Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
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

Absent:

Councillor Lyn Greenhill

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R02 /11-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 27^th, 2002;

(2 )

the minutes of the Special Council Meetings held on Tuesday, May 28^th, 2002 and Wednesday, May 29^th, 2002, and on Monday, June 3^rd, 2002; and

each be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink Board in Brief dated May 13^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R02 /11-2

It was moved and seconded

That the following matters be added to the Council Agenda as additional items:

(1 )

a resolution regarding Salary Adjustments for the Gateway Theatre;

(2 )

the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee held on Tuesday, May 28^th, 2002;

(3 )

a report (dated April 8^th, 2002, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services), regarding a Funding Agreement for the Disability Resource Centre; and

(4 )

a report (dated May 15^th, 2002, from the Manager, Parks Programs, Planning & Design), regarding the South Arm Child Care Facility Outdoor Play Area Improvements.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 13 Parking Revenue

Mr. Charles Tremewen, Director of Marketing, accompanied by the Sales Manager, Mr. Justin Powell, of Lexis Systems, expressed concern that the contract for the supply of parking meters was being awarded to a non‑Richmond firm.  He then provided information on the differences between the machines to be supplied by the proposed contractor and those provided by Lexis Systems.

Mr. Powell spoke briefly on the background of the company and the ability of the company to provide local maintenance on the equipment.

Item No. 15  Applications for Rezoning Sean Lawson

Mr. Brian Barnes, of 4551 Garry Street, expressed support for the rezoning of properties on Garry Street.

Mr. Robert Busse, 4651 Garry Street, voiced support for the rezoning of the Garry Street properties, and provided information on the history of the Garry Street rezoning application.

Mr. Markus Berg, 4611 Garry Street, also expressed his support for the proposed rezoning of properties on Garry Street, and provided information on the size of his lot, which was one of those properties proposed for rezoning.

Mr. Arben Kahn, of 4611 Garry Street, supported the proposed rezoning of the Garry Street properties to smaller sized lots, noting the demand for small lots within the community.

Mr. Dave Pfortmueller, of 4440 Garry Street, also supported the proposed rezoning of Garry Street properties, and commented on traffic issues and the use of Garry Street as a connector road, which he felt was a totally separate issue from the rezoning application.  He urged Council to send the application forward to Public Hearing.

Mr. Sean Lawson, of 3500 Georgia Street, applicant, provided information on (i) the shared driveway plan proposed for the Garry Street development; and (ii) the design of the proposed project.

Mr. Dana Westermark, #21 4111 Garry Street, spoke about the Planning Committee meeting at which the Garry Street rezoning application was addressed and the outcome of that meeting, which surprised the applicant and interested individuals who had assumed that the positive staff recommendation would have been adopted by the Committee.  He suggested that a positive recommendation from staff should automatically be forwarded to a public hearing, rather than being defeated by the Planning Committee.

Item Nos. 5 and 6 Gaming Related Issues

Mr. Howard McIlveen, #3 305 Springfield Drive, spoke about the impact of gaming on different levels of government and organizations, and the addiction which results. 

Mr. John Koster, 6500 Maple Road, spoke in support of the proposal to limit the number of casinos in Richmond to one facility, and suggested that a decision to increase the number should be made by the residents of Richmond.  He submitted a petition (on file in the City Clerks Office) signed by over 1,700 residents who were opposed to the establishment of more than one casino in Richmond. 

Mr. Bill Chu, of 6211 Twintree Place, referred to a petition submitted in 1997 when the expansion of gaming was first considered and advised that residents still had not changed their minds, even though the number of signatures collected on the current petition submitted by the previous speaker, was less than previously collected.  Mr. Chu urged Council to listen to the wishes of the residents.

Ms. Deneanne Quamme, of 9917 Ashwood Drive, spoke against any proposal which would result in two casinos in the City.

Mr. Bert Liira, 5426 Eastman Drive, spoke about the impact of gambling and resulting addiction, and expressed concern that more than one casino was being proposed for Richmond.  He asked that the residents of Richmond be given the right to make the decision on whether there should be more than one casino in the City.

Mr. Carl Grootendorst, of 5460 Floyd Avenue, urged Council not to gamble with the future of Richmond and allow more than one casino in the City.

Mr. Stephen Cheung, 10060 Nishi Court, suggested that more time should be spent on dealing with crime-related issues rather than on gaming issues.  He spoke against any increase in the number of casinos in Richmond.

Mr. Alan Kwok, 9631 Woodwards Place, provided information on individuals who became addicted to gambling, and the impact which this addiction had had on themselves and their families.

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, urged Council not to support the addition of any further casinos in Richmond.

Ms. Rosemarie Behr, #403 6200 Blundell Road, spoke about her personal experiences with individuals who became addicted to gambling, and asked for a return to the peace and serenity which she first experienced when she moved to Richmond in 1972.

Mr. Clinton Neal, 9811 Swansea Drive, spoke against the expansion of gaming in Richmond, during which he commented on gambling as an addiction and the impact which this addiction has on individuals and their families and friends.

Mr. John Wong, 3858 McKay Drive, questioned whether parliamentary procedure had been correctly followed with respect to the Special Council Meetings held on May 28^th and 29^th and on June 3^rd, 2002, and expressed concern that the public had not been given the opportunity to express its views at the June 3^rd Special Council Meeting.  (A copy of his submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.)

Mr. Chak Au, 6211 Twintree Place, voiced the opinion that Council was gambling with the future of Richmond residents by allowing the expansion of gaming in the community.  He spoke in support of the proposal to allow only one casino in the City.

Mr. Brandon Bloomfield, 10931 Rosecroft Crescent, spoke about the impact of gaming on its youth, and the addictive nature which often started with small computer and video games.

Ms. Frances Clark, 8160 Railway Avenue, expressed concern that approval of the recommendation that only one casino be allowed in Richmond could contradict the motion adopted by Council on May 29^th, 2002.  Ms. Clark expressed support for (i) the education and prevention to assist problem gamblers, and (ii) the right to decide whether she wanted to gamble.

Mr. Jim Clarkson, of 8740 Citation Drive, expressed concern that members of Council who supported the expansion of gaming were not listening to the wishes of the community.

Ms. Kari Luganda, spoke on behalf of her children and for those children who did not have the choice on whether they wanted to have a gambling parent.  She urged Council to exercise strong leadership, to think about the needs of the children for the future, and to listen to the concerns of the community .

Mr. Stephen Yick, of 6113 Maple Road, spoke about Councils decision to expand gaming in Richmond.

Mr. Bob Light, 10751 Palmberg Road, urged Council not to be intimidated by statements made by some speakers and suggested that a referendum was not required.  Mr. Light also urged Council to consider the silent majority who supported the action taken by Council previously and to support one full service casino for Richmond.

Ms. Aileen Cormack, of #9 5531 Cornwall Drive, stated that she wished to speak on the possibility that the Musqueam Indians could have develop a full service casino, which would result in two casinos in the City.  However, she was ruled out of order by the Chair as that topic was not an item on the agenda.

Mr. Fred Ursel, of 3091 Saltspring Court, spoke about the problems caused by gambling and the need for prevention and education.

Mr. Brendan Kwong, of 12660 Harrison Avenue, spoke about the possibility that the City could have more than one casino in the City.  He express support for one casino in Richmond, and to the motion that the BC Lottery Corporation keep Council informed throughout the decision making process.

Mr. George Horner, a Richmond resident, suggested that the casino revenue anticipated by the City be used to purchase buildings for the high tech industry, which he felt would result in increased jobs for the City and even more revenue for the City than could be provided through gaming revenue. 

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:07 p.m.).

CARRIED

NOTICES OF MOTION

5.

MAYOR BRODIE GAMING RELATED ISSUES

R02 /11-5

It was moved and seconded

That when making any decisions to further gaming or casinos which may be located in the City, that the BC Lottery Corporation be requested to keep Council informed throughout the process, and allow the City input into the decision.

