Council Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2002


 

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, January 28th, 2002

 

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
Present: Mayor Malcolm Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Lyn Greenhill
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Call to Order: Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
RES NO. ITEM  
    MINUTES
R02/2-1 1. It was moved and seconded
    That:
    (1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 14th, 2002, and

    (2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, January 21st, 2002,

    each be adopted as circulated.
     

CARRIED

    AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS
R02/2-2   It was moved and seconded
   

That Item No. 20 (3) "Development Variance Permit (DVP 01-196905), for property at 4811 and 4831 Pendlebury Road" be deleted from the Council Agenda and referred to the Regular Open Council Meeting on Monday, February 11th, 2002.

     

CARRIED

    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
R02/2-3 2. It was moved and seconded
   

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

     

CARRIED

  3. Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.
R02/2-4 4. It was moved and seconded
    That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).
     

CARRIED

    COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair
R02/2-5 5. It was moved and seconded
   

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 15th, 2002, be received for information.

     

CARRIED

6. COMMUNITY SAFETY PLAN ADVISORY TASK FORCE
(Report: Dec. 14/01, File No.: 0100-20-CSADI-01/0340-20-CSAF3) (REDMS No. 581741, 586154, 607149, 592014)
R02/2-6   It was moved and seconded
    (1)

That a representative recommended by the School District be included as a standing member of the Community Safety Plan - Advisory Task Force;

    (2)

That the Terms of Reference for the Community Safety Plan Advisory Task Force (attached to the report dated December 14th, 2001, from the Manager, Divisional Programs), be approved; and

    (3)

That staff proceed with the recruitment of members to the Community Safety Plan Advisory Task Force.

     

CARRIED

7. BYLAW TO REGULATE THE INSPECTION AND TESTING OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
(Report: Jan. 7/02, File No.: 8060-20-7312) (REDMS No. 511511, 562824)
R02/2-7   It was moved and seconded
   

That Bylaw No. 7312, to regulate the inspection and testing of fire protection equipment, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

     

CARRIED

    FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair
R02/2-8 8. It was moved and seconded
   

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, January 17th, 2002, be received for information.

     

CARRIED

    GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Chair
R02/2-9 9. It was moved and seconded
   

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, January 21st, 2002, be received for information.

     

CARRIED

  10. BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD FRONT DOCK PROJECT
(Report: Jan. 14/02, File No.: 2025-20-003) (REDMS No. 600288, 574113, 596198)
R02/2-10   It was moved and seconded
   

That an increase to the Council approved capital project of the Britannia Heritage Shipyard front dock be approved to allow for dredging to a minimum depth of 3.1 meters (as outlined in Option 1 described in the report dated January 14th, 2002, from the Managers of Facilities Planning & Construction and Cultural Services respectively.)

     

CARRIED

11. 2002 RICHMOND CITY GRANTS
(Report: Jan. 13/02, File No.: 1085-01) (REDMS No. 602374, 464798, 549153, 601415, 601452, 601454, 601467, 601484, 601489, 601491, 572968, 601504, 601527, 602403, 568865, 601556, 601972, 601578, 601579, 601585, 601587, 601603, 601626, 601634, 601637, 571805, 571836, 571894, 581549, 586041, 571783, 611468)
R02/2-11   It was moved and seconded
    (1)

That the grant amounts (identified in the report dated January 13th, 2002, from the Manager, Customer Services) for Health and Social Services applicants, in the amount of $252,200, be approved, and the cheques disbursed, on the understanding that the grants awarded to Big Brothers and Big Sisters would be amended to be $3,600;

    (2)

That the grants (identified in the report dated January 13th, 2002, from the Manager, Customer Services) for Cultural; Community Promotion and Summer Program applicants, in the amount of $64,300, be approved, and the cheques disbursed; and

    (3)

That the request for funding from the Richmond Kinsmen Club to purchase the lights and displays used as part of the "Nature Comes to Light" event held at the Nature Park each Christmas, be referred to staff for review and report to the General Purposes Committee in due course.

   

The question on Resolution No. R02/2-11 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R02/2-12 It was moved and seconded
   

That Resolution No. R02/2-11 be amended by adding the following as Part (4), That the late applicants receiving grants (RADAT and the Steveston Community Society), be advised that late grant applications will not be considered for funding in the future.

     

CARRIED

   

The question on Resolution No. R02/2-11, as amended by Resolution No. R02/2-12, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

    PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair
R02/2-13 12. It was moved and seconded
   

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2002, be received for information.

     

CARRIED

13. APPLICATION FOR CLASS "D" NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB AT 8220 LANSDOWNE ROAD
(Report: Jan. 11/01, File No.: 8275-04) (REDMS No. 597898)
R02/2-14   It was moved and seconded
   

That the application by Rising Tide Consultants Ltd. For a Class "D" Licenced Neighbourhood Pub at 8220 Lansdowne Road be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing branch be advised:

    (1) of this recommendation; and
    (2) that the RCMP does not object.
     

CARRIED

14.

ZONING & DEVELOPMENT BYLAW NO. 5300, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7324
(Report: Jan. 11/02, File No.: 8060-20-7324) (REDMS No. 598124, 598131, 598137)

R02/2-15   It was moved and seconded
   

That Bylaw No. 7324, which amends Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 as it relates to Cellular Radio and Telephone Transmission Facilities in Golf Course District (AG2), be introduced and given first reading.

     

CARRIED

  15. APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -
  (A)

2784863 CANADA INC.
(RZ 01-190942 - Report: Dec. 27/01, File No.: 8060-20-7303) (REDMS No. 554465, 554872, 554639)

  (B)

AMARJIT SANDHU
(RZ 01-197849 - Report: Dec. 17/01, File No.: 8060-20-7319) (REDMS No. 584421, 585884, 585872)

R02/2-16   It was moved and seconded
   

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

    (1)

Bylaw No. 7303, for the rezoning of 9051 and 9071 Beckwith Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6); and

    (2)

Bylaw No. 7319, for the rezoning of 7980 Frobisher Drive and 4271 Blundell Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)".

     

CARRIED

  16.

RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY STRATEGY DRAFT REPORT
(Report: Jan. 10/02, File No.: 4050-10/0100-20-AGRI1) (REDMS No. 545616, 328493, 484673, 298239)

R02/2-17   It was moved and seconded
    That:
    (1)

the draft Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy (2002) be referred to the public for review;

    (2)

the Terms of Reference (as amended by the Committee) for a proposed Agricultural Advisory Committee, be endorsed; and

    (3)

staff be authorized to advertise for nominations and submit names to Council for appointment.

     

CARRIED

    PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair
R02/2-18 17. It was moved and seconded
    That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2002, be received for information.
     

CARRIED

18.

TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROPOSED 2002 INITIATIVES
(Report: Dec. 11/01, File No.: 0100-20-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 578171)

R02/2-19   It was moved and seconded
    (1)

That the proposed 2002 initiatives for the Richmond Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, (as outlined in the report dated December 11th, 2001, from the Director of Transportation), be endorsed.

    (2)

That staff report to Council on the results of the proposed 2002 initiatives for the Richmond Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.

     

CARRIED

19.

TRANSLINK 2002 MAJOR ROAD NETWORK (MRN) MINOR CAPITAL PROGRAM SUBMISSION
(Report: Jan. 11/02, File No.: 6500-01) (REDMS No. 594166)

R02/2-20   It was moved and seconded
    (1)

That the submission of the following 11 road improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2002 Major Road Network Minor Capital Program, (as described in the report dated January 11th, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed:

     

(a)

Arterial Road Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements (at three locations);

     

(b)

Steveston Highway Intersection Safety and Capacity Improvements (Shell Road to No. 2 Road);

     

(c)

No. 2 Road Intersection Safety and Capacity Improvements (Williams Road to Francis Road);

     

(d)

Alderbridge Way/Kwantlen Street Intersection Improvement;

     

(e)

Alderbridge Way Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Hazelbridge Way to Garden City Road);

     

(f)

Westminster Highway Traffic Safety and Capacity Improvements (Minoru Boulevard to No. 3 Road);

     

(g)

Westminster Highway Traffic Safety and Capacity Improvements (Buswell Street to Cooney Road);

     

(h)

Westminster Highway/Nelson Road Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements;

     

(i)

Westminster Highway Eastbound Left-turn Lane (between No. 8 Road and Nelson Road);

     

(j)

Steveston Highway/No. 5 Road Intersection Improvement (Northbound to Eastbound Right-turn Lane); and

     

(k)

Steveston Highway/No. 5 Road Intersection Improvement (Eastbound to Southbound Right-turn Lane).

    (2)

That staff report on the outcome of the evaluation by the Major Roads Technical Advisory Committee on the above proposed submission to the 2002 Major Road Network Capital Development Program.

     

CARRIED

    DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL
R02/2-21 20. It was moved and seconded
    (1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on January 16th, 2002, be received for information.

    (2)

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

     

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 01-195027) for the property at 7120 St. Albans Road; and

     

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 01-198838) for the property at 6911 No. 3 Road;

     

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

     

CARRIED

    COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION
21. sponsored and/or donated vehicles
(Report: Jan. 22/02, File No.: 5350-01) (REDMS No. 608446)
R02/2-22   It was moved and seconded
   

That the RCMP be authorized to implement a sponsored (and/or donated) vehicle program (as outlined in the report dated January 22, 2002, from Supt. Ward Clapham).

     

CARRIED

    FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION
22.

AMENDMENT TO PARKING (OFF-STREET) REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7094
(Report: Jan. 21/02; File No.: 8060-20-7322) (REDMS No. 608062, 595991)

R02/2-23   It was moved and seconded
   

That Bylaw No. 7322, which amends the Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7094, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

     

CARRIED

    BYLAW FOR ADOPTION
R02/2-24   It was moved and seconded
   

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7316 (Amends Schedule A to add Unit 101 4411 No. 3 Road among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate), be adopted.

     

CARRIED

    ADJOURNMENT
R02/2-25   It was moved and seconded
    That the meeting adjourn (7:54 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, January 28th, 2002.

_________________________________ _________________________________
Mayor (Malcolm Brodie) City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)


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