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 03/6-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

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

each be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink Board in Brief dated March 5^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/6-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
 

Item No. 27 Section 700 of the Local Government Act 11579 Bridgeport Road

There was no one present to speak to this matter.

R 03/6-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND ECONOMIC ADVISORY TASK FORCE
 

R03/6-4

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Terms of Reference for the Richmond Economic Advisory Task Force be amended to include, under the Membership heading, that:
 

The Task Force Chair (or Co-chairs) will be chosen by Council.
 

City Council may, at any time, appoint the Mayor and/or a member of Council to act as a liaison to the Task Force.
 

(2)

That the following persons be appointed to the Richmond Economic Advisory Task Force:
 

Mr. Peter Dhillon (Co-chair)
Mr. Bruce Rozenhart (Co-chair)
Mr. Nelson Chan
Mr. Michael Chiu
Mr. Bruce Howell
Mr. David Huffer
Mr. Ed Kargl
Mr. Danny Leung
Mr. Terry McPhail
Mr. Gary Rudin
Ms. Gail McBride.
 

(3)

That Mr. Peter Dhillon and Mr. Bruce Rozenhart be appointed Co‑chairs to the Task Force.
 

(4)

That Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Councillor Rob Howard be appointed as Council Liaisons to the Richmond Economic Advisory Task Force.

CARRIED

6.

NOMINATION FOR THE GVRD AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 

R 03/6-5

It was moved and seconded

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District be notified that the City nominates Mr. Bill Zylmans to the GVRD Agriculture Advisory Committee for a term commencing in February 2003 and ending in December 2004.

CARRIED

7.

ROAD NAMING
 

R03/6-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That WESCOTT STREET and BUCHANAN STREET be assigned as the names for the two new roads in Section 12-3-7 (Trites Road area) (shown on the map attached to the report dated March 6^th, 2003, from the Manager, Development Applications).
 

(2)

That the name LEMON AVENUE be approved for the new road (shown on the map attached to the report dated February 21^st, 2003, from the Manager, Development Applications) in Section 2-4-4 (Hamilton area).

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Derek Dang, Vice Chair

R 03/6-7

8.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

9.

PAY PARKING PROGRAM REVIEW
(Report:  Mar. 6/03, File No.:   6455-05-03) (REDMS No. 971690)
 

R 03/6-8

It was moved and seconded

That the concept of creating a City-wide Parking Advisory Committee be endorsed, with the understanding that a separate staff report would be provided detailing the terms of reference and the Committees mandate.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. McNulty

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/6-9

10.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

11.

CORPORATE ADVERTISING REVIEW
(Report:  Feb. 4/03, File No.:  0190-01 ) (REDMS No. 895211, 113015, 957346, 981922)
 

R03/6-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Council Policy 1016 Corporate Advertising (Newspapers) be amended (as recommended in the report dated February 4^th, 2003, from the Manager, Communications & Public Affairs).

(2)

That the City issue a Request For Proposal to local community newspaper vendors for the single source and/or shared placement of all local corporate newspaper advertising (including discretionary and statutory advertising).

(3)

That the City establish a regularly scheduled City Page in place of the existing Notice Board (discretionary) advertising.

CARRIED

12.

Economic Development Strategic Plan Status Update
(Report:  February 24/03, File No.:  4150-04-01) (REDMS No. 970311, 970185)
 

R 03/6-11

It was moved and seconded

That staff, with input from the Richmond Economic Advisory Task Force and the City's Economic Development Strategy Team, review and update the Economic Development Strategic Plan to incorporate the issues reflected in the report (dated February 24, 2003 from the Manager, Business Liaison & Development).

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/6-12

13.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

14.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING - RAV BAINS 
(RZ 02-219757/221450 - Report:  February 10/03, File No.:  8060-20-7493/7494) (REDMS No. 961591, 964726, 961876, 964803, 964749)
 

R03/6-13

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5435, adopted by Council in March 1990, be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting No. 3 Road and Williams Road (as shown on Attachment 3 to the report dated February 10, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications.) 
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7493, for the rezoning of 7231 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7494, for the rezoning of 9971 Greenlees Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - STEPHEN YIU-TONG LAM
(RZ 02-221142 Report:  February 10/03, File No.:  8060-20-7492) (REDMS No. 961588, 280018, 961611, 964813)
 

R03/6-14

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5441, adopted by Council in May 1990, be amended to exclude those properties fronting No. 4 Road, Williams Road and Garden City Road (as shown on Attachment 3 to the report dated February 10, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications), and be forwarded to Public Hearing. 
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7492, for the rezoning of 9811 Williams Road, from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - CENTRO PROPERTIES GROUP AND JEMA PROPERTIES CONSULTING LTD.
(RZ 02-209424  Report:  February 18/03, File No.:  8060-20-7495/7490) (REDMS No. 782158, 818656, 818659)
 

R 03/6-15

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7495, to amend the permitted density, minimum setbacks from property lines and maximum heights in Comprehensive Development District (CD/126); and

(2)

Bylaw No. 7490, to rezone 12511 No. 2 Road from I2 (Light Industrial District) to CD/126 (Comprehensive Development District).

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 02-213387 - Report:  Mar. 6/03, File No.:  8060-20-7450/7496/7491) (REDMS No. 955451, 963136, 963155)
 

R 03/6-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7450 be abandoned.
 