The question on Resolution No. 11-5 was not called, as the following amendments were introduced:

R02 /11-6

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/11-5 be amended by deleting the words and allow the City input into the decision.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Barnes
E. Halsey-Brandt
S. Halsey-Brandt
McNulty

R02 /11-7

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/11-5 be amended by inserting the words the opportunity for between the words City input.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R02/11-05, as amended by Resolution No. R02/11-7, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

6.

COUNCILLOR SUE HALSEY-BRANDT GAMING RELATED ISSUES

R02 /11-8

It was moved and seconded

That the BC Lottery Corporation be advised that Council is opposed to having more than one casino in operation in the City.

DEFEATED ON A TIED VOTE

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes
Howard
Kumagai
Steves

R02 /11-9

It was moved and seconded

That City staff, in consultation with the BC Lottery Corporation, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and other appropriate bodies such as the Alcohol & Drug Education Service and the Kaiser Foundation, investigate strategies to reduce addictive gambling, and enhance support for problem gamblers, including but not limited to:

(a )

an increase in funding from BC Lottery Corporation and the City's casino revenues for the treatment, education and support of people with gambling addictions;

(b )

curriculum development and awareness for high school students on problems related to gambling;

(c )

increased and better education for the general public on gambling issues;

(d )

creation of a base line profile of gambling currently in the City and monitoring its development in the future, rather than basing Richmond's gambling profile simply on the people who request help;

(e )

recommending positive changes in casinos themselves, such as the addition of clocks and the location of ATM machines outside the building, etc.; and

(f )

strategies to increase the percentage of addictive gamblers who seek help.

The question on Resolution No. R02/11-9 was not called, as the following amendments were introduced:

R02 /11-10

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/11-9 be amended by adding the following, That the following recommendations be referred to the Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch of the Provincial Government for information and report back to the City to the beginning of the resolution.

CARRIED

R02 /11-11

It was moved and seconded

That Part (b) of Resolution No. R02/11-9 be amended by deleting the word, high.

CARRIED

R02 /11-12

It was moved and seconded

That Part (b) of Resolution No. R02/11-9, be further amended to add the following, in consultation with the Richmond School Board.

CARRIED

R02 /11-13

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/11-9 be amended by adding the following as Part (g), That additional funding for problem gambling programs be provided from the City Grants Program..

CARRIED

The question on the main motion, as amended, was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R02 /11-14

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/11-9, as amended by Resolution Nos. R02/11-10, R02/11-11, R02/11-12 and R02/11-13, be referred to staff, and that staff formulate a policy response for report to the General Purposes Committee.

CARRIED

R02 /11-15

It was moved and seconded

That the order of the Agenda be varied to deal with Item No. 15 at this time.

CARRIED

15.

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY FOR THE DUNFELL ROAD, DUNFORD ROAD, DUNCLIFFE ROAD AND DUNAVON PLACE AREA, A PORTION OF SECTION 02-3-7.

APPLICATION BY SEAN LAWSON FOR A REZONING AT 4771, 4811, 4851, 4871 DUNFELL ROAD AND 4780, 4791, 4840, 4880, 4900, 4911, 4920, 4931, 4940, 4960, 4980 DUNCLIFFE ROAD

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY FOR GARRY STREET BETWEEN NO. 1 ROAD AND RAILWAY AVENUE, A PORTION OF SECTION 02-3-7.

APPLICATION BY SEAN LAWSON FOR A REZONING AT 4440, 4451, 4471, 4491, 4540, 4611, 4631, 4651, 4751, 4920, 4940 GARRY STREET
(RZ 01-195507/195511 Report:  May 21/02, File No.:  8060-20-7372/7273) (REDMS No. 695042, 279869, 279862, 714236, 714245, 643943, 644816, 712621, 712789, 712653, 712790, 728944)

R 02 /11-16

It was moved and seconded

i

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

(a )

That Resolution No. PH95/3-10 adopted by Council on March 20, 1995 which adopted Lot Size Policy No. 5458 (Dunfell Road / Dunford Road / Duncliffe Road / Dunavon Place) in Section 02-3-7 be rescinded.

