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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 25^th, 2002 (distributed previously); and

(2)

the minutes of the Inaugural Council Meeting held on Monday, December 2^nd, 2002 (distributed previously).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

1

Presentation by Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie of Certificates of Commendation awarded by the Governor General of Canada to Ms. Karyn Lippincott and Mr. Brian Otter, in recognition of their actions following an incident which occurred in Richmond on May 25, 2000.

Presentation of the 2003 Street Banner Contest Winning Artists by the Manager, Parks Programs, Planning & Design, Mike Redpath, and Parks Coordinator Paul Morizawa.

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. 27.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Mr. Henry Beh and Mr. Keiron McConnell each be re-appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a further two year term to expire on December 31, 2004; and

(2)

That Ms. Lyn Greenhill be appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a two year term to expire on December 31, 2004.

6.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Ms. Danielle Alie; Mr. Jim Kojima and Mr. John Chen be appointed to the Sister City Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2005.

(2)

That the Sister City Committees Operating Budget be approved for the year 2003 at $5,000.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

7.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Aubrey (Jack) Hyman and Maria Malewska-Majblat be appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for one-year terms to expire December 31, 2003;

(2)

That Judy Assoon, Tracy Booth, Christine Brodie, Cheryl Rehm-Latiff, Manjit Sandhu, and Fred Ursel be re-appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for one-year terms to expire December 31, 2003; and

(3)

That the vacancies on the Richmond Family Court Committee be re‑advertised early in 2003.

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

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8.

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 26^th, 2002, be received for information.

9.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND AQUATIC SERVICES BOARD

10.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND MUSEUM SOCIETY BOARD

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11.

"Dog Sculptures" at the South Dyke Off Leash Area
(Report:  October 23/02, File No.:  7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 877743)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That an allocation of $22,000 be authorized from Project #40802, originally approved in the 2001 Capital Plan, for the development of the Dog Sculptures artwork (as per the report from the Manager, Policy Planning dated October 23rd, 2002).

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12.

2002 Richmond Tall Ship Financial Report
(Report:  November 20/02, File No.:  7400-20-Tall1) (REDMS No. 900833)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 event deficit of up to $475,000 be offset from the 2002 Council provisional budget;

(2)

the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 Coordinating Committee report be received for information;

(3)

the resignation of the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 Coordinating Committee be accepted with thanks; and;

(4)

all Tall Ships financial activity be concluded.

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13.

Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Bid Letter of Support
(Report:  November 25/02, File No.:  7200-01) (REDMS No. 912591)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City forward a letter of support for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Bid Corporation to be included in the bid book being submitted to the International Olympic Committee in January 2003.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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14.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 3^rd, 2002, be received for information.

15.

APPOINTMENT TO THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (YVRAA) ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 

RECOMMENDATION

That Mr. Paul Schaap be re-appointed to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVRAA) Environmental Advisory Committee for a two year term expiring on December 31, 2004. 

16.

CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO YVR AERONAUTICAL NOISE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
 

RECOMMENDATION

That Mr. James Watson be re-appointed as a Citizen Representative to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (NMC) for a two year term expiring on December 31, 2004.

17.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE)

RECOMMENDATION

That the following persons each be appointed for two year terms, ending on December 31, 2004, to the Advisory Committee on the Environment:

●

Gordon Kibble

●

Randall Melnyk

●

David Moon

●

Paul Schaap

●

Louis Zivot

●

John Hopkins

●

Amador Remigio

●

David Crook, and

●

Dalip Sandhu.

18.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following persons each be appointed for two-year terms to the Child Care Development Board until December 31, 2004:

(a)

Ms. Colleen Fox

(b)

Ms. Roop Nagra

(c)

Ms. Lesley Richardson

(2)

That the following persons each be re-appointed for two-year terms to the Child Care Development Board until December 31, 2004:

(a)

Ms. Susan Graf; and

(b)

Ms. Karen Iddins.

19.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Mr. Norberto Balce be appointed for a one-year term to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee until December 31, 2003.

(2)

That Constable Gary Law, representing the RCMP, Richmond Detachment, be appointed for a two-year term to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee until December 31, 2004.

20.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Mr. Kenneth Levitt be appointed for a two-year term to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Council expiring on December 31, 2004.

(2)

That the following persons each be re-appointed for two-year terms to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Council expiring on December 31, 2004:

●

Ms. Olive Bassett

●

Ms. Susan Higginbotham

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Mr. Shams Jilani

●

Ms. Carol Smith.

21.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bob Ransford, Graham Turnbull and Dana Westermark be re-appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two year term to expire December 31st, 2004.

(2)

That Sylvia Edigar be appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two year term to expire December 31st, 2004.

22.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

RECOMMENDATION

That the following persons each be appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission for:

(a)

A term of one (1) year (expiring December 31, 2003)

●

Valerie Jones

(b)

A term of two (2) years (expiring December 31, 2004)

●

Mr. Chris Keatley

●

Mr. Dan Campbell

●

Mr. Leo Mol

●

Mr. Dick Aporta.

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23.

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW 7148, AMENDMENT BYLAW 7557
(Report:  Nov. 22/02, File No.:  8060-20-7557) (REDMS No. 911630)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7557 which amends Schedule A of Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148 to include 7988 Alderbridge Way among the geographic areas in which a video arcade may operate, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

24.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

51

( A)

NICHOLAS POON
(RZ 02-215963 - Report:  Nov. 8/02, File No.:  8060-20-7554) (REDMS No. 902409, 902928, 902929)

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( B)

BOB HOURIE
(RZ 02-217679 - Report:  Nov. 13/02, File No.:  8060-20-7555) (REDMS No. 903528, 904224, 904226)

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( C)

BOB KOONER
(RZ 02-218170 - Report:  Nov. 14/02, File No.:  8060-20-7556) (REDMS No. 904319, 904516, 904518)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7554, for the rezoning of 8360, 8380 and 8420 No. 2 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/123);

(2)

Bylaw No. 7555, for the rezoning of 11631 and 11651 Bird Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D); and

(3)

Bylaw No. 7556, for the rezoning of 6431/6451 Chatsworth Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

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25.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT STATUTORY RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURES
(Report:  Nov. 15/02, File No.:  8060-20-7346/7376) (REDMS No. 905916, 720874, 661019)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That $20,836 be provided from the Child Care Statutory Reserve Fund in the following amounts:

-

$4,165 to Riverside children's Centre for toys and equipment;

-

$5,742 to Hamilton Community Association Out-of-School Care and Kindercare for furnishings and equipment;

-

$350 to Little Wings Day Care for infant playground equipment;

-

$1,514 to Treehouse Early Learning Centre for playground equipment;

-

$2,065 to Bowling Green children's Centre for an infant quad stroller (4 seats); and

-

$7,000 to South Arm Community Association Out-of-School Care and Kindercare for equipment.

COUNCILLOR EVELINA HALSEY-BRANDT

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26.

BYLAWS 7370 AND 7371
(Report:  Dec. 4/02, File No.:  8060-20-7370/7371) (REDMS No. 920682)
 

RECOMMENDATION

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7370 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7371, for property at 14791 Steveston Highway, each be abandoned.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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27.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the meeting held on November 27^th, 2002, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 02-213623) for the property at 8480 Granville Avenue be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

(3)

That the modifications to the environmentally sensitive area at 21720 Fraserwood Way be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 92-316) issued for that property.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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28.

Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw
(Report:  Dec. 5/02, File No.:  8060-20-7369) (REDMS No. 920486, 841060)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7369 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

29.

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

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Mr. Orval Chapman, of Jones Road, regarding the work of Amnesty International, and requesting the proclamation of December 10^th, 2002, as Human Rights Day in Richmond.

30.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

118

St. Albans Development Cost Charge Sub-Area Reserve Fund Transfer Bylaw No. 7417
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

119

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 5323, Amendment Bylaw No. 7419
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

121

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 7548
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

123

Sanitary Sewer System and Drainage System Bylaw No. 7551
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

134

Waterworks & Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 7552
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

143

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 7553
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT