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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12^th, 2002 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, November 18^th, 2002, and

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to receive for information, the GVRD Board in Brief dated November 1^st, 2002.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Presentation of the American Sail Training Associations (ASTA) Port of the Year Award to Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie on behalf of the City by Janice Podmore, Chair, Richmond Tall Ships Committee.

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. 23)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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5.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 13^th, 2002, and on Thursday, November 21^st, 2002 (minutes distributed prior to Council meeting) be received for information.

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6.

APPLICATION FOR SOIL CONSERVATION PERMIT (SOIL PLACEMENT)
Applicants: Helen and Ronald Wong
Civic Address: 18300 River Road
(Report:  Oct. 23/02, File No.:  8350-05) (REDMS No. 880147, 880065)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That authorization be given for the issuance of a Soil Conservation Permit to Helen and Ronald Wong for the placement of 13,000 cubic metres of fill at 18300 River Road.

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7.

strategies to discourage street racing EDUCATION PROGRAM
(Report:  Nov. 19/02, File No.:  6450-09) (REDMS No. 907272, 907272)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

an education program (as prepared by ICBC), which has been approved by the Ministry of Education and which has been designed to align with the BC Primary Curriculum, be endorsed for mandatory use in schools and by parents, and that a letter be written to the Ministry of Education requesting that these ICBC initiatives be implemented in all schools;
 

(2)

the appropriate Ministry be requested to require the completion of a mandatory road safety education program as part of obtaining a drivers licence;
 

(3)

staff investigate and report on the appropriate course of action to take to ensure that road education is legislated in the Kindergarten to Grade 12 school systems; and
 

(4)

copies of the correspondence to the Ministry of Education be forwarded to all appropriate ministries and organizations, including School Boards, school principals and vice principals, the BC Teachers Federation and the Richmond Parents Association.

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8.

STRATEGIES TO DISCOURAGE STREET RACING
(Report:  Nov. 18/02, File No.:  6450-01) (REDMS No. 896838, 911104)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the short-term strategies to discourage street racing, as recommended in the attached report, be approved for immediate implementation in 2002 at a total capital cost of $232,300 and an annual operating cost of $56,000, with the funding source to be the 2002 Richmond RCMP Operating Budget, provided that further additional service level requests be presented as part of the budget process.
 

(2)

That the long-term strategies to discourage street racing, as recommended in the attached report, be incorporated into the upcoming review of the RCMP 5-Year Plan and the City's Capital and Operating Budgets.
 

(3)

That Council urge the Ministry of Education to revise the provincial education curriculum to include road safety as a mandatory learning outcome, and that the Richmond School District and the Richmond District Parents Association also be requested to assist.
 

(4)

That in the interim prior to realization of Recommendation 3, Council request the Richmond School District to consider designating road safety as a mandatory learning outcome for all Richmond students in kindergarten through Grade 12.
 

(5)

That staff report to the next Community Safety Committee on a communication strategy relating to the enforcement measures being implemented by the City.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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9.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, November 18^th, 2002, be received for information.

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10.

2002 DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE PROGRAM AND BYLAW
(Report:  Nov. 12/02, File No.:  1070-04-01) (REDMS No. 902713, 707605, 908734, 908734)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

None.

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NOTE:

Memorandum from the Manager, Special Projects, Finance & Corporate Services on the above matter.

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11.

2003 UTILITY BUDGETS AND RATES BYLAWS
(Report:  Nov. 13/02, File No.:  8060-20-7551/7552/7553) (REDMS No. 876141, 903043, 660303, 889915)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2003 Utility Expenditure Budgets (as presented in the staff report dated November 13, 2002 from the Managers of Water, Sewer & Environmental Programs) be approved as the basis for establishing the 2003 Utility Rates.

(2)

That the following bylaws, which bring into effect the above 2003 Utility Rates, be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

( a)

Sanitary Sewer System and Drainage System Bylaw No. 7551;

( b)

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 7552; and

(c)

The Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 7553.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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12.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 19^th, 2002, be received for information.

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13.

APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION CHRIS HERBST
(SC 02-217909 - Report:  November 4/02, File No.:  SC 02-217909) (REDMS No. 894454)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application for a strata title conversion by Chris Herbst for the property located at 10500 Argentia be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:           

(1)

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2003; and

(2)

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of this resolution.

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14.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - PAUL LEONG
(RZ 02-215251  Report:  November 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7445/7550) (REDMS No. 901912, 892758, 893101, 899440, 899563)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7550, to amend the maximum density permitted under Comprehensive Development District (CD/130) from 0.69 floor area ratio to 0.63 floor area ratio, together with corresponding lot size and building setback requirements; and,

(2)

Bylaw No. 7455, for the rezoning of 7360 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/130).

