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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:
 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 28^th, 2003 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, May 5^th, 2003.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

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Warren Karsgaard, Project Chairman, Kinsmen Club of Richmond, to present a cheque which represents the City's portion of profits from the 2002 Nature Comes to Light display.

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. 20 AND 25.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BRITANNIA BUILDING COMMITTEE

6.

FURTHER APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

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7.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 24^th, 2003, be received for information.

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8.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CASINO REVENUE ACCOUNT BALANCES
(Report:  April 17/03, File No.:  0920-17/5130-01 (REDMS No. 996751)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That $38,000 be transferred from the Casino Revenue Account to the Council Provision Account.

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

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9.

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 29^th, 2003, be received for information.

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10.

New Directions in Crisis Prevention and Response Initiative (CHIMO)
(File No. 3000-01)  (REDMS NO. 1003699
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City enter into a partnership with CHIMO with respect to Crisis Prevention and Response: New Directions in Richmond Initiative, (in accordance with the terms outlined in the correspondence dated April 23^rd, 2003, from Ms. Joan Cowderoy, Executive Director); and

(2)

That the matter be referred to staff for comment and the process to follow to implement Part (1) above.

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11.

2010 Trails Strategy
(Report:  April 17/03, File No.:  2400-05) (REDMS No. 996915)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2010 Richmond Trails Strategy, (as outlined in the document attached to the report dated April 17^th, 2003, from the Director, Parks Operations), be endorsed in principle;

(2)

That staff seek public input on the 2010 Trails Strategy.

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12.

FRASER BASIN COUNCIL:  STATE OF THE FRASER BASIN REPORT
(Report:  Apr. 7/03, File No.:  6150-05 ) (REDMS No. 991847)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

a letter be sent on behalf of Council to the Fraser Basin Council (FBC) to:
 

(a)

commend them on their report entitled, A Snapshot on Sustainability: State of the Fraser Basin report, January 2003 ;

(b)

convey Richmond's continued support for the Fraser Basin Councils work on the comprehensive reporting of the health the Fraser Basin; and
 

(c)

provide input to strengthen future State of the Basin reporting.
 

(2)

Staff continue to explore and report to Council on strategies for advancing sustainability (i.e. long-term economic, social and environmental well-being) in Richmond.
 

(3)

Staff incorporate relevant findings of the report into the City's Environmental Management Strategy and other relevant strategic initiatives (e.g, Flood Management Strategy, State of Environment (SOE), Economic Development Strategy, Waterfront Development Strategy, Trails Strategy, etc.);
 

(as outlined in the report dated April 7^th, 2003, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs).

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13.

THE WALKABLE RICHMOND ACCORD
(Report:  April 17/03, File No.:  4050-08) (REDMS No. 996176)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Walkable Richmond Accord (Attachment 2 to the report dated April 17^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning), be approved;
 

(2)

That the Walkable Richmond Accord be referred to the Richmond School District and Richmond Health Services Society for approval and signature, and then to the Mayor and City Clerk for signature; and
 

(3)

That the City work with the Richmond School District and Richmond Health Services to preserve, develop and improve Richmond's pedestrian environment for residents of all ages and abilities by creating a more liveable and safe walking environment in Richmond.

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14.

Richmond Night Market Street Banner Sponsorship
(Report:  April 11/03, File No.:  7200-01) (REDMS No. 994792)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff develop a contribution agreement with Target Event Promotions for the sponsorship of 26 street banners for the Richmond Night Market from May 2003 to October 2003.

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15.

SOUTH DYKE Community Garden
(Report:  April 4/03, File No.:  7200-20-CGAR1) (REDMS No. 977376)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff implement the design and construction of a community garden to be located at the vacant land adjacent to the City Tree Nursery at 13871 No. 3 Road.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt, Vice Chair

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16.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 6^th, 2003, be received for information.

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17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 02-207795 - Report:  Apr. 15/03, File No.:  8060-20-7451) (REDMS No. 976361, 891552, 975921)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7451, for the rezoning of 9051 to 9191 No. 1 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.

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18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - ALFREDO HUESPE
(RZ 03-223342 - Report:  Apr. 14/03, File No.:  8060-20-7518) (REDMS No. 995327, 996248, 996251, 280040, 995298, 995295)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5430, adopted by Council in February 1990, be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting Williams Road (as shown on Attachment 4 to the report dated April 14, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications). 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7518, for the rezoning of 7160 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.

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19.

THE PERLA PUBLIC ART CALL FOR ENTRY - "THE CORNERS"
(Report:  Apr. 16/03, File No.:  7000-09-20-027) (REDMS No. 995013)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That an allocation of $25,000 from the 2003 Public Art Program,  (contributed by Amacon Developments for the creation of a public art project at The Perla developments plaza), be endorsed.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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20.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 30^th, 2003, and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 16^th, 2003 and on April 30^th, 2003, each be received for information.
 

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permits for the properties at:
 

(i)

9180, 9200 Hemlock Drive & 6233 Katsura Street (DP 02-215579);

(ii)

7531 Moffatt Road (DP 02-218226);

(iii)

12333 English Avenue (DP 02-220699);

(iv)

12300 English Avenue (DP 02-220758); and

(v)

4791 Steveston Highway (DP 02-221446); and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit for the property at 12262, 12266, 12268, 12280, 12282, 12286, 12288 English Avenue and 12271, 12273, 12275, 12277, 12279, 12291, 12293 & 12295 Ewen Avenue (DV 03-232679),
 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

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21.

APPOINTMENT AS BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
(Report:  Apr. 4/03, File No.:  0172-03) (REDMS No. 991362)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Mr. Don Pearson be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer/Parking Officer in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointment be for the term of his employment as Manager, Community Outreach with the City.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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22.

2003 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE BYLAWS
(Report:  May 2/03, File No.:  8060-20-7524/7525/7526/7527) (REDMS No. 1002089, 1001234, 1001013, 1000558, 1000636)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the following Statutory Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaws, which fund the 2003 Capital Construction Program, be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(1)

Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7524;
 

(2)

Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7525;
 

(3)

Reserve Fund Expenditure (Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Replacement) Bylaw 7526; and
 

(4)

Local Improvement Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7527.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

23.

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

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Mr. Robert Ziola, President & CEO, Lexis Systems Inc., #130 4611 Viking Way, regarding the City's pay parking equipment.

24.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 7481
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings Cllrs. Barnes, E. Halsey-Brandt and McNulty.

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Traffic Control and Regulation Bylaw No. 5870, Bylaw No. 7482
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings Cllrs. Barnes, E. Halsey-Brandt and McNulty.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7484
(8811/8831 River Road, RZ 02-211434)
Opposed at 1^st Reading Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Dang, S. Halsey-Brandt.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings Mayor Brodie, Cllr. Dang.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7485
(8320, 8340, 8440 Bridgeport Road and 8311, 8351 River Road, LU 03‑223306)
Opposed at 1^st Reading Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Dang, S. Halsey-Brandt.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings Mayor Brodie, Cllr. Dang.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7489
(10291 Bridgeport Road, RZ 02-205510)
Opposed at 1^st Reading Cllr. Barnes.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Local Improvement Construction Bylaw No. 7503
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7519
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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5 Year Financial Plan (2003 2007) Bylaw No. 7520
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

25.

RECOMMENDATION

That the recommendation of the Development Permit Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit for the properties at 8811/8311 River Road (DP 03‑227595) (Part 1-Building Only), be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT