Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai  (7:08 p.m.)
Councillor Bill McNulty

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Harold Steves

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 03/9-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

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

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 03/9-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Amendment Bylaw No. 7479 be added to the Council Agenda as an additional item for adoption.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Warren Karsgaard, Project Chairman, Kinsmen Club of Richmond, advised that because of the cooperation of the Richmond Firefighters, the Nature Park Society, the staff at the Nature Park and the City, he was now able to present cheques in the amount of $4,811 to the City, the Firefighters and to the Kinsmen Club.  He explained that the cheques represented a three-way division of profits from the 2002 Nature Comes to Light display.  Tim Wilkinson, representing Richmond Firefighters Union Local 1286, accepted the second cheque, and Mr. Karsgarrd assumed responsibility for the third and final cheque.    (File No.:  1000-02-004)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/9-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:06 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R 03/9-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:07 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BRITANNIA HERITAGE BUILDING COMMITTEE

 

R 03/9-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That an increase in the number of appointed members on the Britannia Building Committee from three to four, be approved; and
 

(2)

That the following members of the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board be appointed to the 2003 Britannia Building Committee: 
 

Mr. Bob Ransford

Mr. Robbie Johnson

Mr. Bill Nelson, and

Mr. Bob Butterworth.

CARRIED

6.

PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP

 

R 03/9-6

It was moved and seconded

That Joann Wong Bittle be appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Community Working Group effective May 12, 2003.

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Committee Member

R 03/9-7

7.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

8.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CASINO REVENUE ACCOUNT BALANCES
(Report:  April 17/03, File No.:  0920-17/5130-01 (REDMS No. 996751, 999945)
 

R 03/9-8

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

(Councillor Kumagai entered the meeting at 7:08 p.m.)

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Derek Dang, Committee Member

R 03/9-9

9.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

10.

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

R03/9-10

It was moved and seconded

(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.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/9-10 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R03/9-11

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated May 6^th, 2003, from Cllr. Harold Steves, Chair of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee), regarding the New Directions In Crisis Prevention And Response Initiative (CHIMO), be referred to staff for a detailed report to Committee on:

(1)

the scope and role of the proposed partnership;

(2)

a definition for in-kind resources;

(3)

the use of facilities, including CHIMO House;

(4)

volunteer training and what would be expected of the City;

(5)

the functions, possible outcomes and actions that CHIMO was suggesting;

(6)

whether the City should be involved at all in social service programs such as the one being initiated by CHIMO; and

(7)

the compatibility of the program with current parks and recreation programs, and whether there was a possibility that the City would be asked to assume responsibility.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt

11.

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

R03/9-12

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

12.

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

R03/9-13

It was moved and seconded

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).

CARRIED

13.

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

R03/9-14

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

14.

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

R03/9-15

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

15.

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

R03/9-16

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt, Vice Chair

R 03/9-17

16.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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)
 

R03/9-18

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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)
 

R03/9-19

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

19.

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

R03/9-20

It was moved and seconded

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.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/9-20 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R03/9-21

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R03/9-20 be amended by adding the following, and that prior to completion of the selection process, that the chosen selection be referred to Council for approval.

The question on Resolution No. R03/9-21 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R03/9-22

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated April 16^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning), regarding The Perla Public Art Call for Entry The Corners, be referred to staff for clarification on whether the chosen selection would be presented to Council for approval as part of the public art process.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/9-23

20.

It was moved and seconded

(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.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/9-23 was not called, as the request was made that Part (2)(a)(i) of Resolution No. R03/9-23 be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2)(a)(ii), (2)(a)(iii), (2)(a)(iv), (2)(a)(v), and (2)(b) of Resolution No. R03/9-23 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (2)(a)(i) of Resolution No. R03/9-23 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Barnes opposed.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

21.

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

R 03/9-24

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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)
 

R 03/9-25

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 03/9-26

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:06 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Robert Ziola, President & CEO, Lexis Systems Inc., #130 4611 Viking Way, provided information about the pay parking equipment manufactured by his firm, which he felt was superior to the equipment currently being reviewed by the City, and he asked that his company be considered as a potential supplier.  (File No.:  0600-01)  (REDMS No. 1002770)

R 03/9-27

It was moved and seconded

That the issues raised by Mr. Ziola of Lexis Systems Inc. regarding pay parking equipment, be referred to staff for report to Council following the completion of an analysis and comparison with the City's current system.

CARRIED

R 03/9-28

24.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:20 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R03/9-29

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

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

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

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllrs. Barnes
McNulty

R 03/9-30

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7484 (8811/8831 River Road, RZ 02-211434)
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7485 (8320, 8340, 8440 Bridgeport Road and 8311, 8351 River Road, LU 03‑223306).

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Dang
S. Halsey-Brandt

R 03/9-31

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7489 (10291 Bridgeport Road, RZ 02-205510) be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr.  Barnes

R 03/9-32

It was moved and seconded

That Local Improvement Construction Bylaw No. 7503 be adopted.

CARRIED

R 03/9-33

It was moved and seconded

That Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7519 be adopted.

CARRIED

R 03/9-34

It was moved and seconded

That 5 Year Financial Plan (2003 2007) Bylaw No. 7520 be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr.  McNulty

R 03/9-35

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7479 (7611 Acheson Road - RZ 02-217709) be adopted.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 R03/9-36

25.

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Dang
S. Halsey-Brandt

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/9-37

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:32 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, May 12^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)