Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Acting City Clerk David Weber

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 03/1-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, December 9^th, 2002; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, December 16^th, 2002,

each be adopted as circulated; and that the TransLink Board in Brief dated December 11^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/1-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
 

Item No. 17 Minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting held on December 19^th, 2002; and No. 18 City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force Proposed Terms of Reference
 

Mr. John Wong, of 3858 McKay Drive, referred to Page 2 of the minutes and questioned why there was .the need to ensure representation from businesses located west of No. 3 Road. 

Mr. Wong also commented on statements made in the staff report about the transit improvements made in the City Centre area with the introduction of the #98-B Line.  He questioned the anticipated cost of forming the task force; whether task force recommendations would be implemented by Council and City staff; and how the members of the task force would be appointed. 

Mayor Brodie provided an explanation to Mr. Wong on the issues and questions which he raised.

Item No. 12 Imperial Landing Development Management Strategy

Mr. Doug Day, circulated a brochure to Council, which provided information on a possible yachting business which could be developed for the area, and spoke about the proposal which his company had put forward to the City for the development of Imperial Landing.

R 03/1-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL FOR THE TERM 2003/2004
 

R 03/1-4

It was moved and seconded

That the following people be appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2004:

        Ms. Alina Maness, Landscape Architect

        Mr. Sheldon Chandler, Architect

        Mr. Arlen Johnson, Richmond Committee on Disability

        Ms. Olga Ilich, Urban Development Institute

        Mr. David Lee, P.Eng.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 03/1-5

6.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 10^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO DISCOURAGE STREET RACING
(Report:  Dec. 3/02, File No.:  6450-09) (REDMS No. 917882)
 

R03/1-6

It was moved and seconded

That the communications strategy to support the campaign to discourage street racing (as outlined in the report dated December 3^rd, 2002, from the Manager, Communications and Public Affairs), be approved.

CARRIED

8.

SAFETY INSPECTION POLICY
(Report:  Dec. 3/02, File No.:  8060-20-7265) (REDMS No. 906929, 883832)
 

R03/1-7

It was moved and seconded

That Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 7265, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/1-8

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, December 16^th, 2002, and on Monday, December 23^rd, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

ROAD EXCHANGE BYLAW FOR PROPERTY ON PRINCESS LANE
(Report:  Dec. 9/02, File No.:  8060-20-7462) (REDMS No. 921659, 916732)
 

R03/1-9

It was moved and seconded

That Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7462 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

11.

LOCATION OPTIONS FOR RICHMOND FAMILY PLACE
(Report:  Nov. 28/02, File No.:  1000-14-015) (REDMS No. 912750, 916297)
 

R03/1-10

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the existing lease between the City and Richmond Family Place at 6560 Gilbert Road extend to August 31, 2005;

(2)

Richmond Family Place be permitted to expand at its existing location with temporary structures (e.g., modular), subject to the City's approval; and

(3)

the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Park Planning process incorporate a permanent site for Richmond Family Place.

CARRIED

12.

IMPERIAL LANDING DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  Dec. 2/02, File No.:  4060-05-03) (REDMS No. 916641)
 

R 03/1-11

It was moved and seconded

That staff:

(1)

 continue negotiating with the Steveston Harbour Authority to finalize a waterfront property management service agreement, and

(2)

proceed with an integrated Imperial Landing Development Management Strategy.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/1-12

13.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 7^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

14.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - D & T DETTLING

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GURBACHAN SIDHU
(RZ 02-219164; RZ 02-220252 - Report:  Nov. 26/02, File No.:  8060-20-7459/7460) (REDMS No. 913947, 914391, 914389, 914382)
 

R 03/1-13

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7459, for the rezoning of 8340 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K); and

(2)

Bylaw No. 7460, for the rezoning of 8320 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K).

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - POLYGON DEVELOPMENT 140 LTD.
(RZ 02-216183 - Report:  Dec. 6/02; File No.:  8060-20-7465/7466) (REDMS No. 921220, 921997, 922000, 921838, 921733)
 

R 03/1-14

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7465, to increase the maximum permitted building height under Comprehensive Development District (CD/126) from 2 storeys to 3 storeys, together with a corresponding decrease in lot coverage; and

(2)

Bylaw No. 7466, for rezoning at 7131, 7151,7171, 7191, 7195, 7211, 7231, 7271, and 7291 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/126).

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

( A)

ARMINDER JHUTTY
(RZ 02-219324 - Report:  Nov. 27/02, File No.:  8060-20-7458) (REDMS No. 915043, 915095, 915096)

( B)

WANG LEUNG LEUNG & MING SHUEN LEUNG
(RZ 02-210430 - Report:  Dec. 3/02, File No.:  8060-20-7461) (REDMS No. 918814, 919414, 919038)

( C)

S.K.M.B. HARCHAND CONSTRUCTION
(RZ 02-207199 - Report:  Dec. 12/02, File No.:  8060-20-7468) (REDMS No. 853420, 923768, 923811)
 

R 03/1-15

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7458, for the rezoning of 10260 Bird Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B);

(2)

Bylaw No. 7461 for the Rezoning of 5211/5231 Lapwing Crescent from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Two-Family Housing District (R5); and

(3)

Bylaw No. 7468, for the rezoning of 5440 Francis Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C).

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R 03/1-16

17.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, December 19^th, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

18.

CITY CENTRE NORTH TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE
(Report:  December 10/02, File No.:  0100-20-CCNTI-01) (REDMS No. 922168)
 

R03/1-17

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the establishment of a City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force and its membership and terms of reference, (as outlined in the report dated December 10^th, 2002 from the Director, Transportation), and with the additional resources of the RCMP and ICBC included as resources co-ordinated through the City Transportation Department, be approved.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

19.

IMPERIAL LANDING AT STEVESTON STREET BANNER SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL ONNI GROUP OF COMPANIES
(Report:  Dec. 18/02, File No.:  7200-01) (REDMS No. 927205)
 

R 03/1-18

It was moved and seconded

That the sponsorship of street banners for the Imperial Landing Site in Steveston by the Onni Group of Companies be approved for commencement in January 2003.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/1-18 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R 03/1-19

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R03/1-18 be amended by adding the following, for the maximum period of 15 months.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/1-18, as amended by Resolution No. R03/1-19,  was then called, and it was CARRIED.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/1-20

20.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on December 11^th, 2002 be received for information.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

21.

TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE
(Report:  Jan. 9/03, File No.:  0152-01) (REDMS No. 937715)
 

R 03/1-21

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Provincial and Federal negotiators as well as the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee be advised of the following concerns regarding the draft Agreement in Principle with the Tsawwassen First Nation:

(a)

The schedule for conclusion of an agreement does not allow sufficient time for meaningful public consultation;

(b)

The integrity of the Agricultural Land Reserve be maintained and undiminished through any agreement;

(c)

The notion of an exclusive aboriginal fishery rights be abandoned; and

(d)

Any agreements provide clarity and finality regarding the extent of aboriginal rights.

(2)

That the City's concerns be conveyed to the Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond.

The question on Resolution No. R03/1-21 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R 03/1-22

It was moved and seconded

That Part (1) of Resolution No. R03/1-21 be amended by adding the following as clause (e), Any land settlements must conform to the land use regulations of the affected municipalities.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/1-21, as amended by Resolution No. R03/1-22, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

R 03/1-23

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the order of the Council agenda be varied to add a presentation by Mr. John Furlong, President and Chief Operating Officer, Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation; and

(2)

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear Mr. Furlong (8:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Furlong provided information on the presentation of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games Bid to the International Olympic Committee.  He thanked the City for its continued support, and following a discussion with members of Council on various aspects of the Olympic Bid, Mr. Furlong then presented Council with a copy of the Bid Book. 

R 03/1-24

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:38 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

R 03/1-25

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Council send a message of support to the Richmond-based Summits of Hope Team wishing them good luck and every success in climbing Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, South America.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/1-26

It was moved and seconded

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7369 be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllrs. Barnes
McNulty
Steves

R 03/1-27

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7396 (7520 Williams Road, RZ 02-201235)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7434 (10020 Odlin Road, RZ 02-207724)

CARRIED

R 03/1-28

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That second and third reading of Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7549 (10611 Shepherd Drive, RZ 02-218219), be rescinded, and

(2)

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7549 be referred to the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 17th, 2003, in the Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall.

CARRIED
 

R 03/1-29

It was moved and seconded

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148, Amendment Bylaw No. 7557
(To add 7988 Alderbridge Way to Schedule A (Amusement Centres) be adopted.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/1-30

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:54 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, January 13^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)