Council Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2002

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 25^th, 2002 (distributed previously); and to receive for information, the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated February 21^st, 2002.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 19.)

Motion to rise and report.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, February 21^st, 2002, be received for information.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 4^th, 2002, and on Wednesday, March 6^th, 2002, be received for information.

RICHMOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN DRAFT REPORT
(Report: Feb. 10/02, File No.: 4150-04-01) (REDMS No. 628431)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Howard opposed to Part (1))

That the "Economic Development Strategic Plan" (attached to the report dated February 10^th, 2002, from the Manager, Business Liaison & Development), be endorsed; and

That staff prepare a budget and implementation plan for the Immediate Action items (identified in the Executive Summary of the "Economic Development Strategic Plan"), and report to Committee for consideration and approval.

CORPORATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICE LEVEL REVIEWS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllrs. Barnes, Greenhill and Kumagai opposed to Part (2))

That staff review as soon as possible, the recovery of fees and fees for service opportunities, and other user fees, to form part of the 2002 budget if possible, with any additional revenue going to surplus.

That the approved additional levels (as identified in the proposed 2002 Operating budget) be reviewed as soon as possible.

NOTE: The following resolution was defeated on a tied vote:

"That staff review and look for efficiencies which do not have an impact on staff levels, and which could be delayed or deleted from the 2002 budget, or postponed until 2003."

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 26^th, 2002, be received for information.

Bike Terrain Park Pilot Project at 13100 to 13200 No. 2 Rd.
(Report: February 12/02, File No.: 2345-04) (REDMS No. 616234)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

the parcel of land located at 13100 to 13200 No. 2 Rd. be used for a Bike Terrain Park Pilot Project from March 2002 and for two years thereafter, to be reviewed in January 2004.

staff proceed with construction of the base level development for the Bike Terrain Park Pilot Project located at 13100 to 13200 No. 2 Rd. beginning in March, 2002.

Steveston Interurban Tram Feasibility Study
(Report: February 12/02, File No.: 6510-05) (REDMS No. 631939)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a Transportation, Tourism and Engineering study reviewing the feasibility of restoring and operating Interurban Tram #1220 in Richmond be commissioned, (based on the Terms of Reference attached to the report dated February 12, 2002 from the Manager, Cultural Services).

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UBC ROWING CLUB LEASE FOR CLUBHOUSE SITE AT 7411 RIVER ROAD
(Report: February 12/02, File No.: 1000-14-084) (REDMS No. 636308)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a memorandum of understanding with the University of British Columbia Department of Athletics, Thunderbird Rowing Club, that outlines the necessary planning and permit approvals for leasing a portion of the lands known as Lot N- the Water Lot located at 7411 River Road for a rowing clubhouse facility, be developed.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 5^th, 2002, be received for information.

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW 7148, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7330
(Report: February 11/02, File No.: 8060-20-7330) (REDMS No. 630190, 630212)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 7330, which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw 7148 to include Unit 125 8171 Ackroyd Road among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

PALLADIUM DEVELOPMENT CORP.
(RZ 01-195763 - Report: February 14/02, File No.: 8060-20-7328) (REDMS No. 622523, 622016, 622006)

RALPH MAY
(RZ 01-191961 - Report: February 15/02, File No.: 8060-20-7331) (REDMS No. 539286, 565432, 565437)

MR. DAVID GOERTZ
(RZ 02-199665 - Report: February 14/02, File No.: 8060-20-7332) (REDMS No. 634969, 634967, 635007)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

Bylaw No. 7328, for rezoning at 9111, 9131, and 9151 Blundell Road and 7731, 7771, and 7831 Heather Street from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/129)";

Bylaw No. 7331, to rezone portions of 4880 No. 6 Road to alter the zoning boundaries of the "AG1 (Agricultural District)" zone and the "AG2 (Golf Course District)" zone; and

Bylaw No. 7332, for the rezoning of 9120 Railway Avenue from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)".

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 6^th, 2002, be received for information.

RICHMOND/AIRPORT-VANCOUVER RAPID TRANSIT STUDY CONCLUSIONS OF PHASE 2 EXTENSION AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO GVRD LIVEABLE REGION STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES
(Report: Feb. 25/02, File No.: 6520-02-01) (REDMS No. 590614, 656101)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District be requested to revise the Liveable Region Strategic Plan by:

defining the Intermediate Capacity Transit System for the Richmond-Vancouver corridor to mean a rail transit system; and

amending the "bus lane" designation to Sea Island from this corridor as an integral part of this rail transit system.

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board be requested to rescind Resolution 8.3.2 of June 2, 1995, which identified priorities for regional rapid transit facilities; and that planning for, and implementation of, a rail transit system for the Richmond/Airport-Vancouver corridor not be tied to the completion or operation of other rail transit systems in the Greater Vancouver area, and not be tied solely to the Olympic bid.

That staff continue co-operating with all potential stakeholders in the early implementation of a rail transit system serving the Richmond/Airport-Vancouver corridor.

That the above recommendations be conveyed to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board of Directors, the TransLink Board of Directors, and other agencies participating in the Richmond/Airport-Vancouver Rapid Transit Study.

TRANSLINK EMPLOYER BUS PASS PROGRAM
(Report: Feb. 15/02, File No.: 6480-01) (REDMS No. 559047)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the transportation demand management goals of TransLinks Employer Bus Pass Program to encourage the use of alternative forms of transportation, and to reduce the number of commuters travelling in single occupancy vehicles, be endorsed.

That City participation in TransLinks Employer Bus Pass Program, provided the minimum requirement of 25 staff willing to commit to the program for at least one year is achieved, be endorsed.

NEIGHBOURHOOD TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES PACEMORE AVENUE
(Report: Feb. 15/02, File No.: 6450-09) (REDMS No. 635319)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed measures, (as described in the report dated February 15^th, 2002 from the Director, Transportation), to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety on Pacemore Avenue in the vicinity of Gilmore School, be endorsed.

That the proposed traffic and pedestrian safety enhancement measures be funded from the 2001 Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program.

That staff advise area residents of the City's intention to proceed with this project and ensure that public feedback is incorporated into the final design.

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RECOMMENDATION

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on February 27^th, 2002, be received for information.

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit (DV 01-197353) for the property at 5120 Blundell Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

That the following be deemed to be in general compliance with their respective Development Permits:

Modifications to suite layouts, the south lobby and the addition of a security gate in the parkade at 7831 Westminster Highway (DP 95-000123); and

The addition of a cul-de-sac, changes to windows, unit types and pavement treatment at 13400 Princess Street (DP 00-174507).

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items.

Ms. Karen Rockwell, Vice President, Office & Professional Employees International Union, Local 378, regarding the Future of Public Insurance and the Implications to Richmond and British Columbia.

Motion to rise and report.

Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7266
(6491, 6511 and 6531 No. 1 Road, RZ 01-186170)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7319
(7980 Frobisher Drive and 4271 Blundell Road, RZ 01-197849)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.