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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 9^th, 2002 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, September 16^th, 2002.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

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Presentation by Wendy Andrews, Chair, Heritage Commission of the document entitled Richmond's Suburban History.

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARINGS

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 660 of the Local Government Act Alla Pervakov, doing business as Toh Far Studio

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2.

Suspension of Business Licence TOH FAR STUDIO
(Report:  Sept. 18/02, File No.:  80602-20-7048) (REDMS No. 857949, 858126, 857436, 848065, 843920)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Business Licence of Toh Far Studio be suspended for the period September 30, 2002 through October 29, 2002, both dates inclusive.

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 660 of the Local Government Act Mr. Chi Yau Patrick Li

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3.

Suspension of Business Licence SWAN LAKE 88 ENTERPRISES CO. LTD.
(Report:  Sept. 18/02, File No.:  80602-20-7048) (REDMS No. 857909, 858405, 857433, 848034, 843907)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Business Licence of Swan Lake Enterprises Co. Ltd. be suspended for the period September 30, 2002 through November 28, 2002, both dates inclusive.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

4.

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

5.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 23.)

6.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

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7.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, July 25^th, 2002, be received for information.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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8.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 16^th, 2002, be received for information.

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9.

RICHMOND SUBSTANCE ABUSE STRATEGY (FCM MUNICIPAL DRUG STRATEGY PILOT PROJECT) UPDATE
(Report:  Aug. 15/02, File No.:  3000-09) (REDMS No. 833749, 820630, 857398)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. McNulty opposed to Part (2))

(1)

That the update on the Richmond Substance Abuse Strategy (FCM Municipal Drug Strategy Pilot Project) be received for information, and

(2)

That $20,000 be taken from the casino funding set aside from the previous Mayors Task Force on Crime and Drugs to retain a consultant to conduct focus groups.

(3)

That the report be forwarded to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee for discussion.

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10.

Animal Control Regulations
(Report:  September 5/02, File No.:  8060-20-7424) (REDMS No. 846103, 841790)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(1)

Animal, Bird & Beekeeping Regulation Bylaw No. 7137, Amendment Bylaw No. 7424; and

(2)

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7426.

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11.

Regulation of Pet Stores
(Report:  September 5/02, File No.:  8060-20-7223) (REDMS No. 846074, 345513)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7223, which amends Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148 to regulate pet stores, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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12.

service level review summary report
(Report:  September 10/02, File No.:  0975-01) (REDMS No. 847512, 837092, 859354)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. McNulty opposed to Parts (1) and (2); Cllrs. Barnes, Greenhill and E. Halsey-Brandt opposed to Part (3))

(1)

The Program/Service Level Expenditure Review Summary 2002 Existing Funding Levels (as presented in Attachment 1, Existing Levels of the report dated September 10, 2002 from the Director of Finance) be approved as the basis for the preparation of the 2003 Operating Budget.

(2)

The Program/Service Level Review Summary 2003 Additional Levels (as presented in Attachment 2, Additional Levels of the report dated September 10, 2002 from the Director of Finance) be received for consideration.

(3)

The Program/Service Level Review Summaries for the 2002 Existing Funding Levels and 2003 Additional Levels, be referred to the Finance Select Committee for a detailed review as soon as possible, and report to the General Purposes Committee.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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13.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 17^th, 2002, be received for information.

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14.

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300, AMENDMENT BYLAW 7421
(Report:  August 23/02, File No.:  8060-20-7421) (REDMS No. 840496, 840522)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7421, which amends Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 as it relates to covered areas of the principal building in Comprehensive Development District (CD/33) be introduced and given first reading.

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15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - LES COHEN & AZIM BHIMANI
(RZ 01-196022  Report:  August 23/02, File No.:  8060-20-7430) (REDMS No. 840495, 840497)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7430, for the rezoning of 8300 & 8320 Ryan Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

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16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MARY GRAYSTON, SITARA PREMJI AND AVTAR GREWAL
(RZ 02-205822/207453/212633 - Report:  August 23/02, File No.:  8060-20-7427/28/29) (REDMS No. 840526, 840668, 840669, 840682, 859440)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

(a)

Bylaw No. 7427, for the rezoning of 8391 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K);

(b)

That site plans and elevations of the proposed development be provided to Council at the Public Hearing.

(2)

Bylaw No. 7428, for the rezoning of 9420 Dixon Avenue from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K); and

(3)

Bylaw No. 7429, for the rezoning of 8411 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K).

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17.

SUBMISSION TO CANADA MARINE ACT REVIEW PANEL
(Report:  August 28/02, File No.:  0140-20-TCAN1-01) (REDMS No. 833906, 859602)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the report (dated August 28^th, 2002, from the Manager, Policy Planning) be forwarded to the Canada Marine Act Review Panel and that the following issues be submitted for the Panels consideration:

(a)

reinstate and continue federal funding and support for dredging, dyking construction and maintenance, and river debris maintenance that are essential to ensuring that ports are able to remain competitive in the global economy;

(b)

review the structure of Port Authority Board of Directors with a view to increased municipal representation on Port Boards;

(c)

amalgamate the Fraser River Port Authority (FRPA) and the Port North Fraser (PNF) into one port authority; and

(2)

the Richmond Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Greater Vancouver Regional District also be informed.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

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18.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 18^th, 2002, be received for information.

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19.

RICHMOND TRANSIT AND TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE #98 B-LINE, LOCAL TRANSIT ISSUES AND CITY CENTRE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
(Report:  Aug. 27/02, File No.:  0100-20-RTTA1-01) (REDMS No. 841563)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the co-operation and assistance of TransLink and Coast Mountain Bus Company to enhance the #98 B-Line service and to address other Richmond-related transit issues, be formally acknowledged.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Richmond Transit and Traffic Advisory Committee, (as described in Attachment 1 of the report dated August 27^th, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed, and that the contributions of the Richmond Transit and Traffic Advisory Committee towards improving transit service and traffic conditions in Richmond, be formally acknowledged.

(3)

That the recommendations of the Richmond Transit and Traffic Advisory Committee be forwarded to the Chair of the TransLink Board of Directors.

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20.

CONTRACT T.1536 WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION ON WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY, FROM NO. 2 ROAD TO GILBERT ROAD
(Report:  Aug. 27/02, File No.:  0775-20-T.1536) (REDMS No. 836812)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City enter into a contract with Pedre Contractors Limited in accordance with Contract T.1536 Watermain Construction on Westminster Highway, from No. 2 Road to Gilbert Road, in the total tendered amount of $402,330 plus GST.

(2)

That an additional $119,870.00 from completed 2001 watermain replacement capital projects, (detailed in Appendix A to the report dated August 27^th, 2002, from the Director, Engineering & Public Works), be allocated to Westminster Highway Watermain Construction from No. 2 Road to Gilbert Road.

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21.

WATER METERING AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  Sept. 10/02, File No.:  6650-14) (REDMS No. 849539)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a Water Metering & Demand Management Strategy (as recommended in the report dated September 10^th, 2002 from the Acting Director of Operations) be endorsed for implementation.

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22.

PROJECT WET (WATER SERVICES SCHOOL PROGRAM)
(Report:  Apr. 19/02, File No.:  6650-01) (REDMS No. 694946)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff implement the Project WET (Water Services School Program) in Spring, 2003; and

(2)

That the report (dated April 19^th, 2002, from the Manager, Water Services and the Manager, Divisional Programs), regarding Project WET (Water Services School Program), be referred to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee for information.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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23.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on September 11^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 02-202952) for the property at 9191 Blundell Road; and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 02-210060) for the property at 4331, 4333, 4371, 4373, 4377, 4379, 4391, 4393, 4397, 4511, 4531, 4533, 4571, 4591, 4611, 4631, 4633 Blair Drive and 10408, 10420, 10460, 10480, 10488 Shephard Drive and 10411 and 10431 Howard Street;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(3)

That the revisions to the entry area including relocation of one of the townhouse units and a visitor parking space at 7780/7820 Garden City Road be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 02-203209) issued for that property.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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24.

MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
CIVIL LIABILITY REVIEW CONSULTATION PAPER
(Report:  Sept. 16/02, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 854696)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, in response to the Civil Liability Review consultation paper, the Attorney General be advised of the City of Richmond's position on the issue of joint and several liability reform.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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25.

CHANGE TO BANKING RESOLUTION
(Report:  Sept. 19/02, File No.:  0960-01) (REDMS No. 858926)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the banking resolution (R02/11-41), adopted by Council on June 10^th, 2002, be rescinded, and replaced with the following::

(1)

That Mr. Jim Bruce (General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services City Treasurer/Collector), or in his absence, Mr. Andrew Nazareth (Director of Finance) or in the absence of both, Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager Payroll & Administration), or in the absence of all three, Mr. J. Richard McKenna (City Clerk), are authorized on behalf of the City of Richmond (the City) in all dealings with The Bank of Nova Scotia:

(a)

to negotiate with, deposit with, or transfer to the City's account, all or any cheques and other orders for the payment of money, and to endorse such cheques and orders for the payment of money, either in writing or by rubber stamp;

(b)

to receive a statement of the account of the City, together with all relative vouchers and all unpaid bills to be collected by the City, and all items returned unpaid and charged to the account of the City, and to sign and deliver the form of verification, settlement of balance and release;

(c)

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

(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.

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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 to the Bank of Nova Scotia, together with specimen's of facsimiles of the signatures having authority to sign cheques on behalf of the City.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7314
(11171 and 11191 Williams Road, RZ 01-196031)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7337
(4460 Brown Road, RZ 01-194373)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7385
(8071 and 8091 No. 1 Road, RZ 02-203799)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT