Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Acting Mayor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Harold Steves

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor Bill McNulty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 03/13-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 23^rd, 2003, be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink Board in Brief dated June 25^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

The Director of Finance, Andrew Nazareth, introduced Mr. Don Matthew, of KPMG Chartered Accountants.  Mr. Matthew then commented briefly on the outcome of the City's 2002 year end audit, and on the Management Letter submitted by his firm with regard to this audit.  A brief discussion then ensued among Council members, the delegation and staff on issues relating to the City's financial statements.  A copy of Mr. Matthews submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.  (File No.:  0950-01)

R 03/13-2

It was moved and seconded

That the oral report (from Mr. Don Matthew, of KPMG Chartered Accountants), regarding the outcome of the City's 2002 year end audit, be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/13-3

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
 

Item No. 7 Blundell Road, No. 4 Road to No. 5 Road Residents Request for Walkway;  Item No. 17   Richmond  Nature  Park  Interpretation  Kiosk/
Accessible Washroom
 

Mr. Vince Miele, Chair of the Richmond Committee on Disability (RCD), voiced support for Option 2, which would result in the construction of a walkway, separated by extruded curb.  He also offered a further option which proposed extruded curb constructed at the edge of the roadway adjacent to a 6 to 8 inch strip of grass and then a walkway.  Mr. Miele stated that this option would provide a safer walkway for those who were mobility or sight challenged.
 

Mr. Miele, with reference to Item No. 17, expressed support for a fully accessible washroom, however, he requested that the RCD be given the opportunity to examine the construction plans to ensure that such washroom would be fully accessible.
 

R 03/13-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

PARK NAMING FOR MCLENNAN NORTH PLANNING AREA PARKS AND GREENWAY DEVELOPMENT
 

R03/13-5

It was moved and seconded

That the following names for local parks be adopted:
 

( 1)

"Garden City Community Park" for the park located at the property including 6680 Garden City Road; 
 

(2)

"Katsura Neighbourhood Park" for the park located at 9260 Ferndale Road;
 

(3)

"Birch Neighbourhood Park" for the park located at 9720 Ferndale Road; and
 

(4)

"Garden City Greenway" for the pedestrian and cyclist trail along Garden City Road from River Road in the north to Steveston Highway in the South.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Acting Mayor Bill McNulty

R 03/13-6

6.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 7^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

Blundell Road No. 4 Road to No. 5 Road Residents Request for Walkway
(Report:  June 30/03, File No.:  6340-20-P.02301) (REDMS No. 1028633, 1033627, 1033791)
 

R03/13-7

It was moved and seconded

That the Combined Trail/Walkway Separated from Road (as described in Option 4  in the report dated June 30, 2003 from the Director of Engineering), be approved.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Acting Mayor McNulty
Cllr. Dang
E. Halsey-Brand
Howard
Kumagai

R03/13-8

It was moved and seconded

That the 1.5 m Wide Asphalt Separated by Extruded Curb (as described in Option 2 in the report dated June 30, 2003 from the Director of Engineering), be approved.

CARRIED

8.

Williams Road Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage Issues
(Report:  June 18/03, File No.:  6060-04-01/6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 1014537)
 

R03/13-9

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the proposed drainage works (identified under Option 2 of the report dated June 18, 2003 from the Director of Engineering), be added to the drainage DCC program;
 

(2)

the proposed drainage works (identified under Option 2 of the report dated June 18, 2003 from the Director of Engineering), be referred for consideration by the Land and Capital Team for addition to the 2004 Capital Program; and
 

(3)

processing of rezoning applications in the 10,000 and 11,000 block of Williams Road, the 10,000 block of Shell Road and the 10,000 block of No. 4 Road be deferred until the works (identified in Option 2 of the report dated June 18, 2003 from the Director of Engineering), are complete.

CARRIED

9.

Steveston Judo Club Street Banner Sponsorship
(Report:  June 30/03, File No.:  7200-20-SBAN1) (REDMS No. 1030501, 1008377, 1030507)
 

R03/13-10

It was moved and seconded

That the installation of 20 street banners along Moncton Street between Third Avenue and No. 1 Road and on Bayview Street to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Steveston Judo club, with all costs for the production, installation and removal being the responsibility of the Judo Club, be approved.