(b)

That the following Single-Family Lot Size Policy be adopted:

That properties located along Dunfell Road, Dunford Road, Duncliffe Road, and Dunavon Place, in the south-east quadrant of Section 2-3-7, be permitted to subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A) of the Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 and that this policy (shown on Attachment 5) be used to determine the disposition of future single-family rezoning applications in this area, for a period of not less than five years, unless amended according to Bylaw No. 5300.

(2 )

That Bylaw No. 7372 for the rezoning of 4771, 4811, 4851, 4871 Dunfell Road and 4780, 4791, 4840, 4880, 4900, 4911, 4920, 4931, 4940, 4960, 4980 Duncliffe Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Councillors Kumagai and Barnes, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, each advised that they were in a potential conflict of interest.  Councillor Kumagai stated that his family owned property on Garry Street, and Councillor Barnes indicated that she owned property on Garry Street, and they then left the meeting (10:19 p.m.).

R02 /11-17

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

(a)

That Resolution No. PH96/1-5 adopted by Council on January 15, 1996 which adopted Lot Size Policy No. 5462 (Garry Street) in Section 02-3-7 be rescinded.

(b)

That the following Single-Family Lot Size Policy be adopted:

That properties located along Garry Street between No. 1 Road and Railway Avenue, in a portion of Section 2-3-7, be permitted to subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single-Family Housing District Subdivision Area A (R1/A) in Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 provided that no new accesses are created onto Railway Avenue and No. 1 Road; and

That properties located at 4771, 4791, 4991, 4107, 4109, 4111, 4131, 4151, 4171, 4191, 4211, 4160, 4180, 4011 Garry Street and the north-westerly portion of 4200 Garry Street be deemed eligible for townhouse development; and

That this policy (shown on Attachment 6) be used to determine the disposition of future single-family rezoning applications in this area, for a period of not less than five years, unless amended according to Bylaw No. 5300.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7373 for the rezoning of 4440, 4451, 4471, 4491, 4540, 4611, 4631, 4651, 4751, 4920, 4940 Garry Street from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(Cllrs. Barnes and Kumagai returned to the meeting 10:22 p.m.)

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

7.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R02 /11-18

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the following persons each be appointed for one and a half year terms to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee until December 31, 2003:

• Mr. Baogang (Bobbie) Caie

• Mr. Lawrence Lim

• Mr. Shawkay Hasan

(2 )

That the following persons each be appointed for two and a half year terms to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee until December 31, 2004:

• Mr. Suresh Kurl

• Ms. Parvin Partovi

• Ms. Patricia Whittaker

(3 )

That the following organizational representatives each be appointed for one and a half year terms to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee until December 31, 2003:

• Mr. Chak Au (Richmond Health Services)

• Ms. Shashi Assanand (Ministry of Children and Family Development)

• Mr. Francis Chan (Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee)

• Mr. Balwant Sanghera (Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee)

(4 )

That the following organizational representatives each be appointed for two and a half year terms to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee until December 31, 2004:

• Ms. Jennifer Tickell (RCMP, Richmond Detachment)

• Mr. Tony Carrigan (School District No. 38)

• Mr. Everett MacKenzie (Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee)

• Ms. Annie McKitrick (Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee).

CARRIED

7A.

GATEWAY THEATRE ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
(Report:  May 27/02, File No.:  0060-20-RGTH1-01) (REDMS No. 724955)

R 02 /11-19

It was moved and seconded

That, the base level funding contribution to the Gateway Theatre Administration Account be increased for 2002 by $56,000.

CARRIED

(Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt left the meeting at 10:25 p.m.)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R02 /11-20

8.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 3^rd, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

9.

APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER NOVEMBER 16^TH, 2002 CIVIC ELECTION
(Report:  May 6/02, File No.:  8060-20-7368) (REDMS No. 705059, 707615)

R 02 /11-21

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That Mr. J. Richard McKenna be appointed as Chief Election Officer, and that Mr. David Weber be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer, for the 2002 General Local and School Election.

(2 )

That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 7368 be introduced and given first second and third readings.

CARRIED

10.

2002 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE BYLAWS
(Report:  May 24/02, File No.:  8060-20-7376/7377/7378/7379) (REDMS No. 724486, 720874, 720870, 720872, 721816)

R 02 /11-22

It was moved and seconded

That the following Statutory Reserve Expenditure Bylaws, which fund the 2002 Capital Works Program be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(1 )

Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7376;

(2 )

Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7377;

(3 )

Reserve Fund Expenditure (Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Replacement) Bylaw No. 7378; and

(4 )

Local Improvement Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7379.

CARRIED

11.

Monthly Business Licence Renewals
(Report:  May 28/02, File No.:  4150-01) (REDMS No. 725541, 694933)

R 02 /11-23

It was moved and seconded

That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360 which repeals and replaces Business Licence Bylaw No. 6901 be given first, second and third reading.

(Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting at 10:27 p.m.)

CARRIED

(Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt left the meeting at 10:28 p.m.)

12.

Updated Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321
(Report:  May 10/02, File No.:  8060-20-7321) (REDMS No. 713554, 589570)

R 02 /11-24

It was moved and seconded

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

13.

Parking Revenue
(Report:  May 30/02, File No.:  6455-05-03) (REDMS No. 722674)

R 02 /11-25

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That a contract for metered parking management services be awarded to EasyPark for a one year operating period

(2 )

That the option of renewing the Easypark contract, and the City's equipment options under the contract, for a further four year period, be reviewed at the end of the one-year operating period;

(3 )

That staff  report to Community Safety Committee, by November 30th, 2002, on the implications of  having parking enforcement services provided, using City employees, and that Local 718 be invited to work with staff to develop the report and associated recommendations; and

(4 )

That CUPE 718 staff be used on a temporary full-time basis to enforce on-street time and permit parking infractions until such time as Council decides on a method for the provision of services, without prejudice to Councils future decision.

(Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting at 10:30 p.m.)

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R02 /11-26

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 4^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

15.

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY FOR THE DUNFELL ROAD, DUNFORD ROAD, DUNCLIFFE ROAD AND DUNAVON PLACE AREA, A PORTION OF SECTION 02-3-7.

APPLICATION BY SEAN LAWSON FOR A REZONING AT 4771, 4811, 4851, 4871 DUNFELL ROAD AND 4780, 4791, 4840, 4880, 4900, 4911, 4920, 4931, 4940, 4960, 4980 DUNCLIFFE ROAD

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY FOR GARRY STREET BETWEEN NO. 1 ROAD AND RAILWAY AVENUE, A PORTION OF SECTION 02-3-7.

APPLICATION BY SEAN LAWSON FOR A REZONING AT 4440, 4451, 4471, 4491, 4540, 4611, 4631, 4651, 4751, 4920, 4940 GARRY STREET
(RZ 01-195507/195511 Report:  May 21/02, File No.:  8060-20-7372/7273) (REDMS No. 695042, 279869, 279862, 714236, 714245, 643943, 644816, 712621, 712789, 712653, 712790, 728944)

See Page 9 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

16.

MITCHELL SCHOOL
(Report:  May 22/02, File No.:  0155-02) (REDMS No. 719842)

R 02 /11-27

It was moved and seconded

That, (as outlined in the report dated May 22^nd, 2002, from the Manager, Policy Planning), the Heritage Commission recommendations be implemented by the School Board and City as appropriate, namely:

(1 )

That the City advise the School District that the City has been unsuccessful in finding an economically sustainable adaptive re-use for the old Mitchell School building;

(2 )

That the School District be encouraged to properly document the building prior to demolition and make the documentation available to the Richmond Archives; and

(3 )

That, in considering re-development plans for the site, the School Board and City encourage the developer to incorporate at least one of the oldest portions of the structure, the original 1906 portion of the building and/or the 1922 portion, into new development plans and the City explore the possibility of offering incentives to encourage this. 

