Council Meeting Minutes - December 10, 2001

Acting City Clerk David Weber

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, December 10^th, 2001, be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated November 23^rd, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

That the following bylaws be added to the Council Agenda for adoption:

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7298 , and

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7139, Amendment Bylaw No. 7311.

CARRIED

R01/22-3

It was moved and seconded

That the order of the Council Agenda be varied to hear an update on the status of the bid for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, as the third presentation, rather than at the end of the meeting.

CARRIED

Presentation of the 2002 Street Banner Contest Winning Artists.

The Manager, Parks Administration, Mike Redpath provided information on the most recent competition. The winning entries for the 2002 Street Banner Contest were displayed to Council, and the following artists presented with cheques by Mayor Brodie.

Daniel Froese, Richmond Then - "Troller; and Richmond Then - "Gill-netter & Cannery"

Peter and Susan Discusso, and sons Matthew and Nathan - "Fishing Boat and Bullrushes"

Livia Chou, "Coming Home" - Fishing Boat and Dock

Betty Leon - "3 Fishermen on Pier"

Kimberly Ang - "Fisherman sitting on Dock"

Phil Fakaro - "Tall Ship beside Dock"

Kenneth Chow - "Heron and Salmon"

Presentation of the Sister City Committee Year-end Report for 2000 and 2001 (File No. 0100-20-SCITI-01) (REDMS No. 571684)

Sylvia Gwozd, Chair; accompanied by Danielle Alie, Vice Chair; presented the 2000 and 2001 Year-end report on the activities of the Sister City Committee to Council. Ms. Alie reported on the activities of the Committee with Richmond's sister city, Pierrefonds, Quebec.

Ms. Gwozd concluded the presentation by addressing the recommendations being proposed by the Sister City Committee for the future development of the Committee and for possible projects. (A copy of the material circulated to Council is on file in the City Clerks Office.)

R01/22-4

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Sister City Annual Report to Council, December 2001, be received and referred to staff to deal with the recommendations contained within that report, and that staff report to Council on December 17^th, 2001 on the request for funding to attend the All Japan Flower Competition in Wakayama, in April 2002.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R01/22-4 being called, staff were requested to identify in the report to Council: (i) who would comprise the delegation event, if funding for that event was approved; (ii) the budget from which the funding would be provided; and (iii) the role which the City would be playing.

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-4 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

Presentation on the Status of the Bid for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

John Furlong, Chief Operating Officer, Vancouver Whistler 2010 Bid Corporation, accompanied by Lizette Parsons, Manager of Communications for the Corporation, provided an update on the status of the bid for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. (A copy of Mr. Furlongs presentation is on file in the City Clerks Office.)

That the issue of providing a financial contribution to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games bid be referred to staff for review and report to Council, with a view to making a commitment to the Games bid over three years.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R01/22-5 being called, staff were requested to report to Council as quickly as possible on the matter, and to include in the report, recommendations on Council members and staff who should be part of the working committee.

Staff were also directed to examine (i) the spin-offs of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games event which could be of benefit to the City, such as transit, cultural, sports and economics, and (ii) ways in which the City could actually participate.

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (8:59 p.m.).

CARRIED

CARRIED

APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF VARIANCE FOR 2002-2004
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council Meeting.) (File No.: 0100-20-BVARI-01) (REDMS No. 560840)

That Mr. Dalip Sandhu be re-appointed to the Board of Variance for a three-year term to expire December 31st, 2004.

CARRIED

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE FOR 2002
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council Meeting.) (File No.: 0100-20-RFC01-01) (REDMS No. 566388)

That Lois Ashford, Tracy Booth, Robert Muter and Renata Steele be appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2002.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest as his wife was being recommended for re-appointment to the Committee, and he then left the meeting (9:02 p.m.).

Councillor Lyn Greenhill assumed the Chair as Acting Mayor.

That Judy Assoon, Christine Brodie, Carol Chappell, Sanjiv Dyal, Maggie Flintoff, Tripta Kurl, Cheryl Rehm-Latiff, Marina Reino, Manjit Sandhu, and Fred Ursel be re-appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2002.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie returned to the meeting (9:03 p.m.) and assumed the Chair.