CARRIED

10.

New Directions in Crisis Prevention and Response Initiative (CHIMO)
(Report:  July 2/03, File No.:  3000-01) (REDMS No. 1031188)
 

R03/13-11

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the City provide support in principle for the CHIMO New Directions in Crisis Prevention and Response Initiative; and

(2)

staff report to Council following the Fall Forum on the future requirements of this initiative.

CARRIED

11.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Community Working Group - Terms of Reference Extension
(Report:  July 2/03, File No.:  0100-20-PRCS1-01) (REDMS No. 1030879, 1033636)
 

R03/13-12

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Community Working Group Terms of Reference be extended to May 2004; and
 

(2)

the one time cost of $75,000 be funded from the 2003 Council Contingency Account to the extent which is available, and then from the Council Provision Account, if necessary.

CARRIED

12.

Casino Consultation Program
(Report:  July 2/03, File No.:  4040-04) (REDMS No. 1030494)
 

R03/13-13

It was moved and seconded

That staff implement the proposed Consultation Program with adjacent municipalities and the Musqueam First Nation (in accordance with the report dated July 2, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

13.

Consolidation of the Business Regulation Bylaw and Amendments 
(Report:  June 18, 2003, File No.:  8060-20-7538/7321) (REDMS No. 1012888, 1002489, 1025126)
 

R03/13-14

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first, second and third readings:
 

(1)

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538; and
 

(2)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7539.

CARRIED

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

R 03/13-15

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

15.

University of British Columbia Thunderbird Rowing Club - Memorandum of Understanding
(Report:  June 4/03, File No.:  1000-14-084) (REDMS No. 1008776, 997051)
 

R03/13-16

It was moved and seconded

That the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and the University of British Columbia Thunderbird Rowing Centre (Attachment 1 to the report dated June 4, 2003 from the Director, Parks Operations), be approved.

CARRIED

16.

Wooden Boat Festival Proposal at Britannia Shipyard 2004
(Report:  May 20/03, File No.:  7400-01) (REDMS No. 1008273, 1011557, 1030160)
 

R03/13-17

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the report (dated May 20, 2003 from the Director, Parks Operations and the Manager, Heritage and Cultural Services) on the proposed Britannia Wooden Boat Festival, be received for information; and
 

(2)

$10,000 from the Council Contingency fund be allocated for the 2004 operational budget for Festival expenses.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/13-17 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R03/13-18

It was moved and seconded

That Part (2) of Resolution No. R03/13-17 be amended by adding to the end of the resolution, the following words, under the management of City staff.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/13-17, as amended by Resolution No. R03/13-18, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

17.

Richmond Nature Park Interpretation Kiosk/ Accessible Washroom
(Report:  June 19/03, File No.:  2345-20-NPAR1) (REDMS No. 1008701, 1030191)
 

R03/13-19

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the report (dated June 19, 2003 from the Director of Engineering and the Director of Recreation and Cultural Services), regarding the Richmond Nature Park Interpretation Kiosk/Accessible Washroom, be received for information;
 

(2)

the original scope of work for a combined interpretation kiosk/washroom that would include full accessibility, with the full consultation of the Richmond Committee on Disability,  be endorsed; and
 

(3)

the cost of the facility not exceed $150,000.

CARRIED

18.

Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7531 - Public Parks and School Grounds
(Report:  May 23/03, File No.:  8060-20-7531) (REDMS No. 1011341, 1011479)

R03/13-20

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7531, which establishes ticketable offences for Public Parks & School Grounds Bylaw No. 7310, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/13-21

19.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 8^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

20.

RESCHEDULING OF AUGUST PUBLIC HEARING

R03/13-22

It was moved and seconded

That the Public Hearing to be held on Monday, August 18th, 2003 for Bylaw Nos. 7498, 7541, 7542, and 7545, be rescheduled to be included as part of the Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, August 25th, 2003.

CARRIED

21.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - STEVESTON FLUID POWER LTD.
(RZ  02-217382 - Report:  June 27/03, File No. 8060-20-7498) (REDMS No. 953531, 975586, 975367, 1035081)
 

R03/13-23

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Bylaw 7498 for the rezoning of 12160 1st Avenue from Light Industrial District (I2) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/77), be introduced and given first reading; and
 

(2)

the applicant present preliminary architectural re-design plans for the building at the August 25^th, 2003 Public Hearing.

CARRIED

22.

Application FOR REZONING - J.A.B. Enterprises Ltd.
(RZ 03-235248 Report:  July 7/03, File No.:  8060-20-7542) (REDMS No. 1024437, 1024441, 1024439)
 

R03/13-24

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7542, for the rezoning of 7060 Blundell Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/23) be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

23.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN) - CITY OF RICHMOND
(Report:  June 11/03, File No.:  8060-20-7541/7545) (REDMS No. 924655, 1025462, 1025455, 1025505)
 

R03/13-25

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7541, which would amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw to redesignate 6931 Granville Avenue from:
 

(a)

Public and Open Space to Mixed Use in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100; and

(b)

Community Institutional to Limited Mixed Use in Attachment 2 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100,

be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7541, having been considered in conjunction with:
 

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

 the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;
 

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

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7541, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.
 

(4)

That Land Use Contract 017 be discharged and that Bylaw No. 7545, to zone 6931 Granville Avenue to Comprehensive Development District (CD/138), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

24.

CITY & STONE SCULPTURES AT THE HOLLYBRIDGE PUMP HOUSE STATION
(Report:  June 25/03, File No.:  7000-09-20-025) (REDMS No. 808441)
 

R03/13-26

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the artwork donation by the City & Stone Sculpture Symposium artists to the City be accepted.
 

(2)

an allocation of $27,000 from Project #40802, (originally approved in the 2001 Capital Plan), for the installation and location of the City & Stone Sculptures at the Hollybridge Pump House Station site, be approved.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/13-27

25.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on  Wednesday, June 25^th, 2003, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permits for the properties at:
 

(i)

15900 River Road (DP 00-175893); and

(ii)

6300 Birch Street; 8760 Ferndale Road & 9771 Alberta Road (DP 02-221259); and
 

(b)

Development Variance Permits for the properties at:
 

(i)

11551 Trumpeter Drive (DV 03-231731); and

(ii)

8620 Heather Street (DV 03-234169),
 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

R 03/13-28

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following be deemed to be in general compliance with their respective Development Permits:
 

(a)

the revisions to road layout and future park location at 11488 Eburne Way be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 96-000114);

(b)

the reduction in number of units and parking, and minor architectural revisions at 4500 & 4600 Westwater Drive be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 01-198029); and

(c)

the addition of approximately 800 ft of floor space at 8480 Granville Avenue be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 02-213623).
 

(2)

That the provision of sanitary sewers for the properties on No. 4 Road (DP 02-221259) be referred to the Engineering Department for investigation with a report to the Public Works & Transportation Committee prior to September, 2003.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

26.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR 2002
(Report:  June 30/03, File No.:  1200-03) (REDMS No. 1030552)
 

R03/13-29

It was moved and seconded

That the Statement of Financial Information for the Year 2002 (attached to the report dated June 30^th, 2003, from the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), be approved.

CARRIED

27.

2002 audited financial statements
(Report:  July 4/03, File No.:  0950-01) (REDMS No. 1032488)
 

R03/13-30

It was moved and seconded

That the 2002 Audited Finance Statements (attached to the report dated July 4^th, 2003, from the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), be approved prior to their submission to the Inspector of Municipalities.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

R03/13-31

It was moved and seconded

That the matter of Neighbourhood Public Houses, parking requirements and accessory uses be referred to staff for review, and report to the Planning Committee at its next meeting on August 19^th, 2003.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/13-32

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7029  (11311 and 11331 Cambie Road, RZ 99-156387)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7401 (4371 Blundell Road, RZ 02-205666)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7411 (8220 and 8240 Garden City Road, and 9020 and 9040 Dixon Avenue, RZ 02‑202113)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7455 (7360 Heather Street, RZ 02-215251)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7492 (9811 Williams Road, RZ 02-221142).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/13-33

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:24 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, July 14^th, 2003.

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Acting Mayor (Bill McNulty)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)