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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1 )

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 13^th, 2002 (distributed previously); and

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(2 )

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, May 21st, 2002.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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.

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Ms. Marnie Hewlett, RN, regarding proposed cuts to the provision of health care to Richmond residents (Item No. 32)

(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. 31.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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5.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 14^th, 2002, be received for information.

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6.

AWARD OF CONTRACT FIRE APPARATUS
(Report:  Apr. 17/02, File No.:   0650-01) (REDMS No. 692312)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Contract T.1529 for the supply and delivery of three (3) fire apparatus be awarded to Federal Signal Corporation, Oak Brook, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $2,311,000 inclusive of applicable taxes.

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7.

HAMILTON FIRE HALL
(Report:  Mar. 28/02, File No.:  2050.20.F5) (REDMS No. 628557, 722154)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1 )

the project be approved, based upon the recommended fire rescue facility (as shown in the plans attached to the report dated March 28th, 2002, from the Fire Chief), subject to the financing program approved by Council;

(2 )

the project be presented to the Hamilton Community as part of the project communication plan;

(3 )

the option to construct the proposed fire hall in MacLean Park also be presented to the Hamilton community; and

(4 )

staff be instructed to prepare options for redevelopment of the current fire hall site.

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8.

COMMUNITY SAFETY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING - SITING
(Report:  Apr. 17/02, File No.:  2050-20-F1) (REDMS No. 708733, 711390, 722158)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the City owned site #4, (as outlined in the report dated May 7^th, 2002, from the Fire Chief), located at the northeast corner of Gilbert Road and Granville Avenue, be chosen as the location for the proposed Community Safety Headquarters Building, subject to the financing program approved by Council;

(2 )

That Option C-1 for the development of site #4, be approved for further development as a Community Safety Headquarters building, at a cost not to exceed $31 Million, (as outlined in the report dated May 7^th, 2002, from of the Fire Chief);

(3 )

That staff review the siting possibilities for the tennis courts, and if it was found necessary to relocate these facilities, that staff examine those type of facilities and needs which should be supported as part of a tennis court complex; and

(4 )

That staff report to Committee on options for the future use of the current RCMP building.

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9.

BRIDGEPORT FIRE HALL
(Report:  Apr. 24/02, File No.:  2050.20.F5) (REDMS No. 698631)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the Bridgeport Fire Hall be replaced, (substantially as set out in the report dated April 24th, 2002 from the Fire Chief) , on the two lots located at 9100 and 9120 Bridgeport Road, at a cost not to exceed $2.75 Million

(2 )

That the project be presented to the Bridgeport community as part of the project communication plan.

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

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10.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, May 16^th, 2002, be received for information.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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11.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 21^st, 2002, be received for information

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12.

MANAGING 7-10 SIZED GROUP HOMES IN RICHMOND
(Report:  May 16/02, File No.:  8060-20-7340) (REDMS No. 711520, 654166, 660736, 660735, 657064, 670851, 629965, 594165, 723405)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
(Opposition:  Mayor Brodie, Cllr. McNulty to Part (1); Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Greenhill, E. Halsey-Brandt and McNulty to Part (2); Mayor Brodie to Part (3); and Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt and McNulty to Part (4) of the recommendation)

That:

(1 )

The staff revisions to the October 31, 2001 Richmond Group Home Task Force Final Report and Recommendations (Attachment 1) be approved.

(2 )

Staff finalize the proposed Protocol Agreement (Attachment 2) with the Richmond Health Services.

(3 )

Zoning Bylaw No.7340 to require all 7 to 10 sized licensed and unlicensed group home operations to be located a minimum of 200 metres, lot to lot, from any other Residential Care Facility, Residential Group Home, or Special Care Residential Facility, be given first reading.

(4 )

A two year monitoring period be established for any further changes to the City's 7-10 sized group home management approach to allow the City, Richmond Health Services, and community to determine its practicality, unless Council determines that an alternative approach would be better due to changes to provincial legislation (e.g. Community Care Facilities Act, new Provincial Community Charter legislation, etc.).

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13.

TOWING SERVICE CONTRACT
(Report:  May 3/02, File No.:  0775-20-T.1441B) (REDMS No. 706785)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff be authorized to renew Tender T.1441B, Towing Services Contract to Rustys Auto Towing Ltd. for the period July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2007.

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14.

FIRE AND SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7362
(Report:  May 6/02; File No.:  8060-20-7362)  (REDMS No. 707619, 668854)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Fire and Security Alarm System Regulation Bylaw No. 7362 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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15.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 22^nd, 2002, be received for information.

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16.

NEW PROCEDURE BYLAW FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS AND TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
(Report:  April 25/02, File No.:  8060-20-7273) (REDMS No. 473281, 400374)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That Bylaw No. 7273, which establishes updated procedures for the issuing of Development Permits, Development Variance Permits and Temporary Use Permits, as well as incorporating procedures for Development Permit General Compliance Rulings, be introduced given first, second and third readings.

(2 )

That public notice be served that Council intends to amend the Council Procedure Bylaw (as required by the Local Government Act) to add requests for Development Permit General Compliance Rulings to the category of non-delegable items at Council and Committee meetings.

