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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 24^th, 2003 (distributed previously);
 

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, March 3^rd, 2003 (distributed previously); and
 

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to receive for information, the GVRD Board in Brief dated February 21^st, 2003.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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.
 

Representative of Terra Copia Estates Ltd., regarding 11579 Bridgeport Road (Item No. 19)
 

(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. 18.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE FOR 2003

6.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD ADVISORY BOARD

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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7.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 3^rd, 2003, be received for information.

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8.

RICHMOND SUNSET ROTARY CLUB CENTENNIAL VEHICLE PROJECT
(Report:  Feb. 24/03, File No.:   0780-01) (REDMS No. 971006)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff prepare a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Richmond Sunset Rotary Club which outlines the responsibilities of both parties with respect to the donation of a 22 seat lift-equipped passenger bus to the City of Richmond in 2005.

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9.

council term priorities
(Report:  Feb. 11/03, File No.:  0105-07) (REDMS No. 961871, 975902)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Council Priorities 2003-2005 (as described in Appendix One of the report dated February 11^th, 2003, from the Acting Chief Administrative Officer), be endorsed as amended with respect to the goal identified for Long Term Financial Management by:
 

(1)

inserting after the words revenue sources, the following, controls expenditure growth, rationalizes resources and reviews the relevancy of existing operating and capital costs; and
 

(2)

adding the following as a new bullet under Measures of Success for the same goal, There will be an on-going plan developed and implemented which will provide for the control of expenditure growth, the rationalization of resources and reviews the relevancy of existing operating and capital costs.

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10.

council remuneration and expenses
(Report:  Feb. 26/03, File No.:  0105-08) (REDMS No. 972110)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated February 26^th, 2003, from the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), regarding the Year 2002 Council Remuneration and Expenses, be received by Council for information.

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11.

Community Safety Building Replacement - Fire Hall Construction Program
(Report:  Feb. 24/03, File No.:  2052-02-FH) (REDMS No. 930214)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Fire Hall Replacement Schedule be amended, (as detailed in the report dated February 19, 2003 from the Fire Chief);
 

(2)

That structural preloading of the two fire hall sites at 22451 Westminster Highway (Hamilton) and 3911 Russ Baker Way (Sea Island), proceed using funds identified in the 2003 Capital Program for the Hamilton Fire Hall following rezoning of the properties; and
 

(3)

That the conceptual designs for both Hamilton Fire Hall and Sea Island Fire Hall (attached to the report dated February 19, 2003 from the Fire Chief), be approved in principle for the rezoning applications and to solicit further community input.

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

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12.

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 25^th, 2003, be received for information.

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13.

Richmond Nature Park Accessible Washroom/ Interpretation Kiosk
(Report:  February 7/03, File No.:  2345-20-NPAR1 ) (REDMS No. 961594, 973818)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Barnes opposed)

(1)

That the Richmond Nature Park Accessible Washroom/Interpretation kiosk project proceed as approved in the 2003 Capital Plan.
 

(2)

That the results of the tendering process be presented to Council prior to the project proceeding.
 

(3)

That the tender not exceed $100,000.

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14.

history and heritage in city hall
(Report:  February 11/03, File No.:  0105-01) (REDMS No. 961909)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

a photographic exhibition of former Reeves/Mayors and City Councils be mounted on the glass walls outside Council Chambers (as outlined in Option 1 described in the report dated February 11^th, 2003, from the Manager, Heritage & Cultural Services);
 

(2)

the photographs of the current Mayor and Council be mounted on the concrete pillar outside Council Chambers;
 

(3)

brushed aluminium plaques with names of Council members by decade be mounted on the concrete pillars in front of the photographic exhibition; and,
 

(4)

Council allocate the necessary funding for the above from Council Contingency Expenses.

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15.

Richmond Tall Ships 2005
(Report:  February 13/2003, File No.: 7400-20-TALL1 ) (REDMS No. 959536, 973821)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City encourage the establishment of a non-profit society that would combine private sector and community interest, to host Tall Ships 2005.

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16.

Memorial Garden Feasibility Study
(Report:  February 14, 2003, File No.:  2345-01) (REDMS No. 964922)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff undertake a phased feasibility study examining the issues and options around the  potential of locating a memorial garden in Richmond.

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17.

Delivery of Youth Recreation Services
(Report:  February 13, 2003, File No.:  3425-01) (REDMS No. 963280, 973823)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report, dated February 13, 2003 from the Director, Recreation and Cultural Services, reviewing the delivery of recreation and cultural services to youth and the role of community youth workers, RCMP and School Liaisons in provision of services, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the report be presented to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee in support of schools being included in the delivery model of youth services.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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18.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on February 26^th, 2003, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for the properties at:
 

(a)

9151 Bridgeport Road (DP 02-202398); and
 

(b)

8080 Bennett Road (DP 02-212789),
 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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19.

SECTION 700 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 11579 BRIDGEPORT ROAD
(Report:  Feb. 17/03, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 962928)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the following resolution be adopted as required Section 700 of the Local Government Act with respect to the property at 11579 Bridgeport Road:
 

(1)

WHEREAS the Building Inspector has observed conditions in relation to land or buildings, namely the property located at 11579 Bridgeport Road and legally described as Lot 57,   Section 24, Block 5, North Range 6 West, New Westminster District Plan 45172 (P.I.D. 003-445-593), 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 Lot 57, Section 24, Block 5, North Range 6 West, New Westminster District Plan 45172 (P.I.D. 003-445-593) having the civic address of 11579 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC, 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.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

20.

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

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Ms. Debby Green, of 13471 Blundell Road, regarding the removal of trees from property at 13511 Blundell Road.

21.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7353
(8060, 8080 and 8100 Bennett Road, RZ 01-197892)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

234

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7412
(4640, 4700, 4720 and 4740 Steveston Highway, RZ 02-208491)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

236

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7443
(Property in the area of Wireless Way and Sparwood Place.)
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

239

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7458
(10260 Bird Road, RZ 02-219324)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7480
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings Cllrs. Barnes, McNulty and Steves.

ADJOURNMENT