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

Acting City Clerk David Weber

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R02 /9-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 22^nd, 2002, be adopted as circulated; and that the TransLink Board in Brief dated April 19^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

R02 /9-2

It was moved and seconded

That the order of the Council Agenda be varied to deal with Item No. 17 Proposal for Full Service Casino, at this time.

CARRIED

17.

PROPOSAL FOR FULL SERVICE CASINO
(Memo:  Apr. 8/02; File No.:  4040-04)  (REDMS No. 681529)

R02 /9-3

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 17 Proposal for Full Service Casino, be referred to a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 28^th, 2002, in the Council Chambers.

The question on Resolution No. R02/9-3 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R02 /9-4

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/9-3 be amended by adding the following, and that advertising of the Special Council Meeting be undertaken a minimum of two to three times in the local newspapers, the Ming Pao, the Sing Tao and on the City web site.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R02/9-3, as amended by Resolution No. R02/9-4, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R02 /9-5

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 12 2002 Parks Capital Program Minoru Oval Artificial Turf Request for Proposal

Mr. Kurt Derrer, 7680 Granville Avenue, voiced his objections to the proposal to install artificial turf at the Minoru Oval, citing a number of concerns, including (i) the loss of almost 2 acres of grassed area in the centre of the oval for recreational sports activities; (ii) an increase in the heat emanating from the track surface; (iii) an increase in lighting in the track area which would negatively impact adjacent residents; (iv) an increase in garbage as a result of increased concession stand operation, and (iv) an increase in traffic, which would cause even more traffic problems for users accessing and exiting the park at the Granville Avenue/Minoru Gate intersection.

Item No. 18 Gaming in Richmond

Mr. Vic Poleschuk, Mr. Doug Penrose, Ms. Gail White, of the BC Lottery Corporation, and Ms. Donna Klingspohn, of the Ministry of Health Planning, regarding expansion of gaming.  Advice was given that the delegation would make their presentation to the May 28^th, 2002 Special Council Meeting.

Mr. Bill Chu, Multi-Cultural Coalition Against Gambling Expansion, 7290 Oak Street, Vancouver, reviewed the history of the gaming issue in Richmond since 1997.  He spoke against the proposed expansion of gaming in the City.

Mr. Stephen Cheung, 10060 Nishi Court, suggested that there was sufficient crime in the City without adding the temptation of gaming and the need to finance that habit, and that there were other ways to generate revenue without using the proceeds of gambling.

Mr. Alex Nam, 3438 Dalebright Drive, Burnaby, advised that he preferred gaming to be in a properly controlled environment, and stated that common sense and self-control needed to be exercised with respect to gaming. 

Mr. Winston Wong, #28 9651 Dayton Avenue, voiced his support for the establishment of a full service casino in Richmond as a means of attracting tourists to the City and generating additional revenue.

Mr. Paul Fong, #1802 888 Pacific Street, Vancouver, supported the establishment of a full service casino in the City.

Mr. Garry Yu, 3511 No. 3 Road, voiced support for a full service casino, and spoke about the additional revenue which would be generated by such a facility not only for the City but also for charitable organizations.

Ms. Jane Chu, 5840 Linscott Road, expressed concern about those members of Council who supported the establishment of a full service casino in Richmond, and she expressed her opposition to such a proposal.

Mr. Miller Zhuang, 4631 Larkspur Avenue, voiced his opposition to the expansion of gaming in Richmond because of the negative impact faced by families whose members have gambling problems.

Ms. Sue Reid, 10177 125A Street, Surrey, spoke in opposition to the establishment of a full service casino, stating that (i) the bulk of the additional revenue generated would be from Richmond residents; and (ii) gambling addictions and accompanying problems, would increase.

Ms. Esther McIllveen, #3 3051 Springfield Drive, suggested that Richmond residents had not changed their views about gambling since 1997, and stated that a majority of residents did not support the proposed expansion  She commented on the effect of gambling on young people..

Mr. John Luk, #136 7293 Moffatt Road, spoke in opposition to gaming, and he urged Council not to approve any additional gaming facilities for the City.

Mr. Layne Daggett, 8360 Rideau Drive, spoke of the quality of life offered in Richmond, and expressed concern that expanded gaming would have a negative impact on this quality of life and could result in an increase in taxes to finance programs to deal with the resulting social problems.

Ms. Isabell Minty, 1920 West 57^th Avenue, Vancouver, circulated material to Council on gaming (a copy of which is on file in the City Clerks Office).  She spoke of the negative impact which gaming has on certain participants and the social ramifications of this form of entertainment.  

Ms. Connie Fogal-Rankin, 3570 Hull Street, Vancouver, spoke about the detriment of gambling on businesses located in the area of gaming facilities and the increased demands on services to address social problems resulting from gambling addictions.

Mr. John Wong, 3858 McKay Drive, referred to specific components of the staff report and spoke about the anticipated revenue sharing which could occur if a full service casino was established; whether charity organizations could expect to receive a share of the revenue generated by a casino; the spin-off effect of casinos and the negative impact on adjacent businesses; and increased demands on social services as a result of gambling.

Mr. Chak Au, 6211 Twintree Place, spoke about the negative impact of slot machines, especially on women and young people.  He also spoke about the small amount of revenue which the City would receive, and the results of addictions which would have to be dealt with by its residents.

Mr. Stephen Yick, 6113 Maple Road, voiced his opposition to the expansion of gambling in Richmond, and expressed concern that Richmond residents were having to deal with the issue again, even though their views were made known in 1997.

Mr. Winston Sayson, 5660 Linscott Court, spoke about the price of the City's acceptance of revenue generated as a result of expanded gambling, i.e. increased costs to address resulting social problems, and suggested that Richmond residents and their families did not need gambling facilities to improve their quality of life.  He urged Council to find creative alternatives to generate additional revenue for the City.

Ms. Margaret McAlpine, 10540 Seamount Road, spoke in opposition to casinos and to the expansion of gambling in the City, citing addiction and social problems which occur.  She urged Council to take no action to expand gambling in the City.

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, voiced his opposition to expanded gambling, and offered suggestions on how the City could save money. 

Mr. Elvyn Wittensleger, 10631 Hollymount Drive, spoke about well controlled and well managed small style casinos in other parts of the world, and expressed his support for expanded gaming in the City.

R02 /9-6

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:38 p.m.).

CARRIED

R02 /9-7

It was moved and seconded

That the Order of the Council Agenda be varied to deal with Item No. 18 at this time.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

18.

GAMING IN RICHMOND
(Report:  May 8/02, File No.:  4040-04) (REDMS No. 710769, 680602, 501240, 703502, 602352, 703535, 566374, 113735, 113736, 709597, 709598)

R02 /9-8

It was moved and seconded

That Council seek public input by holding a Special Meeting of Council on May 28^th, 2002, before making any changes to the City's current policy on gaming.

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

ROAD NAME CHANGE

R02 /9-9

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R94/6-20 (adopted by Council on March 28, 1994) which approved the name Semlin Place in Section 10-4-7 (Terra Nova) be rescinded, and that the name TRUTCH AVENUE be substituted.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

R02 /9-10

6.

It was moved and seconded

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

(Councillor Howard left the meeting 9:50 p.m.)

CARRIED

7.

Cancellation of August 12th, 2002 Regular Council Meeting
(Report:  April 25/02, File No.:  0105-01) (REDMS No. 699694)

R02 /9-11

It was moved and seconded

That the August 12th, Regular Council Meeting be cancelled, in accordance with the provisions of the Council Procedure Bylaw.

CARRIED

8.

Review and Reorganization of all Statutory Reserve Funds
(Report:  April 29/02, File No.:  8060-20-7361) (REDMS No. 634365, 228727)

R02 /9-12

It was moved and seconded

That Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7361 be introduced and given first, second and third readings, and that all existing Reserve Fund balances be transferred to their corresponding new or re-established Reserve Funds (as shown in the report dated April 29th, 2002).

(Councillor Howard returned to the meeting 9:53 p.m.)

CARRIED

9.

Award of Contract - Richmond Provincial Courthouse Renovations
(Report:  April 16/02, File No.:  2050-20-CHT) (REDMS No. 690101, 712805)

R02 /9-13

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

the City enter into a negotiated contract with Makum Construction Ltd. for renovations at the 7577 Elmbridge Way Provincial Courthouse facilities for the base amount of $3,882,000 plus GST; and

(2 )

the Tendering Procedure for the Richmond Provincial Courthouse Renovations presented in Appendix A (to the report dated April 16^th, 2002, from the Director, Engineering) (as amended by Committee), be endorsed.

The question on Resolution No. R02/9-13 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R02/9-13 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R02/9-13 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Councillor McNulty opposed.

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

R02 /9-14

10.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 12^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

11.

