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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 25^th, 2002 (distributed previously).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

MR. DON WUORI, OF BC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, TO PRESENT THE CSLA REGIONAL HONOUR AWARD TO THE CITY FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO NO. 3 ROAD IN CONNECTION WITH THE 98B LINE

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

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

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON NOTICES OF MOTION, ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 28.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

ROAD NAME CHANGE NORTHGATE WAY TO HAZELBRIDGE WAY

6.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BRITANNIA BUILDING COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF MOTION

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7.

COUNCILLOR MCNULTY RECONSIDERATION OF DEFEATED MOTION REGARDING USE OF $500,000 OF CASINO REVENUE
(Letter:  Mar. 28/02; File No.:  ) 

MOTION

That the following resolution (Part (2)(h) of R02/6-5) defeated by Council on March 25^th, 2002, be reconsidered:

That $500,000 of estimated Quarter 2 Revenue of 2002 Casino Revenue funds be incorporated into the 2002 Operating Budget.

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NOTE:

Procedural memorandum from the Acting City Clerk.

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8.

COUNCILLOR KUMAGAI RECONSIDERATION OF MOTION REGARDING THE EXPANSION OF GAMING
(Letter:  Apr. 3/02; File No.:  ) 

MOTION

That the following resolution (R98/16-11) adopted by Council on September 14^th, 1998, be rescinded:

That a letter be written to Premier Glen Clark, and to Mr. Mike Farnworth, Minister responsible for Public Gaming Policy, re-affirming Councils position that the city does not support the expansion of gaming within its jurisdiction, and that copies of this correspondence be sent to the Provincial Gaming Project Working Group.

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NOTE:

Procedural memorandum from the Acting City Clerk.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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9.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meetings held on Tuesday, April 2^nd, 2002, be received for information.

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10.

ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTER SERVICES CONTRACT 2002-2003
(Report:  Mar. 22/02, File No.:  1000-05-021) (REDMS No. 674389, 668966)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with the SPCA to provide domestic animal control, local bylaw enforcement, and pound services for a two-year term ending December 31, 2003,  at a net cost of $268,000.

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11.

WINTER WONDERLAND AND VIVE LE FRANCE
(Report:  Mar. 6/02, File No.:  7400-01) (REDMS No. 655164)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the Richmond Sunset Rotary Club utilize Richmond City Hall Meeting House from November 29, 2002 to January 3, 2003 for Winter Wonderland, with the costs of the event to be covered by the Richmond Sunset Rotary Club.

(2 )

That the Richmond Sunset Rotary Club utilize Richmond City Hall Meeting House for Vive Le France on December 6, 2002, with costs for this event to be covered by the Richmond Sunset Rotary Club.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

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12.

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

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13.

Thompson Community Centre Fitness Addition
(Report:  February 21/02, File No.:  2050-20-TCC) (REDMS No. 640501, 678216)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

 funds totalling $28,692 be transferred from the 2000 Capital Reserve Bylaw 7079 to the Thompson Community Centre Fitness Addition project; and

(2)

staff discuss with the Thompson Community Centre Association the possibility of Community Centre funds being available to offset the overrun.

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14.

Steveston Interurban Tram Feasibility Study
(Report:  March 14/02, File No.: 6510-05) (REDMS No. 674308)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1 )

staff conduct a study to review market feasibility, management models, transportation and engineering requirements, and economic impact of operating Interurban Tram #1220 in Richmond; and

(2)

staff consult with geotechnical and other experts to determine the other aspects of the geotechnical and operational requirements of Interurban Tram 1220.

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15.

London/Steveston Park & Palmer/Garden City Park Field House Facility Transfer of Funds for Project Closure
(Report:  March 15/02, File No.:  2345-20-L5JE1, 2345-20-PGCI1) (REDMS No. 649788)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the funds from the following projects be transferred to the London/Steveston Park & Palmer/Garden City Park Field House project:

(a )

Sports Field Drainage Project No. 40702

$100,000

(b )

Capital Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 6991 (1999)

$  75,556

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16.

Nikkei Fishermen's Committee Artwork Donation to the City - Japanese Fishermen Memorial
(Report:  Mar. 14/02, File No.:  7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 654974, 678229)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the artwork donation from the Japanese Canadian Fishermen's Committee to the City of Richmond (as presented in the report dated March 6, 2002 from the Manager, Policy Planning), be accepted.

(2)

the City contribute $10,000 from the Public Art Fund to the public art project.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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17.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 3^rd, 2002, be received for information.

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18.

