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 Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves
 

Acting City Clerk David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 03/4-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 10^th, 2003; and
 

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, February 17^th, 2003,
 

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 03/4-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 11 2003 Operating Budget Referrals II be deleted from the Council Agenda and referred to a Special Council Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, March 3^rd, 2003.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

Mr. Rocky Sethi, of Pacific Western Developments Limited, thanked the City among others for working with his company in developing the recently completed Flex House project, and for which his company was awarded two Gold Georgie Awards.
(File No.:  4057-07)  (REDMS No. 967298)

The Manager, Parks - Programs, Planning & Design, Mike Redpath, announced the donation of 138 street banners which showcased the 23 sports of the Winter Games, and at the same time, displayed the Vancouver 2010 Games logo.  He then introduced the two sponsors of the 2010 Olympic street banner initiative, Mr. Rob Tivy, of Tourism Richmond, and Mr. Thomas Fung, Chairman and CEO of Fairchild Holdings Ltd.  Mr. Tivy and Mr. Fung both spoke briefly to Council about the economic benefits to the City in supporting the Games, and they then presented two cheques for $5,000 and $4,500 respectively, to the Mayor, who accepted on behalf of the City.

Cheryl Rehm-Latiff, Past Chair, of the Richmond Family Court Committee, presented the Committees 2001 Annual Report to Council.
(File No.:  0100-20-RFC01-01)  (REDMS No. 954807)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/4-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:38 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
 

Item No. 10 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Service Delivery System
 

Ms. Julie Halfnights, of 5184 Sapphire Place, spoke in support of the amended recommendations, however she indicated that she still had a number of questions which she then reviewed.  A copy of Ms. Halfnights presentation is on file in the City Clerks Office.
 

The Chair called a five minute recess (7:50 p.m.) to allow staff to address a technical difficulty occurring with the audio system.

The Council Meeting reconvened at 8:04 p.m., with all members of Council except Councillor Kumagai present.
 

Discussion then continued with Ms. Halfnights on the impact which a new service delivery model could have on existing community staff.
 

Ms. Louise Young, of 8600 Demorest Drive, expressed concern about the direction being proposed by City staff, believing that it would not be cost efficient.  She spoke about the roles of the not-for-profit providers and the City in the event that the new system was adopted, and expressed concern that existing partnerships were not recognized within the new service delivery model and did not encourage community involvement.
 

In concluding her presentation, Ms. Young encouraged City staff to include all members of the community in the review process, to ensure that the review would find valid suggestions to improve the delivery of recreation.  She also suggested that the deadline for input should be extended to the Fall of 2003.
 

Ms. Corisande Percival-Smith, of 5760 Granville Avenue, expressed her belief that adoption of the new system could lead to the hiring of private contractors.  She stated that if the City wass thinking of privatizing the provision of recreation services, that a schedule of meetings should be publicized on the City web site to allow as much input from the community as possible.  Ms. Percival-Smith also spoke about the ownership of the assets of the various community associations.
 

Ms. Sharon Birch, of 9731 Blundell Road, spoke about the needs assessment undertaken in 2002 and the assurances which were given at that time that there would be discussion on the proposal before it was presented to Council.  She expressed concern that there would be no consultation with the community associations, volunteer organizations and volunteers prior to the adoption of the proposed model.  (At this point, the Mayor explained that as a result of presentations made at the February 17^th, 2003 General Purposes Committee, the staff recommendation had been amended to seek input from the public prior to the adoption of the new service delivery model.)
 

Mr. Bob Ransford spoke about the need for input from all members of the community, including residents, City partners and volunteers, on the proposed new service delivery model.  He expressed agreement with previous statements that the new model was based on revenue generation, and was intended to provide recreation service in the most efficient and effective way possible. 
 

Item No. 24 Traffic Safety Awareness Week March 3^rd to 7^th, 2003
 

Ms. Pat Broz, , Traffic Safety Representative for the Richmond District Parents Association, spoke in support of Traffic Safety Awareness Week March 3^rd to 7^th, 2003.

R 03/4-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:49 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CITY CENTRE NORTH TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE

R 03/4-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following membership of the City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force be appointed:

City Council Liaison

Rob Howard (Non-voting)

Aberdeen Centre

Danny Leung (Voting)

City Centre North Area Merchants

Jim Kaufman / Alvis Tsui /
John Wong (Voting)

Empire Centre

Geoffrey Leung (Voting)

Parker Place

Bob Tai (Voting)

Richmond Asia-Pacific Business Association

Jason Li (Voting)

Richmond Transit and Traffic Advisory Committee

Bob Cowan (Voting)

Motorist

Peter Mitchell / Bill Ma /
Hanson Lau (Voting)

Transit Operator

Shinder Sahota (Voting)

Transit User

Anna Bloomfield (Voting)

(2)

That staff initiate the above City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force (as endorsed by Council) to gain input and advice on the implementation of the City Centre Transportation Plan as well as transit, traffic and parking issue in the area, and report to Council on the recommendations of the Task Force.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 03/4-6

6.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 11^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED
 

7.

COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY TASK FORCE WORK PLAN
(Report:  Dec. 2/02, File No.:  0100-20-CSPA1-01) (REDMS No. 916800)
 

R03/4-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Community Safety Advisory Task Force Initiatives (as outlined in the report dated December 2^nd, 2002, from the Manager, Divisional Programs), be endorsed in principle; and
 

(2)

That the Community Safety Advisory Task Force undertake a program to solicit community input.

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE

 

R 03/4-8

8.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 5^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R03/4-9

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 17^th, 2003 and on Wednesday, February 19^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM
(Report:  Feb. 11/03, File No.:  0340-20-CSER1) (REDMS No. 961860, 943632, 967729)
 

R 03/4-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Guiding Principles for the Service Delivery System be adopted; and
 

(2)

That staff seek community feedback on the Community Involvement Model, Planning Framework and Proposed Service Delivery System (as outlined in the report dated February 11^th, 2003, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services), through the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan process, and report to Council in June, 2003.

CARRIED

11.

2003 OPERATING BUDGET REFERRALS II
(Report:  Feb. 13/03, File No.:  0970-01-2003) (REDMS No. 951055, 954809, 967739)
 

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

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/4-11

12.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 18^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

13.

APPLICATION FOR A FOOD PRIMARY LIQUOR LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE) AT UNITS #1028 AND 1031 8300 CAPSTAN WAY
(Report:  Jan. 21/03, File No.:   8275-05) (REDMS No. 946873)
 

R03/4-12

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Rising Tide Consultants Ltd. to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Food Primary Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
 

(1)

The potential for noise if the application is approved has been reviewed and is not an issue.
 

(2)

The impact on the community if the application is approved has been reviewed, and, as the premise is located in a commercial development with no immediate residential presence it is deemed an appropriate location that would create no impact.
 

(3)

The establishment of a restaurant with a Food Primary Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) would not be contrary to its primary use.
 

(4)

The views of residents is not an issue because the restaurant is located in a commercial development away from any residential development, and therefore not affected.
 

(5)

That the RCMP does not object.

CARRIED

14.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING
 

( A)

S297 HOLDINGS LTD.
(RZ 02-213334 - Report:  Feb. 3/03, File No.:  8060-20-7486) (REDMS No. 943673, 955925, 955945)

( B)

AMAR SANDHU
(RZ 02-221217 - Report:  Jan. 30/03, File No.:  8060-20-7487) (REDMS No. 954322, 954376, 954378, 280167)

( C)

JATINDER BHANGAV
(RZ 02-205483 - Report:  Feb. 5/03, File No.:  8060-20-7488) (REDMS No. 928283, 930663, 930659)

R03/4-13

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7486, for the rezoning of 9420, 9460, and 9480 Cambie Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/137);

(2)

Bylaw No. 7487, for the rezoning of 8671 Cantley Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B); and

(3)

Bylaw No. 7488, for the rezoning of 7471 No. 6 Road to include Child Care program as a Home Occupation, limited to a maximum of 30 children among the permitted uses in the Agricultural District (AG1) zone specifically at the subject site only.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GREAT CANADIAN CASINOS INC.

AND

APPLICATION TO AMEND LAND USE CONTRACT 126 - CAROUSEL VENTURES LTD.
(RZ 02-211434 / LUC 03-223306 - Report:  Jan. 30/03, File No.:  8060-20-7484/7485/6880/6927) (REDMS No. 933998, 709597, 953446, 951327, 944496, 951325)
 

R03/4-14

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7484, for the rezoning of a portion of 8811/8831 River Road from Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/87), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7485, which amends Land Use Contract 126 (Bylaw 3612) in order to exclude a casino use as a permitted use at 8320, 8340, 8440 Bridgeport Road and 8311, 8351 Sea Island Way, be introduced and given first reading. 
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 6880, for the rezoning of 8811/8831, 8671, 8840 River Road, 2420 No. 3 Road, Lot 6880 and Lot G Duck Island from Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/87), be abandoned.
 

(4)

That Bylaw No. 6927, for the rezoning of 8320, 8340, 8440 Bridgeport Road and 8311, 8351 Sea Island Way from Land Use Contract 126 to Automobile-Oriented Commercial District  (C6) be abandoned. 
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/4-14 was not called, as the request was made that Parts (1) and (2) be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R03/4-14 was called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie, and Councillors Dang and Sue Halsey-Brandt opposed.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R03/4-14 was called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie, and Councillors Dang and Sue Halsey-Brandt opposed.

The question on Parts (3) and (4) of Resolution No. R03/4-14 was called, and it was CARRIED.
 

16.

RECOMMENDED COST SAVINGS FOR LANE IMPLEMENTATION
(Report:  Jan. 27/03, File No.:  6360-07) (REDMS No. 943226, 961545)
 

R03/4-15

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the current components of lane construction, (as outlined in the report dated January 27^th, 2003, from the Director of Engineering and Manager of Development Applications), be endorsed;
 

(2)

That staff, in the implementation of the Lane Establishment Policy:
 

(a)

accept the payment of a Neighbourhood Improvement Charge (NIC) as an alternative to the construction of a lane, in development situations where no public access is constructed or where there is no means to connect a lot to an existing lane or road; and
 

(b)

require public lane access with subdivisions of four or more lots or townhouses.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - JERRY AND KARIN GIESBRECHT
(RZ 02-205510 - Report:  Feb. 3/03; File No.:  8060-20-7489) (REDMS No. 957203, 280247, 961548, 957336, 957338)
 

R03/4-16

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7489 for the rezoning of 10291 Bridgeport Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes

18.

AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTERIAL ROAD REDEVELOPMENT POLICY
(Report:  Jan. 30/03, File No.:  6360-00) (REDMS No. 927858, 439247)
 

R03/4-17

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Arterial Road Redevelopment Policy be amended, (as shown on Attachment 1 to the report dated January 30, 2003, from the Manager of Policy Planning), for areas outside of Neighbourhood Centres to:
 

(a)

permit townhouses in the range of 0.6 FAR; and
 

(b)

permit single family housing to be built at a density of 0.6 FAR for properties along arterial roads where lanes are required;
 

(2)

That work be initiated by staff to create a 0.6 FAR townhouse zone and amend the R1 zone to permit 0.6 FAR for areas outside of the neighbourhood centres; and
 

(3)

That in 2004, staff present Council with a process to explore a Neighbourhood Centre Redevelopment Model in order to provide better guidance to neighbourhoods and the development community as how best to manage change in the Neighbourhood Centres.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R 03/4-18

19.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 19^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

20.

WATER METERING STRATEGY
(Report:  Feb. 5/03, File No.:  6650-01) (REDMS No. 958475)
 

R03/4-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a voluntary water metering program implemented over a three‑year period be approved;
 

(2)

That staff be instructed to issue an RFP (Request For Proposal) for installation of water meters and other services related to the residential metering program;
 

(3)

That all existing residential dwellings with existing meters be assessed the metered rate effective June 30, 2003; and
 

(4)

That all new residential dwellings and reconstructed residential projects with a value over $50,000 have meters installed as part of the construction and be assessed the metered rate upon occupancy, effective June 30, 2003.

CARRIED

21.

PURCHASE OF HYDRO EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
(Report:  Jan. 30/03, File No.:  0735-01) (REDMS No. 953895, 967723, 935346, 92782)
 

R03/4-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Union and Staff review options to decrease City costs, implement any improvements identified, and review/revise the Hydro Excavator business case upon the expiration of 6 months.
 

(2)

That consideration of the purchase of Hydro Excavation equipment be delayed to the 2004 budget subject to the business case results.

CARRIED

22.

PETITION FOR CITY INITIATED LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (LIP) PROJECT ON ODLIN ROAD
(Report:  Jan. 30/03, File No.:  6190-01) (REDMS No. 954817, 946544)
 

R03/4-21

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the request for a Council Initiated LIP for road improvements fronting 10380, 10420 / 10440, 10460, and 10480 Odlin Road BE DENIED on the basis that the only eligible property having an unimproved frontage is 10420 / 10440 Odlin Road;
 

(2)

That the City complete roadwork improvements fronting 10380 Odlin Road, at an estimated cost of $10,000, should 10420 / 10440 Odlin Road follow through with a single lot LIP;
 

(3)

That the funds for roadwork improvements fronting 10380 Odlin Road be allocated from the 2002 Minor Capital account (40102); and
 

(4)

That the City recover costs for road improvements fronting 10380 Odlin Road in the future should it require rezoning for a different use.

CARRIED

23.

2003 CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECTS FOR CONSTRUCTION BY CITY FORCES
(Report:  Feb. 7/03, File No.:  0970-05) (REDMS No. 956824, 113938)
 

R03/4-22

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That City forces be authorized to construct the 2003 Capital Projects (as listed in Appendix A of the report dated February 7, 2003 from the Director of Engineering); and
 

(2)

That $33,728 of excess funds from the 2002 Mores Watermain Replacement Capital Project (Account No. 40411) be transferred to the 2002 Bakerview Watermain Replacement Capital Project (Account No. 40408).

CARRIED

24.

TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK MARCH 3 7, 2003
(Report:  Jan. 27/03, File No.:  6450-09) (REDMS No. 950515)
 

R03/4-23

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2003 Traffic Safety Awareness Week (March 3-7, 2003) activities initiated by the Richmond District Parents Association, and sponsored by ICBC, the Autoplan Broker Road Safety Program and the Richmond School Board with the participation of the Way to Go! School Program, be supported (as outlined in the report dated January 27^th, 2003, from the Director, Transportation), and that staff involvement as part of the City's on-going traffic safety education strategy, be endorsed.
 

(2)

That (as per Policy #7703), the installation of ICBC-sponsored street banners that promote traffic safety in various locations throughout the City, be approved.

CARRIED

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE

R 03/4-24

25.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 21^st, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/4-25

26.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on February 12^th, 2003, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 02-204964) for the property at 6340, 6360 and 6380 Cooney Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.
 

(3)

That the changes to the breezeway on the proposed buildings at 3900, 3940, 3960, 3971, 3980 Bayview Street and 12280 1st Avenue be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 00-180949) issued for that property.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt questioned when measures would be put into place to deter skateboarders from using the walls and railings at City Hall to practice their skateboarding techniques.  In response, the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, Jeff Day provided information on the alterations which were being implemented, which he indicated should be completed by the end of March.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/4-26

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7448
(4280 No. 5 Road, RZ 02-209347)
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7549
(10611 Shepherd Drive, RZ 02-218219).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/4-27

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:10 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, February 24^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)