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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 02/19-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, October 15^th, 2002; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, October 21^st, 2002;

each be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD Board in Brief dated October 4^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Library Board Chair Lesley Wood Bernbaum, accompanied by Chief Librarian Greg Buss, presented the Richmond Public Librarys Annual Report.  A copy of the presentation and the material circulated is on file in the City Clerks Office.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 02/19-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:40 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R 02/19-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:41 p.m.).

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 02/19-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 16^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

SUMAS ENERGY 2 AND BP CHERRY POINT ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES - UPDATE
(Report:  Oct. 2/02, File No.:  6125-01 ) (REDMS No. 853290, 885758)
 

R 02/19-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a letter be written to the National Energy Board advising of:

(a)

the City of Richmond's concerns regarding the adverse impacts to air quality in the Lower Mainland as a result of the proposed Sumas Energy 2 electrical generation facility,

(b)

Councils position that the National Energy Board consider evidence of the environmental impacts of the entire Sumas Energy 2 project as opposed to only those impacts associated with the construction of a power transmission line in Canada.

(2)

That a copy of the letter to the National Energy Board be sent to the Office of the Premier, the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the City of Abbotsford.

(3)

That a letter be written to the Province of British Columbia to:

(a)

express the City of Richmond's concerns regarding the potential for adverse impacts to air quality associated with the BP Cherry Point electrical generation facility,

(b)

urge the Provincial Government to seek intervenor status for the BP Cherry Point review process to represent the City of Richmond's interests,

(c)

encourage the Provincial Government to explore options for developing a more strategic approach to strengthening transboundary airshed management in the Lower Mainland, particularly with respect to addressing cumulative impacts of existing and new facilities.

(4)

That a copy of the letter to the Provincial Government be sent to the federal Ministry of Environment and provincial Ministers of Water, Land and Air Protection, Sustainable Resource Management and Energy and Mines.

(5)

That Council support the Provincial Government in its application for intervenor status in the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council project review process with the knowledge that the Greater Vancouver Regional District would be taking a lead role in the technical review of the project.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 02/19-6

7.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21^st, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

8.

RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FAVOUR OF BC HYDRO GRANVILLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING
(Report:  Oct. 10/02, File No.:  2285-30-036) (REDMS No. 877768)
 

R02/19-7

It was moved and seconded

That rights of way in favour of BC Hydro be granted at two sites on Granville Avenue located on City-owned Lot A Section 8 Block 4 North Range 6 West New Westminster District Plan LMP5323 (Firehall No. 1 and Richmond Aquatic Centre), to facilitate undergrounding of hydro service between No. 3 Road and Gilbert Road, provided the existing Hydro rights of way under charge no. BM309360 registered on title and no longer required, are discharged.

CARRIED

9.

CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 23^RD, 2002 REGULAR AND CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Report:  Oct. 15/02, File No.:  0105-01) (REDMS No. 880427)
 

R02/19-8

It was moved and seconded

That both the Regular Open and Regular Closed Council Meetings scheduled for Monday, December 23rd, 2002 be cancelled (as permitted by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7070).

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 02/19-9

10.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 22^nd, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

11.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - AZURE (JIMMY'S GARDEN) DEVELOPMENTS CO. LTD.
(RZ 02-209468 - Report:  Sept. 25/02, File No.:  8060-20-7440) (REDMS No. 864004, 866514, 866511)
 

R 02/19-10

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7440, for the rezoning of 9040 & 9060 General Currie Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120) and to amend Comprehensive Development District (CD/120) to increase the Maximum Lot Size, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Councillor Steves, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a conflict of interest because he owned a property of similar size on Steveston Highway, and he then left the meeting (7:51 p.m.).

12.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY AMAR SANDHU
(RZ 02-203809 Report:  October 7/02, File No.:  8060-20-7441) (REDMS No. 867958, 868278, 442122)
 

R 02/19-11

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7441 for the establishment of a new zone, Coach House District (R/9) and for the rezoning of 8411 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Coach House District (R/9) be introduced and given first reading.
 

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R02/19-11 being called, staff were requested to allocate the funds deposited into the Neighbourhood Improvement Charge account for the future construction of the proposed lane.

The question on Resolution No. R02/19-11 was then called, and it was CARRIED.
 

Councillor Steves returned to the meeting (7:59 p.m.).

13.

RIVERPORT AREA PLAN PRELIMINARY WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  October 17/02, File No.:  4045-01) (REDMS No. 881759, 887118)
 

R 02/19-12

It was moved and seconded

That no further action be taken to pursue an area plan for Riverport or the area east of No. 6 Road until the City is in receipt of other requests for residential developments within the area.

CARRIED

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

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Lyn Greenhill, Chair

R 02/19-13

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 23^rd, 2002, be received for information.

(Cllr. Kumagai left the meeting 8:27 p.m.)

CARRIED

15.

EXTENSION OF THE FRASER SEWERAGE AREA EAST END OF NO. 8 ROAD
(Report:  Sept. 27/02, File No.:  6400-01) (REDMS No. 867426)
 

R 02/19-14

It was moved and seconded

That the Administration Board of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District be requested to extend the boundaries of its Fraser Sewerage Area to include properties owned by the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple located at 18691 and 18791 Westminster Highway within Section 6, Block 4 North Range 4 West N.W.D.

CARRIED

16.

PHOENIX GILLNET LOFT BUILDING CONDITION ANALYSIS
(Report:  Oct. 10/02, File No.:  2050-01) (REDMS No. 677483, 887579)
 

R02/19-15

It was moved and seconded

That a budget of $138,000 to make the Phoenix Gillnet Loft safe and secure (as outlined in Option 1 of the Phoenix Gillnet Loft Building Conditions Analysis report dated October 10, 2002 from the Director, Engineering), be forwarded for consideration in the 2003 Capital Program.

(Cllr. Kumagai returned to the meeting 8:31 p.m.)

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT THE ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11^TH, 2002
(Report:  Oct. 15/02, File No.:  7400-20-PARA1) (REDMS No. 878883, 887349)
 

R 02/19-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Remembrance Day Committee of the Royal Canadian Legion be granted approval to conduct the annual Remembrance Day Cenotaph Ceremonies and Parade on Monday, November 11, 2002.

(2)

That staff review the requirements for submitting parade applications to Council for approval, with a view to requiring that only new parade applications would have to be submitted to Council.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR HAROLD STEVES

18.

CALLING OF FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE MEETING
(Report:  Oct. 23/02, File No.:  0107-12-01) (REDMS No. 886338)
 

R 02/19-17

It was moved and seconded

That a special meeting of the Finance Select Committee meeting be convened to deal with the following referral motion which was adopted by Council on October 15th, 2002:
 

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

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Greenhill
Howard
Kumagai
McNulty

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 02/19-18

19.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on October 16^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permits for properties at:

(i)

7611, 7651, 7691, the northerly portion of 7731 Heather Street, and 7600 Turnill Street (DP 02-202790); and

(ii)

7691 No. 3 Road (DP 02-205116); and

(b)

Development Variance Permits for properties at:

(i)

7460 Lucas Road (DV 02-210089); and

(ii)

11828 Machrina Way (DV 02-209505),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

20.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PUBLIC HOUSE 8220 LANSDOWNE ROAD
(Report:  Oct. 23/02, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 886662)
 

R 02/19-19

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Resolution R02/2-14, adopted on January 28^th, 2002, be rescinded; and

(2)

The application by Rising Tide Consultants Ltd for a Class D Licenced Neighbourhood Pub at 8220 Lansdowne Road be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(a)

the City of Richmond considers the majority of residents to be in favour of the licence being granted;

(b)

traffic, road access and availability of parking issues have been reviewed and are deemed acceptable for the site;

(c)

noise and appearance of the establishment have been reviewed and are acceptable;

(d)

the RCMP has no objections; and

(e)

there were no other local issues Council considers relevant.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

21.

OFFICER AND GENERAL MANAGER BYLAW NO. 7407
(Report:  Oct. 23/02, File No.:  8060-20-7407) (REDMS No. 247230, 885849)
 

R 02/19-20

It was moved and seconded

That Officer and General Manager Bylaw No. 7407 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.
 

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R02/19-20 being called, staff were directed provide a memorandum to Council at the time of adoption of the bylaw, (i) on how the public and the media would be made aware of tenders awarded; (ii) confirming that this tender awarding practice would result in tenders being awarded two weeks earlier, and (iii) the cost savings which could result.

The question on Resolution No. R02/19-20 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 02/19-21

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (9:25 p.m.).

CARRIED

Staff Sgt. John Buis, Richmond Detachment, RCMP, spoke about the death of Constable Jimmy Ng and he thanked Council and the City on behalf of the Detachment, for the show of support which was given to the Detachment following Constable Ngs death.

R 02/19-22

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:30 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 02/19-23

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7433

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7374
(Portions of 13160 and 13200 Princess Street and 6411 Dyke Road, RZ 01‑198754)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 02/19-24

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:34 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, October 28^th, 2002.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)