Toyota Canada Inc. Proposal for a Publicly Accessible Pocket Park at the Toyota Canada Inc. Property Located at 21860 Westminster Highway
(Report:  April 11/02, File No.:  2345-04) (REDMS No. 687639)

R02 /9-15

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

an agreement with Toyota Canada Inc. for the provision of a publicly accessible pocket park at the Toyota Canada Inc. property located at 21860 Westminster Highway, be developed; and

(2 )

issues relating to liability, potential tax exemptions and timeframe be addressed in the agreement.

CARRIED

12.

2002 Parks Capital Program Minoru Oval Artificial Turf Request for Proposal
(Report:  April 11/02, File No.:  2345-20-MIN01) (REDMS No. 687637)

R02 /9-16

It was moved and seconded

That a request for proposals for the detailed design and construction of a synthetic turf outdoor  multi-sports playing field at the Minoru Oval field located in Minoru Park, be issued.

CARRIED

13.

Request for Funding - Therapeutic Equestrian Society
(Report:  April 5/02, File No.: 1085-20-RTEQ1) (REDMS No. 681478, 707995)

R02 /9-17

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

$18,000 be added to the Grants budget from the Special Grant funds for this year and allocated to the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society; and

( 2 )

staff review the budget and expenses of the program with a view to increasing the number of participants in the program.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Greenhill
Howard 

14.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Community Needs Assessment
(Report:  April 11/02, File No.: 7000-01) (REDMS No. 686096)

R02 /9-18

It was moved and seconded

That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Community Needs Assessment be adopted as an information tool and be considered in future strategic and master planning in Richmond.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R02 /9-19

15.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 7^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

( A )

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 01-197892 - Report:  April 19/01, File No.:  8060-20-7353) (REDMS No. 676322, 676371, 676337)

( B )

C.P.S. ENTERPRISES LTD.
(RZ 02-202588 - Report:  April 17/02, File No.:  8060-20-7359) (REDMS No. 693273, 693365, 693367)

R02 /9-20

It was moved and seconded

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

(1 )

Bylaw No. 7353, for the rezoning of 8060, 8080, and 8100 Bennett Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Townhouse & Apartment District (R3); and

(2 )

Bylaw No. 7359, for the rezoning of 6551 and a portion of 6531 Comstock Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR KIICHI KUMAGAI

17.

PROPOSAL FOR FULL SERVICE CASINO
(Memo:  Apr. 8/02; File No.:  4040-04)  (REDMS No. 681529)

See Page 2 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

18.

GAMING IN RICHMOND
(Report:  May 8/02, File No.:  4040-04) (REDMS No. 710769, 680602, 501240, 703502, 602352, 703535, 566374, 113735, 113736, 709597, 709598)

See Page 6 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R02 /9-21

19.

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on Wednesday, April 24^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2 )

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

(a )

7171 Minoru Boulevard (DV 02-200819); and

(b )

8651 Seafair Drive (DV 02-202935),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

The question on Resolution No. R02/9-21 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

(Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt left the meeting 10:50 p.m.)

The question on Part (2)(b) of Resolution No. R02/9-21 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R02 /9-22

It was moved and seconded

That the Development Variance Permit (DV 02-202935), for property at 8651 Seafair Drive, be referred to a Public Hearing.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Howard
Kumagai

The question on Parts (1) and (2)(a) of Resolution No. R02/9-21 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

(Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting 10:51 p.m.)

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R02 /9-23

20.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (10:51 p.m.).

CARRIED

R02 /9-24

It was moved and seconded

That the Council Meeting proceed beyond 11:00 p.m. (10:52 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Kevan Hudson, Council of Canadians Richmond Chapter, 10680 Agassiz Court, spoke about the possible privatization of BC Hydro, the impact of privatization of hydro utilities in Alberta and California, and the negative impact to British Columbia residents if privatization was to occur.

R02 /9-25

It was moved and seconded

That the resolution endorsed by the LMMA regarding the privatization of BC Hydro, be referred to staff for a report to Council as soon as possible.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R02/9-24 being called, staff were directed to include in the report (i) confirmation of the statistics provided by the delegation during his presentation, and (ii) a copy of the report considered by the LMMA at its recent meeting.

The question on Resolution No. R02/9-24 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

R02 /9-26

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (11:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R02 /9-27

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7270
(7380, 7400, 7420 and 7500 Williams Road, RZ 01-188959)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7283
(7591 Acheson Road, RZ 01-191809)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7331
(4880 No. 6 Road, RZ 01-191961)

Property Tax Certificate Fee Bylaw No. 7352.

CARRIED

R02 /9-28

It was moved and seconded

That 2002 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7358 be adopted.

CARRIED

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

ADJOURNMENT

R02 /9-29

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (11:30 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, May 13^th, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)