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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 23^rd, 2002 (distributed previously); and to receive for information, the TransLink Board-in-Brief dated September 20^th, 2002.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

TALL SHIPS 2002 IMAGES

Presentation to Janice Podmore, Chair, Richmond Tall Ships 2002, in recognition of her contribution to the Tall Ships Festival.

AWARDS PRESENTATION 10^TH ANNUAL CITY LANDSCAPE GARDEN CONTEST

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

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

3.

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. 24.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

6

5.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 26^th, 2002, be received for information.

10

6.

SERVICE LEVEL REVIEW SUMMARY AND DETAIL REPORTS
(Report:  Sept. 18/02, File No.:  0340-01) (REDMS No. 858186, 843678, 855650)
 

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

(1)

That the following 3 Program/Service Level reports and revenue summary be received for information:

(a)

2002 Existing Levels Summary (Attachment #1 to the report dated September 18^th, 2002, from the Director of Finance);

(b)

2003 Additional Levels Summary (Attachment #2 to the report dated September 18^th, 2002, from the Director of Finance);

(c)

2002 Revenue Summary (Attachment #3 to the report dated September 18^th, 2002, from the Director of Finance); and

(d)

Departmental Program/Service Level details (5 Divisional binders).

(2)

That staff make recommendations as to how a 1.5% saving on the projected tax requisition for the coming year could be achieved.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

55

7.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 7^th, 2002, be received for information.

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8.

ST. ALBANS SUB-AREA DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW
(Report:  Oct. 2/02, File No.:  8060-20-7417) (REDMS No. 811194, 832840, 834571)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

St. Albans Development Cost Charge Sub-Area Reserve Fund Transfer Bylaw No. 7417; and

(2)

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 5223, Amendment Bylaw No. 7419.

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9.

BUSINESS LICENCE FEE INCREASE
(Report:  Oct. 2/02, File No.:  8060-20-7432) (REDMS No. 871263, 854407)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7432 which adjusts business licence fees effective December 1, 2002, and amends Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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10.

2003 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
(Report:  Sept. 17/02, File No.:  8060-20-7433) (REDMS No. 856343, 867429)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That religious properties on No 5 Road be monitored to ensure adherence to their farming plans; and

(2)

That Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7433 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

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11.

SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
(Report:  Oct. 9/02, File No.:  0168-00) (REDMS No. 876638, 530809, 110613)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Selection Criteria and Selection Process for Sister Cities (as outlined in the report dated September 23^rd, 2002, from the Manager, Customer Services), be approved.

(2)

That:

(a)

the Membership Clause in the Sister City Terms of Reference (Attachment 3 to the report dated September 23^rd, 2002, from the Manager, Customer Services) be rescinded; and

(b)

the new Membership Clause, to include 9 members, including 6 citizens appointed by Council; a representative of City Council and two representatives of the School District, appointed by the School Board, one to be at the staffing level, be adopted.

(3)

That staff clarify the Sister City relationship with Pierrefonds, Quebec, and report to the General Purposes Committee accordingly.

(4)

That the Sister City Committee investigate and report on the process and possible sites for further Sister City relationships, including the advantages and disadvantages and cost implications of entering into such a relationship.

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12.

LONG-TERM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  Sept. 27/02, File No.:  4150-04-01) (REDMS No. 871474)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the work program for the Long-term Financial Management Strategy (contained in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 27, 2002 from the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works), be endorsed.

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

146

13.

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 24^th, 2002, be received for information.

162

14.

Steveston Interurban Tram Feasibility Study
(Report:  September 9/02, File No.:  6510-05) (REDMS No. 848025, 872420)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Steveston Interurban Tram Feasibility Study (attached to the report dated September 9, 2002 from the Manager, Cultural Services), be received for information.

(2)

That Option 1, a completely restored Tram operating over full 2.4 kilometre route phased over five years, with Phase Two - the extension to London Farm to be completed at a later date, be endorsed.

(3)

That an ownership plan for all right-of-ways located between Garry Point and London Farm, be provided.

(4)

That staff investigate the possibility of utilizing dredged material to widen the dyke in front of the Maritime Mixed Use area.

(5)

That staff:

(a)

provide revenue generation options that could contribute to the funding of the Steveston Interurban Tram project; and

(b)

discuss with Onni Corporation, and other entities, the development of public/private partnerships.

(6)

That staff enter into discussions with the Steveston Harbour Authority regarding the use of right-of-ways, cost-sharing in the tram project and the possible future utilization of the two waterlots in front of the property owned by the Onni Corporation.

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15.