That EASTHOPE AVENUE, ENGLISH AVENUE, EWEN AVENUE and GERRARD PLACE be assigned as the names for the new roads in the former BC Packers site;

CARRIED

CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE YVR AERONAUTICAL NOISE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.) (File No.: 0153-04) (REDMS No. 556206, 556193)

That Mr. Tom Chan be re-appointed as the Citizen Representative to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (NMC) for a three year term expiring on December 31, 2004.

That the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVRAA) be advised of this appointment.

CARRIED

APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE)
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.) (File No.: 0100-20-ACEN1-01) (REDMS No. 554333, 228808, 551485)

(1)

That the following persons each be appointed to the Advisory Committee on the Environment, for a two year term to expire on December 31^st, 2003:

Mr. Suki Badh

Mr. James Collins

Ms. Evelyn Feller

Dr. Anand Prakash

Hijran Shawkat

Mr. Adrian Wade

Mr. Eric Sykes.

(2)

That Mr. Randall Melnyk be appointed, to the Advisory Committee on the Environment, for a one year term to expire on December 31^st, 2002.

CARRIED

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
(Recommendation forwarded from the Regular (closed) Council meeting.) (File No.: 0100-20-RPAR1-01) (REDMS No. 557117)

That the following persons each be appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission for:

CARRIED

That Mark Bostwick and Wendy Andrews each be re-appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2003.

That David Bach and Vera Smart each be appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2003.

CARRIED

That the following persons each be appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Board for a two year term ending December 31, 2003:

CARRIED

CARRIED

That the application to have 8811 River Road considered as an approved location to hold Late Night (Rave) Events, BE DENIED.

That when satisfactory resolution to the problems are resolved, the applicant be advised to make a new application to the City.

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-18 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R01/22-18 was called, and it was CARRIED, with Councillors Barnes and McNulty opposed.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R01/22-18 was called, and it was CARRIED, with Councillors Kumagai, McNulty and Steves opposed.

That an Employee Personal Computer Purchase Plan be approved, that would have the City finance the purchase of computer hardware, computer software and communication equipment with the following restrictions:

The City will assist the employee by providing the necessary funds to accommodate the purchase.

The employee is allowed to upgrade existing computer and communications equipment or to purchase computer and communications hardware configuration and related software.

The employee using City funding must sign an interest bearing promissory note with the City. The applicable interest rate to be set, at time of purchase, is to reflect the City's prior 12-month average short-term investment return rate.

The employee once signing the promissory note is committed to the full debt repayment through payroll deduction.

The payroll deduction repayment will commence with the first pay period immediately following proof of purchase, and be completed no longer than 52 pay periods later. Any subsequent purchases made prior to the final repayment of the first purchase must be paid for in full no later than the final repayment date of the first purchase. Any debt outstanding may be paid in full by an employee prior to the last payment date without penalty.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7315 which adjusts business licence fees effective January 1, 2002, and amends Business Licence Bylaw No. 6901, be given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

the 2002 Utility Expenditure Budgets (as presented in the staff report dated November 29, 2001 from the Managers of Water, Sewer & Environmental Programs) be approved as the basis for establishing the 2002 Utility Rates.

the following bylaws, which bring into effect the above 2002 Utility Rates, be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(a)

City of Richmond Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 7302 (2002);

(b)

City of Richmond Sanitary Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 5681, Amendment Bylaw No. 7301 (2002); and

(c)

Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 7300 (2002).

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-21 was not called, as staff were directed to issue a press release explaining (i) why the increases were occurring, and (ii) the need for the water pre-levy.

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-21 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

That a letter from the Mayor, on behalf of Richmond Council, be forwarded to the Minister of State for Community Charter, the Community Charter Council, and the executive of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), recommending adoption of an inclusive process which will facilitate meaningful input and direction by cities and municipalities into the Community Charter development process, and future legislative change which will impact on local government.

CARRIED

CARRIED

That Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 7310 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 4^th, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY FOR AN AREA LOCATED BETWEEN WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY, LYNAS LANE, GRANVILLE AVENUE, AND NO. 2 ROAD IN A PORTION OF SECTION 12-4-7

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - WESTMARK DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
(RZ 01-185672 - Report: Nov. 20/01, File No.: 8060-20-7309) (REDMS No. 558307, 559670, 280104, 466755, 559260, 559264)

That the following recommendations be forwarded to Public Hearing:

That Lot Size Policy 5419 (adopted by Council on November 27, 1989 in Section 12-4-7) be rescinded; and

That the following Single-Family Lot Size Policy be adopted:

That properties within the area bounded by Westminster Highway, Lynas Lane, Granville Avenue, and No. 2 Road in a portion of Section 12-4-7 be permitted to rezone in accordance with the provisions of Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) with the exception of the southerly portion of 5640 Walton Road (north of Garrison Court) which is permitted to rezone in accordance with the provisions of Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K) in Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, and that this policy (shown on Attachment 1 to the report dated November 20, 2001, from the Manager, Development Applications) be used to determine the disposition of future single-family rezoning applications in this area, for a period of not less than five years, unless amended according to Bylaw No. 5300.

That Bylaw No. 7309, for the rezoning of the southerly portion of 5640 Walton Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)" and "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)", be introduced and given first reading.

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-26 was not called, as staff were directed to provide a report to the Public Hearing to be held on this matter, on the fire safety implications of the road not being connected as it now is. Staff were also requested to provide at the Public Hearing, information on the discrepancy between those opposed (65 signed a petition) and Option 1 (staff reported 79% of the 41 responses being in favour).

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-26 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Kumagai opposed.

APPLICATION FOR INCREASE IN LICENCED CAPACITY FOR PUMPHOUSE BAR AND GRILL, 6031 BLUNDELL ROAD
(Report: November 22/01, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 563805)

That the application by Haynes Consulting Inc., on behalf of Pumphouse Pub and Grill for an increase in Licenced Capacity be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

of this recommendation; and

CARRIED

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

POLYGON LEIGHTON COURT LTD.
(RZ 01-191442 - Report: Nov. 20/01, File No.: 8060-20-7304) (REDMS No. 541350, 546702, 548445)

TOM YAMAMOTO ARCHITECT INC. ON BEHALF OF 490375 BC LTD.
(RZ 01-185781 - Report: Nov. 19/01, File No.: 8060-20-7305) (REDMS No. 553668, 544556, 548547)

CAPITAL WEST HOLDINGS LTD.
(RZ 01-116358 - Report: Nov. 19/01, File No.: 8060-20-7306) (REDMS No. 553673, 546764, 548653)

DARSHAN RANGI
(RZ 01-112474 - Report: Nov. 18/01, File No.: 8060-20-7307/7308) (REDMS No. 559209, 559211, 559212, 559208, 559206)

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

Bylaw No. 7304, for rezoning at 7060, 7140, 7180, 7220, and 7240 Garden City Road and 7055, 7071, 7091, and 7111 Heather Street from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/128)";

Bylaw No. 7305, for rezoning at 7780 and 7820 Garden City Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/127)";

Bylaw No. 7306, for rezoning at 7611, 7651, 7691, and portions of 7591 and 7731 Heather Street from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/126)"; and

(a)

Bylaw No. 7307, to amend the minimum setbacks and maximum heights in "Comprehensive Development District (CD/28)" such that buildings shall be required to setback a minimum of 1.2 m (3.937 ft.) from a public lane and shall be limited in height to a maximum of 12 m (39.370 ft.) and three (3) storeys outside the Acheson Bennett sub-area of the City Centre; and

(b)

Bylaw No. 7308, for the rezoning of 9191 Blundell Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/28)".

CARRIED

CARRIED

FEDERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DREDGING OF THE FRASER RIVER AND FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS
(Report: Nov. 16/01, File No.: 6045-01) (REDMS No. 557035)

That the following resolution be adopted and circulated to the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister of Transport, Richmond Members of Parliament, Cities of New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, Districts of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and the Township of Langley:

"WHEREAS in the 1900s the Federal Government developed and maintained commercial navigation channels in the Fraser River through the construction of training walls and regular dredging programs, and

WHEREAS until 1997 the Federal Government provided capital and operating funds for the said development and maintenance of the Fraser River navigation channels, and

WHEREAS significant waterborne commerce developed in response to the development and maintenance of Fraser River navigation channels, and

WHEREAS significant flood control benefits resulted from the development and maintenance of the said Fraser River navigation channels, and

WHEREAS users of the Fraser River navigation channels pay a Marine Services Fee to the Canadian Coast Guard but the Canadian Coast Guard does not include development and maintenance of the Fraser River navigation channels as services funded by the revenue generated by the Marine Services Fees, and

WHEREAS neither the Canadian Coast Guard nor the Federal Government now provide capital and operating funds for the development and ongoing maintenance of the Fraser River navigation channels, and

WHEREAS the Fraser River Port Authority has chosen to seek to keep the Fraser River navigation channels operational to the extent of the Authoritys limited financial resources and is now the sole funding source for the development and maintenance of the Fraser River navigation channels, including but not restricted to the removal of the annual spring freshet infill in the Fraser River, and

WHEREAS the above mentioned significant waterborne commerce and the flood control benefits will be jeopardized if the maintenance of the Fraser River navigation channels is not continued and infill removed annually, thereby threatening the socio-economic activities occurring on adjacent lands within the boundaries of our City, and

WHEREAS many of the secondary channels, including the Steveston Harbour, are silting up very quickly and soon may become unusable for navigation, and

WHEREAS many of the local dykes in the lower reaches of the Fraser River were constructed under a joint Federal/Provincial/Municipal funding program, and

WHEREAS the Federal Government does not have any current active funding programs which assist local agencies in maintaining or upgrading these dykes, and

WHEREAS when a flood breaches the dykes, Federal Government emergency funds required will be far in excess of prudent expenditures in both dredging and dyke upgrading,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the City of Richmond, in the strongest way possible, request the Federal Government, reinstate the funding for the continuing development and maintenance of the Fraser River navigation channels and dyking system and provide assurance that previous levels of development and maintenance of the Fraser River navigation channels and dykes will be maintained without jeopardy to waterborne commerce and flood control benefits."

CARRIED

DITCH AND WATERCOURSE PROTECTION AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7285
(Report: Nov. 19/01, File No.: 8060-20-7285) (REDMS No. 466934, 492397)

That Ditch and Watercourse Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7285 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW OF ICBC PROGRAMS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON CITY INITIATIVES
(Report: Nov. 22/01, File No.: 1000-03-006) (REDMS No. 501727, 577026)

R01/22-32

That the benefits and success of the partnership between the City, other local agencies and ICBC in the undertaking of various pedestrian and traffic safety programs, be conveyed to ICBC, the Ministry of Finance, the Provincial Government ministry responsible for ICBC, and to Richmond's three MLAs..

That the Provincial Government be urged to retain funding, through ICBC or another appropriate ministry or agency, for the pedestrian and traffic safety programs that provide net benefits to society.

That the above recommendations be conveyed to the member municipalities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-32 was not called, as staff were directed to issue a press release on the benefits which had resulted from the joint initiatives undertaken by the City with ICBC.

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-32 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES LANEWAY AT 5500 BLOCK OF MINORU BOULEVARD
(Report: Nov. 22/01, File No.: 6450-01) (REDMS No. 551540)

That the proposed traffic calming measures on the laneway at 5500 block of Minoru Boulevard, (as recommended in the report dated November 22^nd, 2001, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed to be implemented at an estimated cost of $4,000.

That the source of funding for the recommended traffic calming measures be the 2001 Minor Capital Program.

That staff monitor the traffic conditions at this location for one year after the installation of the recommended traffic calming measures, at which time a follow-up report be presented to the Public Works and Transportation Committee on the findings of the monitoring activities.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R01/22-32 being called, Councillor Kumagai asked that he be put on record to indicate that while he supported the use of speed humps in this particular instance, he would not support the use of such traffic calming measures in subdivisions.

The question on Resolution No. R01/22-32 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on November 28^th, 2001, be received for information.

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 01-189568) for property at 8311 Westminster Highway, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7269
(7120 St. Albans Road, RZ 01-188214)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7278
(12200 Blundell Road, RZ 00-173694)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7279
(23271 Dyke Road, RZ 01-190033)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7287 
(4520 Garry Street and 11740 Dunford Road, RZ 01-188615)

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7298
(Hours of operation for amusement centres.)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7139, 
Amendment Bylaw No. 7311.

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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, December 10^th, 2001.