The question on Resolution No. R02/11-27 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R02 /11-28

It was moved and seconded

That Part (2) of Resolution No. R02/11-27 be amended by adding the following, and that the City pursue funding on behalf of the School District to further document the building prior to demolition;.

CARRIED

The question on the main motion, as amended, was not called, as staff were directed to work with the School District to ensure that the documentation was completed.

The question on Resolution No. R02/11-27, as amended by Resolution No. R02/11-28, was then called and it was CARRIED.

17.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES
(Report:  May 24/02, File No.:  8060-20-7276) (REDMS No. 723795, 559104, 479533)

R 02 /11-29

It was moved and seconded

That Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7276, as amended by Committee, which increases and introduces new Development Application fees, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

18.

RICHMOND HOMELESSNESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY
(Report:  May 17/02, File No.:  4057-11) (REDMS No. 720964)

R 02 /11-30

It was moved and seconded

That, (as outlined in the report dated May 17, 2002 from the Manager, Policy Planning):

( 1 )

(a )

The vision and guiding principles to address homelessness in Richmond (as identified in the Richmond Homelessness Needs Assessment and Strategy - Attachment 4); and

(b )

The Richmond Homelessness Needs Assessment and Strategy, May 2002, as a framework to guide and co-ordinate local efforts to address homelessness in Richmond;

each be endorsed;

(2 )

The recommendations from the Richmond Homelessness Needs Assessment and Strategy be co-ordinated with recommendations from the Poverty Response Group Report; and

(3 )

The Richmond Homelessness Needs Assessment and Strategy be considered in conjunction with the City's program, service level and budget reviews to determine how it can be best implemented.

CARRIED

(Cllr. McNulty left the meeting at 10:53 p.m.)

R02 /11-31

It was moved and seconded

That the Council Meeting proceed beyond 11:00 p.m. (10:54 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Vice Chair

R02 /11-32

19.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 5^th, 2002, be received for information.

(Cllr. McNulty returned to the meeting at 10:55 p.m.)

CARRIED

20.

PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES LANEWAY AT 5000 BLOCK OF MINORU BOULEVARD
(Report:  May 22/02, File No.:  6450-01) (REDMS No. 718190)

R 02 /11-33

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the proposed traffic calming measures on the laneway at 5000 block of Minoru Boulevard at an estimated cost of $6,000, (as recommended in the report dated May 22^nd, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed in principle.

(2 )

That staff initiate consultation with the adjacent businesses on the above recommended traffic calming measures and report on the outcome prior to Councils further consideration of the improvements.

CARRIED

21.

FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON TRANSLINKS 2002 MAJOR ROAD NETWORK (MRN) MINOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(Report:  May 22/02, File No.:  6500-01) (REDMS No. 714304)

R 02 /11-34

It was moved and seconded

That the various proposed road and traffic improvements in Richmond, (as presented in the report dated May 22^nd, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed for 50/50 cost-sharing between the City and TransLink as part of the TransLink 2002 Major Road Network Minor Capital Improvement Program.

CARRIED

22.

WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS AT NO. 1 ROAD SOUTH DRAINAGE PUMP STATION
(Report:  May 21/02, File No.:  6340-20-P.02303) (REDMS No. 722024)

R 02 /11-35

It was moved and seconded

That a maximum of $100,000 be allocated from the 2002 Waterfront Improvement Program capital project for waterfront upgrades to the No. 1 Road south drainage pump station.

CARRIED

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

R02 /11-36

22A.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 28^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

22B.

Funding Agreement for the Disability Resource Centre
(Report:  April 8/02, File No.:  1000-10-051) (REDMS No. 682485, 706788)

R 02 /11-37

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

the Agreement for funding of the Disability Resource Centre between the Richmond Committee on Disability and the City be approved and that staff be authorized to proceed with the signing of the agreement.

(2 )

staff report on the Pilot Project in September 2003.

The question on Resolution No. R02/11-37 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

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It was moved and seconded

That Part (1) of Resolution No. R02/11-37, be amended by adding the following after the word City, with an amendment to add the words (including social, recreational and educational opportunities) in the second Whereas clause and in Section 1 of the Agreement.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R02/11-37, as amended by Resolution No. R02/11-38, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

22C.

South Arm Child Care Facility - Outdoor Play Area Improvements
(Report:  May 15/02, File No.:  2345-20-SARM1) (REDMS No. 718308, 720776)

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It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

the outdoor play area improvements as proposed by the South Arm Community Association (detailed in Attachment 1 to the report dated May 15^th, 2002, from the Manager, Parks Programs, Planning & Design) be approved;

(2 )

prior to undertaking any work, a contribution agreement between the South Arm Community Association and the City be developed that outlines the terms of funding, the design, and construction; and

(3 )

staff continue to work with the Community Association to ensure the project is in line with the overall objectives for South Arm Park (as described in the report May 15^th, 2002, from the Manager, Parks Programs, Planning & Design).

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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23.

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on May 29^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2 )

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a )

Development Permits for properties at:

(i )

7380, 7400, 7420 Williams Road (DP 01-198786);

(ii)

7500 Williams Road (DP 01-198971); and

(iii)

5300 No. 3 Road (DP 02-203391); and

(b)

Development Variance Permits for properties at:

(i )

5700, 5720, 5728, 5737 Vermilyea Court and 4840 River Road (DV 02-199678); and

(ii)

11400 Railway Avenue (DV 02-202842),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(3 )

That the relocation of the front doors, addition of a workshop and hobby room with associated adjustments to the facades and parking at 7060 and 7080 St. Albans Road be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 00-086315) issued for that property.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

24.

CHANGE TO BANKING RESOLUTION
(Report:  June 4/02, File No.:  0960-01) (REDMS No. 727634)

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It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the standard banking resolution (SP01/3-13), adopted by Council on October 29^th, 2001, be rescinded.

(2 )

That Mr. Jim Bruce (General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services City Treasurer/Collector), or in his absence, either Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager Payroll & Administration), or Mr. J. Richard McKenna (City Clerk) are hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Richmond (the City):

(a )

to negotiate with, deposit with, or transfer to the City's account at The Bank of Nova Scotia, all or any cheques and other orders for the payment of money, and to endorse the same or any of them on behalf of the City, either in writing or by rubber stamp;

(b )

to receive from the said Bank, a statement of the account of the City together with all relative vouchers and all unpaid bills lodged for collection by the City and all items returned unpaid and charged to the account of the City, and to sign and deliver to the said Bank, the Banks form of verification, settlement of balance and release;

(c )

to obtain delivery from the said Bank of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held by the said Bank in safekeeping or otherwise, for the account of the City;

(d )

together with Mayor Malcolm Brodie, to make use of a mechanical or other device for the purpose of affixing a facsimile of their signatures to such cheques, instead of signing such cheques manually.

(3 )

That all City cheques be signed on its behalf by Mayor Malcolm Brodie, or in his absence, by the Acting Mayor as determined by Council resolution, and counter-signed by Mr. Jim Bruce (General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services City Treasurer/Collector), or in his absence, either Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager Payroll & Administration), or Mr. J. Richard McKenna (City Clerk).

(4 )

The Bank of Nova Scotia is hereby authorized to honour, pay and charge to the account of the City, all City cheques bearing a facsimile or facsimiles of the signature or signatures of the above-noted persons, each of which cheques will be binding on the City to the same extent as though they had been manually signed by such person or persons; and

(5 )

That this resolution:

(a )

remain in force and effect until written notice to the contrary has been given in writing to, and acknowledged in writing by, the Manager of the No. 3 Road Branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Richmond; and

(b )

be certified and sealed by the City Clerk and provided as required to each branch or agency of the Bank of Nova Scotia at which a City account is kept, together with specimen's of facsimiles of the signatures having authority to sign cheques on behalf of the City.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7339
(North 25.603 meters (84 ft.) of 8868 Odlin Crescent, RZ 01-195103)

Fire and Security Alarm System Regulation Bylaw No. 7362

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (11:19 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, June 10^th, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)