Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Lyn Greenhill
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R02 /12-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 10^th, 2002; and

(2 )

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 17^th, 2002,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

Ms. Alison Dennis provided information on the many activities and programs held by the City to promote the health and well being of its residents and employees.  Dr. Heather Manson, Chief of Staff, Richmond Hospital, spoke further on the award, the meaning of good health, and the many partner initiated activities entered into between the City and various agencies.  She concluded her remarks by congratulating the City on its efforts.  The BCMA Excellence in Health Promotion Award Business and Individual, was then presented by Alison Dennis to Mayor Brodie who accepted the award on behalf of the City.  (A copy of the material circulated by the delegation is on file in the City Clerks Office.)

Ms. Catherine Schachtel, Director of Operations, British Columbia Technology Industries Association, provided information on the award being made to the City.  Mr. Brian Joynt, General Manager, Information Builders (Canada) Inc., spoke further on the application of the technology developed by the ART Team and the international recognition which that technology had achieved.  The British Columbia Technology Industry Association Award for the Best Application of Web Technology award was then presented by Ms. Schachtel and Mr. Joynt to the Mayor who accepted on behalf of the City.

Ms. Lizette Parsons, representing the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation, provided an provide update on the status of the bids for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R02 /12-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:30 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R02 /12-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:31 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR TO THE COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY TASK FORCE

R02 /12-4

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. Robert Aldcorn be appointed as the Chair of the Community Safety Advisory Committee.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R02 /12-5

6.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Thursday, June 6^th, 2002, Tuesday, June 11^th, 2002, and on Wednesday, June 12^th, 2002 be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

CREATION OF AN INTEGRATED HOMICIDE TEAM REPORT TO RCMP MAYORS CONSULTATIVE FORUM
(Report:  May 24/02, File No.:  5000-01) (REDMS No. 724454, 677883)

R02 /12-6

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the report (dated May 24^th, 2002, from the General Manager, Community Safety) to the RCMP Mayors Consultative Forum regarding the creation of an Integrated Homicide Team be endorsed, and

(2 )

That the RCMP Detachments contribution to the Integrated Homicide Team of $688,000, (annualized basis), be approved on the basis that the funds be found within the current approved funding envelope for the detachment.

CARRIED

8.

FIRE SERVICES ACT INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX
(Report:  May 17/02, File No.:  1240-20-01) (REDMS No. 720975, 733156)

R02 /12-7

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the BC Government be requested to redirect the 4% Insurance Premium Tax, less the costs directly incurred by the office of the Fire Commissioner, to the City of Richmond, to offset the costs of providing fire services; and

(2 )

That a copy of the report (dated May 17^th, 2002, from the General Manager, Community Safety) be forwarded to the Lower Mainland Municipal Association and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, the Association of BC Fire Chiefs, GVRD Fire Chiefs, and the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1286, for consideration.

(3 )

That the Lower Mainland Municipal Association and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities be requested to lobby the Provincial Government on behalf of the City with regard to the redirection of the 4% Insurance Premium Tax.

CARRIED

9.

APPOINTMENT AS BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
(Report:  May 21, 2002, File No.:  0172-03) (REDMS No. 721993)

R02 /12-8

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. Tom Krish be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointment be for the term of his employment as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R02 /12-9

10.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 17^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

11.

ROAD EXCHANGE BYLAW NO. 7393, SUBDIVISION OF LOT 117 LMP35075 (SHEPHERD DRIVE)
(Report:  June 1/02, File No.:  8060-20-7393) (REDMS No. 726996, 726997)

R02 /12-10

It was moved and seconded

That Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7393 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

12.

Dilapidated Building P.I.D. 002-477-084
(Report:  June 12/02, File No.:  0168-01) (REDMS No. 731510)

R02 /12-11

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the building located at:

P.I.D. 002-477-084

Lot 19, Block M, Section 29, Block 5 North, Range 6 West, New Westminster District Plan 9740

be declared to be a nuisance pursuant to Section 727 of the Local Government Act and that the owner be ordered to repair the roof and plumbing and to remove garbage by July 2, 2002; and

(2 )

That, if the owner fails to comply with the order, that staff complete the repairs up to a maximum cost of $5,000.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R02 /12-12

13.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 18^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

14.

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW 7148, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7390
(Report:  May 30/02, File No.:  8060-20-7390) (REDMS No. 726285, 726263)

R02 /12-13

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7390, which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw 7148 to include unit 7 8280 Lansdowne Road among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

15.

DRAINAGE PLANS
(Report:  May 30/02, File No.:  8060-20-7313/7314/7317/7318/7325/7326) (REDMS No. 719987, 566065, 600314)

R02 /12-14

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw Nos.:

           7313 for 10571 Williams Road;

           7314 for 11171 and 11191 Williams Road;

           7317 for 11231 Williams Road;

           7318 for 11671 Williams Road;

           7325 for 10091 Williams Road; and

           7326 for 11271 Williams Road

for rezoning from Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E), to Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), each be forwarded to Public Hearing. 

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

( A )

GURPARWIN GILL
(RZ 02-205367;  Report:  May 22/02, File No.:  8060-20-7380) (REDMS No. 722333, 723221)

(B )

RICHARD FLEMING
(Report:  May 15/02, File No.:  8060-20-7383) (REDMS No. 718024, 724189)

(C )

STEVE EWERT
(RZ 02-203973;  Report:  May 29/02, File No.:  8060-20-7388) (REDMS No. 727647, 725964)

R02 /12-15

It was moved and seconded

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

(1 )

Bylaw No. 7380, for the rezoning of the front portion of 7591 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E);

(2 )

Bylaw No. 7383, for the rezoning of 8220 St. Albans from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Two-Family Housing District (R5); and

(3 )

Bylaw No. 7388, for the rezoning of 7371 and 7391 Lindsay Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area H (R1/H) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - CHARLES SCOTT
(RZ 02-203282 - Report:  May 24/02, File No.:  8060-20-7382/89) (REDMS No. 724247, 724290, 726224)

R02 /12-16

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That Bylaw No. 7382, to amend the off-street parking requirements in Comprehensive Development District (CD/121) to make them consistent with Richmond's standards for multiple-family residential development, be introduced and given first reading.

(2 )

That Bylaw No. 7389, for the rezoning of 6340, 6360, and 6380 Cooney Road from Townhouse District (R2) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/121), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GARY COX AT 8071 AND 8091 NO. 1 ROAD
APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RAV BAINS AT 8151 NO. 1 ROAD
APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MANFRED FAST AT 9291 AND 9311 NO. 1 ROAD
APPLICATION FOR REZONING - LES COHEN & AZIM BHIMANI AT 9331 NO. 1 ROAD
(RZ 02-203799/203900/204025/203891 - Report:  May 29/02, File No.:  8060-20-7384/85/86/87) (REDMS No. 693281, 725849, 725844, 725846, 725847)

R02 /12-17

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That Bylaw No. 7385, for the rezoning of 8071 and 8091 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

(2 )

That Bylaw No. 7386, for the rezoning of 8151 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

(3 )

That Lot Size Policy 5452, adopted by Council in January 1993, be forwarded to Public Hearing and amended to exclude those properties fronting the west side of No. 1 Road between Francis and Williams Roads (as shown on Attachment 5 to the report dated May 29, 2002 from the Manager, Development Applications). 

(4 )

That Bylaw No. 7387, for the rezoning of 9291 and 9311 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

(5 )

That Bylaw No. 7384, for the rezoning of 9331 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

R02 /12-18

19.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 19^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

20.

STEVESTON SALMON FESTIVAL PARADE JULY 1^ST, 2002
(Report:  June 3/02, File No.:  7400-20-SSFE1) (REDMS No. 727023)

R02 /12-19

It was moved and seconded

That the Steveston Community Society be granted approval to conduct the 57th annual Steveston Salmon Festival Parade at 10:00 a.m., Canada Day, Monday, July 1, 2002.

CARRIED

21.

RICHMOND TALL SHIPS 2002 TRANSPORTATION PLAN
(Report:  May 27/02, File No.:  7400-20-TALL1) (REDMS No. 668844)

R02 /12-20

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the proposed transportation plan (as described in the report dated May 27^th, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), to support the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 event, be endorsed.

(2 )

That the assistance and co-operation of TransLink and Coast Mountain Bus Company in the provision of transit service to support the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 event be formally acknowledged.

CARRIED

22.

TRANSLINK THREE YEAR TRANSIT PLAN (2002 2004) BUS COMPONENT
(Report:  May 31/02, File No.:  6480-03-01) (REDMS No. 726632)

R02 /12-21

It was moved and seconded

That the 2002-2004 Three-Year Transit Plan for bus service proposed by TransLink, (as described in the report dated May 31^st, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

CARRIED

23.

FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON THE ARTERIAL CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(Report:  May 31/02, File No.:  6450-17-01) (REDMS No. 667520)

R02 /12-22

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the proposed locations for crosswalk upgrades on arterial roads, (as presented in the report dated May 31^st, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be included as candidate projects in the Annual Arterial Crosswalk Improvement Program to be reviewed as part of the next submission of the Five-Year Major Capital Works Program.

(2 )

That the proposed engineering, education and enforcement initiatives to promote traffic safety at amber flasher-controlled crosswalks on arterial roads be endorsed.

CARRIED

24.

LOCAL IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION 2^ND AVENUE, BYLAW NO. 7356
(Report:  May 29/02, File No.:  8060-20-7356) (REDMS No. 725511, 665091)

R02 /12-23

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the Local Improvement Project for Basic Ditch Elimination on 2nd Avenue east side from south side of Steveston Highway to south side of Hunt Street; Hunt Street north side from east side of 2nd Avenue to lane; Regent Street north side from east side of 2nd Avenue to lane; Georgia Street frontage of 3671 to east side of 2nd Avenue and frontage of 11451 2nd Avenue, (Attachment 1 to the report dated May 29^th, 2002, from the Director, Engineering) be adopted in accordance with Section 635(2) of the Local Government Act; and

(2 )

That Bylaw No. 7356, which authorizes local improvement construction at 2nd Avenue east side from south side of Steveston Highway to south side of Hunt Street; Hunt Street north side from east side of 2nd Avenue to lane; Regent Street north side from east side of 2nd Avenue to lane; Georgia Street frontage of 3671 to east side of 2nd Avenue and frontage of 11451 2nd Avenue, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

25.

APPROVAL FOR ADDITIONAL AGEING SEWER PIPE ASSESSMENT WORK
(Report:  June 3/02, File No.:  6400-01) (REDMS No. 677882)

R02 /12-24

It was moved and seconded

That $428,000 of excess sewer utility funding from the 2000 Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation capital project (#45606) be allocated for assessment of an additional 50 kilometres of ageing sanitary sewer in the Fraser and City Centre sewerage areas in 2002 and 2003.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R02 /12-25

26.

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on June 12^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2 )

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

(a )

12051 No. 1 Road (DP 00-182675);

(b )

4500 and 4600 Westwater Drive (DP 01-198029);

(c )

4311 Bayview Street (DP 01-198039);

(d )

7060, 7140, 7180, 7220, 7240 Garden City Way and 7055, 7071, 7091, 7111 Heather Street (DP 01-198839); and

(e )

6233 and 6277 Birch Street (DP 02-200027),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(3 )

That the alteration of 24 detached units to 12 attached units at 3088 Francis Road be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 98-138455) issued for that property.

The question on Resolution No. R02/12-25 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2) (a), (d) and (e), and (3) of the main motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

R02 /12-26

It was moved and seconded

That (Parts (2)(b) and (c) of the main motion), Development Permits for the properties at 4500 and 4600 Westwater Drive (DP 01-198029) and 4311 Bayview Street (DP 01-198039), be referred to a Public Hearing.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R02/12-26 was not called, as staff were directed to:

(1)

investigate the proposed alignment of the tram route as it related to the future development;

(2)

review with the developer, the design criteria for the proposed development;

(3)

provide at the Public Hearing, the results of the archaeological investigation; and

(4)

ensure that the developer undertook a full presentation of the proposed development at the Public Hearing, ensuring that a new map was provided which noted the changes from the original proposal.

The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Howard

Kumagai

McNulty

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R02 /12-27

27.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

Nora Wright, President, and Balwant Sanghera, Vice President, East Richmond Community Association, spoke about the need for improved services in East Richmond.  A copy of their written submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.

R02 /12-28

It was moved and seconded

That the issues of the provision of services in East Richmond be examined with a goal to providing facilities such as a library, a health centre and a community police station within the area.

The question on Resolution No. R02/12-28 was not called, as staff were directed to:

(a)

determine if there were City-owned properties in the area which might be suitable for such facilities;

(b)

discuss with the School District, the feasibility of utilizing space within local area schools for the facilities;

(c)

approach the owners of the 370 businesses in the East Richmond area about offering their support to the community in which they operated;

(d)

determine whether there was space available for a multi-purpose facility, both for the short and long term; and

(e)

with respect to the proposed health centre, consider the inclusion of a youth drop in facility as part of the health centre,

for report to Council, through Committee in conjunction with the East Richmond Community Association.

CARRIED

R02 /12-29

28.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R02 /12-30

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273

Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7276

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7304
(7060, 7140, 7180, 7220 Garden City Road and 7055, 7071, 7091 and 7111 Heather Street, RZ 01-191442)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7327
(10631 Bridgeport Road, RZ 01-198010)

Board of Variance Establishment & Procedure Bylaw No. 7150, Amendment Bylaw No. 7347

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360

Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 7368

Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7376

Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7377

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

Local Improvement Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7379.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R02 /12-31

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:33 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 24^th, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)