STATUTORY NOTIFICATION PROCESS ON LAND USE APPLICATIONS
(Report:  March 1/02, File No.:  0105-06-03) (REDMS No. 601768)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 50 metre notification radius for Public Hearings and Development Permit Panel meetings be re-affirmed.  

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19.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DMH EQUITIES LTD.
(RZ 00-175928 - Report:  March 12/02, File No.:  8060-20-7191) (REDMS No. 660009)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7191, for the rezoning of 4591 Garden City Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/117), be introduced and given first reading.

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20.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 2001 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2002 WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  March 12/02, File No.:  4055-01) (REDMS No. 659710)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Child Care Development Board proposed 2002 Work Program and budget (attached to the report dated March 12, 2002 from the Manager, Policy Planning), be endorsed.

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21.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT STATUTORY RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURES
(Report:  March 13/02, File No.:  4055-01) (REDMS No. 660727)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That $28,602 be provided from the Child Care Statutory Reserve Fund in the following amounts:

(a )

$20,530 to Riverside children's Centre for playground construction;

(b )

$4,219 to Treehouse Early Learning Centre for an interior observation window and audio system;

(c )

$2,000 to East Richmond Out-of-School Care Program for an arts and crafts cupboard and I-Mac computer; 

(d )

$1,053 to Rompers Preschool for a water table, activity tables and a storage cabinet; and

(e )

$800 to Burkys Preschool for a table, chairs, a carpet and toys.

(2 )

That the Child Care Development Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7346 (Attachment 1 to the report dated March 13^th, 2002, from the Manager, Policy Planning), which authorizes the transfer of $28,602 from the Child Care Development Reserve Fund, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

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22.

2001 STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT
(Report:  February 20/02, File No.:  4425-07-01) (REDMS No. 589176)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1 )

the 2001 Richmond State of the Environment Report (attached to the report, dated February 20, 2002, from the Manager, Policy Planning) be endorsed; and

(2 )

staff continue to work on the Implementation Program (as outlined in the report dated February 20, 2002 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

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23.

REINSTATEMENT OF GROUP HOME LICENCING REQUIREMENTS
(Report:  Apr. 4/04, File No.:  4057-03) (REDMS No. 670746)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be written on behalf of Council, to the Honourable Sindi Hawkins, Minister of Health Planning, requesting that licencing requirements for people in care be re-instated.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

24.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 4^th, 2002, be received for information.  (To be distributed prior to Council Meeting.)

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25.

PROPOSED CLOSURE OF NO. 8 ROAD AT THE GRANVILLE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY
(Report:  Mar. 28/02, File No.:  6360-06) (REDMS No. 675619)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the proposed permanent closure of No. 8 Road at the Granville Avenue road right-of-way for all traffic except emergency vehicles, be endorsed.

(2 )

That staff continue to work with all landowners, business operators, area farmers and residents to ensure reasonable alternative access for Fraser Port Lands is provided while respecting the intent and direction of the Official Community Plan, the City's long term road network expansion strategies, and related City policies.

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26.

TALL SHIPS CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR SPECIAL TRANSIT SERVICES
(Report:  Mar. 19/02, File No.:  6480-01) (REDMS No. 666126)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the conceptual special transit services to support the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 event, be endorsed in principle.

(2 )

That staff continue to work with TransLink, Coast Mountain Bus Company and the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 Committee to refine the transit plan.

(3 )

That staff report to Committee on a comprehensive Richmond Tall Ships 2002 Transportation Plan, including transit services and traffic and parking management.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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27.

RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

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

(2 )

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for the properties at:

(a )

6511 No. 1 Road (DP 01-195138); and

(b )

10700 Cambie Road (DP 01-196064),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(3 )

That the alteration to the mix of unit sizes and consequent impacts on building facades at 8060 and 8120 Jones Road be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 94-000042) issued for that property.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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28.

NON-FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCING STATEMENT
(Report:  Mar. 25/02, File No.:  8125-25-05) (REDMS No. 670819)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated March 25^th, 2002, from the City Clerk), regarding non-filing of campaign financing disclosures for the 2001 By-Election, be received for information.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

29.

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

371

Diane Gillis, Area Manager, Richmond/Delta/New Westminster, Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, to speak on World Health Day, the events taking place in Richmond in conjunction with this event, and the Foundations efforts to increase physical activity and improve the health of Richmond residents.

30.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

372

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7329
(West Road at 8451 Bridgeport Road)
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

375

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7334
(To include Unit 1028 8300 Capstan Way among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate.)
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT