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

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 03/8-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 14^th, 2003;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, April 22^nd, 2003; and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, April 22^nd, 2003;

each be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink Board in Brief dated April 17^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 03/8-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 27 Minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on March 11^th, 2003 be deleted from the Council Agenda, and referred to the Committee for the correction of any errors or omissions.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

The Manager, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Mr. Phil Hogg, introduced City employee, Mr. Ted Isherwood, and provided information on the development of the tool, known as the Buckmaster 1000 and designed by Mr. Isherwood to repair damaged steel doors.  Mayor Brodie then presented Mr. Isherwood with an Award for Innovation in recognition of his initiative.

Mr. Ken Kirby, owner of the Richmond Sockeyes Hockey Team, accompanied by members of the team, talked about the success of the hockey team over the past year, the efforts of the team to win the BC Junior B Hockey Championship, and their third place finish in the Western Canadian Junior B Hockey championship (Keystone Cup).  Mayor Brodie, on behalf of Council, congratulated the team on their success, and in recognition of the teams victory, presented Mr. Kirby with a framed picture of Richmond City Hall.  In turn, Mayor Brodie was presented a hockey stick signed by the members of the team.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/8-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:15 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R 03/8-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:16 p.m.).

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 03/8-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 15^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

DRAFT RICHMOND SUBSTANCE ABUSE STRATEGY
(Report:  Mar. 18/03, File No.:  3000-09; xr 0100-20-RSAB1-01) (REDMS No. 997282, 981351)
 

R 03/8-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a community consultation process be undertaken (as outlined in the Draft Richmond Substance Abuse Strategy report [as amended by Committee] attached to the report dated March 18^th, 2003, from the Manager, Divisional Programs);
 

(2)

That the Richmond Substance Abuse Task Force be directed to finalize the Draft Richmond Substance Abuse Strategy for Council review, based upon the community input;
 

(3)

That the final Richmond Substance Abuse Strategy be referred to staff to comment on any recommendations referencing the City, and with recommendations for implementation; and
 

(4)

That the Richmond Substance Abuse Strategy include potential funding sources as reviewed by staff.

CARRIED

7.

AGREEMENT WITH RICHMOND HEALTH SERVICES
(Report:  Apr. 2/03, File No.:  1000-18-003) (REDMS No. 990784, 906166)
 

R03/8-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Richmond Health Services for the provision of public health protection services (as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report dated April 2, 2003, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs).
 

(2)

That the additional annual cost of $41,300 associated with Part 1 above be funded from the approved 2003 additional levels.
 

(3)

That staff undertake and bring forward bylaw amendments, (as outlined in Attachment 2 to the report dated April 2, 2003, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs), to remove those references to the Medical Health Officer which are no longer relevant or required.

CARRIED

8.

PARKING PROGRAM BYLAW AMENDMENTS
(Report:  Apr. 2/03, File No.:  8060-20-7481; 8060-20-7482) (REDMS No. 980216, 980037, 980286)
 

R03/8-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws, which make the City's parking programs more flexible, responsive and effective, each be introduced and given first, second, and third readings:

(1)

Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 7481; and

(2)

Traffic Control and Regulation Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 7482.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes
E. Halsey-Brandt
McNulty

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/8-9

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 22^nd, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

richmond awareness marketing campaign update
(Report:  Apr. 24/03; File No.: 4150-04-01)  (REDMS No. 999161)
 

R03/8-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Awareness Marketing Campaign (as presented at the April 22^nd, 2003 meeting of the General Purposes Committee), be approved in principle as a pilot project; and
 

(2)

That the results of the pilot project be monitored for six months before proceeding further.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/8-11

11.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 23^rd, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

12.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - 297 HOLDINGS LTD.
(RZ 02-213334 - Report:  Mar. 31/03, File No.:  8060-20-7486) (REDMS No. 989767, 955925, 989776)
 

R03/8-12

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7486, for the rezoning of 9420, 9460, and 9480 Cambie Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/137), be referred to the next Public Hearing.

CARRIED

13.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (AND TO AMEND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/23)) - PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECTS INC.
(RZ 02-223161 - Report:  March 31/03, File No.:  8060-20-7507/7508) (REDMS No. 984778, 984780, 984916, 984779)
 

R03/8-13

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 7507, to amend the permitted density (maximum floor area ratio), maximum lot coverage and minimum setbacks from property lines and siting buildings in Comprehensive Development District (CD/23), be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

Bylaw No. 7508, for the rezoning of 7160 Blundell Road from Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/23) as amended, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

14.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT
(RZ 02-221885 - Report:  Mar. 26/03, File No.:  8060-20-7509; 8060-20-7511) (REDMS No. 987162, 992147, 927449, 987807)
 

R03/8-14

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7509, which amends the Steveston Area Plan by re‑designating 10200 No. 1 Road from Institutional to Multiple Family, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7511, to introduce a new Townhouse District (R2 ‑ 0.6) zone and to rezone 10200 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Townhouse District (R2 0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

( A)

ROCKY SETHI
(RZ 03-222841 - Report:  Mar. 20/03, File No.:  8060-20-7512) (REDMS No. 983223, 984477, 984503)
 

( B)

AVIV VENTURES CORP.
(ZT 02-220116 - Report:  Apr. 2/03, File No.:  8060-20-7514) (REDMS No. 990253, 991074, 991139)
 

R03/8-15

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7512, for the rezoning of 11031 King Road from Land Use Contract 048 to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) and Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) and the northern portion of 11051 King Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B); and
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7514, to amend the permitted density (increase the maximum floor area ratio from 0.50 to 0.58) in the Automotive Park District (AUP) zone at 13340 Smallwood Place.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DAVA DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
(RZ 03-223377 - Report:  Apr. 1/03, File No.:  8060-20-7513) (REDMS No. 990258, 994586, 990981, 990984, 999174)
 

R03/8-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7513, for the rezoning of 8360 St. Albans Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Townhouse District (R2), be introduced and given first reading;
 

(2)

That the applicant, Mr. David Chung, meet with the 23 residents who had signed the petition, regarding their concerns about the proposed development, with information on the outcome of the meeting being provided to Council as part of the Public Hearing agenda; and
 

(3)

That the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 7513 be deferred until June 16^th, 2003.

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN) - JOHNSTON DAVIDSON ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING INC.
(RZ 03-226936 - Report:  April 1/03, File No.:  8060-20-7505/7506) (REDMS No. 978006, 978581, 978599, 978571)
 

R03/8-17

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 7505 to redesignate 3911 Russ Baker Way and surrounding City-owned lands from Airport to Public and Open Space Use (in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map) and Attachment 2 (Specific Land Use Map) to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100), be introduced and given first reading; 
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7505, having been considered in conjunction with:
 

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans,
 

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) of the Local Government Act;
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7505, having been considered in accordance with City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation other than to be referred after first reading to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVRAA) for review and comment at the Public Hearing; and
 

(4)

Bylaw No. 7506 for the rezoning of 3911 Russ Baker Way and surrounding City-owned lands  from Airport District (AIR) to School and Public Use District (SPU), be introduced and given first reading. 
 

(Councillor Kumagai left the meeting 7:58 p.m.)

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN) - JOHNSTON DAVIDSON ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING INC.
(RZ 03-226918 Report:  April 2/03, File No.:  8060-20-7501/7502) (REDMS No. 974577, 975878, 974631, 978850)
 

R03/8-18

It was moved and seconded

That:
 

(1)

Bylaw No. 7501, to:
 

(a)

Redesignate 22451 Westminster Highway from "Neighbourhood Residential" to "Public and Open Space Use"  in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Generalized Land Use Map), and

(b)

Replace Attachment 1 and the Lower Westminster Sub-Area map in Schedule 2.14 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Hamilton Area Plan),
 

be introduced and given first reading;
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7501, having been considered in conjunction with:
 

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;
 

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7501 , having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and
 

(4)

Bylaw No. 7502, for the rezoning of 22451 Westminster Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to School and Public Use District (SPU), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

19.

PROPOSED QUEENSBOROUGH OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN DESIGNATION AMENDMENT BYLAW 6809
(Report:  April 2/02, File No.:  0155-20-NWES1) (REDMS No. 990099)
 

R03/8-19

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond City Council advise New Westminster City Council that Richmond has no concerns with the proposed Queensborough Official Community Plan Designation Amendment Bylaw 6809, 2003, as presented.

CARRIED

(Councillor Kumagai returned to the meeting 7:59 p.m.)

20.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND YEAR 2003 WORK PLAN
(Report:  April 1/03, File No.:  0100-20-RPAR1-01) (REDMS No. 990109, 999163)
 

R03/8-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Public Art Commission 2002 Annual Report and Year 2003 Work Plan be approved (Attachment  1 to the report dated April 1st, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning).
 

(2)

That the recommended text changes to:
 

(a)

the Percent for Public Art Policy Developer Contribution to Public Art (Attachment 3 to the report dated April 1^st, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning); and

(b)

the Guidelines for Private Donations of Public Artwork to the City of Richmond (Attachment 4 to the report dated April 1st, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning),
 

each be approved.

CARRIED

21.

RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNITY CONSULTATION INTERIM REPORT
(Report:  April 8/03, File No.:  0100-20-RIAD1-01) (REDMS No. 989801, 990122, 990774, 990753, 979266)
 

R03/8-21

It was moved and seconded

That the RIAC Intercultural Strategy Focus Group consultation sessions, be approved (as outlined in the report dated April 8, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

 

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R 03/8-22

22.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 24^th, 2003 be received for information.

CARRIED

23.

LOCAL IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION REGINA AVENUE AND KILBY STREET AREA BYLAW NO. 7503
(Report:  Mar. 14/03, File No.:  8060-20-7503; 6190-20-017) (REDMS No. 980027, 975791)
 

R03/8-23

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Local Improvement Project for Basic Ditch Elimination on the west side of Regina Avenue, from the north side of Kilby Street to the south side of Walford Street, and on the north side of Kilby Street, from 9311 Kilby Street to the west side of Regina Avenue, be adopted in accordance with Section 635(2) of the Local Government Act; and
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7503, which authorizes local improvement construction on the west side of Regina Avenue, from the north side of Kilby Street to the south side of Walford Street, and on the north side of Kilby Street, from 9311 Kilby Street to the west side of Regina Avenue, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

24.

RICHMOND/AIRPORT VANCOUVER RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT (RAVP) CONCLUSIONS OF PROJECT DEFINITION PHASE
(Report:  April 8/03, File No.:  0154-03) (REDMS No. 996773)
 

R03/8-24

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That, as part of the regional road and transportation improvement priorities identified by TransLink, the implementation of a rapid transit system between downtown Vancouver, Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport, be endorsed, that:
 

(a)

is generally aligned along the corridors of Cambie Street, No. 3 Road and Grant McConachie Way respectively;

(b)

is funded per a capital cost-sharing formula between the Government of Canada, the Province of BC, Vancouver International Airport Authority, TransLink, and the private sector;

(c)

is operational by late 2009, given the project is approved in 2003; and

(d)

has a minimum of five stations on the No. 3 Road branch of the line including locations at Bridgeport, Cambie Road, Alderbridge Way, Westminster Highway, and Cook Road/Park Road with provisions for a future station at Capstan Way.
 

(2)

That TransLink and the other contributing agencies be requested to incorporate the following as part of the further planning, proposal evaluation and detailed design activities:
 

(a)

Cook Road/Park Road as the southern terminus, with the design providing the flexibility to extend the system further south in the future when warranted;

(b)

further investigation of the future timing of establishing a station at Capstan Way;

(c)

provision in the design of Bridgeport Station and related infrastructure to accommodate a future direct connection between Richmond and the airport;

(d)

a critical joint review of station and alignment design with City staff to best ensure consistency with City Centre urban design principles and objectives and to enhance community liveability;

(e)

development and detailed review of a bus integration plan that meets the needs of both regional and local transit users;

(f)

establishment of a regional transit exchange at Bridgeport Station that includes a primary park and ride facility to support the achievement of the projected ridership of the system;

(g)

examination of the possibilities of establishing secondary park and ride facilities along No. 3 Road;

(h)

identification of construction-related and on-going traffic impacts and the development of mitigation measures to address the concerns;

(i)

further public consultation on the detailed design of the system and the development of any measures to address identified concerns;

(j)

the use of the Request for Proposals and community consultation processes to measure the relative benefits and costs of both at-grade and grade-separated configurations prior to a final decision being made on choice of technology;

(k)

the performance standards specified in the Request for Proposals being adhered to and, if demand warrants, being exceeded;

(l)

cycling and pedestrian facilities being integrated into the system infrastructure including the provision of end-of-trip facilities and connections to existing cycling networks, the accommodation of cyclists and pedestrians on any new crossing over the Fraser River and the accommodation of bicycles in the rail cars; and

( m)

all other conditions and objectives stipulated in the Project Definition Phase being achieved.
 

(3)

That should the project proceed, staff work with the RAVP Team to complete the tasks related to the various aspects of the project identified in Recommendation (2), and the RAVP Team report on the outcome of this work prior to awarding the final contract.
 

(4)

That the above recommendations be conveyed to the participating agencies of the Richmond/Airport-Vancouver Rapid Transit Project.

CARRIED

25.

TRANSLINK MAJOR ROAD NETWORK (MRN) SUPPLEMENTAL MINOR CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECT PROPOSED WIDENING OF WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY BETWEEN NELSON ROAD AND WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY INTERCHANGE
(Report:  April 10/03, File No.:  6500-01) (REDMS No. 993722)
 

R03/8-25

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the project to widen Westminster Highway to four lanes between Nelson Road and the Westminster Highway/Highway 91 Interchange be endorsed for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink Major Road Network Minor Capital Program.
 

(2)

That staff report to Council on the outcome of the evaluation by the Major Roads Technical Advisory Committee on the above proposed submission to the Major Road Network Capital Development Program.

CARRIED

26.

BIKE MONTH AND COMMUTER CHALLENGE
(Report:  April 3/2003, File No.:  7400-01) (REDMS No. 991325)
 

R03/8-26

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the overall objectives of the Bike Month 2003 campaign planned by Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) be supported, and that June 2003 be declared Bike Month.
 

(2)

That the City participate in various regional and local activities during the Bike Month 2003 campaign by registering in the annual Commuter Challenge to encourage cycling as a sustainable form of transportation and reduce the use of single occupant vehicles.
 

(3)

That staff co-ordinate the undertaking of the proposed activities with BEST and other municipalities in the region (as outlined in the report dated April 3^rd, 2003, from the Director, Transportation).

CARRIED

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE

27.

Please see Page 2 of these minutes for action taken regarding the minutes of the March 11^th, 2003 meeting of the Committee.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/8-27

28.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 16^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

29.

5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2003-2007) BYLAW 7520
(Report:  Apr. 25/03, File No.:  8060-20-7520) (REDMS No. 999208, 999179)
 

R 03/8-28

It was moved and seconded

That 5 Year Financial Plan (2003 2007) Bylaw No. 7520 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

30.

2003 PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW NO. 7519
(Report:  Apr. 24/03, File No.:  8060-20-7519) (REDMS No. 998511, 995405)
 

R03/8-29

It was moved and seconded

That Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7519 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/8-30

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7191 (4591 Garden City Road, RZ 00-175928)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7398 (6400 and 6420 Princess Lane, and 6411 and 6431 Dyke Road, RZ 02‑202859)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7428 (9420 Dixon Road, RZ 02-207453)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7469 (10151 Lassam Road, RZ 02-219197)

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7510
(To authorize the exchange of property for road purposes at 10611 Shepard Drive).

CARRIED

Councillor Steves, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest because he owned property in the area, and he then left the meeting (8:47 p.m.).

R03/8-31

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7392 (4791 Steveston Highway, RZ 01-198910) be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes

Councillor Steves returned to the meeting at 8:48 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/8-32

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:49 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, April 28^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)