Minoru 2 Artificial Turf Playing Field User Fees
(Report:  September 12/02, File No.:  2345-20-MIN01) (REDMS No. 244038, 872416)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Artificial Turf Sports Field Fees and Charges Schedule (as detailed in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 12, 2002 from the Manager, Parks Programs, Planning and Design), be approved for the October 2002 season;

(2)

60% of the revenue collected from the Minoru 2 Artificial Turf user fees be designated for future field replacement, and deposited in the capital building and infrastructure reserve sub-fund called the Special Sports Reserve Fund, and the remainder of the annual revenue be directed to the Parks operational and administration budgets to off set revenue collection and annual field maintenance costs; and

(3)

the phased process for  implementation of outdoor sports field user fees for natural grass playing fields be referred to the Richmond Sports Council prior to staff bringing the matter forward for consideration by Council in 2003.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

244

16.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 8^th, 2002, be received for information.

17.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

250

( A)

ROCKY SETHI
(RZ 02-207724 - Report:  September 16/02, File No.:  8060-20-7434) (REDMS No. 854410, 857846)

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( B)

RAV BAINS
(RZ 02-209352 - Report:  September 23/02, File No.:  8060-20-7436) (REDMS No. 862137, 862154)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7434, for the rezoning of 10020 Odlin Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B); and

(2)

Bylaw No. 7436, for the rezoning of 7651 Eperson Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

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18.

APPLICATION BY FAIRCHILD DEVELOPMENTS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 8060 CAMBIE ROAD FROM AUTOMOBILE-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C6) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/86)
(RZ 02-215553 - September 16/02, File No. 8060-20-7437/38/39) (REDMS No. 846948, 862135, 846962, 846953)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 7437, which would rescind Additional Development Permit Guidelines for the Southwest Corner of Cambie Road & Hazelbridge Way Aberdeen Centre in Section 4.0, Development Permit Guidelines, of Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (City Centre Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

Bylaw No. 7437, having been examined in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Program, the Waste Management Plan, the Economic Strategy Plan, and the 5 Year Financial Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

Bylaw No. 7437, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy No. 5002 on referral of Official Community Plan Amendments, is hereby deemed to have no effect upon an adjoining Municipality nor function or area of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, in accordance with Section 882(3)(d) and (e) of the Local Government Act.

(4)

Bylaw No. 7438, to amend Comprehensive Development District (CD/86):

(a)

to add hotel as  a permitted use;

(b)

to amend the allowable density, building height, and required off-street parking and loading to reflect the addition of hotel use to the zoning district, and

(c)

to make off-street parking requirements consistent with previously approved development under this zoning district,

be introduced and given first reading.

(5)

Bylaw No. 7438 be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority for comment and response by November 12, 2002.

(6)

Bylaw No. 7439, for the rezoning of 8060 Cambie Road from Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/86), be introduced and given first reading.

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19.

Affordable Seniors Supportive Housing Design Guidelines
(Report:  September 24/02, File No.:  4057-04) (REDMS No. 836039)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7425, which amends Section 3.2 Housing, of the Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 to add direction regarding the use of the Design Guidelines for Affordable Seniors Supportive Housing, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7425, having been examined in accordance with Section 883 of the Local Government Act  regarding the Financial Plan, the Capital Expenditure Program and the Waste Management Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7425, having been examined in accordance with the requirement in the Accord between the City and the Vancouver International Airport Authority, is hereby deemed to be outside the areas affected by aeronautical operations.

(4)

That the Seniors Affordable Supportive Housing Design Guidelines (attached to the report dated September 24, 2002, from the Manager, Policy Planning), be adopted and used to guide the development of seniors affordable supportive housing. 

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

375

20.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 9^th, 2002, be received for information.

379

21.

TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM PROPOSED APPROVAL PROCESS
(Report:  Sept. 3/02, File No.:  6450-01) (REDMS No. 843796, 863764, 878253)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed policy for the approval of traffic calming related measures, as amended by the Committee, be endorsed.

COUNCILLOR EVELINA HALSEY-BRANDT

386

22.

AREA PLAN FOR THE RIVERPORT AREA
(Report:  Oct. 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7370/7371)
 

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff report to Council at its next regular meeting on October 25^th, 2002 on the status of the Riverport Area Plan.

(2)

That the report include the framework of the Riverport Area Plan process, the timeline to complete the Area Plan, and the cost of producing the plan.

388

23.

history and heritage in city hall
(Report:  Oct. 11/02, File No.:   )

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff through the appropriate department, bring forward a report that identifies possible locations for a pictorial display of the City's political past, the options for frame materials based on the locations chosen, a timeline for completing the project, and the cost of the project.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

389

24.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on September 25^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 02-203516) for the property at 8920 Alderbridge Way, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

25.

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

394

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, regarding smoking and cellular telephones.

26.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

395

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7223
(To add Pet Store regulations.)
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

402

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7306
(7611, 7651, 7691 and portions of 7591 and 7731 Heather Street, RZ 01‑116358)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

406

Animal, Bird & Beekeeping Regulation Bylaw No. 7137, Amendment Bylaw No. 7424
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

410

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7426
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT