Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. 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

  R02/7-1

  1.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 25^th, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R02/7-2

It was moved and seconded

That the appointment of additional alternates to the First Director (Mayor Brodie) position for the GVRD Board, be added to the Council agenda as an additional item.

CARRIED

R02/7-3

It was moved and seconded

That the report from Councillor Kumagai on Richmond hosting a full service casino with slot machines, be added to the Council agenda as an additional item.
 

The question on Resolution No. R02/7-3 was not called, as Mayor Brodie in accordance with the Council Procedure Bylaw, called for a Notice of Motion to have the report added to the agenda of the next Regular Council Meeting.
 

The question on Resolution No. R02/7-3 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie opposed.

R02/7-4

It was moved and seconded

That the report from Councillor Kumagai on Richmond hosting a full service casino with slot machines be added to the agenda of the May 13^th, 2002 Regular Council Meeting.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Greenhill
Kumagai
Steves
 

R02/7-5

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7289 (8160 and 8180 Francis Road, RZ 01-190134), be added to the Council agenda for adoption.

CARRIED

R02/7-6

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 25 Proposed Closure of No. 8 Road at the Granville Avenue Right-of-Way be deleted from the Council Agenda and referred to either (i) the April 17^th, 2002 meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee, if new information arises, or (ii) to the April 22^nd, 2002 Regular Council Meeting if there are no changes to the original recommendation.

DEFEATED

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

PRESENTATIONS

Mr. Don Wuori, of BC Landscape Architects, spoke about the efforts of the design team responsible for the improvements made to No. 3 Road in connection with the construction and implementation of the 98B transit line.  He then presented to Mayor Brodie, the CSLA Regional Honour which was awarded to the City in recognition of these improvements.

The General Manager, Urban Development, David McLellan, spoke about the award of excellence given by the BC Human Resources Management Association to Chief Administrative Officer George Duncan for his innovative leadership style.  Mr. McLellan then presented Mr. Duncan with the award.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  R02/7:28

  2.

It was moved and seconded
That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:28 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 20 Child Care Development Board 2001 Annual Report and 2002 Work Program; and Item No. 21 Child Care Development Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditures
 

Ms. Nicky Byres, Chair of the Child Care Development Board, reported to Council on the activities of the Board in 2001 and spoke about their 2002 work program.  She also addressed the concerns which the Board regarding the provision of daycare in the City.  In closing, Ms. Byres thanked Council for its support.
 

Item No. 25  Proposed Closure of No. 8 Road at the Granville Avenue Right-of-Way
 

Mr. Ron Emerson, of Emerson Real Estate Group, representing Bontebok Holdings Ltd., provided information on the construction of the industrial park and the impact which the closure of No. 8 Road would have on his development.  He asked that Council defer its decision on this matter to provide him with the opportunity to have detailed discussions with TransLink about the provision of transit to the area, and to meet further with the Farmers Institute and City staff regarding the proposed closure. 
 

Mr. Bruce May, 5280 No. 8 Road, President of the Richmond Farmers Institute, spoke about the concerns of the farmers if No. 8 Road remained open.  He expressed concern for the safety of the farmers, especially when they tried to cross Westminster Highway, and indicated his pleasure that a pedestrian activated signal at the No. 8 Road/Westminster Highway intersection was under consideration. 

  R02/7-7

  4.

It was moved and seconded
That Committee rise and report (7:53 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

  5.

ROAD NAME CHANGE
(Report:  Mar. 20/02, File No.:  6360-05) (REDMS No. 654812)

  R02/7-8

CARRIED

6.

BRITANNIA BUILDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
(Report:  March 15/02, File No.:  0100-20-BBUI1) (REDMS No. 664034)
 

R02/7-9

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

that a Britannia Building Committee be created to oversee the capital projects at Britannia which were approved in the 2002 Capital Plan; and

(2 )

that the following persons each be appointed to the Committee until the completion of the projects:

(a )

Britannia Advisory Committee:

(i)

Bob Ransford

(ii)

Gail Johnson

(iii)

Patrick Wilson
 

(b )

City Staff:

(i)

Britannia Site Supervisor    

(ii)

Manager, Facility Planning & Construction.   
 

CARRIED

NOTICE OF MOTION

7.

COUNCILLOR MCNULTY RECONSIDERATION OF DEFEATED MOTION REGARDING USE OF $500,000 OF CASINO REVENUE
(Letter:  Mar. 28/02; File No.: 0105-01)  (REDMS No. 676052, 679490)
 

R02/7-10

It was moved and seconded

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.
 

The question on Resolution No. R02/7-10 was not called, as Councillor McNulty explained that he had served a notice of motion to have Council reconsider their previous decision because of the City's current economic situation which made it even more prudent to provide a respite to taxpayers this year.  He stated that this action would provide the opportunity for a serious review of revenue enhancements and expenditure reductions. 

The question on Resolution No. R02/7-10 was then called, and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie, and Cllrs. Greenhill, E. Halsey-Brandt, S. Halsey-Brandt, and Steves opposed.

8.

COUNCILLOR KUMAGAI RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING THE EXPANSION OF GAMING
(Letter:  Apr. 3/02; File No.:  0105-01)  (REDMS No. 57566, 679381)
 

R02/7-11

It was moved and seconded

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.
 

The question on Resolution No. R02/7-11 was not called, as Cllr. Kumagai clarified that he was not literally proposing the rescission of the letter referred to in the recommendation, but rather the policy on gaming established in that resolution.  He explained that he had served a notice of motion to rescind the Council decision because in undertaking a review of the impact of gaming, established in that resolution he had found that that there were more benefits to the community from added casino revenue than the social problems which Council thought would result in 1998.  He stated that in 1998 Council did not have a record of the social consequences and information which was available today. 

The question on Resolution No. R02/7-11 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie, and Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

  R02/7-12

  9.

It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED
 

10.

ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTER SERVICES CONTRACT 2002-2003
(Report:  Mar. 22/02, File No.:  1000-05-021) (REDMS No. 674389, 668966, 671537)
 

R02/7-13

It was moved and seconded

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 per annum.

CARRIED

11.

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

R02/7-14

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

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

 R02/7-15

  12.

CARRIED

13.

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

R02/7-16

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

14.

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

R02/7-17

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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-LSJE1, 2345-20-PGCI1) (REDMS No. 649788)
 

R02/7-18

It was moved and seconded

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

(a )

Sports Field Drainage Project No. 40702

$100,000;

(b )

Capital Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 6991 (1999)

$  75,556.

CARRIED

 R02/7-19
 

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)

It was moved and seconded
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.
 

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

 R02/7-20

  17.

CARRIED

18.

STATUTORY NOTIFICATION PROCESS ON LAND USE APPLICATIONS
(Report:  March 1/02, File No.:  0105-06-01) (REDMS No. 601768, 548445, 522796, 69834)
 

R02/7-21

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

R02/7-22

It was moved and seconded

That staff report to Council, through the Planning Committee, on various options for advertising of Development Permit Panel meetings with the intent of reducing the projected $28,000 annual cost which would be incurred with newspaper advertising.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Howard

19.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DMH EQUITIES LTD.
(RZ 00-175928 - Report:  March 12/02, File No.:  8060-20-7191) (REDMS No. 660009, 225256, 225371)
 

R02/7-23

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

20.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 2001 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2002 WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  March 12/02, File No.:  0100-20-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 659710, 663590, 662093)
 

R02/7-24

It was moved and seconded

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.

(Cllr. Howard left the meeting 9:10 p.m.)

CARRIED

21.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT STATUTORY RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURES
(Report:  March 13/02, File No.:  8060-20-7346) (REDMS No. 660727, 661019)
 

R02/7-25

It was moved and seconded

(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.

(Cllr. Howard returned to the meeting 9:13 p.m.)

CARRIED

22.

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

R02/7-26

It was moved and seconded

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).

CARRIED

23.

REINSTATEMENT OF GROUP HOME LICENCING REQUIREMENTS
(Report:  Apr. 4/04, File No.:  4057-03) (REDMS No. 679746)
 

R02/7-27

It was moved and seconded
That a letter be written on behalf of Council, to the Honourable Sindi Hawkins, Minister of Health Planning, requesting that licencing requirements for group homes be re-instated.

CARRIED
 

R02/7-28

It was moved and seconded
That staff prepare a report for submission to the public consultation process to be held on Bill 15 Community Care Facilities Act, which would reflect Councils desire to have group homes included within that Act.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair
 

 R02/7-29

24.

It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 4^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED
 

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)

R02/7-30

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/7-30 was not called, as staff were requested to (i) monitor if possible, the negative impact which the road closure would have on industrial development, and (ii) report on those businesses which would not relocate to the area until such time as Blundell Road had been extended to Highway 99.

The question on Resolution No. R02/7-30 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Kumagai opposed.

26.

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

 R02/7-31

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R02/7-32

27.

It was moved and seconded

(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.
 

(Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt left the meeting 9:58 p.m.)

CARRIED
 

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

28.

NON-FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCING STATEMENT
(Report:  Mar. 25/02, File No.:  8125-25-11) (REDMS No. 670819)
 

R02/7-33

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

(Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting 9:59 p.m.)
 

28A.

APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF THE GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

   R02/7-34

It was moved and seconded
That Councillor Rob Howard be appointed as the second alternate to the first Director (Mayor Brodie) on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, pursuant to the provisions of Section 784(1) of the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

   R02/7-35

It was moved and seconded
That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed as the third alternate to the first Director (Mayor Brodie) on the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, pursuant to the provisions of Section 784(1) of the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

   R02/7-36

29.

CARRIED
 

Diane Gillis, Area Manager, Richmond/Delta/New Westminster, Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, spoke 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.  (A copy of the material provided by Ms. Gillis is on file in the City Clerks Office.)

 R02/7-37

  30.

It was moved and seconded
That Committee rise and report (10:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

  R02/7-38

It was moved and seconded
That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7289 (8160 and 8180 Francis Road, RZ 01-190134)

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7329 (West Road at 8451 Bridgeport Road)

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.)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

  R02/7-39

It was moved and seconded
That the meeting adjourn (10:25 p.m.).

CARRIED