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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 24^th, 2003 (distributed previously); and to receive for information, the TransLink Board in Brief dated March 28^th, 2003.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Recognition of the awarding of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces to Superintendent Ward Clapham, OIC Richmond Detachment, RCMP.

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Bev Van Ruyven, Senior Vice-President Distribution, BC Hydro Power Smart Communications, to announce that the City had achieved the distinction of becoming a Power Smart Certified Partner.

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.
 

(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. 28.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENT TO THE 2003 RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

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6.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 8^th, 2003, be received for information. 

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7.

PROPOSED 5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2003-2007)
(Report:  April 2/03, File No.:  0970-01) (REDMS No. 989132, 991396)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the proposed 5 Year Financial Plan (2003-2007) be approved, subject to the staggering of construction of the Hamilton Fire Hall;
 

(2)

the 2004 budget process commence immediately after adoption of the 5 Year Financial Plan and budget bylaws, and that within that process, that the construction of the Hamilton Fire Hall and other identified priorities, be accelerated if possible; and
 

(3)

staff undertake a process of public consultation regarding this Plan before it is adopted as per the requirement of Section 327 of the Local Government Act.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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8.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 7^th, 2003, be received for information.

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9.

Municipal Appointment to North Fraser Port Authority
(Report:  April 1/03, File No.:  0140-20-NFHA1) (REDMS No. 990141)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That nominees for the position of municipal appointee to the North Fraser Port Authority be sought through advertisement in the City Notice Board.

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10.

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Delivery System
(Report:  April 1/03, File No.:  0340-20-CSER1) (REDMS No. 990101, 992605)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Renewal Community Working Group be established, consisting of the following volunteer representatives:

(a)

three representatives nominated by the Council of Community Associations;
 

(b)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Sports Council;
 

(c)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Chinese Community Society;
 

(d)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Heritage Commission;
 

(e)

one representative nominated by the Child Care Development Board;
 

(f)

one representative nominated by the Community Arts Council;
 

(g)

one representative nominated by Intercultural Relations Committee;
 

(h)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee;
 

(i)

one representative nominated by the Seniors Advisory Council;
 

(j)

Councillors Bill McNulty and Harold Steves as the non-voting Council representatives;
 

(k)

two community members at large, who would be selected following an advertising campaign;
 

(l)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Committee on Disability; and
 

(m)

one representative of City youth.
 

(2)

That the Working Groups Terms of Reference are to make recommendations to Council on  the Master Plan and the renewal of the parks, recreation, and cultural services delivery system adhering to the guiding principles for the service delivery system adopted by Council, with specific recommendations on:
 

(a)

a framework for a new Recreation service delivery system that identifies weakness in the current system and necessary improvements including a community involvement model including the roles of the volunteer, an implementation strategy for the new model and  the financial impact.
 

(3)

That the City commit funds related to managing and supporting the process for up to $50,000, with a report to Council on the budget and source of funding. 
 

(4)

That the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Renewal Community Working Group report to Council by the end of September, 2003.

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11.

Viking Way Watermain Replacement
(Report:  March 28/03, File No.:  6340-01) (REDMS No. 989159)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed Gilbert Road Watermain replacement project identified in the 2003 capital program be substituted for the Viking Way Watermain replacement project.

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12.

Road Exchange Bylaw 7510 (10611 Shepherd Drive)
(Report:  March 29/2003, File No.:  8060-20-7510) (REDMS No. 989314, 989313)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Road Exchange Bylaw 7510, which would authorize the exchange of property for road purposes at 10611 Shepard Drive, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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13.

4100 No. 5 Road Right of Way Sanitary Sewer at King George Park
(Report:  March 19/03, File No.:  2285-01) (REDMS No. 982175)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a right of way for sanitary sewer be granted over a portion of 4100 No. 5 Road, (outlined on the sketch plan attached to the report dated March 19^th, 2003, from the Manager, Lands and Property). 

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14.

Richmond Library Project
(Report:  April 2/03, File No.:  2052-01) (REDMS No. 989039)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the East Richmond Branch Library project and the first phase renovations to Brighouse Library each be proceeded with as outlined in the 2003 Capital Budget process.

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

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15.

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

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16.

MEMORIAL BENCH PROGRAM
(Report:  March 19/03, File No.:  1076-08) (REDMS No.  980812, 584642)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Policy #7004 Tree and Bench Donation adopted by Council on March 11, 1991, be rescinded; and
 

(2)

Tree, Bench and Picnic Table Donation Policy (as outlined in Attachment 2 to the report dated March 19^th, 2003, from the Director, Parks Operations), and the proposed fee schedule (as outlined in Attachment 3 to the same report), be adopted.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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17.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 8^th, 2003, be received for information.

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18.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M. FOR INSOMNIC KARAOKE RESTAURANT AT UNIT 100 7911 ALDERBRIDGE WAY
(Report:  March 28/03, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988996)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Insomnic Karaoke Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
 

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.
 

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.
 

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.
 

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.
 

(5)

This establishment has been in contravention of smoking and liquor related bylaws.
Joint inspection team of Richmond RCMP, Provincial Liquor board and City Inspectors carried out inspections  Friday 21^st March on businesses that are constantly violating bylaws. The subject premise was cited for permitting smoking, operating contrary to primary purpose, (serving more liquor that food), over serving alcohol, offering drink specials contrary to liquor laws, being over capacity, and failing to request identification. Clear indications that no extension of hours should be permitted.

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APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M. FOR LUI FU LAU SEAFOOD HOT POT RESTAURANT AT UNIT 210 8080 LESLIE ROAD
(Report:  March 28/03, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 989909)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Liu Fu Lau Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
 

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.
 

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.
 

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.
 

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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20.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M. FOR RENDEZVOUS CAFE AT UNIT 1101 3779 SEXSMITH ROAD
(Report:  March 28/03, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988804)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Rendezvous Cafe to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
 

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.
 

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.
 

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.
 

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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21.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M. FOR HKYK RESTAURANT AT UNIT 120 4260 NO 3 ROAD.
(Report:  March 28/03, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988985)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application by HKYK Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
 

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.
 

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.
 

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.
 

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 3:00 A.M. FOR WING KEY RESTAURANT AT 6260 NO 3 ROAD
(Report:  March 28/03, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988983)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Wing Kee Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 3:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
 

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.
 

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.
 

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.
 

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 2:00 A.M. FOR CIISKY RESTAURANT AT UNITS 130/140 8291 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY
(Report:  March 28/03, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988994)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application by CIISKY Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 2:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
 

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.
 

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.
 

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.
 

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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( A)

ROCKY SETHI
(RZ 03-222842 - Report:  March 4/03, File No.:  8060-20-7497) (REDMS No. 974921, 975887, 975890)
 

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( B)

MANOS & KYRANI KANAVAROS
(RZ 02-222485 - Report:  March 11/03, File No.:  8060-20-7500) (REDMS No. 978415, 978788, 978790)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7497, for the rezoning of 8220 and 8240 Ash 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. 7500, for the rezoning of 8440 No. 3 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Two-Family Housing District (R5).

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25.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2003 WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  February 24/03, File No.:  0100-20-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 959924, 958672, 958673, 634726)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That (as per the report dated February 24, 2003 from the Manager , Policy Planning), the Child Care Development Board proposed 2003 Work Program be approved.

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26.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2003 WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  March 24/03, File No.:  0100-20-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 984277, 986022)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, (as outlined in the report dated March 24, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning):
 

(1)

the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council (RCSAC) 2003 Work Program be approved;
 

(2)

that $10,000 be provided to Policy Planning for the preparation of a Social Services Inventory.

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27.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL POVERTY RESPONSE INITIATIVE PROGRESS REPORT
(Report:  March 25/03, File No.:  0100-20-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 964675, 985938, 849166, 977234)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllrs. Howard and McNulty opposed to Part 2)

That, (as outlined in the report dated March 25, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning):
 

(1)

the City's 2003 Poverty Support Work Program (Attachment 3 to the above report), be approved.
 

(2)

$15,000 be provided to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council (RCSAC) Poverty Response Initiative from the $20,000 remaining in Casino Funds from 2002.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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RECOMMENDATION

(1)

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

(2)

That the alterations to gables, entry roof, deck railings and landscaping at 9333 Alberta Road be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 99-169895) issued for that property.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

29.

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

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Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, of 5540 No. 1 Road, regarding (i) the increase in salary to the returning Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. George Duncan; and (ii) the proposed construction of the new fire hall.
(Letter:  Received April 4/03; File No.: 1800-03; xr 2052-02)

30.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7478
(7531 Moffatt Road, RZ 02-218208)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT