Council Meeting Agenda - May 26, 2003

City Council

Council Chambers, City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Monday, May 26^th, 2003
7:00 p.m.

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ITEM

MINUTES

	1.	Motion to adopt:
		(1)	the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 12^th, 2003 (distributed previously); and
1		(2)	the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, May 20^th, 2003.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

		PRESENTATION
		Heather Wallis, representing the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Jim Wishlove and Kelly Moss, Richmond Firefighters and members of the Climbing for Wishes Team, to give a brief PowerPoint presentation about their upcoming climb of Mt. McKinley, Alaska, in May, 2004, to raise $203,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (Item No. 11 of the Council Agenda.)

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. 25.)

	4.	Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

14	5.	That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 13^th, 2003, be received for information.

29	6.	RFP FOR SALE AND LEASEBACK AGREEMENT FOR FIRE VEHICLES (Report: Feb. 25/03, File No.: 0650-01) (REDMS No. 971952)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the Purchasing Department exercise the option outlined in Section 11.4 of the current FRP submission by GE Fleet Services to add new Fire Rescue Vehicles/Equipment to the lease program.

32	7.	MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FIRE APPARATUS (Report: Apr. 29/03, File No.: 0650-01) (REDMS No. 973348)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) exercise the option of obtaining the fourth fire apparatus (as noted in Tender Contract T.5129).
		(2)	That a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be used to ensure the supply and delivery of one fire apparatus by Federal Signal Corporation in an amount not to exceed $759,984, inclusive of applicable taxes.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Acting Mayor

35	8.	That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 20^th, 2003, be received for information.

43	9.	NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (VIAA) (Report: May 2/03, File No.: 0153-04) (REDMS No. 1002015)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the report (dated April 21, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning,) regarding the Noise Management Plan Update Vancouver International Airport Authority be sent to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) for information and input into the update of VIAAs Five-Year Noise Management Plan.

61	10.	WILLIAMS ROAD COMMUNITY SHUTTLE PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN (Report: May 6/03, File No.: 6480-03-01) (REDMS No. 1003100)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the proposed service plan of the Williams Road Community Shuttle for implementation in December 2003 be endorsed.
		(2)	That the use of Railway Avenue (Moncton Street to Williams Road), Williams Road (Railway Avenue to Garden City Road) and Shell Road (Williams Road to Steveston Highway) for new community shuttle service as part of the TransLink 2003 Transportation Plan service changes commencing in December 2003, be endorsed.
		(3)	That staff convey to TransLink, Richmond's request for alternate fuel buses as a pilot project on the Williams Road shuttle route.

68	11.	RICHMOND FIRE-RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS CLIMBING FOR WISHES TEAM (Report: Apr. 2/03, File No.: 0090-01) (REDMS No. 990499)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the City assist the Climbing for Wishes Team in their fundraising program for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of BC and Yukon, (as outlined in the report dated April 2^nd, 2003, from the General Manager, Community Safety.)

71	12.	TERMS OF REFERENCE PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP (Report: May 14/03, File No.: 0100-20-PRCS1-01) (REDMS No. 1007058, 1007192)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Community Working Group Terms of Reference (attached to the report dated May 14^th, 2003, from the General Manager, Parks Recreation & Cultural Services), be adopted.

77	13.	CANCELLATION OF AUGUST 11^TH, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (Report: Apr. 29/03, File No.: 0105-01) (REDMS No. 1000139)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the August 11^th, 2003 Regular Council Meeting be cancelled, in accordance with the provisions of the Council Procedure Bylaw.

79	14.	SOCIETY OF RICHMOND children's CENTRES COOK ROAD DAYCARE LEASE RENEWAL; AND TERRA NOVA DAYCARE LEASE RENEWAL (Report: Apr. 30/03, File No.: 1000-10-03; 1000-10-031) (REDMS No. 1000466, 205638)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the leases between the City and the Society of Richmond children's Centres for the use and operation of the daycare facility:
		(1)	at 8300 Cook Road (Cook Road Daycare); and
		(2)	at 6011 Blanshard Drive (Terra Nova Daycare),
		each be approved at an annual rent of $1.00 for five year terms expiring April 30, 2008.

84	15.	AMENDMENT OF PET STORE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SALE OF EXOTIC ANIMALS (Report: May 9/03, File No.: 8060-20-7504) (REDMS No. 1003845, 980293)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt opposed)
		That Bylaw No. 7504, which amends Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7148 to clarify the regulations regarding the sale of exotic animals, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

	16.	That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 21^st, 2003, be received for information. (Minutes to be distributed prior to Council Meeting.)

92	17.	APPLICATION FOR A FOOD PRIMARY LIQUOR LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE) AT UNITS 130/140 8291 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY (Report: Apr. 28/03, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 999901)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the application by CIISKY Restaurant Ltd. to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Food Primary Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
		(1)	The potential for noise if the application is approved has been reviewed and is not an issue.
		(2)	The impact on the community if the application is approved has been reviewed, and, as the premise is located in a commercial development with no immediate residential presence it is deemed an appropriate location that would create no impact.
		(3)	The establishment of a restaurant with a Food Primary Liquor Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) would not be contrary to its primary use.
		(4)	The views of residents is not an issue because the restaurant is located in a commercial development with no immediate residential development, and therefore are not affected.
		(5)	That the R.C.M.P. does not object.

95	18.	APPLICATION FOR A PERMANENT CHANGE TO A LIQUOR LICENCE FOR PAPILLON LOUNGE AT DELTA PACIFIC RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE, 10251 ST. EDWARDS DRIVE (Report: May 5/03, File No.: 8275-05) (REDMS No. 1002768)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the application by Papillon Lounge to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Permanent change to a Liquor Primary Lounge Licence to 2:00 a.m. be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:
		(1)	The potential for noise if the application is approved has been reviewed and is not an issue.
		(2)	The impact on the community if the application is approved has been reviewed, and, as the premise is located within a Hotel, with no immediate residential presence other that the staying the guests, it is deemed an appropriate location that would create no impact.
		(3)	The Permanent Change to the Liquor Primary Lounge Licence to 2:00 a.m. would not be contrary to its primary use.
		(4)	The view of residents is not an issue because the Lounge is located within a Hotel away from residential development, and therefore not affected.
		(5)	That the R.C.M.P. does not object.

97	19.	DESIGNATION OF A STUDY AREA PURSUANT TO SECTION 702 OF THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 LOCATED IN SECTION 31-5-5 (RZ 03-226615 - Report: Apr. 30/03, File No.: RZ 03-226615) (REDMS No. 1000443)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That staff examine the establishment of a single-family lot size policy for the area located between Cameron Drive, Woodhead Road, McNeely Drive and No. 5 Road in Section 31-5-5 (as illustrated on the map entitled Attachment 1 to the report dated April 30^th, 2003, from the Manager, Development Applications).
		(2)	That staff conduct a public process with property owners and occupants within the study area, and that the findings be reported to Council through the Planning Committee.

	20.	APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -
102		(A)	WEDGEWOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD. (RZ 03-230337 - Report: Apr. 25/03, File No.: 8060-20-7521) (REDMS No. 999484, 999953, 999955)
108		(B)	GARY DHAMI (RZ 03-230253 - Report: Apr. 25/03, File No.: 8060-20-7523) (REDMS No. 999549, 1000021, 1000028)
115		(C)	CANADA SHIN YAT TONG MORAL SOCIETY (RZ 99-170129 - Report: May 9/03, File No.: 8060-20-7528) (REDMS No. 999441, 999477, 999474)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:
		(1)	Bylaw No. 7521, for the rezoning of 8300 Ash Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K);
		(2)	Bylaw No. 7523, for the rezoning of 8400 Francis Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K); and
		(3)	Bylaw No. 7528, for the rezoning of 10300 No. 5 Road from Agricultural District (AG1) to Assembly District (ASY).

125	21.	APPLICATION FOR REZONING - AMAR SANDHU
		(RZ 02-218186 - Report: Apr. 27/03, File No.: 8060-20-7522/7475/7476) (REDMS No. 971926, 1000017, 1000024)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That Bylaw Nos. 7475 and 7476, to amend Coach House District (R9) and to rezone 7131 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Coach House District (R9) respectively, each be abandoned.
		(2)	That Bylaw No. 7522, for the rezoning of 7131 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

140	22.	THE PERLA PUBLIC ART CALL FOR ENTRY THE CORNERS (Report: May 14/03, File No.: 7000-09-20-027) (REDMS No. 1007576)
		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.

148	23.	HERITAGE REGISTER (Report: Apr. 28/03, File No.: 4200-02) (REDMS No. 993730, 998567)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Steves opposed)
		That a Community Heritage Register be adopted (for the properties shown on Attachment 1 to the report dated April 28^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning).

158	24.	RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY STRATEGY -- FINAL REPORT (Report: Feb. 19/03, File No.: 4050-10) (REDMS No. 835259, 919127, 1007405)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the final draft of the Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy, dated February 18, 2003, be approved; and
		(2)	That the approved Strategy be widely distributed to build implementation partnerships.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

288	25.	RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on May 14^th, 2003, be received for information.
		(2)	That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for the properties at:
			(a)	at 8580 Cambie Road (DP 97-121069);
			(b)	6400, 6420 Princess Lane & 6411, 6431 Dyke Road (DP 02‑212758);
			(c)	4591 Garden City Road (DP 02-212896); and
			(d)	8640 Alexandra Road (DP 02-221667),
			be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
		(3)	That the recommendation of the Panel to DENY the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DV 03-230315) for the property at 17086 Fedoruk Road, be endorsed.
		(4)	That a review of the universal accessibility provisions, particularly as they apply to commercial buildings in the city centre, be undertaken, with the findings to be presented to the Planning Committee.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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

316		Diane Gillis, Area Manager, Richmond/Delta/New Westminster, Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, regarding Stroke Month.
	27.	Motion to rise and report.

		RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

318		Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7524 Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

321		Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7525 Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

324		Reserve Fund Expenditure (Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Replacement) Bylaw No. 7526 Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

327		Local Improvement Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7527 Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

		ADJOURNMENT

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