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

R 02/18-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 23^rd, 2002, be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink Board-in-Brief dated September 20^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Brodie called forward Janice Podmore, Chair, Richmond Tall Ships 2002, forward, and then spoke about the leadership shown by Ms. Podmore in organizing the City's recent Tall Ships Festival.  The Mayor then presented Ms. Podmore with the original painting which was used for promotional purposes for the event, in recognition of her contribution to the Tall Ships Festival. 

Ms. Podmore spoke briefly about the Tall Ships Festival and the contributions of Council, City staff and the volunteers to the event.  In concluding her remarks, she urged Council to host a similar event in 2005. 

AWARDS PRESENTATION 10^TH ANNUAL CITY LANDSCAPE GARDEN CONTEST

The Manager, Parks Programs, Planning & Design, Mike Redpath, spoke about the City's annual landscape garden contest, the purpose of the contest, and the contributions of the participants.  He then showed a video presentation of the winning entries.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 02/18-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:16 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R 02/18-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R 02/18-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

6.

SERVICE LEVEL REVIEW SUMMARY AND DETAIL REPORTS
(Report:  Sept. 18/02, File No.:  0340-01) (REDMS No. 858186, 843678, 855650, 869091)

R 02/18-5

It was moved and seconded

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).

CARRIED

R 02/18-6

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes
Steves

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 02/18-7

7.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

8.

ST. ALBANS SUB-AREA DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW
(Report:  Oct. 2/02, File No.:  8060-20-7417; 8060-20-7419) (REDMS No. 811194, 832840, 834571)
 

R02/18-8

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

9.

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

R02/18-9

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

10.

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

R02/18-10

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

11.

SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
(Report:  Oct. 9/02, File No.:  0100-20-SCITI-01) (REDMS No. 876638, 530809, 110613, 862073)
 

R 02/18-11

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

12.

LONG-TERM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  Sept. 27/02, File No.:  0975-01) (REDMS No. 871474)
 

R 02/18-12

It was moved and seconded

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.
 

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R02/18-12 being called, staff were directed to commence the proposed workshops with the new Council as soon as possible, rather than waiting until January, 2003.

The question on Resolution No. R02/18-12 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

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

R 02/18-13

13.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

14.

Steveston Interurban Tram Feasibility Study
(Report:  September 9/02, File No.:  6510-05) (REDMS No. 848025, 872420, 843826, 843906, 844012, 738723)
 

R02/18-14

It was moved and seconded

(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 approximately a 1.4 kilometre route phased over five years from the Britannia Shipyard to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, with Phase Two - the extension to London Farm, or from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery to Garry Point Park, 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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/18-14 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of the main motion was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (2) of the main motion was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R02/18-15

It was moved and seconded

That Part (2) of Resolution No. R02/18-14 be amended by deleting the word endorsed, and by substituting the words received for information.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED  Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Barnes
S. Halsey-Brandt
McNulty
Steves
 

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R02/18-14 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt, Greenhill, Howard and Kumagai opposed.

The question on Part (3) of the main motion was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt, Greenhill, and Howard opposed.

The question on Part (4) of the main motion was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt, Greenhill, and Howard opposed.

The question on Part (5) of the main motion was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (6) of Resolution No. R02/18-14 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R02/18-16

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/18-14 be amended by adding the following as Part (6), That revenue generation options which could contribute to the funding of the Steveston Interurban Tram project, be referred to the Finance Select Committee, and renumbering the subsequent Part to Part (7).

CARRIED

The question on Part (7) of the main motion was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Greenhill and Howard opposed.

15.

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

R 02/18-17

It was moved and seconded

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.

The question on Resolution No. R02/18-17 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R02/18-18

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R02/18-17 be amended by adding the following as Part (4), That any surplus funds resulting from the installation of the artificial field at Minoru 2 be used to install additional lighting at the south end of the field, and that if such funding is not available, that the lighting project be considered in May, 2003 when funds become available through the Capital Reserve Fund.

CARRIED

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

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 02/18-19

16.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

( A)

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

( B)

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

R02/18-20

It was moved and seconded

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).

CARRIED

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, 862173)
 

R02/18-21

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

19.

Affordable Seniors Supportive Housing Design Guidelines
(Report:  September 24/02, File No.:  4057-04) (REDMS No. 836039, 841431, 841442)
 

R02/18-22

It was moved and seconded

(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. 

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

R02/18-23

20.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

21.

TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM PROPOSED APPROVAL PROCESS
(Report:  Sept. 3/02, File No.:  6450-00) (REDMS No. 843796, 863764, 878253)
 

R02/18-24

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR EVELINA HALSEY-BRANDT

22.

AREA PLAN FOR THE RIVERPORT AREA
(Report:  Oct. 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7370/7371; 4045-01)
 

R02/18-25

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. 18-25 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R02/18-26

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated October 8^th, 2002, from Councillor Evelina Halsey‑Brandt), regarding an Area Plan for the Riverport Area, be referred to the Planning Committee for discussion.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes
Greenhill
E. Halsey-Brandt
S. Halsey-Brandt

23.

history and heritage in city hall
(Report:  Oct. 11/02, File No.:  0105-01)
 

R02/18-27

It was moved and seconded

That staff, through the appropriate department, bring forward a report to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee which 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.
 

The question on Resolution No. R02/18-27 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R02/18-28

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated October 11^th, 2002, from Councillor Evelina Halsey‑Brandt), regarding the History and Heritage in City Hall, be referred to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee for discussion.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 02/18-29

24.

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 02/18-30

25.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (9:51 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, spoke to Council on the issue of people smoking in bus shelters, and suggested that Richmond should be declared the largest non-smoking City.  He also commented on the use of cellular telephones by motorists, and stated that the use of such equipment by motorists should be banned entirely.

R 02/18-31

26.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:58 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 02/18-32

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7223
(To add Pet Store regulations.)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7306
(7611, 7651, 7691 and portions of 7591 and 7731 Heather Street, RZ 01‑116358)
 

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

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

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 02/18-33

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:10 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 Tuesday, October 15^th, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)