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

MINUTES

R02 /10-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

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

(2 )

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

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R02 /10-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 32 Bill 29 The Health Sciences Improvement Act

Ms. Marnie Hewlett, RN, addressed Council on proposed cuts to the provision of health care to Richmond residents.  A copy of Ms. Hewletts submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.

R02 /10-3

It was moved and seconded

That the matter of proposed cuts to the provision of health care affecting Richmond residents be referred to staff for a report in light of the possibility of local authority over health care being included in the proposed Community Charter, on (i) how the City could support health care, and (ii) the impact which the proposed health care changes could have on the community.

CARRIED

Item No. 8 Community Safety Headquarters Building - Siting

Mr. Kim Jenson, 6655 Gamba Drive, spoke about the Richmond Tennis Club, the recent renovations made to that facility, the concerns of the Tennis Club members about possible relocation, and the impact which the siting of the new building could have on the future of the existing facility.  Mr. Jenson asked that the Tennis Club be represented on the planning committee to ensure that their concerns were addressed.

Item No. 12 Managing 7-10 Sized Group Homes in Richmond

Mr. John Wong, 3858 McKay Drive, a member of the Group Home Task Force, spoke on the group home issue.  A copy of his submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.

Mr. Andrew Kostjuk, a member of the Group Home Task Force, questioned whether suggested amendments which he had proposed at the May 21^st, 2002 General Purposes Committee meeting would be incorporated into the proposed Protocol Agreement.  He also spoke about the need to send a strong message to the community in support of the proposed Protocol Agreement, even though the drug and alcohol recovery home issue may not have been addressed to the satisfaction of all members of Council.

Item Nos. 6, 7, and 8   

Ms. Frances Clark, 8160 Railway Avenue, spoke in support of the recommendations.

Item Nos. 16, 20, and 30   

Mr. Bob Light, 10751 Palmberg Road, with regard to Item No. 16, questioned why notification for all land use matters were not treated in a consistent matter, with a sign erected on the property and notification placed in a local newspaper. 

With respect to Item 20, Mr. Light suggested that traffic improvements be considered to relieve congestion in the Riverport area.

With respect to Item 30, Mr. Light expressed concern about the proposal to twin the overpass at Highway 99 and Steveston Highway and stated that a cloverleaf interchange within the elimination of traffic signals was the only viable solution to address traffic problems in the area.  He also suggested a number of improvements to the area of No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway interchange, which he felt could help to ease the traffic congestion.  Mr. Light also spoke on the extension of Blundell Road eastward from the Port Authority property to Highway 99.

(Cllr. Kumagai left the meeting 8:10 p.m.)

R02 /10-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R02 /10-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

(Cllr. Kumagai returned to the meeting 8:13 p.m.)

6.

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

R02 /10-6

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

7.

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

R02 /10-7

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

8.

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

R02 /10-8

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the City owned site #4, (as outlined in the report dated May 7^th, 2002, from the Fire Chief), located at the north-east 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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/10-8 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R02 /10-9

It was moved and seconded

That Part (3) of Resolution No. R02/10-8 be amended by adding the following, and that the Richmond Tennis Club be consulted before any action is taken; and.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R02/10-8, as amended by Resolution No. R02/10-9, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

9.

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

R02 /10-10

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/10-10 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R02 /10-11

It was moved and seconded

That Part (1) of Resolution No. R02/10-10 be amended by adding the following, subject to the financing program approved by Council;.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R02/10-10, as amended by Resolution No. R02/10-11, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R02 /10-12

10.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R02 /10-13

11.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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)

R02 /10-14

It was moved and seconded

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 Amendment 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 the 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.).

Prior to the question on the motion being called, staff were requested to report on the merits of the various amendments proposed to the Protocol Agreement at the May 21^st, 2002 General Purposes Committee.

The question on Resolution No. R02/10-14 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R02/10-14 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt and McNulty opposed.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R02/10-14 was called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Greenhill, E. Halsey-Brandt and McNulty opposed.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R02/10-14 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (4) of Resolution No. R02/10-14 was called, and it was CARRIED.

13.

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

R02 /10-15

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

14.

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

R02 /10-16

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R02 /10-17

15.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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)

R02 /10-18

It was moved and seconded

(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 andCommittee 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).

(Cllr. Kumagai left the meeting 9:02 p.m.)

CARRIED

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)

R02 /10-19

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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)

R02 /10-20

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

19.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

(A )

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

(B )

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

(C )

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

(D )

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

R02 /10-21

It was moved and seconded

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.

(Cllr. Kumagai returned to the meeting 9:05 p.m.)

CARRIED

20.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AMENDMENT TO THE oFFICIAL cOMMUNITY pLAN) -HOTSON BAKKER ARCHITECTS
(RZ 02-199258,  Report:  May 13/02, File No.:  8060-20-7370/71) (REDMS No. 707910, 703300, 703302, 716471, 723602)

R02 /10-22

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/10-22 was not called, as the request was made that Parts (1) to (4) be dealt with separately from Part (5).

The question on Parts (1) to (4) of Resolution No. R02/10-22 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Greenhill and E. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

The question on Part (5) of Resolution No. R02/10-22 was called, and it was CARRIED.

21.

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

R02 /10-23

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7363, which amends Comprehensive Development District (CD/61) as it relates to single-family dwelling requirements, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

22.

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

R02 /10-24

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7357, that would amend Division 600 of the Zoning & Development 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.  

CARRIED

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.:  0155-20-NWES1) (REDMS No. 720605)

R02 /10-25

It was moved and seconded

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 requested to report to the City of Richmond on the outcome of the above traffic impact assessment and development of mitigation strategies, prior to proceeding with the proposed OCP amendment for New Westminster.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

R02 /10-26

24.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

25.

AWARD OF CONTRACT T.1531 RECYCLING DEPOT
(Report:  May 6/02, File No.:  0775-20-T.1531) (REDMS No. 707829)

R02 /10-27

It was moved and seconded

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).

CARRIED

26.

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

R02 /10-28

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

27.

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

R02 /10-29

It was moved and seconded

(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).

CARRIED

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)

R02 /10-30

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

29.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PACEMORE AVENUE WALKWAY
(Report:  May 1/02, File No.:  6360-12-01) (REDMS No. 704917, 698675)

R02 /10-31

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the proposed installation of a pedestrian walkway on Pacemore Avenue between No. 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.

CARRIED

30.

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

R02 /10-32

It was moved and seconded

(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, the 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.

CARRIED

R02 /10-33

It was moved and seconded

That staff review the following suggested improvement to address traffic concerns in the area of the No. 5 Road/Steveston Highway interchange:

(1 )

extension of the bicycle lane to Silver City from the Highway 99 overpass;

(2 )

the installation of a left hand turn lane at Sidaway Road and Steveston Highway;

(3 )

the installation of a left hand turn light at No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway, to accommodate traffic turning east onto Steveston Highway; and

(4 )

the diversion of large trucks making deliveries to businesses in the Riverside Industrial Park to Rice Mill Road through the Ministry of Transportation & Highways weigh station.

Prior to the question being called on Resolution No. R02/10-33, Councillor Kumagai asked for information on the status of the original bicycle route which had been proposed for the No. 5 Road/Steveston Highway area.

The question on Resolution No. R02/10-33 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

(Cllr. Greenhill left the meeting 10:08 p.m.)

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R02 /10-34

31.

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

32.

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

R02 /10-35

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R02 /10-36

33.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (10:08 p.m.).

CARRIED

(Cllr. Greenhill returned to the meeting 10:09 p.m.)

Mr. Joktan Elbert, President, SNOWCLUB, provided information on the proposed establishment of a bus service between Richmond and Whistler, and requested a letter of support from Council for the proposal, for submission to the Motor Carrier Commission.

R02 /10-37

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be written to the Motor Carrier Commission advising of Councils support for an affordable bus service between Richmond and Whistler, which in the opinion of City Council, would be of significant interest and benefit to Richmond residents, especially during the ski season.

CARRIED

R02 /10-38

34.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (10:30 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R02 /10-39

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing that a letter of support be written for the provision of affordable bus service between Richmond and Whistler which could prove to be a great benefit to the community.

CARRIED

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

R02 /10-40

It was moved and seconded

That Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7361 be adopted.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R02 /10-41

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:43 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 27^th, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)