Council Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2001

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, October 22^nd, 2001; and

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, October 29^th, 2001,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

That the following matter be added to the Council Agenda as an additional item:

A recommendation regarding the VIP Snooker Club Ltd.,/Netaholics PC Gaming Centre.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie congratulated the three local employers and their representatives - Mr. Garry Nishimura, Senior Vice President of Accpac Canada Inc.; Ms. Iona Fisher, Manager, Human Resources, MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.; and Ms. Wendy Knight, Director, Human Resources, of Sierra Wireless Inc., and presented each of them with certificates in recognition of their success in being named to the list of Canadas Top 100 Employers.

The Director, Human Resources, Mike Kirk, spoke briefly about the City's efforts to be named to the list of Canadas Top 100 Employers. A PowerPoint project (developed by John Thome of the City's Engineering section) which was submitted as part of the City's successful bid was then shown to Council and the Gallery. Mr. Kirk then presented Mayor Brodie with a certificate in recognition of the City's successful bid.

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:20 p.m.).

CARRIED

That Committee rise and report (7:21 p.m.).

CARRIED

That the naming of "Knox Place" (undertaken by Council on April 14, 1997 Resolution No. R97/7-29) be rescinded.

CARRIED

VIP SNOOKER CLUB LTD./NETAHOLICS PC GAMING CENTRE
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.)

That the City seek an injunction to stop VIP Snooker Club Inc., doing business under the name Netaholics, from continuing to operate without an appropriate business licence and to force the business to close at the hours set out in the Business Regulation Bylaw for amusement centres.

That Bylaw No. 7298, which amends Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, be introduced and be given first, second and third readings.

That Bylaw No. 7299, which amends Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 7139, be introduced and be given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, October 25^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

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

CARRIED

CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 24^TH, 2001 REGULAR AND CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Report: Oct. 23/01, File No.: 0105-01) (REDMS No. 538368)

That both the Regular Open and Regular Closed Council Meetings scheduled for Monday, December 24^th, 2001 be cancelled (as permitted by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7070).

CARRIED

GVRD POSITION PAPER: ADVANCING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OBJECTIVES IN URBAN REGIONS
(Report: Oct. 29/01, File No.: 0157-01) (REDMS No. 540914)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the draft Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) position paper "Advancing Federal Government Objectives in Urban Regions" (Attachment 1 to the report dated October 29^th, 2001, from the Manager, Policy Planning) be endorsed as a comprehensive and widely supported local government position regarding principles, proposals, and opportunities as part of upcoming discussions with the federal government, (as per the report dated October 29^th, 2001, from the Manager, Policy Planning); and

(2)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board be notified of this decision.

CARRIED

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

CARRIED

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7148, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7290
(Report: Oct. 12/01, File No.: 8060-20-7290) (REDMS No. 524308, 524384)

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7290 which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw No 7148 to include:

#160 8611 Alexandra Road;
#1036 8300 Capstan Way;
#115 4231 Hazelbridge Way:
#2182 3779 Sexsmith Road; and
8291 Westminster Highway,

among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GEORGE & MARIA BLAZENKO AND STYLIANOU INVESTMENTS
(RZ 01-185809/RZ 01-186246 - Report: Oct. 17/01, File No.: 8060-20-7291, 8060-20-7292, 8060-20-7293) (REDMS No. 529995, 529934, 529219, 529948, 529977, 528844, 528913)

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

Bylaw No. 7291, to amend the minimum setbacks in "Comprehensive Development District (CD/120)" such that buildings shall be required to setback a minimum of 6 m (19.685 ft) from Garden City Road and 1.2 m (3.937 ft) from a public lane;.

Bylaw No. 7292, for the rezoning of 7511 Garden City Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/120)"; and

Bylaw No. 7293, for the rezoning of 7551 Garden City Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/120)".

CARRIED

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

LES COHEN AND AZIM BHIMANI
(RZ 01-194465 - Report: Oct. 17/01, File No.: 8060-20-7294) (REDMS No. 529914, 292539, 529974, 529987)

ROCKY SETHI

UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
(RZ 01-194842, RZ 01-194899 - Report: Oct. 15/01, File No.: 8060-20-7295, 8060-20-7296) (REDMS No. 527561, 529328, 529544, 529540)

DANNY LUNG
(RZ: 01-189299 - Report: October 4/01, File No.: 8060-20-7277) (REDMS No. 486682, 496675, 486680)

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

Bylaw No. 7294, for the rezoning of 8375 Ruskin Place from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)";

(a)

Bylaw No. 7295, for the rezoning of 10531 Williams 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. 7296, for the rezoning of 8111 No. 1 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)"; and

Bylaw No. 7277, for the rezoning of 7651 Acheson Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)".

CARRIED

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

CARRIED

MITCHELL ISLAND WATERMAIN CROSSING
(Report: October 25/01, File No.: 6340-20-P.00412) (REDMS No. 466845)

the City enter into a contract with P. Baratta Construction Limited in accordance with Tender T.1528, for the construction of the Mitchell Island Watermain Crossing, for the total tendered amount of $839,020 plus GST; and

an additional $157,401 from the 2000 Water DCC Bylaw No. 7080 be allocated to the Mitchell Island Watermain Crossing project.

CARRIED

UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RICHMOND AREA TRANSIT PLAN AND # 98 B-LINE
(Report: October 26/01, File No.: 6480-03-04) (REDMS No. 539030, 556078)

That:

staff continue to work with TransLink to monitor and enhance the operating performance of the #98 B-Line service as well as to support further development and implementation of local transit service improvements as identified in the Richmond Area Transit Plan;

upon completion of the construction activities related to the Airport Connector project and full implementation of the #98 B-Line transit priority measures and further implementation of the Richmond Area Transit Plan, that staff report to Council with updates on the following issues:

(a)

the effectiveness of the full implementation of Automatic Vehicle Location technology and other transit priority measures in improving the travel time and reliability of the #98 B-Line service along the entire route;

(b)

the specific measures to be implemented to improve the travel time performance of the #98 B-Line within the City of Vancouver, particularly in the Marpole and South Granville areas;

(c)

the ridership response to the #98 B-Line service following the resolution of the initial operating problems (identified in the report dated October 26^th, 2001, from the Director, Transportation) and further marketing efforts by TransLink to encourage use of the service;

(d)

the effectiveness of the #98 B-Line/local service integration strategies and the requirement for further enhancements;

(e)

the overall travel time for passengers from various parts of Richmond to downtown Vancouver relative to the conditions before the introduction of the #98 B-Line;

(f)

identification of the priority of specific service improvements to be considered in TransLinks 2002 Program Plan and the road infrastructure and passenger amenities required to support such improvements; and

(g)

the ridership impacts of the recent 2001 service reductions to the Richmond late night services.

That the Public Works & Transportation Committee hold a public meeting in the near future to investigate the situation relating to the 98B Line transit service and the No. 3 Road traffic situation, and to include in that, an investigation of the differences between public expectations and public perceptions to determine how these perceptions diverge, and that following the public meeting, staff undertake an analysis and suggest possible feasible alternatives.

CARRIED

(1)

That the need for TransLink to secure additional revenues to sustain the timely implementation of regional transportation improvements for roads and transit be formally acknowledged and supported.

(2)

That, should the TransLink Board of Directors endorse Choice 2 (as described in the report dated October 31^st, 2001, from the Director, Transportation), the following principles be adhered to in the execution of this funding strategy:

(a)

Efficiency gains within TransLink and its subsidiaries be explored and fully achieved in conjunction with the implementation of any funding strategies for additional revenues;

(b)

The package of transportation improvements to be implemented with the additional revenues be balanced in order to achieve benefits for all users of and contributors to the regional system;

(c)

Sustainable forms of transportation, including a Richmond/Airport-Vancouver rapid transit line, be given first priority for planning and implementation;

(d)

A more open, accessible and inclusive public consultation process for local communities be adopted by TransLink, with the new consultation process to be carried out prior to making any decisions on major transportation improvements;

(e)

The specific scope, location, and timing of improvements in each municipality be clearly defined and committed for implementation as part of the Strategic Transportation Plan update and, specifically for Richmond, that the improvements include those presented by TransLink at the Richmond public meeting held October 24, 2001 (and described in the report dated October 31^st, 2001, from the Director, Transportation); and

(f)

TransLink continue its efforts to secure long-term financial support from the federal government and, if successful, that any increased property taxes endorsed by the TransLink Board of Directors be the first additional revenue source to be offset by the federal funds.

(3)

That any additional revenue sources being considered by TransLink at this time be recognized as interim financing only to address TransLinks immediate deficit, and that TransLink formulate a long-term financing strategy as part of the Strategic Transportation Plan update with consideration given to possible on-going federal government funding, additional efficiencies resulting from the resolution of outstanding transit operation issues and other sustainable funding sources.

(4)

That any property tax increase be approved as an interim funding source, with termination after three years.

(5)

That the above recommendations be conveyed to the TransLink Board of Directors for their consideration of the current funding issues at their meeting of November 23, 2001.

The question on Resolution No. R01/20-18 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That Part (2)(c) of Resolution No. R01/20-18 be amended by deleting the words, "Sustainable forms of transportation, including".

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R01/20-18, as amended by Resolution No. R01/20-19 was not called, as the Mayor directed that each Part of Resolution No. R01/20-18, as amended by Resolution No. R01/20-19, be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R01/20-18 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie and Councillor McNulty opposed.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R01/20-18, as amended by Resolution No. R01/20-19, was then called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie opposed.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R01/20-18 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie opposed.

The question on Part (4) of Resolution No. R01/20-18 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie and Councillors Evelina Halsey-Brandt and McNulty opposed.

The question on Part (5) of Resolution No. R01/20-18 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie opposed..

That Council convey to the Board of the Greater Vancouver Transit Authority, the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the GVRD Planning & Environment Committee, that the Richmond light rapid transit line be given first priority for planning and implementation, not be tied to the completion or operation of the Millennium line, the Coquitlam line, or the Lougheed line, and that it be considered on its own merits and as the first priority regardless of the other lines.

CARRIED

That Council encourage TransLink to contact the Provincial Government to renegotiate a plan to address long term questions on transit financing and service levels, and that the Federal Government be encouraged to participate in these negotiations.

CARRIED

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on Wednesday, October 24^th, 2001, be received for information.

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 01-188833), for the property at 6731 and 6751 Cooney Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

That the deletion of an exit staircase and modifications to balconies, building footprint, windows and trellis at 7228 Westminster Highway, be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 01-115831) issued for that property.

CARRIED

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:56 p.m.).

CARRIED

Ms. Charlaine Badock, of 10511 No. 6 Road, and representing residents in the area of Triangle Road and No. 6 Road, spoke about the on-going truck traffic problem and possible consequential health issues. A copy of the material which she submitted in support of the health problems being experienced by her family, is on file in the City Clerks Office. Also on file is a copy of a letter circulated by Ms. Badocks daughter, Julia, regarding the same matter.

CARRIED

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7201
(7451 and 7471 St. Albans Road, RZ 00-180731) be adopted.

CARRIED

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, November 13^th, 2001.