(3 )

That the following Council policies each be rescinded:

(a )

Letters of Credit Development Permits, Land Use Contracts (adopted January 22, 1979); and

(b )

Development Property Signage (adopted January 24th, 1977).

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17.

BOARD OF VARIANCE ESTABLISHMENT & PROCEDURE BYLAW NO. 7150, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7347
(Report:  March 22/02, File No.:  8060-20-7347) (REDMS No. 670044, 670037)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Board of Variance Establishment & Procedure Bylaw No. 7150, Amendment Bylaw No. 7347, which transfers the fees for Board of Variance orders from the Development Application Fee Bylaw to the Board of Variance Bylaw, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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18.

APPLICATION FOR A CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE AND DANCING) AT UNIT 145 - 4751 GARDEN CITY ROAD
(Report:  April 29/02, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 702085)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Apple Garden for a Class B Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke and Dancing) be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1 )

of this recommendation; and

(2 )

that the R.C.M.P. does not object.

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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

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(A )

STACY MAEDA
(RZ 02-203351,  Report:  April 25/02, File No.:  8060-20-7364) (REDMS No. 699702, 279973, 700043, 700046)

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(B )

GURMEJ BAINS
(RZ 02-203023,  Report:  April 25/02, File No.:  8060-20-7366) (REDMS No. 700389, 703491, 703493)

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(C )

MICHAEL LI
(RZ 02-203096,  Report:  May 1/02, File No.:  8060-20-7367) (REDMS No. 704915, 705091, 705096)

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(D )

WESTSHORE CAPITAL INC.
(RZ 02-203085,  Report:  May 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7381) (REDMS No. 702253, 708363, 703376)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1 )

Bylaw No. 7364, for the rezoning of 6711 and 6691 Comstock Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K);

(2 )

Bylaw No. 7366, for the rezoning of 10340 Cambie Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B);

(3 )

Bylaw No. 7367, for the rezoning of 7400 No. 2 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K); and

(4 )

Bylaw No. 7381, for the rezoning of 10500 Shepherd Drive from Comprehensive Development District C/D 62 Townhouses, to Comprehensive Development District C/D 61 Single-Family Housing District.

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20.

APPLICATION BY HOTSON BAKKER ARCHITECTS FOR AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND REZONING OF 14791 STEVESTON HIGHWAY FROM ATHLETICS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT (AE) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/134)
(RZ 02-199258,  Report:  May 13/02, File No.:  8060-20-7370/71) (REDMS No. 707910, 703300, 703302, 716471, 723602)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Greenhill opposed to Parts (1) to (4) of the recommendation)

(1 )

That Bylaw No. 7371, to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, to:

(a )

Redesignate 14791 Steveston Highway:

i)

From Commercial to Mixed Use in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1, and

ii)

From Commercial to Limited Mixed Use in Attachment 2 to Schedule 1, and

(b )

Amend the Regional Context Statement to identify the Riverport Area as a mixed use centre, including limited residential uses,

be introduced and given first reading.

(2 )

That Bylaw No. 7371, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a )

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b )

the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plan;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3 )

That Bylaw No. 7370, for the rezoning of 14791 Steveston Highway from Athletics and Entertainment District (AE) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/134), be introduced and given first reading.

(4 )

That no additional residential development be approved in the Riverport Area until an Area Plan for this area is completed.

(5 )

That an Area Plan be undertaken for the Riverport Area.

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21.

ZONING & DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 AMENDMENT BYLAW 7363
(Report: April 26/02 , File No.:  8060-20-7363) (REDMS No. 700497, 700584, 702061)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 7363, which amends Comprehensive Development District (CD/61) as it relates to single-family dwelling requirements, be introduced and given first reading.

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22.

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR PENDLEBURY ROAD
(Report:  April 17/02, File No.:  8060-20-7357) (REDMS No. 680060, 679960, 692764)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 7357, that would amend Division 600 of the Zoning Bylaw to require lots to front Pendlebury Road in matters regarding subdivision to ensure that corner lots are not permitted to subdivide along the side roads, be introduced and given first reading.  

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23.

CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW 6730, 2002, FOR 800/900 BOYD STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER, BC
(Report:  May 21/02, File No.:  0155-00) (REDMS No. 720605)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond City Council advise New Westminster City Council that:

(1 )

The proposed major commercial development at 800/900 Boyd Street may conflict with the GVRDs LRSP policy directions by encouraging major commercial development outside of a designated Regional Town Centre.

(2 )

Prior to the consideration of the proposed New Westminster OCP amendment for 800/900 Boyd Street, the applicant be requested to expand the scope of the traffic management study for the proposed development, in consultation with Richmond staff, to include:

(a )

the identification of the potential traffic impacts on the Hamilton community from the proposed development, particularly on Westminster Highway, and

(b )

the development and implementation of any mitigation measures at the developers expense to address such traffic impacts.

(3 )

New Westminster staff be directed to report back to the City of Richmond on the outcome of the above traffic impact assessment and development of mitigation strategies, prior to the final reading of the proposed OCP amendment for New Westminster.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

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24.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, May 23^rd, 2002, be received for information

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25.

AWARD OF CONTRACT T.1531 RECYCLING DEPOT
(Report:  May 6/02, File No.:  6370-04) (REDMS No. 707829)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Contract T.1531, Recycling Depot, be awarded as follows:

(1 )

That Salish Disposal be awarded container, transportation and processing/ marketing services for Newspaper, Magazines, Telephone Books, Tin, Scrap Metal, Glass, Plastics and Yard Waste (as indicated in the report dated May 6^th, 2002, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs); and;

(2 )

That BFI Canada Inc. be awarded container, transportation and processing/ marketing services for Mixed Paper, Corrugated Cardboard and Scrap Aluminum (as indicated in the report dated May 6^th, 2002, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs).

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26.

BROADMOOR STORM SEWER SINGLE LOT LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(Report:  Apr. 11/02, File No.:  6045-14) (REDMS No. 654152)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That single lot storm sewer ditch infill be endorsed in Broadmoor through the Local Improvement Program.

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27.

BIKE MONTH AND COMMUTER CHALLENGE JUNE 2002
(Report:  May 8/02, File No.:  7400-01) (REDMS No. 696618)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the overall objectives of the Bike Month campaign planned by Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) for June 2002, (as outlined in the report dated May 8^th, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be supported.

(2 )

That the City participate in the various regional and local activities, (as described in the report dated May 8^th, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), to encourage cycling as a sustainable form of transportation and reduce the use of single occupant vehicles during the Bike Month 2002 campaign; and that staff co-ordinate the undertaking of these activities with BEST and other municipalities in the region.

(3 )

That the City support the regional Bike Month activities by remitting to BEST $500 for registration in the annual Commuter Challenge and $250 to support Bike Month campaign costs, with the source of funds to be the 2002 Minor Capital Program (Traffic Safety Initiatives).

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28.

TRANSLINK 2002 PROGRAM PLAN - SEPTEMBER SERVICE CHANGE - INTRODUCTION OF BUS SERVICE ON VULCAN WAY / NO. 6 ROAD / BRIDGEPORT ROAD
(Report:  May 8/02, File No.:  0154-04) (REDMS No. 710599)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the use of Vulcan Way (Viking Way to No. 6 Road), No. 6 Road (Vulcan Way to Bridgeport Road) and Bridgeport Road (No. 6 Road to Viking Way) for new bus service as part of the TransLink 2002 Program Plan service changes commencing on September 2, 2002, be endorsed.

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29.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PACEMORE AVENUE WALKWAY
(Report:  May 1/02, File No.:  6360-12-01) (REDMS No. 704917)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the proposed installation of a pedestrian walkway on Pacemore Avenue between Number 1 Road and Elsmore Road be deferred to allow residents the opportunity to pursue a Local Improvement Program process to install concrete sidewalks with curb and gutter.

(2 )

That staff report on the outcome of the Local Improvement Program process and on whether or not the proposed pedestrian walkway should proceed as planned.

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30.

IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 99 AT STEVESTON HIGHWAY AND AT BLUNDELL ROAD
(Report:  May 7/02, File No.:  6500-01) (REDMS No. 710904)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the recommended improvements to Highway 99 at Steveston Highway and Blundell Road be endorsed in principle (as described in the report dated May 7^th, 2002, from the Director, Transportation); and that staff continue to work with the Ministry of Transportation and TransLink to advance these improvements towards the implementation phase by jointly addressing the outstanding design issues and financial arrangements.

(2 )

That staff pursue the potential funding strategies for the new interchange at Blundell Road and the widening of the Steveston Highway overpass on Highway 99 by:

(a )

Submitting Blundell Road to TransLink as an addition to the Major Road Network;

(b )

Submitting the improvements of Blundell Interchange and Steveston Interchange as regional priorities in the upcoming review of TransLinks Strategic Transportation Plan;

(c )

Submitting the above improvements to TransLink as candidate projects to be considered under the Major Capital Improvement Program;

(d )

Carrying out discussions with the adjacent land owners/developers benefiting from the proposed improvements for potential public-private partnerships; and

(e )

Conveying the need for the recommended improvements to TransLink, the Ministry of Transportation, local MLAs, local MP and the Minister responsible for Transportation with a view to securing capital funding from these senior governments.

(3 )

That staff report on the final interchange configurations, funding arrangements and timing for implementing the above recommended road improvements.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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31.

RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on May 15^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2 )

That the modifications to the amenity building at 5900 Muir Drive be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 95-000189) issued for that property.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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32.

BILL 29 THE HEALTH SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT ACT
(Report:  May 22/02, File No.:  0150-20-HEAL1-01) (REDMS No. 722403)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated May 22^nd, 2002, from the General Manager, Urban Development), regarding Bill 29 The Health Sciences Improvement Act, be received for information.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

33.

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

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Mr. Joktan Elbert, President, SNOWCLUB, regarding the provision of a bus service between Richmond and Whistler.

34.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7361
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT