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 /15-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, July 22, 2002; and

(2 )

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, July 29, 2002,

each be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD Board in Brief dated July 26^th, 2002 and the TransLink Board in Brief dated July 19^th, 2002, each be received for information.

The question on Resolution No. R02/15-1 was not called, as the following motion was introduced:

R02 /15-2

It was moved and seconded

That the City advise the National Energy Board (NEB) of City Councils disapproval of the Sumas 2 Generating Plant, and that the NEB be urged not to permit the extension of the gas pipeline.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R02/15-1, as amended by Resolution No. R02/15-2 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R02 /15-3

It was moved and seconded

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

(1 )

Report (dated August 16^th, 2002, from the Manager, Policy Planning) regarding Bill 16, Community Care Facility Act;

(2 )

Report (dated August 16^th, 2002, from the Manager, Policy Planning), regarding the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games Bid Promotion City Participation; and

(3 )

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7348 (a portion of 4020 Moncton Street, RZ 02-202372), for adoption.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

The Manager, Cultural Services, Jane Fernyhough, accompanied by the Arts Coordinator, Suzanne Green, spoke about the contribution of arts to a liveable community for participants and viewers.  Ms. Green then provided information on the theme of the art works and the process followed by the nine students to create their individual pieces.  These Richmond Arts Centre students then presented their creations to members of Council in honour of the City's commitment to culture and heritage in the community.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R02 /15-4

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:18 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R02 /15-5

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:19 p.m.).

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R02 /15-6

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, August 15^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

TALL SHIPS RECOGNITION FUNDING

R02 /15-7

It was moved and seconded

That $10,000 be allocated from the Council Contingency Fund to cover the cost of the appreciation barbecue scheduled for September 5^th, 2002; a committee recognition event; and, the cost of developing the aerial photographs of the event.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

7.

Bill 16, Community Care Facility Act
(Report:  August 16/02, File No.:  4057-03) (REDMS No. 834080)

R02 /15-8

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1 )

the Minister of Health Services be requested to re-instate the requirement that drug and alcohol supportive recovery residences (group homes) comply with licensing requirements under Bill 16: Community Care Facility Act;

(2 )

the Ministry of Health Services be requested not to remove other types of community care residential facilities from complying with the Community Care Facility Act;

(3 )

Council concur with the Union of B.C. Municipalities recommendation to the Ministry of Health Services to establish a graduated community care license for supportive care facilities (including addiction recovery homes and assisted living facilities) rather than completely de-licensing them as the Bill proposes, and advise the Minister accordingly; and

(4 )

That when forwarding the recommendations to the Minister, that staff provide the medical and neighbourhood planning reasons for the suggested changes to the Community Care Act.

CARRIED

8.

2010 Vancouver Winter Games Bid Promotion City Participation
(Report August 16/02, File No.:  7400-20-OLYM1) (REDMS No. 834732)

R02 /15-9

It was moved and seconded

That the City decline participation in the upcoming Vancouver Sun supplement promotion of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games Bid.

CARRIED

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

R02 /15-10

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 23^rd, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R02 /15-11

10.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Thursday, August 15^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

11.

APPLICATION FOR A PERMANENT CHANGE TO A CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENCE TO ALLOW FOR ENTERTAINMENT AT 7551 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY
(Report:  August 6/02, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 826523)

R02 /15-12

It was moved and seconded

That the application by the Best Western Richmond Inn & Convention Centre for a permanent change to a Class B Liquor Licence to allow for entertainment be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(i)

of this recommendation; and

(ii)

that the RCMP does not object.

(Councillor Howard left the meeting at 7:39 p.m.)

CARRIED

12.

APPLICATION FOR A CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE) AT UNIT 100 7911 ALDERBRIDGE WAY
(Report:  July 23/02, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 818407)

R02 /15-13

It was moved and seconded

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

(i)

of this recommendation; and

(ii)

that the RCMP does not object.

CARRIED

13.

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7416
(Report:  August 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7416) (REDMS No. 829243, 829720)

R02 /15-14

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7416 which amends Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 as it relates to covered areas of the principal building in Comprehensive Development District (CD/28), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

(Councillor Howard returned to the meeting at 7:42 p.m.)

14.

REZONING OF THE EASTERLY PORTION OF 9060 BRIDGEPORT ROAD, ALL OF THE WINNIPEG ROAD ALLOWANCE AND THE WESTERLY 4 M OF 9100 BRIDGEPORT ROAD FROM SERVICE STATION DISTRICT (G2) AND SCHOOL AND PUBLIC USE (SPU)  TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/136 ) 
(RZ 02-212736- Report:  July 26/02, File No.:  8060-20-7413) (REDMS No. 735010, 735156)

R02 /15-15

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7413 for the rezoning of 9060 Bridgeport Road, all of the Winnipeg Road allowance and the westerly 4 metres of 9100 Bridgeport Road from Service Station District (G2) and School and Public Use (SPU) to Comprehensive Development District  (CD/136 ), be introduced and given first reading. 

CARRIED

15.

AMENDMENT TO STEVESTON AREA PLAN OF THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
(Report:  August 7/02, File No.:  8060-20-7408) (REDMS No. 800418, 685254, 823748, 822097)

R02 /15-16

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1 )

That Bylaw No. 7408, which amends Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by amending the Steveston Area Land Use Plan to redesignate 12380, 12420 and 12440 Trites Road from Industrial to Single Family, and 12511 No. 2 Road from Industrial to Multiple Family, be introduced and given first reading.

(2 )

That Bylaw No. 7408, having been considered in conjunction with:

(i)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(ii)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

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

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

PROGRESSIVE CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 97-121285, Report:  August 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7409) (REDMS No. 539012, 818598, 818615)

(B)

SUNCOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND PANSTAR DEVELOPMENT LTD.
(RZ- 02-202838, Report:  August 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7410) (REDMS No. 782147, 818654, 818643)

R02 /15-17

It was moved and seconded

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

(a )

That Bylaw No. 7409, for the rezoning of 12440 Trites Road from I2 (Light Industrial District) to CD/61 (Comprehensive Development District) and R1/K (Single-Family Housing District) and

(b )

That Bylaw No. 7410, for the rezoning of 12380 and 12420 Trites Road from "I2 (Light Industrial District)" to "CD/61 (Comprehensive Development District)".

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

R02 /15-18

17.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, August 21^st, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

18.

CONTRACT T.1537 ASPIN AND SHERMAN SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
(Report:  July 15/02, File No.:  0775-20-T.1537) (REDMS No. 812708)

R02 /15-19

It was moved and seconded

That staff be authorized:

(1 )

to open the single tender submission from PW Trenchless Technologies Limited; and

(2 )

to award the contract to PW Trenchless Technologies Limited provided that sufficient funding is available in project # 40605, Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation.

CARRIED

19.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT A MEMORIAL PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
(Report:  August 2/02, File No.:  7400-20-PARA1) (REDMS No. 824891)

R02 /15-20

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Fire/Rescue Department Honour Guard Steering Committee be granted approval to conduct a memorial parade on Wednesday, September 11, 2002.

CARRIED

20.

PROPOSED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PALMS DEVELOPMENT (7080 AND 7088 ST. ALBANS ROAD AND 8433 BENNETT ROAD)
(Report:  August 6/02, File No.:  DP 00-086315) (REDMS No. 809790)

R02 /15-21

It was moved and seconded

That a new right-in/right-out driveway on Granville Avenue (east of St. Albans Road) at the Palms development (7080 and 7088 St. Albans Road and 8433 Bennett Road), be approved.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R02 /15-22

21.

It was moved and seconded

(1 )

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on February 27^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2 )

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 00-176836) for the property at 13020 No. 2 Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

22.

TRAFFIC BYLAW NO. 5870, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7420
(Report:  August 21/02, File No.:  8060-20-7420) (REDMS No. 837573, 837529)

R02 /15-23

It was moved and seconded

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 7420 be given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R02 /15-24

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (7:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. N. Wrigglesworth, of 5540 No. 1 Road, spoke on a number of issues, including the use of credit cards by City staff; the non-smoking area and the lack of tea for volunteers at the Tall Ships event; the need for tree trimming in the 5000 block of No. 1 Road, between River Road and Westminster Highway; and lights left on at City Hall and at firehalls.

R02 /15-25

24.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:59 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R02 /15-26

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7305
(7780 And 7820 Garden City Road, RZ 01-185781)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7317
(11231 Williams Road, RZ 01-197729)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7325
(10091 Williams Road, RZ 01-198983)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7336
(9380 And 9400 Dixon Avenue, RZ 02-200781)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7348
(A portion of 4020 Moncton Street, RZ 02-202372)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7349
(11760 Steveston Highway, RZ 02-199709)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7364
(6711 and 6691 Comstock Road, (RZ 02-203351)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7366
(10340 Cambie Road, RZ 02-203023)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7386
(8151 No.1 Road, RZ 02-202900)

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7394

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 7405.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R02 /15-27

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:10 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, August 26^th, 2002 .

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)