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 03/02-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 13^th, 2003; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, January 20^th, 2003,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 03/02-2

It was moved and seconded

That a delegation from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon be added to the agenda under Public Delegations on Non-Agenda Items.

CARRIED

R 03/02-3

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 8 RCMP Five Year Plan, be deleted from the agenda and referred to staff for discussion with the RCMP and report to Council as part of the budget process.
 

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R03/02-3 being called, staff were directed to form a work group with the RCMP and City staff to ensure that the plan can be dealt with in a timely manner as part of the 2003 budget process.

The question on Resolution No. R03/02-3 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PRESENTATION

The Director, Information Technology, John Lindberg, introduced Mr. Frank Sciberras, Chair of the GIS Team, and Yelena Markova, a member of GIS team, and provided an overview of the new web-based Georgraphic Information System.  Mr. Lindberg explained that the public would have access to this system from the City web site as of January 28^th, 2003.  A short demonstration of the system was then given by Mr. Sciberras with the assistance of Ms. Markova.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/02-4

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:21 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R 03/02-5

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:22 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE GATEWAY THEATRE SOCIETY BOARD

R 03/02-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Patrick McAndless be re-appointed to the Gateway Theatre Society Board for a two year term to expire on December 31st, 2004.

(2)

That Miss Lori Pederson be appointed to the Gateway Theatre Society Board for a two year term to expire on December 31st, 2004.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 03/02-7

6.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 14^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

( A)

DANGEROUS GOODS SPILL RESPONSE PLAN

( B)

POLLUTION PREVENTION & CLEAN uP REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7435

(Report:  Nov. 27/02, File No.:  8060-20-7435) (REDMS No. 869990, 914385, 735066, 947127) 

R03/02-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Dangerous Goods Spill Response Plan (dated October 7, 2002), be approved as the method of responding to dangerous goods spills and pollution incidents as required under the B.C. Emergency Program Act.

(2)

That the General Manager, Community Safety:

(a)

Update the Dangerous Goods Spill Response Plan a minimum of twice per year, and

(b)

Undertake a complete review of the Dangerous Goods Spill Response Plan every three years and present this updated review to Council through the appropriate Standing Committee, as authorized in Section 5 of the Dangerous Goods Spill Response Plan.

(3)

That Pollution Prevention & Clean Up Regulation Bylaw No. 7435 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

8.

RCMP FIVE YEAR PLAN
(Report:  Dec. 3/02, File No.:  5350-01) (REDMS No. 918816, 927079) 
 

See Page 2 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/02-9

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, January 20^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

2003 CAPITAL PLAN REFERRALS
(Report:  Jan. 8/03, File No.:  0970-01 (2003) (REDMS No. 936694, 948241)
 

R 03/02-10

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the 2003 Capital Plan final draft be adopted for inclusion in the 2003 Five Year Financial Plan (2003-2007), as amended to add as additional items:

(a)

funding for the Phoenix Gillnet Loft, in the amounts of $25,000 for roof repairs, and $5,000 for the installation of perimeter fencing; and

(b)

the amount of $330,000, to be taken from the Revolving Fund Account, for repairs to the ice equipment at the Riverport Ice Rinks; and

(2)

staff be authorized to commence construction of the 2003 projects.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/02-10 was not called, as the following amendments were introduced:

R 03/02-11

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R03/02-10 be amended by adding the following as Part (3),

(3)

(a)

That a Sports Statutory Reserve Fund be established.

(b)

That staff increase the 2003 Sports Statutory Reserve Fund to $250,000 (an increase of $100,000), to be funded from the Parks DCC Program; and

(c)

That staff prepare a report which would examine the establishment of a minimum amount of $250,000 in the Sports Statutory Reserve Fund for future years, and report to Council through the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee.

CARRIED

R 03/02-12

It was moved and seconded

That Part (2) of Resolution No. R03/02-10 be amended by: 

(1)

renumbering Part (2) as Part (2)(a), and

(2)

adding the following, Part (2)(b), That City staff comment on the Library expansion project prior to the expenditure of funds on such  project.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/02-10, as amended by Resolution Nos. R03/02-11 and R03/02-12, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/02-13

11.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 21^st, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

12.

APPLICATION TO AMEND LAND USE CONTRACT LUC 009 (BYLAW NO. 3185) - BELL MOBILITY INC.
(LU 02-212073 - Report:  Jan. 2/03, File No.:  8060-20-7477) (REDMS No. 889791, 932643, 932723)
 

R03/02-14

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7477, which amends Land Use Contract LUC 009 (Bylaw No. 3185) in order to permit Radio and Television Transmission Facilities at 9300 Parksville Drive provided that this use does not occur within 18 m (59.055 ft.) of the ground, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

13.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING
 

( A)

AUSTIN KAY
(RZ 02-219197 - Report:  January 3/03, File No.:  8060-20-7469) (REDMS No. 915647, 924026, 924052)

( B)

DAVA DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
(RZ 02-215547 - Report:  December 19/02, File No.:  8060-20-7474) (REDMS No. 928210, 928221, 928222)

( C)

JEMA PROPERTIES CONSULTING INC.
(RZ 02-218208 - Report:  Jan. 3/03, File No.:  8060-20-7478) (REDMS No. 911524, 933364, 933361)

( D)

PARMJIT GILL
(RZ 02-217709 - Report:  December 31/02, File No.:  8060-20-7479) (REDMS No. 931714, 931778, 931786)
 

R03/02-15

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7469, for the rezoning of 10151 Lassam Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B);

(2)

Bylaw No. 7474, for the rezoning of 7071 No. 4 Road and 7060 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1F) to Townhouse District (R2);

(3)

Bylaw No. 7478, for the rezoning of 7531 Moffatt Road from Townhouse & Apartment District (R3) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/127) and for the amendment to Comprehensive Development District (CD/127); and

(4)

Bylaw No. 7479 for the rezoning of 7611 Acheson Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A).

CARRIED

14.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT
(RZ 02-218186 - Report:  Dec. 23/02, File No.:  8060-20-7475/7476) (REDMS No. 929929, 929966, 929932, 929931, 929933)
 

R03/02-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7475 to amend the intent statement and side yard setback permitted under Coach House District (R9) in the Zoning & Development Bylaw, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7476, for the rezoning of 7131 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Coach House District (R9), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - PORTE REALTY LTD.
(RZ 02-213224 - Report:  December 19/02, File No.:  8060-20-7471/7472/7473) (REDMS No. 926228, 927812, 927816, 927817, 927814)
 

R03/02-17

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7471, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 by introducing a number of text amendments affecting the area designated for Residential, 2 storeys, Triplex, Duplex, Single-Family, 0.55 base FAR, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7471, 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)

That Bylaw No. 7471 , 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)

That Bylaw No. 7471, 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.

(5)

That Bylaw No. 7472, to amend the building setbacks, lot coverage, building height, and lot size permitted under Comprehensive Development District (CD/35) in the Zoning & Development Bylaw, be introduced and given first reading.

(6)

That Bylaw No. 7473, for the rezoning of 7491, 7511, 7551, and 7571 No. 4 Road  from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/35), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION - AMRITSAR ENTERPRISES LTD.
(SC 02-221391 - Report:  January 3/03, File No.:  SC 02-221391) (REDMS No. 933499)
 

R03/02-18

It was moved and seconded

That the application for a strata title conversion by Amritsar Enterprises Ltd. for the property located at 8180 Lundy Road 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.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R 03/02-19

17.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, January 9^th, 2003, and on Wednesday, January 22^nd, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

18.

TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROPOSED 2003 INITIATIVES
(Report:  Nov. 25/02, File No.:  0100-20-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 905241)
 

R03/02-20

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed 2003 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, (as outlined in the report dated November 25^th, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/02-20 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R 03/02-21

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R03/02-20 be amended by adding the following, and that a letter of appreciation be sent by the Mayor on behalf of Council to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, in recognition of the Committees dedication and hard work.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/02-20, as amended by Resolution No. R03/02-21, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

19.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY CYCLING COMMITTEE PROPOSED 2003 INITIATIVES
(Report:  Jan. 6/03, File No.:  0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 920478)
 

R03/02-22

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed 2003 initiatives of the Richmond Community Cycling Committee regarding the various cycling related engineering and education tasks, (as described in the report dated January 6, 2003, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/02-22 was not called, as the following amendments were introduced:

R 03/02-23

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R03/02-22 be amended by adding the following, and that a letter of appreciation be sent by the Mayor on behalf of Council to the Richmond Community Cycling Committee, in recognition of the Committees achievements during the past ten years.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/02-22, as amended by Resolution No. R03/02-23, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

20.

WILLIAMS ROAD COMMUNITY SHUTTLE SERVICE PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
(Report:  Dec. 19/02, File No.:  0154-04) (REDMS No. 915090)
 

R03/02-24

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed implementation and public consultation process for the new Williams Road Community Shuttle Service, (as described in the report dated December 19^th, 2002, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/02-25

21.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel  meeting held on January 15^th, 2003, be received for information.

(2)

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

( a)

a Development Permit (DP 02-211163) for the property at 9111, 9131 & 9151 Blundell Road and 7731, 7771 & 7831 Heather Street; and

( b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 02-218206) for the property at 12380 & 12420 Trites Road,

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
 

(3)

That the alterations to the parkade, landscaping, exterior finishes and exit stairs at 4151 Hazelbridge Way be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 01-115457) issued for that property.
 

(Councillor Dang left the meeting at 8:42 p.m., and did not return.)

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 03/02-26

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:49 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Mark Christie, representing the British Columbia Government Employees Union (BCGEU), Retail and Warehouse Component, spoke about the privatization of BC Liquor Stores.  A copy of the material circulated to Council is on file in the City Clerks Office.

R 03/02-27

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond City Council urge the Provincial Government to put a moratorium on its proposed changes to liquor regulations, sales and distribution; and

(2)

That Richmond City Council ask the Provincial Government to provide a formal vehicle, perhaps through the appointment of a commissioner, a committee of MLAs, or similar means, for public discussion and community input into these issues.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie
Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt
Howard
Kumagai
McNulty

Ms. Diane Gillis, Area Manager, Richmond/Delta/New Westminster, of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, addressed Council on the importance of Heart Month, and requested the proclamation of the month of February as Heart Month and of February 14th as Dress Red Day in Richmond.

R 03/02-28

It was moved and seconded

That the month of February be proclaimed as Heart Month; that February 14^th, 2003 be proclaimed Dress Red Day in Richmond, and that the Mayor and Councillors participate in the Reddest Dressed Mayor event.

CARRIED

R 03/02-29

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:35 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R 03/02-30

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:

That the month of February be proclaimed as Heart Month; that February 14^th, 2003 be proclaimed Dress Red Day in Richmond, and that the Mayor and Councillors participate in the Reddest Dressed Mayor event.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/02-31

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 7265
(To allow safety inspections.)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7389
(6340, 6360 and 6380 Cooney Road, RZ 02-203282)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7441
(8411 Steveston Highway, RZ 02-203809)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7457
(8091 Bennett Cooney Road, RZ 02-203188)

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7462
(Property on Princess Street).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/02-32

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:46 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 27^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)