Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
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

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang
 

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed members of the 17^th Richmond Cub Scouts.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 03/10-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 12^th, 2003, and
 

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, May 20^th, 2003,

each be adopted as circulated.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/10-1 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R 03/10-2

It was moved and seconded

That the 6^th bullet of Resolution No. PH03/5-02, Page 6 of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, May 20^th, 2003, be amended by deleting the words on average over any given month.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/10-1, as amended by Resolution No. R03/10-2, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PRESENTATION

Mr. Jim Wishlove, a Richmond firefighter and a member of the Climbing for Wishes Team, spoke briefly about the upcoming climb of Mt. McKinley, Alaska, in May, 2004, to raise $203,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation for BC and the Yukon.  He then introduced Ms. Heather Wallis, Fund-Raising Co-ordinator for the BC and Yukon Division of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, provided information on the endeavours of the Foundation. 

Mr. Wishlove then introduced the remaining members of the Climbing for Wishes Team Stewart Sutton, Brad Cooper, and Don Chen.  The team leader, Kelly Moss, then gave a brief PowerPoint presentation, during which he spoke about the formation of the team and their goal to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A copy of the submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.  (Item No. 11 of the Council Agenda. File No.: 0090-01)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/10-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
 

Item No. 15 Amendment of Pet Store Regulations regarding the Sale of Exotic Animals
 

Mr. Peter Fricker, representing the Vancouver Humane Society, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments, and provided information to Council on the diseases, such as salmonella, which could be passed on to those who handle reptiles.  He also spoke about the problems caused by unwanted dogs and cats and the inability of the SPCA to adequately deal with these animals.
 

Ms. June Humphries, of 9560 Herbert Road, also spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments.  She questioned what would happen to the many reptiles which could be abandoned in the future, and the inability of the SPCA to provide adequate facilities to care for these animals. 
 

Item No. 24 Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy Final Report
 

Mr. Isser Rogowski noted that the Strategy recommended that buildings constructed on agricultural land should be restricted to farm houses, and he questioned what the definition of farm house would be.  He expressed concern about the restrictions to residential uses faced by the owners of agricultural land, and the financial impact which this could have on agricultural property owners.  Mr. Rogowski urged Council to eliminate these restrictions.
 

Mr. Joe Wozny, voiced support for the statements made by the previous speaker regarding the residential use restrictions faced by the owners of agricultural properties, and he too expressed concern about the financial impact which these restrictions could have on the owners.
 

Mr. Harry LaPetts, 5710 Hudson Street, Vancouver, and the owner of agricultural property in Richmond, cautioned Council to be wary of making defacto public use of private land through Zoning & Development Bylaw amendments.  He also sought clarification on the proposal to regulate the size and style of new homes constructed on agricultural property.

R 03/10-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:34 p.m.).

CARRIED

 

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 03/10-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

6.

RFP FOR SALE AND LEASEBACK AGREEMENT FOR FIRE VEHICLES
(Report:  Feb. 25/03, File No.:  1000-06-020; xr 0650-01) (REDMS No. 971952)
 

R03/10-6

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

7.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FIRE APPARATUS
(Report:  Apr. 29/03, File No.:  1000-06-020; xr 0650-01) (REDMS No. 973348)
 

R03/10-7

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Acting Mayor

R03/10-8

8.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

 

9.

NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (VIAA)
(Report:  May 2/03, File No.:  0153-04) (REDMS No. 1002015)
 

R03/10-9

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

R03/10-10

It was moved and seconded

That the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) be requested to include a representative of Richmond Health Services on the VIAA Noise Management Committee.

CARRIED

10.

WILLIAMS ROAD COMMUNITY SHUTTLE PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN
(Report:  May 6/03, File No.:  6480-03-01) (REDMS No. 1003100, 1010041)
 

R03/10-11

It was moved and seconded

(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 strongly convey to TransLink, Richmond's request for alternate fuel buses as a pilot project on the Williams Road shuttle route.

CARRIED

11.

RICHMOND FIRE-RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS CLIMBING FOR WISHES TEAM
(Report:  Apr. 2/03, File No.:  0090-01) (REDMS No. 990499)
 

R03/10-12

It was moved and seconded

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.)

CARRIED

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)
 

R03/10-13

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

13.

CANCELLATION OF AUGUST 11^TH, 2003 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
(Report:  Apr. 29/03, File No.:  0105-01) (REDMS No. 1000139)
 

R03/10-14

It was moved and seconded

That the August 11^th, 2003 Regular Council Meeting be cancelled, in accordance with the provisions of the Council Procedure Bylaw.

CARRIED

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)
 

R03/10-15

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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)
 

R03/10-16

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt
Kumagai

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/10-17

16.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 21^st, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

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)
 

R03/10-18

It was moved and seconded

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 RCMP does not object.

CARRIED

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)
 

R03/10-19

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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; xr 4040-00) (REDMS No. 1000443)
 

R03/10-20

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

20.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -
 

( A)

WEDGEWOOD CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 03-230337 - Report:  Apr. 25/03, File No.:  8060-20-7521) (REDMS No. 999484, 999953, 999955)

( B)

GARY DHAMI
(RZ 03-230253 - Report:  Apr. 25/03, File No.:  8060-20-7523) (REDMS No. 999549, 1000021, 1000028)

( C)

CANADA SHIN YAT TONG MORAL SOCIETY
(RZ 99-170129 - Report:  May 9/03, File No.:  8060-20-7528) (REDMS No. 999441, 999477, 999474)
 

R03/10-21

It was moved and seconded

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); and
 

(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).

CARRIED

Councillor Rob Howard, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest because of a previous business arrangement which he had with the applicant seeking the rezoning of 10300 No. 5 Road, and he then left the meeting (8:29 p.m.).

R03/10-22

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7528, for the rezoning of 10300 No. 5 Road from Agricultural District (AG1) to Assembly District (ASY), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Councillor Howard returned to the meeting (8:30 p.m.).

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)
 

R03/10-23

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

22.

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

R03/10-24

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.

CARRIED

23.

HERITAGE REGISTER
(Report:  Apr. 28/03, File No.:   4200-02) (REDMS No. 993730, 998567)
 

R03/10-25

It was moved and seconded

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).

The question on Resolution No. R03/10-25 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R03/10-26

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R03/10-25 be amended by deleting Item No. 37, Richmond Rod & Gun Club, 7760 River Road from the Heritage Register and referring the matter to staff for further review.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Howard

The question on Resolution No. R03/10-25, amended by Resolution No. R03/10-26, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

24.

RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY STRATEGY -- FINAL REPORT
(Report:  Feb. 19/03, File No.:  4050-10) (REDMS No. 835259, 919127, 1007405)
 

R03/10-27

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/10-28

25.

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

R 03/10-29

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

R 03/10-30

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/10-31

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7524

Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7525

Reserve Fund Expenditure (Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Replacement) Bylaw No. 7526

Local Improvement Reserve Expenditure Bylaw No. 7527

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/10-32

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:58 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 26^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)