(2)

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7496, to amend the intent statement of the Coach House District (R/9) and to add minimum subdivision dimen'sions for this zone, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(3)

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7491, to rezone 22111, 22171, and 22191 Westminster Highway from Agricultural District (AG1) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/61), Coach House District (R/9) and Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

18.

TIME LIMIT ON RE-APPLICATION FOR REZONING
(Report:  March 7/03, File No.:  8060-20-7499) (REDMS No. 977556, 978239)
 

R03/6-17

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7499, which amends Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300 to reduce the time limit on re‑application for rezoning, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes
E. Halsey-Brandt
S. Halsey-Brandt
Steves

19.

RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2003 WORK PLAN
(Report:  February 24/03, File No.:  0100-20-RIAD1-01) (REDMS No. 958472, 982784, 959750, 862122, 943158, 124651, 903945, 978547)
 

R03/6-18

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That, (as outlined in the report dated February 24, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning), the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2002 Annual Report and 2003 Work Plan be endorsed.
 

(2)

That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee provide an interim report to Planning Committee based on the work completed on the public consultation phase, including any requests for further action and funding.

CARRIED

20.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE) 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2003 WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  January 30/03, File No.:  0100-20-ACEN1-01) (REDMS No. 953715, 939536, 939713, 577376)
 

R03/6-19

It was moved and seconded

That the 2003 work program proposed by the Advisory Committee on the Environment be approved, subject to the City's budget review process.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R 03/6-20

21.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

22.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT URBAN TRANSPORTATION SHOWCASE PROGRAM PROPOSED INCLUSION OF RICHMOND TRAVELSMART INITIATIVE IN GVRD / GVTA SUBMISSION
(Report:  Mar. 5/03, File No.:  6460-01) (REDMS No. 975587)
 

R03/6-21

It was moved and seconded

That the inclusion of a TravelSmart initiative in Richmond as part of the GVRD/GVTA submission to the Federal Governments Urban Transportation Showcase Program, be endorsed.

CARRIED

23.

GATEWAY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES -PROPOSED INCLUSION OF THE BLUNDELL ROAD / NELSON ROAD CORRIDOR IN THE SOUTHEAST RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL AREA
(Report:  Mar. 4/03, File No.:  6460-01) (REDMS No. 975307)
 

R 03/6-22

It was moved and seconded

That the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council be requested to consider including the Blundell Road / Nelson Road corridor in south-east Richmond in the list of transportation infrastructure priorities as outlined in its Major Commercial Transportation System to support the development of a comprehensive and integrated regional transportation network.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

 R03/6-23

24.

That the minutes of the Corporate Sponsorship Committee meeting held on Monday, March 17^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

25.

RICHMOND NISEI men's FASTBALL LEAGUE STEVESTON PARK FASTBALL OUTFIELD SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL
(Report:  Mar. 13/03, File No.:  2345-20-STEV2;  xr 1216-01) (REDMS No. 980303)
 

R 03/6-24

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Nisei Men's Fastball League be authorized to erect temporary advertising signage on the Steveston Park fastball diamond outfield fence during the 2003 fastball playing season, and
 

(2)

That staff report to Council in October 2003 outlining a review of the Nisei men's Fastball League outfield sponsorship initiative and recommendations for the future.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/6-25

26.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permits for the properties at:
 

(i)

7420 and 7440 Moffatt Road (DP 02-213185); and

(ii)

9060 Bridgeport Road (DP 02-221723); and
 

(b)

Development Variance Permits for the properties at:
 

(i)

5440 Francis Road (DV 02-218068); and

(ii)

12440 Trites Road (DV 03-223181),
 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

27.

SECTION 700 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 11579 BRIDGEPORT ROAD
(Report:  Feb. 17/03, File No.:  8360-02-2001-185779 ) (REDMS No. 962928, 978215, 966748)
 

R03/6-26

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

28.

2003 COURT OF REVISION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT AREAS
(Report:  Mar. 18/03, File No.:  0925-09-02) (REDMS No. 981331)
 

R 03/6-27

It was moved and seconded

That the 2003 Local Court of Revision be scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 3:50 p.m. in the Anderson Room at Richmond City Hall.

CARRIED

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

29.

PLAN FOR RENEWAL FOR THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM
(Report:  Mar. 20/03, File No.:  0340-20-CSER1) (REDMS No. 982823)
 

R 03/6-28

It was moved and seconded

(1)

 That the City advise each partnered group defined in the Recreation Services Renewal Report that acquisition of surplus funds currently in the possession of each Community Group is not an interest of the City; and
 

(2)

That a Special Public Information Meeting with City Council be called for April 29, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in Richmond City Council Chambers for the purpose of hearing from the public on the Plan for Renewal of the Parks Recreation and Cultural Services Delivery System.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 03/6-29

30.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:29 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Jackson Liou, of 8580 Saunders Road, voiced concern about the water and sewer rates charged against his property, which are based on the number of plumbing fixtures in the residence and not the number of people.  A copy of Mr. Lious submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.
(File No.:  0930-03-01)  (REDMS No. 981828)

R 03/6-30

31.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:37 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/6-31

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7413   (9060 Bridgeport Road, RZ 02-212736)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7468 (5440 Francis Road, RZ 02-207199)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7555 (11631 and 11651 Bird Road, RZ 02-217679)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/6-32

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:39 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, March 24^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)