Council Meeting Minutes - March 11, 2002

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 25^th, 2002, be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink "Board in Brief" dated February 21^st, 2002, be received for information.

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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:12 p.m.).

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Ms. Judy Kelly, of 3440 Broadway Street, accompanied by Cameron Walker, #23 11391 Seventh Avenue, speaking on behalf of a number of Steveston residents, bike riders, parents, Steveston Community Society members, volunteers and the Steveston Community Policing Station, spoke briefly about the fund-raising efforts which were currently underway to finance the project.

Cameron Walker thanked City staff, the community police and the members of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee for their assistance in developing the project.

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

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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.

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

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.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R02/5-7 being called, the Mayor advised that staff had been requested to include in the plan (i) the creation of a blue ribbon committee to develop the implementation strategies, and (ii) diversification to ensure that an economic climate was created for good and bad times, which included businesses which did not rely solely on the Richmond market.

The question on Resolution No. R02/5-7 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

CORPORATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICE LEVEL REVIEWS

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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/5-8 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

That Resolution No. R02/5-8 be amended by adding the following as Part (3), "That any review of efficiencies undertaken by General Managers and their respective committees not result in the layoff of existing staff."

DEFEATED

OPPOSED: Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Greenhill
E. Halsey-Brandt
Howard
McNulty

The question on Resolution No. R02/5-8 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R02/5-8 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R02/5-8 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Councillors Barnes, Greenhill, E. Halsey-Brandt, and Kumagai opposed.

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

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

the parcel of land located at 13100 to 13200 No. 2 Road 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 Road beginning in March, 2002.

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That the report (dated February 12, 2002 from the Manager, Cultural Services), regarding the Steveston Interurban Tram Feasibility Study, be referred to staff for a report to Committee on the feasibility of having the study completed in-house by the new Heritage Co-ordinator.

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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)

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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/5-13 was not called, as staff were directed to ensure that the Memorandum of Understanding (i) included a termination or relocation clause; (ii) included protection for the current boaters in the area; and (iii) would be presented to Council for approval.

The question on Resolution No. R02/5-13 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

(Councillor Barnes left the meeting 8:35 p.m.)

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

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

That Bylaw 7330, which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw No. 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.

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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)

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)".

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

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(Councillor Barnes returned to the meeting - 8:40 p.m.)

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)

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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/5-18 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

That Resolution No. R02/5-18 be amended by adding the following as Part (5), "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 notwithstanding the TransLink motion made February 21^st, 2002, the Richmond light rapid transit line be given first priority for planning and implementation, not to be tied to the completion or operation of the Millennium line, the Coquitlam line, the Lougheed line, the Fraser River crossing or the trolley bus replacement, and that it be considered on its own merits as the first priority regardless of other lines or projects."

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The question on Resolution No. R02/5-18, as amended by Resolution No. R02/5-19, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

That staff report on the respective roles of the various stakeholders who are involved with the Rapid Transit Project to Richmond and the Airport.

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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.

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(Councillor Howard left the meeting 9:03 p.m.)

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

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.

(Councillor Howard returned to the meeting 9:05 p.m.)

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(Councillor Greenhill left the meeting 9:06 p.m.)

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:

(a)

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

(b)

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

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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:07 p.m.).

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(Councillor Greenhill returned to the meeting 9:08 p.m.)

Ms. Karen Rockwell, Vice President, Office & Professional Employees International Union, Local 378, spoke about the future of public insurance and the implications to Richmond and British Columbia. A copy of the material provided by the delegation is on file in the City Clerks Office.

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That Councillor Rob Howard be the replacement for Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt as the Council representative to the Minoru Place Seniors Society, effective until December 2^nd, 2002.

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Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7266
(6491, 6511 and 6531 No. 1 Road, RZ 01-186170)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7319
(7980 Frobisher Drive and 4271 Blundell Road, RZ 01-197849)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7324
(To add Cellular Radio and Telephone Transmission Facilities as a permitted use in Golf Course District (AG2)).

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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, March 11^th, 2002.