Council Meeting Minutes - July 23, 2001

Time:

7:00 p. m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor McNulty 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, July 9^th, 2001; and

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, July 16^th, 2001,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

The Manager, Environmental Programs, Ms. Suzanne Bycraft, provided information on the award being given to the City for its Environmental Purchasing Guide. Mr. Warren Wishart, Project Vice President of US Filter in Canada, spoke further on the award. He then presented to Acting Mayor McNulty, who accepted on behalf of the City, (i) the CAMA/US Filter 2001 Award for the City's Environmental Purchasing Guide, and (ii) a cheque in the amount of $1,000 in the name of the Richmond Foundation Legacy Fund.

The Manager, Advanced Research and Technology, Mr. Eddy Hung, explained the project which garnered for the City an I-business Innovation and the Realware Business Intelligence Awards. Mr. Hung then introduced Mr. Fred Lee, representing Information Builders (Canada) Inc., who spoke further on the awards being given to the City. Mr. Lee then presented to Acting Mayor McNulty, who accepted on behalf of the City, the i-business Innovation Award and the Realware Business Intelligence Award.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Adoption of Bylaw No. 7264

Mr. Curtis Eyestone, 6471 Dyke Road, voiced concerns about the notice regarding a land exchange and the creation of a lot at the end of Princess Street. A copy of his submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.

Item No. 19 Group Home Task Force Correspondence/Issues

Mr. James Sullivan, 7457 Moffatt Road, Executive Director, Disability Resource Centre, voiced concerns about the group home task force, the expenditures by the task force to date, the focus of the task form on the location of one specific group home, and the impact which the results could have on people with disabilities.

Item No. 18 Application for Non-Farm Use (Second Dwelling with Six Bed Units for Seniors) Darshan Rangi

Mr. Darshan Rangi, the owner of property at 6120 No. 5 Road, provided information on his application, and reviewed the staff recommendation. He went on to say that he was no longer including a dog day care as part of the proposal, and now proposed a 10 bed unit dwelling for seniors.

Paranjeet Mann spoke in support of the proposal as it would be very beneficial to Indo-Canadian senior citizens.

Mr. Paul Gill, 6868 123A Street, Surrey, spoke about the lack of senior citizens housing for Indo-Canadian citizens which would accommodate their particular social needs, and he expressed support for the project.

Item No. 19 Group Home Task Force Correspondence/Issues

Mrs. Corisande Percival-Smith, of 5760 Granville Avenue, spoke about the development of group homes in the City over the past years. She expressed concern that a proposed requirement that all group homes be the subject of a public hearing could jeopardize those homes intended to provide shelter for abused women and children. Mrs. Percival-Smith said that the group home task force was focussing on the location of one specific group home and was not dealing with the issue as a whole.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:53 p.m.).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Thursday, July 12^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 7234
(Report: June 13/01, File No.: 8060-20-7234) (REDMS No. 436862, 354848, 427881)

R01/14-5

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7234, which establishes a revised emergency management organization under the provisions of the Emergency Program Act, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

UPDATE ON THE BC POLICING STUDY
(Report: June 28/01, File No.: 5350-07) (REDMS No. 452447, 447332)

R01/14-6

It was moved and seconded

That the Chair of the Community Safety Committee be appointed to the RCMP/Mayors Consultative Forum.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes
Brodie
Steves

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 16^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

COUNCIL Appointments
(Report: July 16/01, File No.: 0107-12-01/0100-20-CSP01-01/0060-20-RACA1) (REDMS No. 458094)

R01/14-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following appointments be made, effective until the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, December 10^th, 2001:

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai as Chair of the Finance Select Committee, with Acting Mayor Bill McNulty as Vice Chair;

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai to the Corporate Sponsorship Program Committee; and

Acting Mayor Bill McNulty as Council Liaison to the Arenas Community Association.

CARRIED

COORDINATING COMMITTEE TALL SHIPS EVENT, RICHMOND, 2002
(Report: July 16/01, File No.: 7400-20-TALL1) (REDMS No. 458131, 447690)

R01/14-9

It was moved and seconded

That the community-based coordinating committee for the tall ships event, (which was endorsed in principle by Council on June 11, 2001) be formed, and that committee members include the following:

Janice Podmore;

Matthew McBride;

Bryan Johnstone; and

Jeff Conatser.

That Councillors Harold Steves and Bill McNulty be appointed as Council Liaisons to the Coordinating Committee, effective until the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, December 10^th, 2001.

That letters be sent to the Chair of the Steveston Harbour Authority, and to the Fraser River Port Authority, requesting:

their support for the Tall Ships event in Richmond in 2002; and

that they each appoint a staff liaison for the event.

That advertising be undertaken to further increase the membership of the Committee.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meetings held on Tuesday, June 19^th, 2001 and on Tuesday, July 17^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION - DAVID HUNCHUK, ON BEHALF OF NORBERT ECKERT
(SC 01-187757 - Report: June 26/01, File No.: SC 01-187757) (REDMS No. 449506)

R01/14-11

It was moved and seconded

That the application for a strata title conversion by Mr. David Hunchuk, on behalf of Mr. Norbert Eckert, for the property located at 11171/11191 Sealord Road be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes for the Year 2001, and if the strata title conversion is to occur after September 1, 2001, payment in advance of the Year 2002 estimated taxes; and

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

CARRIED

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

DUNCAN INNES
(RZ 01-188624 - Report: June 27/01, File No.: 8060-20-7262) (REDMS No. 450821,280128,451592,451589)

RIVERSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTRE LTD.
(ZT 01-187968 - Report: June 28/01, File No.: 8060-20-7263) (REDMS No. 449972,451611,451631)

R01/14-12

It was moved and seconded

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

Bylaw No. 7262, for the rezoning of 7091 Marrington Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)"; and

Bylaw No. 7263, which would amend the permitted density (maximum floor area ratio and maximum size of retail trade & services area) in Comprehensive Development District (CD/34) at 11331 Coppersmith Way and 11388 Steveston Highway.

CARRIED

APPLICATION TO REPEAL THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION FOR 7451 NELSON ROAD - CITY OF RICHMOND
(Report: June 14/01, File No.: 8060-20-7258) (REDMS No. 442065,442032,441986)

R01/14-13

It was moved and seconded

That:

Bylaw No. 7258, to repeal the Environmentally Sensitive Area designation for 7451 Nelson Road (in Attachment 3 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100), be introduced and given first reading.

Bylaw No. 7258, 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.

Bylaw No. 7258, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy No. 5002 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 879 of the Local Government Act.

Bylaw No. 7258, having been examined in accordance with the requirement in the Accord between the City and the Vancouver International Airport Authority, is hereby deemed to be outside the areas affected by aeronautical operations.

CARRIED

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - ORIS DEVELOPMENT LTD.
(RZ 01-188657 - Report: June 20/01, File No.: 8060-20-7260/7261) (REDMS No. 447579, 453432, 449964, 449971, 463034)

R01/14-14

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7260, which amends Schedule 2 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, (Schedule 2.4 Steveston Area Plan, Attachment 4, London/Princess Land Use Map), to designate the lot at the south end of Princess Street "Heritage Residential", be introduced and given first reading.

That Bylaw No. 7260, having been examined in conjunction with Section 882 of the Local Government Act regarding the Financial Plan, the Capital Expenditure Program and the Waste Management Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans.

That Bylaw No. 7261, for the rezoning of the Princess Street Road end from Light Industrial District (I2) and Comprehensive Development District (CD/115) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/122), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

FUNDING REQUEST FROM FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL HOUSING POLICY OPTIONS TEAM
(Report: June 22/01, File No.: 4057-05) (REDMS No. 448921)

R01/14-15

It was moved and seconded

That the work of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Housing Policy Options Team (NHPOT) be supported through a once only (2001) financial contribution of $2,396.58 (based on 1.5 cents per capita and a current population estimate of 159,772), but that the invitation to become a full member on the NHPOT Steering Committee be declined.

CARRIED

PROPOSED STEVESTON ADVISORY TASK FORCE ON PARKING
(Report: June 14/01, File No.: 6455-01) (REDMS No. 409377, 460925)

R01/14-16

It was moved and seconded

That:

a Steveston Advisory Task Force on Parking be established in 2002 to provide information analysis, options and recommendations on parking issues in the Steveston Town Centre area, with the provision of appropriate funding in the 2002 Consulting Budget to support the objectives of the Task Force, (based on the Terms of Reference outlined in the report dated June 14^th, 2001, from the Manager, Community Bylaws and the Acting Manager, Transportation);

staff identify a requirement of $50,000 in the 2002 Consulting Budget submission for retaining the services of a consultant to provide the Steveston Advisory Task Force on Parking with a comprehensive technical assessment of the existing Steveston Town Centre area parking characteristics by undertaking an updated parking study of the area and developing possible parking strategies to address any deficiencies (based on the Terms of Reference outlined in the report dated June 14^th, 2001, from the Manager, Community Bylaws and the Acting Manager, Transportation); and

staff report to Council on a recommended list of members of the Steveston Advisory Task Force on Parking for approval prior to its inaugural meeting.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R01/14-16 being called, staff were directed to review the previous studies undertaken on parking in the Steveston area.

The question on Resolution No. R01/14-16 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

APPLICATION FOR NON-FARM USE (SECOND DWELLING WITH SIX BED UNITS FOR SENIORS) - DARSHAN RANGI
(Report: July 10/01, File No.: AG 00-084495) (REDMS No. 456449)

R01/14-17

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Mr. Darshan Rangi to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for non-farm use (second dwelling with six bed units for seniors) at 6120 No. 5 Road, BE DENIED.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED: Acting Mayor McNulty
Cllr. Brodie
Dang
Kumagai

R01/14-18

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. Darshan Rangi be authorized to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for non-farm use to permit a ten bed housing unit for seniors at 6120 No. 5 Road, and a caretakers dwelling (existing home), (based on the submission dated July 17^th, 2001, from the applicant) subject to:

the use of a septic tank rather than a holding tank;

the elimination of the proposed dog day care from the project;

the requirement for some care component element in the project; and

the registering of covenants on the property to ensure (i) the infilling of that portion of the property which has poor quality soil, and (ii) that the entire backlands are farmed.

The question on Resolution No. R01/14-18 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R01/14-19

It was moved and seconded

That the proposal of Mr. Darshan Rangi to construct a ten bed housing unit for seniors at 6120 No. 5 Road, be referred to staff for review.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R01/14-19 being called, staff were directed to confirm with the applicant that he would be agreeable to the placement of the proposed covenants on the title of the property.

The question on Resolution No. R01/14-19 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Cllr. Brodie

GROUP HOME TASK FORCE CORRESPONDENCE/ISSUES
(File No. 0100-20-GHOM1-01; REDMS NO. 449830, 463058, 457844, 457843)

R01/14-20

It was moved and seconded

That the issue of studying Provincial group home funding not be considered a part of the mandate of the Group Home Task Force;

That an extension for the Group Home Task Force report deadline, to October 31, 2001, be granted;

That the work plan (as presented in the letter to Council, dated July 13, 2001 from the Group Home Task Force), be accepted with any changes or efficiencies to be the responsibility of the Group Home Task Force; and

That an additional funding amount of $60,000, (from the consulting budget as identified by staff - the Agricultural Viability Strategy), be approved.

The question on the motion was not called, as the request was made that Part (4) of Resolution No. R01/14-20 be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2) and (3) of Resolution No. R01/14-20 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (4) of Resolution No. R01/14-20 was then called and it was CARRIED.

OPPOSED: Acting Mayor McNulty
Kumagai

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, July 18^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

22,000 BLOCK RIVER ROAD PROPOSED WALKWAY ENHANCEMENT
(Report: June 15/01, File No.: 6360-12-01) (REDMS No. 445650)

R01/14-22

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed pedestrian walkway enhancement on the south side of the 22,000-block of River Road, (as described in the report dated June 15^th, 2001, from the A/Manager, Transportation), be approved for implementation, at an estimated cost of $30,000.

That the above recommended improvement be funded from the 2001 Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program (Project No. 40207).

CARRIED

BROADMOOR AREA STREET LIGHTS
(Report: June 28/01, File No.: 6360-04) (REDMS No. 442483)

R01/14-23

It was moved and seconded

That $30,000 be allocated for installation of four additional streetlights at intersections in Broadmoor from the Public Works Minor Capital (1998) Account No. 45198 in the amount of $26,000 and the Public Works Minor Capital (1999) Account No. 45199 in the amount of $4,000.

CARRIED

BROADMOOR AREA STORM SEWER PRE-DESIGN
(Report: June 29/01, File No.: 6045-14) (REDMS No. 439083)

R01/14-24

It was moved and seconded

That staff proceed with preliminary design of a storm sewer system for Broadmoor in accordance with proposal 2306P at a total cost of $28,000 to be funded from the Infrastructure Advanced Design 2000 Account No. 45120.

CARRIED

WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION TENDER T.1527, WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY, FROM NO. 5 ROAD TO NO. 6 ROAD
(Report: July 6/01, File No.: T.1527) (REDMS No. 444846)

R01/14-25

It was moved and seconded

That the City enter into a contract with Progressive Contracting (Delta) Ltd. in accordance with Tender T. 1527 - Westminster Highway Watermain Construction from No. 5 Road to No. 6 Road, in the total tendered amount of $ 342,822.00 plus GST.

CARRIED

UTILITY ACCESS AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 7259
(Report: June 19/01, File No.: 8060-20-7259) (REDMS No. 450482, 456671)

R01/14-26

It was moved and seconded

That Federally Governed Telecommunication Company Access to City Road Rights-of-Way Regulation, Bylaw No. 7259, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE REGULATION
(Report: July 4/01, File No.: 8060-20-7174) (REDMS No. 456171, 208741, 280060)

R01/14-27

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7174, which regulates modifications and maintenance of boulevards, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 26^th, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED

RESCHEDULING OF AUGUST PUBLIC HEARING
(Report: July 18/01, File No.: 0105-06-01) (REDMS No. 460995)

R01/14-29

It was moved and seconded

That the regular Public Hearing to be held on August 20^th, 2001 be rescheduled to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 28^th, 2001.

CARRIED

E-comm appointment
(Report: July 19/01, File No.: 5125-17) (REDMS No. 462284)

R01/14-30

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. George Duncan be appointed as the City's designated representative for the Board of Directors of Emergency Communications for South-West British Columbia (E-Comm), and that Mr. Chuck Gale be appointed as his alternate.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw No. 7162

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7167
(New Mobile Vendor regulations)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7173
(11591 Bird Road, RZ 00-175086)

Business Licence Bylaw No. 6901, Amendment Bylaw No. 7207
(New Mobile Vendor licencing requirements)

Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 6959, Amendment Bylaw No. 7226
(To prohibit mobile vendors in public parks and school grounds)

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7241
(To authorize the exchange of land for highway purposes in the area of Hamilton Road and Queen Road)

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7264
(To authorize the creation of a lot at the foot of Princess Street)

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:45 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, July 23^rd, 2001.

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Acting Mayor Bill McNulty, Chair

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)