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

 

Acting City Clerk David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 02/17-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

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

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 02/17-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 12 Service Level Review Summary Report be deleted from the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Wendy Andrews, Chair, Heritage Commission, spoke about the City's suburban history and the preparation of the document entitled Richmond's Suburban History.  She then presented each member of Council with a copy of the document. 

R02/17-3

It was moved and seconded

That the document entitled Richmond's Suburban History be received for information.

CARRIED

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

2.

Suspension of Business Licence TOH FAR STUDIO
(Report:  Sept. 18/02, File No.:   8275-06) (REDMS No. 857949, 858126, 857436, 848065, 843920)

Ms. Catherine Ducey, solicitor, and representing the owner of Toh Far Studio, Ms. Alla Pervakov, advised that her clients position was that the incident in question did not reflect reasonable cause to suspend the business licence.  She stated that the incident was an isolated incident and involved only one employee. 

Ms. Ducey advised that the business had been in operation for five years, and although the police had visited the establishment on many occasions, the only problems which had arisen related to the improper registration of employees.  She further advised that the employee in question no longer worked at the Toh Far Studio, and that her client did not condone such behaviour in her establishment.

Ms. Ducey stated that her client faced severe penalties if the operation was suspended as she had four employees and a lease which still had to be paid.  She added that her client was in the process of selling her business to a new owner.  Ms. Ducey submitted that a written warning would be more appropriate with it being clearly indicated that any further problems could result in loss of her clients business licence.  In concluding her submission, Ms. Ducey stated that the incident in question was an isolated incident and did not warrant suspension.

R02/17-4

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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

3.

Suspension of Business Licence SWAN LAKE 88 ENTERPRISES CO. LTD.
(Report:  Sept. 18/02, File No.:  8275-06) (REDMS No. 857909, 858405, 857433, 848034, 843907)

Mr. Chi Yau Patrick Li was in attendance, but indicated that he did not wish to speak to the matter.

Staff advised in response to a question about whether Council had the authority to revoke the business licence of Swan Lake 88 Enterprises Co. Ltd., that Council did have the authority to do so.  However, staff did not recommend such action at this time because the owner was only expecting a suspension and not revocation of his business licence.  The suggestion was made that the business licence suspension be considered to be progressive discipline.

R02/17-5

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 02/17-6

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

5.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 19 Richmond Transit & Traffic Advisory Committee Final Report with Recommendations on the #98 B-Line, Local Transit Issues and City Centre Traffic Conditions

Mr. Bob Cowan, Chair of the Richmond Transit & Traffic Advisory Committee (RTTAC), introduced Ken Kuo and Ryan Harding, representing TransLink, and Ian Gunion, of Coast Mountain Bus Company.  Mr. Cowan then provided information on the purpose of the  RTTAC, and reviewed (i) the concerns addressed by the RTTAC and responded to by TransLink and Coast Mountain Bus Company; and (ii) the recommendations of the RTTAC. 

Discussion then ensued among Council and the delegation on Richmond transit issues, during which Mr. Cowan, the RTTAC, TransLink and Coast Mountain Bus Company were thanked for their efforts in dealing with these issues.

Item No. 11 Regulation of Pet Stores

Mr. John Edmundson, Manager of Pet Habitat, sought clarification on a number of questions which he had with specific areas of the proposed regulations the training of employees; the segregation of ill or injured animals and the type of illnesses which would require the Medical Health Officer to be advised; and the intent of requiring impermeable flooring. Staff Solicitor Rebecca Bittel responded to the questions.

Ms. June Humphries, of 9560 Herbert Road, referred to the minutes of the September 16^th, 2002 meeting of the General Purposes Committee which indicated that there was only one pet store in Richmond, and stated that Petcetera was also a pet store as it sold different types of animals.  She also spoke about the need for cat breeding permits for the mothers of any kittens being sold in pet stores, and stated that cat breeding permits should be required for any kittens over the age of six months or that staff be required to have these animals spayed before being sold.  Ms. Humphries also questioned what would happen to (i) pot bellied pigs now that they were not considered to be domestic pets; and (ii) those individuals who had more than the allowable number of cats in their homes.

R 02/17-7

6.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R 02/17-8

7.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 02/17-9

8.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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)
 

R02/17-10

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

10.

Animal Control Regulations
(Report:  September 5/02, File No.:  8060-20-7424; 8060-20-7426) (REDMS No. 846103, 841790, 842250)
 

R02/17-11

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

11.

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

R02/17-12

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

12.

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

See Page 2 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 02/17-13

13.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

14.

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7421
(Report:  August 23/02, File No.:  8060-20-7421) (REDMS No. 840496, 840522, 840529)
 

R02/17-14

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

15.

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

R02/17-15

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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, 840704)
 

R02/17-16

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

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);

(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)

(a)

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).

(b)

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

CARRIED

17.

SUBMISSION TO CANADA MARINE ACT REVIEW PANEL
(Report:  August 28/02, File No.:  0140-20-TCAN1-01) (REDMS No. 833906, 859602, 857249)
 

R02/17-17

It was moved and seconded

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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/17-17 was not called, as the following amendments were introduced:

R 02/17-18

It was moved and seconded

That Part (2) of Resolution No. R02/17-17 be amended by adding the following after the word Assembly, FREMP, the Lower Mainland Municipal Association, the Fraser Basin Council.

CARRIED

R 02/17-19

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/17-17 be amended by adding the following as Part (3), Richmond seek the opportunity to delegate to the Canada Marine Act Review Panel.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R02/17-17, as amended by Resolution Nos. R02/17-18 and R02/17-19, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

R 02/17-20

18.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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)
 

R02/17-21

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

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)

R02/17-22

It was moved and seconded

(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 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.

CARRIED

21.

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

R02/17-23

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

22.

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

R 02/17-24

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/17-24 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R 02/17-25

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/17-24 be amended by adding the following as Part (3), That the Richmond School Board be thanked for its financial contribution to Project WET.

CARRIED
 

The question on Resolution No. R02/17-24, as amended by Resolution No. R02/17-25, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

(Councillor Greenhill left the meeting at 9:06 p.m., and did not return.)

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 02/17-26

23.

It was moved and seconded

(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 Shepherd 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.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

24.

MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
CIVIL LIABILITY REVIEW CONSULTATION PAPER
(Report:  Sept. 16/02, File No.:   0270-01) (REDMS No. 854696)
 

R 02/17-27

It was moved and seconded

That the Provincial Attorney General be advised that the position of the City of Richmond is:

(1)

That the concept of joint and several liability for property damage and economic loss is inappropriate and should be abolished; and

(2)

That joint and several liability be replaced by a system of pure several or proportionate liability under which defendants are responsible only to the degree to which they contribute to the loss.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

25.

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

R 02/17-28

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

R 02/17-29

It was moved and seconded

That a letter of thanks and acknowledgement be written through the Mayors Office on behalf of the Mayor and Council, to the Steveston Harbour Authority for their contribution to the recent Tall Ships Festival.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 02/17-30

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7314
(11171 and 11191 Williams Road, RZ 01-196031)
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7337
(4460 Brown Road, RZ 01-194373)
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7385
(8071 and 8091 No. 1 Road, RZ 02-203799).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 02/17-31

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:19 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, September 23^rd, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)