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 03/12-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 9^th, 2003;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 16^th, 2003,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Mr. Simon Johnston, Producer/General Manager, and Mr. Ron Climenhaga, Chair, gave a powerpoint presentation of the 2002 Annual Report of the Gateway Theatre. 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/12-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 6 Emergency Social Services/volunteer Management Coordinator

Ms. Frances Clark, 8160 Railway Avenue, emphasized the importance of the position and the vital need of ensuring emergency response team readiness.  

Item No. 14 Application by Bob Ransford, on behalf of Inderjeet and Gurdial Dha

Mr. Bill Sorensen, 505 6611 Minoru Blvd., provided his recollection of the history of the application.  Mr. Sorenson did not support the rezoning application as he felt that the integrity of the Official Community Plan and the current zoning should be maintained.

R 03/12-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 03/12-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES/VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

(Report:  Mar. 17/03, File No.:  1810-01) (REDMS No. 1018107, 1022302)

R03/12-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)           

That the position of Emergency Social Services/Volunteer Management Coordinator be created, and  

(2)

That program funding for 2003, in the amount of $42,500, be approved from the 2003 Council Provision account.

The question on Resolution R03/12-5 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution R03/12-5 was then called and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution R03/12-5 was then called and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Dang, Kumagai and McNulty opposed.

7.

SAFE COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION

(Report:  May 29/03, File No.:  0100-20-CSPA1-01) (REDMS No. 1015439)

R03/12-6

It was moved and seconded

That the Community Safety Advisory Task Force investigate the establishment of a Safe Communities Foundation in Richmond.

CARRIED

8.

HAMILTON & SEA ISLAND COMMUNITY SAFETY BUILDINGS PUBLIC ART PROJECT

(Report:  May 29/03, File No.:  7000-09-20-030; 7000-09-20-031) (REDMS No. 1014209)

R 03/12-7

It was moved and seconded

That an allocation of $51,000 be endorsed from the Public Art Project Account (#40802), originally approved in the 2001 Capital Plan, for the development of public art projects as part of the new Hamilton and Sea Island Community Safety Buildings, (as outlined in the report dated May 29^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt left the meeting 8:04 p.m.

R 03/12-8

It was moved and seconded

That staff review the Public Art policy and propose revisions that would ensure that any public art on public property and public art that is publicly funded would be approved by Council prior to implementation.

CARRIED
Opposed:  Cllr. Barnes

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/12-9

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 16^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting 8:05 p.m.

10.

CANADA/BRITISH COLUMBIA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

(Report:  June 9/03, File No.:  1087-19-01) (REDMS No. 1020992)

R03/12-10

It was moved and seconded

That the grant application for the East Richmond Branch Library with a municipal priority ranking of 9 be withdrawn from the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program.

CARRIED

11.

SISTER CITY COMMITTEE

(Report:  June 2/03, File No.:  0135-04-02) (REDMS No. 998907, 1025477)

R03/12-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That funding of $10,000 from Council contingency be approved to cover the costs of the Wakayama 30th Anniversary celebrations in the Fall of 2003.

(2)

That the placement of Sister City banners in Steveston and around City Hall during the 30th anniversary celebrations, be referred to staff to examine various options, along with alternate  proposals, with regard to the proposed banner program.

(3)

That staff explore methods of utilizing the print media to advertise the 30th anniversary celebration of the twinning of Richmond with Wakayama, Japan.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R03/12-12

12.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 17^th, 2003, be received for information.

Prior to the question on Resolution R03/12-12 being called the Committee Chair noted an omission from the minutes and advice was given that a correction would be made by the Committee when the minutes were adopted at their next meeting.

The question on Resolution 03/12-12 was then called and it was CARRIED.

13.

AMENDMENT OF ZONING & DEVELOPMENT BYLAW NO. 5300 TO INCLUDE PLACES OF WORSHIP IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C7)

(Report:  June 9/03, File No.:  8060-20-7540) (REDMS No. 1020139, 1020241, 1020279)

R 03/12-13

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7540, which would amend the Zoning & Development Bylaw to include Places of Worship in the Downtown Commercial District (C7), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

14.

APPLICATION BY BOB RANSFORD, ON BEHALF OF INDERJEET AND GURDIAL DHA

(RZ 03-234414 - Report:  June 3/03, File No.:  8060-20-7536/7537 ) (REDMS No. 1017803, 1018015, 1018036, 1017536, 1018025, 1025530)

R 03/12-14

It was moved and seconded

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 7536 to redesignate 7931 McLennan Avenue from Agriculture to Residential and to include a definition for Residential in the McLennan Sub-Area Plan, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 7537 to rezone 7931 McLennan Avenue from Agricultural District (AG1) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F), be introduced and given first reading.

Prior to the question on Resolution R03/12-14 being called direction was given that staff provide a report for the July 21, 2003 Public Hearing on the following: (i)  the reasons given by the Agricultural Land Commission for approving the subdivision of the 910m lot at 7931 McLennan Avenue, (ii)  the history of the 4 lot subdivision directly across the street from 7931 McLennan Avenue, and (iii) the composition of Council in 1991 when second and third reading of the bylaws were given.

The question on Resolution R03/12-14 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Barnes, E. Halsey-Brandt, S. Halsey-Brandt and Steves opposed.

15.

PROPOSAL TO CREATE A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1 0.6) ZONE

 APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING:

 (A)       JASWINDER PS ARORA AND NARINDER SINGH HARA c/o A HARA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

 (B)       RORY SUTTER

(RZ 03-225719/RZ 03-223757 - Report:  May 30/03, File No.:  8060-20-7515/7516/7517  x ref 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1016309, 280003, 995046, 993111, 1016846, 1016675, 1016674, 1016640, )

R 03/12-15

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7515, which creates a new Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6) for lots which front a section line road and where provisions have been made for access to a lane, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7516, for the rezoning of 4820 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to the new Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6) zone, be introduced and given first reading.

(3)

That Lot Size Policy 5418 for the Foster Road and Francis Road area, (adopted by Council in September 1989), be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude the four (4) properties fronting Francis Road.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7517, for the rezoning of 7631 Francis Road and 8980 Foster Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to the new Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6) zone, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN) - HOTSON BAKKER ARCHITECTS

(RZ 03-234655 - Report:  June 6/03, File No.:  8060-20-7370/7371/7533/7534) (REDMS No. 1011970, 725293, 777999, 1015125, 1015146, 1025539)

R 03/12-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7370 and Bylaw No. 7371 each be abandoned;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7533, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, to allow limited residential uses in Riverport, amend dwelling unit capacity distributions, and redesignate 14791 Steveston Highway:

(a)

From Commercial to Mixed Use in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1, and

(b)

From Commercial to Limited Mixed Use in Attachment 2 to Schedule 1,

be introduced and given first reading.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7533, 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 Plan;

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

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7533, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(5)

That Bylaw No. 7534, for the rezoning of 14791 Steveston Highway from Athletics and Entertainment District (AE) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/134), be introduced and given first reading.

(6)

That an Area Plan be undertaken for the Riverport Area.

(7)

That staff report on the appropriate timing of an Area Plan for the Riverport Area.

Prior to the question on Resolution R03/12-16 being called direction was given that information be provided, prior to the Public Hearing on the matter, on the definition of CMHC Noise Mitigation and on how the noise concerns of area residents would be addressed given the existing industrial uses in that area.

The question on Resolution R03/12-16 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt and S. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

R 03/12-17

It was moved and seconded

That the application for rezoning by Hotson Bakker Architects be referred to the September 15, 2003 Public Hearing.

DEFEATED
Opposed:  Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Dang
Howard
Kumagai
McNulty
Steves

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - J.A.B. ENTERPRISES LTD.

(RZ 03-232826 - Report:  June 2/03, File No.:  8060-20-7535  x ref 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1017243, 280044, 1017209, 1017226, 1017669, 1017674)

R 03/12-18

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5450, (adopted by Council in April 1992), be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting Steveston Highway (as shown on Attachment 5 to the report dated June 2, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications). 

( 2)

That Bylaw No. 7535, for the rezoning of 9091 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), be introduced and given first reading.

Prior to the question on Resolution R03/12-18 being called Cllr. Steves declared himself to be in conflict of interest on the matter as he owned property in the immediate area and he left the meeting.

The question on Resolution R03/12-18 was then called and it was CARRIED.

Cllr. Steves returned to the meeting.

18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - HENRY KOLKMAN

RZ 03-232003 - Report:  May 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7532) (REDMS No. 1013595, 280104, 1014552, 1014598)

R 03/12-19

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7532 for the rezoning of 5451 Walton Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R 03/12-20

19.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 18^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

20.

ESTABLISHMENT OF INTEREST RATES ON LATECOMER PAYMENTS FOR TEMPLE SOUTH SANITARY SEWER CATCHMENT

(Report:  June 5/03, File No.:  6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 1007276)

R 03/12-21

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Lingyen Mountain Temple hereby be required to provide excess sanitary sewer capacity for the Temple South Sanitary Sewer catchment;

(2)

the properties in the Temple South sanitary sewer catchment area (listed in Schedule A attached to the report dated June 5^th, 2003, from the Director of Engineering) be deemed to benefit from the extended service and are thus liable for the charge that represents the cost of that benefit, as documented in Schedule A, when they connect to the sanitary sewer;

(3)

annually calculated interest apply to the charges at the rate of 8.85%, being the 10 year mortgage rate on the project completion date of July 30, 2001, as established under Bylaw No. 6936;

(4)

a charge under this resolution be imposed commencing July 30, 2001, on the understanding that no charges are payable beyond 10 years from this date; and

(5)

all charges collected under the authority of this resolution be paid to the Lingyen Mountain Temple.

CARRIED

21.

TRANSLINK TRANSIT SERVICE DESIGN GUIDELINES

(Report:  June 3/03, File No.:  6480-01) (REDMS No. 1017826, 1026587)

R 03/12-22

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That TransLinks proposed Transit Service Design Guidelines, (as described in the report dated June 3^rd, 2003, from the Director, Transportation), to develop a more efficient, frequent, reliable and convenient transit system that encourages increased use of transit and the sustainable development of the region, be endorsed.

(2)

That staff incorporate the Guidelines into City planning decisions regarding land use, transportation, development application reviews, infrastructure, sustainability, and community liveability.

(3)

That TransLink take into consideration, the issue of personal safety and find ways to integrate the personal safety of its ridership, including safety at stations and approaches, into the endorsed Transit Service Design guidelines.

CARRIED

22.

AIRPORT STATION / NEWTON EXCHANGE EXPRESS BUS SERVICE (#301) PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

(Report:  June 2/03, File No.:  6480-03-02) (REDMS No. 1026612)

R 03/12-23

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed implementation and public consultation process for the new Airport Station Newton Exchange Express Bus Service, (as described in the report dated June 2^nd, 2003, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

CARRIED

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE

R03/12-24

23.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 6^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/12-25

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:47 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, June 23^rd, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)