (identified in the report dated December 17^th, 2000, from the Manager, Customer Services):

for Health and Social Services applicants be awarded and the cheques disbursed for a total of $247,700; and

for Cultural, Community Promotions and Summer Programs applicants be awarded and the cheques disbursed for a total of $68,800,

on the understanding that the $3,500 grant to the Richmond Mother and Child Care Society would be redistributed to:

the Richmond Committee on Disability and the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society in the amount of $1,500 each; and

the Sea Island Community Association in the amount of $500.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY POLICING COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY
(Report: Feb. 5/01, File No.: 5355-01) (REDMS No. 263479)

R01/3-16

It was moved and seconded

That the Community Policing Communications Strategy be endorsed in principle, with the strategy to be reviewed and updated once the Community Safety Division is implemented.

That a public awareness campaign be undertaken to better inform Richmond residents of the implications of the creation of the new Community Safety Division and of proposed initiatives arising from the BC Policing Study.

That the public awareness campaign include public information/consultation meetings designed to introduce the new Community Safety Division and seek input in developing the overall vision for delivery of public safety services.

That the RCMP be encouraged to re-establish community consultative groups at each of the Community Police Stations with a mandate to improve communications to neighbourhoods regarding specific safety matters happening in their area; and further, that the RCMP be encouraged to co-ordinate its own ongoing public awareness campaign on community policing with City initiatives, and to involve auxiliary constables in these efforts.

That the City websites section on Police/RCMP Services be expanded to provide more detailed information on community policing programs and in particular the roles and functions of the Community Police Stations.

That the Manager, Communication and Public Affairs take action specified in the Community Policing Communications Strategy to raise public awareness of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Policing in order to increase its effectiveness as an advocate for community policing and as a forum for public input on issues surrounding the delivery of policing services.

That the Community Safety Division co-ordinate its communications strategy to reflect all community policing-related initiatives, including the Task Force on Drugs and Crime.

CARRIED

PROVINCIAL COURT FACILITY, 7577 ELMBRIDGE WAY - APPOINTMENT OF ARCHITECTS
(Report: Jan. 12/01, File No.: 2050-20-CHT) (REDMS No. 247947)

R01/3-17

It was moved and seconded

That the appointment of Kasian Kennedy as the prime consultants for the refurbishment of the Interim City Hall facility as Provincial Courts, at a fee of $264,500 plus GST, be approved.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 6^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

AIRPORT NOISE COVENANT REQUIREMENTS
(Report: Dec. 6/00, File No.: 8060-20-7173) (REDMS No. 244456, 282056)

R01/3-19

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated December 6, 2000, of the City Solicitor) on airport noise covenants be received for information, and

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7173 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL APPLICATION (SUBDIVISION) - GERARD AND LYNDA HOL
(Report: Jan. 16/01, File No.: AG 00-084344) (REDMS No. 259542, 282061)

R01/3-20

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Gerard and Lynda Hol to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for subdivision at 12400 No. 3 Road be forwarded to the Commission without a recommendation; and that staff identify for the Commission, any similar applications for a homesite severance in the past and which may come forward in the future.

The question on Resolution No. R01/3-20 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R01/3-21

It was moved and seconded

That the words "without a recommendation" be deleted, and that the following be substituted, "with a recommendation to approve the subdivision of the property, provided that the property remains within the Hol family name".

WITHDRAWN

The question on Resolution No. R01/3-3-20 was not called, as the following further amendment was introduced:

R01/3-22

It was moved and seconded

That the words "without a recommendation" be deleted, and that the following be substituted, "with a recommendation to support the application".

WITHDRAWN

The question on Resolution No. R01/3-20 was not called, as the resolution was WITHDRAWN.

R01/3-23

It was moved and seconded

That Gerard and Lynda Hol be authorized to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for subdivision at 12400 No. 3 Road to the Commission with a recommendation that the application for subdivision be supported.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Acting Mayor Steves
Cllr. Barnes
Brodie

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 7^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

NO. 2 ROAD SOUTH DRAINAGE PUMP STATION
(Report: Nov. 2/00; File No.: 6400-03) (REDMS No. 210523)

R01/3-25

It was moved and seconded

That $127,500 be transferred from surplus funds authorized under DCC Expenditure Bylaw No. 6860, to cover additional expenditure incurred in the No 2 Road South pump station project #45333.

CARRIED

RICHMOND TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - PROPOSED 2001 INITIATIVES
(Report: Jan. 3/01, File No.: 0100-20-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 258391)

R01/3-26

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed 2001 initiatives for the Richmond Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, (as outlined in the report dated January 3^rd, 2001, from the Manager of Transportation), be endorsed.

That staff report to Council on the results of the proposed 2001 initiatives for the Richmond Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.

CARRIED

HAMILTON AREA - TRAFFIC SAFETY ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES
(Report: Jan. 23/01, File No.: 6450-09) (REDMS No. 145040, 282178)

R01/3-27

It was moved and seconded

That the implementation of the following traffic engineering measures aimed at enhancing traffic safety in the Hamilton area (Westminster Highway between the Hamilton Interchange and Gilley Road), be endorsed:

implementation of a continuous barrier along the west shoulder of Westminster Highway (Gilley Road to the Highway 91 on-ramp) (as described in the report dated January 23^rd, 2001 from the Manager, Transportation), at an estimated cost of $42,000, with the City's portion of the cost being $21,000 and TransLink funding the $21,000 balance;

installation of three additional accessible bus stops within the above section of Westminster Highway to enhance transit access in the Hamilton area at a total cost of $15,000;

installation of additional curbside barriers at the intersections of Westminster Highway with McLean Avenue and Gilley Road to create pedestrian refuges at a cost of $5,000; and

the addition of additional speed limit signs as well as "Residential Area" signs along the Westminster Highway corridor through the Hamilton area.

That the funding source of the above proposed measures be the 2000 Minor Capital Program for Traffic Safety Improvements.

That staff monitor traffic conditions along Westminster Highway in the Hamilton area for one year following the implementation of the proposed traffic safety measures and report back to Council on the effectiveness of the measures.

CARRIED

RICHMOND CITIZENS CYCLING COMMITTEE - ACHIEVEMENTS AND FUTURE INITIATIVES
(Report: Dec. 27/00, File No.: 0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 254344)

R01/3-28

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed 2001 initiatives of the Richmond Citizens Cycling Committee regarding cycling education and awareness, (as described in the report dated December 27^th, 2000 from the Senior Traffic Engineer, on behalf of the Richmond Citizens Cycling Committee), be endorsed.

That Council formally acknowledge and recognize the Richmond Citizens Cycling Committees key role in the planning and implementation of cycling improvements in the City and encourage the continued joint efforts of the Committee and Transportation staff to promote cycling in the City.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 24^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 24^th, 2001, be received for information.

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for the properties at:

9611, 9631, 9711, 9751, 9771 Bridgeport Road; 9540, 9650 Beckwith Road and 2691, 2711, 2731, 2751, 2771 No. 4 Road (DP 00-175054), and

10991 Shellbridge Way (DP 00-182104),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

That the recommendation of the Panel, to DENY the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DV 00-176117) for the property at 11511 Granville Avenue, be endorsed.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Late Night Event (Rave) Regulation Bylaw No. 7202 be adopted:

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Kumagai

It was moved and seconded

That Land Use Contract 070 (Bylaw No. 3376), Amendment Bylaw No. 7205 (3740 Chatham Street - LU 00-086975) be adopted:

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:16 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, February 12^th, 2001.

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Acting Mayor Harold Steves

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)