Council Meeting Minutes - June 11, 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 Ken Johnston
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

City Clerk - J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

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 Monday, May 28, 2001 be adopted as circulated; and that the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated May 30, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 17 - "Receipt for information of the minutes of the June 6^th, 2001 Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting" be deleted from the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

The General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services, Jim Bruce, introduced Mr. David Leung, President, SRI Strategic Resources Inc., a subsidiary of Telus Corporation. Mr. Bruce spoke briefly about the Partnership Revenue Sharing Agreement which had been entered into with SRI to implement the "Bookit" registration system. Mr. Leung provided additional information on the software program, and he then presented , a cheque which represented the City's share of the joint venture to Mayor Halsey-Brandt, who accepted on behalf of the City.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items -

Item No. 12 - Tall Ships Event

Mr. Bryan Johnstone provided information on the number of public and private organizations who were interested in sponsoring and supporting the event.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

APPOINTMENT TO THE 2001 RICHMOND SENIORS' ADVISORY COUNCIL

It was moved and seconded

That Ms. Angela Gauld be appointed to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Council for a one year term expiring December 31, 2001.

CARRIED

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD ADVISORY BOARD

It was moved and seconded

That the following persons be appointed as the community members to the newly formed Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board until December 31, 2003:

Mr. Graham Turnbull;

Mr. Bob Ransford;

Ms. Gail Johnson; and

Mr. Robert Johnson.

That the following persons be appointed as the community members to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board until December 31, 2002:

Mr. Norberto Balce; and

Mr. Bryan Johnstone.

That Mr. Patrick Wilson be appointed as the nominee of the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board, until December 31, 2003.

That Ms. Elizabeth Straforelli be appointed as the nominee of the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board, until expire December 31, 2002.

That Councillor Bill McNulty be appointed as the Council liaison to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board, and that Councillor Harold Steves be appointed as the alternate.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 4^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

MOBILE VENDOR BYLAW AMENDMENTS
(Report: May 30/01, File No.: 8060-20-7167/7168/7207/7226) (REDMS No. 274829, 188635, 188712, 272476, 353524)

R01/11-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

Bylaw No. 7167, which amends Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148;

Bylaw No. 7168, which amends Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7139;

Bylaw No. 7207, which amends Business Licence Bylaw No. 6901; and

Bylaw No. 7226, which amends Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 6959.

CARRIED

REVISION OF TOWING RATES
(Report: May 31/00, File No.: 8060-20-7220) (REDMS No. 436314, 310323)

R01/11-9

It was moved and seconded

That Vehicle for Hire Regulation Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 7220 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 29^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

YOUTH OUTREACH PROJECT
(Report: May 18/01, File No.: 7000-05) (REDMS No. 412024)

R01/11-11

It was moved and seconded

That $100,000 Casino funding approved at the April 23, 2001 Council Meeting for a Youth Outreach Program, be used as one-time start-up funding.

That staff work with community associations and other potential partners to develop additional late-night and after school activities for Youth and that all partners work together to develop long-term strategies to ensure that this type of programming is sustainable.

That staff report to Council on the results of this program, at the end of the first year.

That the Council/School Board Liaison Committee be requested to direct staff from the respective administrations to work together to develop strategies to better inform youth of the recreational, cultural and social opportunities that exist in Richmond.

CARRIED

TALL SHIPS EVENT
(Report: May 8/01, File No.: 1216-01) (REDMS No. 421170, 439390, 414532)

R01/11-12

It was moved and seconded

That staff continue to review the potential and details of hosting the Tall Ships 2002 event;

That up to $82,500 be allocated in 2001 from the Council Contingency Account to cover the resources necessary for staffing costs and consultant expenses to continue this review and to establish and work with a co-ordinating committee;

That a staff committee be established to liaise with the coordinator and the co-ordinating committee to ensure consideration of all City services required to host an event of this type; and,

That the Co-ordinating Committee be requested to report to Council with a plan and a budget.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 5^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

APPLICATION BY HARRY HOGLER FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT AT 12751 RICE MILL ROAD
(Report: May 24/01, File No.: 8060-20-7104) (REDMS No. 412063, 84490)

R01/11-14

It was moved and seconded

That the application from Harry Hogler for an extension to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit for property at 12751 Rice Mill Road be considered at the regular meeting of Council on June 25, 2001, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:

"That Temporary Commercial Use Permit TU 98-153272 issued to Harry and Olga Hogler for property at 12751 Rice Mill Road be extended for a maximum two year period to expire no later than May 17, 2003".

CARRIED

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD - NEEDS ASSESSMENT
(Report: May 7/01, File No.: 0100-20-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 382689)

R01/11-15

It was moved and seconded

That the proposal by the Child Care Development Board for a Needs Assessment (Option/Workplan 1) be supported as the method for undertaking this project, and that the source of funds be casino revenue.

CARRIED

AFFORDABLE SENIORS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING STUDY
(Report: May 30/01, File No.: 4057-04) (REDMS No. 359360)

R01/11-16

It was moved and seconded

That the recommendations to encourage the development of affordable seniors supportive housing in the City (as identified in Appendix A of the Manager, Policy Planning report dated May 30, 2001) be endorsed.

CARRIED

17.

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

STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM
(Report: May 15/01, File No.: 6455-04) (REDMS No. 301205)

R01/11-17

It was moved and seconded

That a pilot program of installing permanent "Temporary No Parking" signs at an estimated cost of $2,280 in the Azure Boulevard area, be endorsed, and that staff report to Committee with the results of the pilot program.

CARRIED

FRASER PORT SERVICING
(Report: May 28/00, File No.: 0140-20-FRHA1) (REDMS No. 380877)

R01/11-18

It was moved and seconded

That:

The "Fraser-Richmond Servicing Report" (dated May 2001) be endorsed.

Staff commence negotiations with the Fraser River Port Authority in the attempt to establish a signed Accord and to develop detailed servicing agreements for each development phase that will follow the servicing strategy endorsed in the Fraser-Richmond Servicing Report.

CARRIED

PROPOSED HIGH PRIORITY/HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HPV/HOV) LANE ON RUSS BAKER WAY
(Report: May 23/01, File No.: 6500-01) (REDMS No. 138781, 440319)

R01/11-19

It was moved and seconded

That the provision of a northbound high priority / high occupancy vehicle (HPV/HOV) lane on Russ Baker Way, between the Dinsmore Bridge and the Arthur Laing Bridge, for use by vehicles destined for the airport or with three occupants or more, as proposed by the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR), be supported in principle on a trial basis for a period of nine months to a year, subject to the following commitments by YVR:

That a non-permanent barrier delineation, to be reviewed by City staff before installation, be used between the general traffic lane and the proposed HPV/HOV lane;

That YVR undertake public consultation with respect to the proposal; and

That the proposed HPV/HOV lane be implemented in conjunction with, but not before, the completion of the Airport Connector project.

That staff report to the Public Works and Transportation Committee on the outcome of the trial implementation of the proposed HPV/HOV lane.

That staff work with YVR to monitor the traffic conditions and report on the outcome after the trial period.

That the above recommendations be conveyed to the YVR Board of Directors.

CARRIED

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS
(Report: June 5/01, File No.: 0105-01) (REDMS No. 438635)

R01/11-20

It was moved and seconded

That the existing schedule for Acting Mayor for the months of July, August, September, October and November, 2001, be amended as follows:

July 1 to July 10

Councillor Linda Barnes

July 11 to August 31

Councillor Bill McNulty

September 1 to October 31

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

November 1 to November 30

Councillor Harold Steves.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on May 30^th, 2001, be received for information.

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

Development Permits for properties at:

8500 Jones Road (DP 00-183496);

4151 Hazelbridge Way (DP 01-115457); and,

a Development Variance Permit for property at 9140 Granville Avenue (DV 99-167938).

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

The question on Resolution No. R01/11-21 was not called, as the request was made that Part (2)(a)(ii) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1) and (2)(a)(i) and (2)(b) of Resolution No. R01/11-21 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

Mayor Halsey-Brandt, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest as the proponent of the development at 4151 Hazelbridge Way was involved in his election campaign, and he then left the meeting (8:08 p.m.). Councillor Linda Barnes assumed the Chair as Acting Mayor.

The question on Part (2)(a)(ii) of Resolution No. R01/11-21 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

Mayor Halsey-Brandt re-entered the meeting (8:13 p.m.), and assumed the Chair.

CHANGE TO BANKING RESOLUTION
(Report: June 7/01, File No.: 0960-06) (REDMS No. 440546)

R01/11-22

It was moved and seconded

That effective the day after the resignation of Mayor Halsey-Brandt:

That the standard banking resolution (R00/15-17), adopted by Council on August 28, 2000, be rescinded.

That Mr. Jim Bruce (General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services - City Treasurer/Collector), or in his absence Mr. Danley Yip (Director of Finance), and in the absence of both, either Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager - Payroll & Administration), or Mr. J. Richard McKenna (City Clerk) are hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Richmond ("the City"):

to negotiate with, deposit with, or transfer to the City's account at The Bank of Nova Scotia, all or any cheques and other orders for the payment of money, and to endorse the same or any of them on behalf of the City, either in writing or by rubber stamp;

to receive from the said Bank, a statement of the account of the City together with all relative vouchers and all unpaid bills lodged for collection by the City and all items returned unpaid and charged to the account of the City, and to sign and deliver to the said Bank, the Banks form of verification, settlement of balance and release;

to obtain delivery from the said Bank of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held by the said Bank in safekeeping or otherwise, for the account of the City;

together with Councillor Lyn Greenhill , to make use of a mechanical or other device for the purpose of affixing a facsimile of their signatures to such cheques, instead of signing such cheques manually.

That all City cheques be signed on its behalf by Councillor Lyn Greenhill, or in his/her absence, by the Acting Mayor as determined by Council resolution, and counter-signed by Mr. Jim Bruce (General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services - City Treasurer/Collector), or in his absence Mr. Danley Yip (Director of Finance), and in the absence of both, either Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager - Payroll & Administration), or Mr. J Richard McKenna (City Clerk).

The Bank of Nova Scotia is hereby authorized to honour, pay and charge to the account of the City, all City cheques bearing a facsimile or facsimiles of the signature or signatures of the above-noted persons, each of which cheques will be binding on the City to the same extent as though they had been manually signed by such person or persons; and

That this resolution:

remain in force and effect until written notice to the contrary has been given in writing to, and acknowledged in writing by, the Manager of the No. 3 Road Branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Richmond;

be certified and sealed by the City Clerk and provided as required to each branch or agency of the Bank of Nova Scotia at which a City account is kept, together with specimen's of facsimiles of the signatures having authority to sign cheques on behalf of the City.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

Mr. Paul Bains and Mr. Rick Geland, CAW/TCA Local III, spoke to Council on the current transit strike and the issues of using part-time workers as transit drivers and of contracting out. A copy of the material circulated by the delegation, including a large number of petitions, is on file in the City Clerks Office.

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond City Council urge the CAW/TCA Local III and Coast Mountain Bus Company to resume negotiations in an effort to resolve the issues of the transit strike as soon as possible.

The question on Resolution No. R01/11-24 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R01/11-24 be amended by inserting the name "TransLink" after the name "CAW/TCA Local III".

Councillor Kumagai, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest because of the proposed amendment as he is a Director on the TransLink Board of Directors, and he then left the meeting (8:51 p.m.).

The question on Resolution No. R01/11-24 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Mayor Halsey-Brandt

The question on Resolution No. R01/11-24, as amended by Resolution No. R01/11-25 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:54 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:

That Richmond City Council urge the CAW/TCA Local III, TransLink and the Coast Mountain Bus Company to resume negotiations in an effort to resolve the issues of the transit strike as soon as possible.

CARRIED

Councillor Kumagai returned to the meeting (8:55 p.m.)

Mayor Halsey-Brandt announced that he would be submitting his resignation as Mayor at the close of this evenings meeting and stated that he wished to express farewell comments to Council, staff and the public. He then spoke about the number of accomplishments which had occurred during his eleven years as Mayor and nine years as an Alderman. These included the development of Garry Point Park, establishment of the street banner program, the Gateway Theatre, Minoru Rink, the covering of the outdoor swimming pool to become the Minoru Aquatics Centre, and the reincorporation of Richmond from a township to a city.

The Mayor also mentioned the construction of the (i) No. 2 Road Bridge; (ii) the Library/Arts Cultural Centre; (iii) the West Richmond, Thompson, Hamilton and Cambie Community Centres; (iv) the No. 7 Fire Hall; (v) Watermania; and (vi) the Richmond Ice Rinks; as well as development of the Terra Nova natural area and acquisition of the properties in the North-West Quadrant of Terra Nova, and the establishment of a new botanical garden at Granville Avenue and Garden City Road.

The Mayor also referred to the construction of the new City Hall and to the development of the gardens around this building, to the success of the City at the Nations in Bloom International competition, as well as to the cultural change which had occurred in the City during the past ten years. He commented on the way in which the City core area had been developed as an urban centre, the preservation of residential neighbourhoods, the increase in employment as a result of companies locating in Richmond, and he referred to the reasonable property tax rates which had existed over the years compared with other municipalities.

Mayor Halsey-Brandt thanked City staff, whom he felt were first-class and worked well to build the City to what it is today. He also thanked members of Council for their assistance and for working closely together for the citizens of Richmond. Also thanked by the Mayor were the members of the local media who helped to build a sense of community, and lastly, the Mayor thanked the many volunteers in Richmond who helped to make Richmond a pleasant place to live. In concluding his remarks, Mayor Halsey-Brandt thanked the citizens for the privilege of being their Mayor for the past eleven years.

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Vehicle for Hire Regulation Bylaw No. 6900 Amendment Bylaw No. 7219

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 6950 (10051 No. 1 Road, RZ 95-142).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:25 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, June 11^th, 2001.

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Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)