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15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING   FIKRAT BURAKAZ, DARRELL YONG, AND J.A.B. ENTERPRISES LTD.
(RZ 02-209811/213101/215552 - Report:  October 23/02, File No.:  8060-20-7452/7453/7454) (REDMS No. 886802, 891553, 891554, 891555, 891546, 908462)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws be introduced and given first reading:

(1)

Bylaw No. 7452, for the rezoning of 9271 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A);

(2)

Bylaw No. 7453, for the rezoning of 9391, 9411 and 9431 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K; and,

(3)

Bylaw No. 7454, for the rezoning of 9631 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K).

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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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( A)

EMANON HOLDINGS LTD. AND KAIMAN ENTERPRISES CO. LTD.
(RZ 02-213359- Report:  October 24/02, File No.:  8060-20-7445) (REDMS No. 876883, 879934, 879938)

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( B)

ANA AND NICOLE CUPIC
(RZ 02-207840 Report:  November 4/02, File No.:  8060-20-7456) (REDMS No. 744352, 894693, 896257)

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( C)

CHARLES SCOTT
(RZ 02-203188 Report:  November 4/02, File No.:  8060-20-7457) (REDMS No. 737791, 737794, 737796)

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( D)

WESTSHORE CAPITAL INC.
(RZ 02-218219 Report:  November 4/02, File No.:  8060-20-7549) (REDMS No. 896477, 898297, 898366)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws be introduced and given first reading:

(1)

Bylaw No. 7445, to amend the maximum lot coverage in Comprehensive Development District (CD/24) and to rezone 22571 Westminster Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/24);

(2)

Bylaw No. 7456, for the rezoning of 7140 St. Albans Road from Townhouse & Apartment District (R3) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120);

(3)

Bylaw No. 7457, for the rezoning of 8091 Bennett Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120); and

(4)

Bylaw No. 7549, for the rezoning of 10611 Shepherd Drive from Comprehensive Development District (CD/62) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/61).

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17.

APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 02-213387 Report:  November 4/02, File No.:  8060-20-7449/7550) (REDMS No. 879925, 885563, 885562, 880815)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 7449, which amends the Lower Westminster Sub-Area Map of Schedule 2.14 (Hamilton Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, to redesignate the lands designated as Duplex Residential Only to Single-Family Residential and/or Duplex Residential Only, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

Bylaw No. 7449, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

Bylaw No. 7449, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and,

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7450, for the rezoning of 22111, 22171, 22191 Westminster Highway from "Agricultural District (AG1)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/61)" and Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), be introduced and given first reading.

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, November 20^th, 2002, be received for information.

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19.

STREET SWEEPING
(Report:  Nov. 12/02, File No.:  6455-04) (REDMS No. 901920)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the installation of permanent Temporary No Parking signs at the following locations be endorsed:

(1)

7000 block Minoru Boulevard;

(2)

7000 block Moffatt Road;

(3)

7000 block Bennett Road;

(4)

7000 block Jones Road;

(5)

7000 block General Currie Road;

(6)

7000 block St. Albans Road;

(7)

7000 block Arcadia Road; and

(8)

the north side of Ackroyd Road, between Cooney Road and Arcadia Road.

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20.

PROPOSED CANADA/BRITISH COLUMBIA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS FOR NOVEMBER, 2002
(Report:  Nov. 6/02, File No.:  0130-01) (REDMS No. 858924, 910560)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the project grant applications from the original submission in 2000 that have not received grants from the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Grant Program be withdrawn from the program, with the exception of the Minoru Aquatic Centre Solar Heating Panel System Project and the Watermania Solar Heating Panel System Project; and

(2)

That the municipal priorities, as amended to include affordable housing with the five new capital projects (identified in the report dated November 6^th, 2002, from the Director, Engineering), be submitted to the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Grant Program for funding consideration.

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NOTE:

Memorandum from the Project Engineer, Roads and Drainage, on the above matter, as requested by the Committee.

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21.

AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC BYLAW NO. 5870 AUTHORIZATION OF ANNUAL PARADES
(Report:  Oct. 29/02, File No.:  8060-20-7548) (REDMS No. 892225, 892047)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 7548, which amends Traffic Bylaw 5870 to (i) add Schedule K which lists the annual parades that do not require Council approval, and (ii) delegate to the Director of Transportation the authority to approve those annual parades as listed in Schedule K, be given first, second and third reading.

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22.

ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2003
(Report:  Nov. 1/02, File No.:  0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 895684)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects potentially eligible for funding contributions from the ICBC 2003 Road Safety Improvement Program, (as described in the report dated November 1^st, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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23.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on November 13^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit ((DP 02-202289) for the property at 4651 No. 3 Road; and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 02-216101) for the property at  9531 and 9651 Finn Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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24.

SECTION 700 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 23511 DYKE ROAD
(Report:  Oct. 30/02, File No.:  8080-01) (REDMS No. 890078)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following resolution be adopted as required under Section 700 of the Local Government Act with respect to the property at 23511 Dyke Road:

WHEREAS the Building Inspector has observed conditions in relation to land or buildings, namely the property located at 23511 Dyke Road, and legally described as Lot 2, EXCEPT :  firstly:  Parcel E (Reference Plan 45213); secondly:  Part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 73153; thirdly:  Part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 73193; Section 1, Block 4, North Range 4 West, New Westminster District Plan 4193 (P.I.D. 003-667-201), that he considers to be in  contravention of City Bylaws and regulations under Division (2) of Part 21 of the Local Government Act, Chapter 323; and

WHEREAS the Building Inspector has given a recommendation to the City Clerk, in writing, relating to the above conditions; and

WHEREAS the registered owner of the property was given full opportunity to be heard, prior to adoption of this resolution;

NOW THEREFORE:

(a)

The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a Notice in the Lower Mainland Land Title Office, New Westminster, indicating that the Council of the City of Richmond has passed a resolution pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act related to land located at 23511 Dyke Road, and legally described as Lot 2, EXCEPT :  firstly:  Parcel E (Reference Plan 45213); secondly:  Part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 73153; thirdly:  Part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 73193; Section 1, Block 4, North Range 4 West, New Westminster District Plan 4193 (P.I.D. 003-667-201), that the Building Inspector considers to be in contravention of City bylaws and regulations under Division (2) of Part 21 of the Local Government Act, Chapter 323; and

(b)

The City Clerk is further directed to ensure that all records relating to the matter are available for inspection.

(2)

That the payment of any prescribed fees required by the Registrar of Land Titles be authorized.

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25.

SECTION 700 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 23591 DYKE ROAD
(Report:  Oct. 30/02, File No.:  8080-01) (REDMS No. 890221)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following resolution be adopted as required under Section 700 of the Local Government Act with respect to the property at 23591 Dyke Road:

WHEREAS the Building Inspector has observed conditions in relation to land or buildings, namely the property located at 23591 Dyke Road and legally described as Lot 1, Section 1, Block 4, North Range 4 West, New Westminster District Plan LMP 48379 (P.I.D. 024-921-475), that he considers to be in contravention of City Bylaws and regulations under Division (2) of  Part 21 of the Local Government Act, Chapter 323; and

WHEREAS the Building Inspector has given a recommendation to the City Clerk, in writing, relating to the above conditions; and

WHEREAS the City Clerk has notified the registered owner of the property concerning the nature of the recommendation and of the time, date and location of the Council meeting at which the recommendation will be considered; and

WHEREAS the registered owner of the property was given full opportunity to be heard, prior to adoption of this resolution;

NOW THEREFORE:

(a)

The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a Notice in the Lower Mainland Land Title Office, New Westminster, indicating that the Council of the City of Richmond has passed a resolution pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act related to land located at 23591 Dyke Road and legally described as Lot 1, Section 1, Block 4, North Range 4 West, New Westminster District Plan LMP 48379 (P.I.D. 024-921-475), that the Building Inspector considers to be in contravention of City bylaws and regulations under  Division (2) of Part 21 of the Local Government Act, Chapter 323.

(b)

The City Clerk is further directed to ensure that all records relating to the matter are available for inspection.

(2)

That the payment of any prescribed fees required by the Registrar of Land Titles be authorized.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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26.

2002 GENERAL LOCAL & SCHOOL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS
(Report:  Nov. 18/02, File No.:  8125-30-01) (REDMS No. 906842)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Declaration of Official Results of the 2002 General Local & School Election (attached to the report dated November 18th, 2002, from the Chief Election Officer), be received for information, in accordance with the requirements of Section 148 of the Local Government Act.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7292
(7511 Garden City Road, RZ 01-185809)
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. 7387
(9291 and 9311 No. 1 Road, RZ 02-204025)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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NOTE:    Memorandum from the Supervisor Urban Development regarding the above bylaw.

ADJOURNMENT