Council Meeting Minutes - August 25, 2003


 

 

Regular Council Meeting

 

Monday, August 25th, 2003

 


 

 

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
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

City Clerk J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

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

 

RES NO.

ITEM

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

R 03/15-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

 

That:

 

 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, July 28th, 2003;
 

 

 

 

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, August 18th, 2003; and
 

 

 

 

each be adopted as circulated, and that GVRD Board in Brief dated July 25th, 2003, and the TransLink Board in Brief dated July 30th, 2003, each be received for information.

 

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

 

 

Mr. Tung Chan, Vice Chair of the Library Board, accompanied by Mr. Greg Buss, Chief Librarian, provided information on awards received by the Library for their innovative, creative and unique on-line resources, including the Canadian Citizens Practice Test, the BC Practice Driving Test and the Speak, Read, Succeed Interactive Check List.  The awards received were from Gale Group Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services (along with a cheque in the amount of $3,000 US) and the Canadian Library Associations Information Today Award for Information Technology (and a cheque in the amount of $500 US). 

 

 

 

Information was also provided on (i) the results of fund raising efforts, and on commitments made by the Richmond Public Library to raise additional funds, on behalf of the new Cambie Library Branch, and (ii) the status of the renovations to the Brighouse and Cambie Libraries.  (File No.:  0155-04-01)

 

 

 

Sandy Webster, Public Works Liaison, presented the new Roadworks section of the City's website to Council, during which she explained how the public would access the site and information which was available.

 

 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

R 03/15-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:14 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
 

 

 

Item No. 22 Free Crown Grant Application for Portions of Steveston Island

 

 

Mr. Bruce Rozenhart, of 11171 Barkentine Place, spoke in support of the Committee recommendation, but also suggested additional recommendations which he felt should be adopted to ensure that the eastern end of the Island was protected as a natural area.  A copy of Mr. Rozenharts submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.
 

 

 

Item No. 7 Revised Council Procedure Bylaw

 

 

Mr. Bob Ransford, of 5071 Steveston Highway, expressed concern about a number of proposed amendments to the new Council Procedure Bylaw regarding delegations to Council and to standing committees, and the power given to Council under Section 13.3 regarding non-delegable items. 
 

 

 

Mr. Robert Bessler, 3440 Pleasant Street, spoke about the proposed amendment which would allow Council to determine the relevancy of delegations to Council and standing committees.  Mr. Bessler began to speak about issues related to the Richmond Fire Department, and the Mayor asked him to restrict his comments to the revised Council Procedure Bylaw.

 

R 03/15-3

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That there be a five minute recess (7:47  p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

The Council Meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m.

 

 

 

The Mayor stated that he was offended by Mr. Besslers remarks and asked Mr. Bessler to withdraw the remarks and to apologize to Council.  However, Mr. Bessler refused to do so, and he was asked to leave the Council Chambers.  Upon Mr. Bessler refusing to leave the Council Chambers, the Mayor requested the RCMP who were in attendance, to escort Mr. Bessler from the room.  The Mayor then declared a ten minute recess (7:58 p.m.)
 

 

 

The Council Meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.

 

 

 

Ms. Frances Clark, of 8160 Railway Avenue, expressed her pleasure at the proposed amendments to the new Council Procedure Bylaw which had just been outlined by the Mayor as a result of the concerns expressed by the previous delegations.  However, she still expressed concern about (i) the use of the electronic voting equipment in the Council Chambers; (ii) the hearing of delegations at the Development Permit Panel meetings; (iii) the availability of Council Agenda packages; and (iv) the hearing of delegations at standing committee meetings. 
 

 

 

Ms. Erica Simm, of 4991 Steveston Highway, expressed pleasure that Council would be amending the proposed bylaw to delete from non-delegable items, the clause relating to those matters which Council considered not to be in the public interest. She spoke about Richmond's encouragement of citizens to participate in the public process, and Ms. Simm urged Council not to close the door on this process.

 

R 03/15-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (8:17 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

 

 

5.

PAY PARKING PROGRAM

 

 

Mayor Brodie announced that the following resolution regarding the City's Pay Parking Program, had recently been adopted by Council at a closed meeting, along with the staff report on this matter, was now available to the public:
 

 

 

(1)

That the approximately 42 Schlumberger parking meters be purchased by the City.

 

 

(2)

That the City cease any contractual arrangements with EasyPark with respect to the operation of the pay parking program, effective July 31st, 2003.

 

 

(3)

That the City proceed with the parking program as long as CUPE 718 agrees that the extension would be without prejudice to the City's position.

 

 

(4)

That staff undertake an evaluation for the purpose of considering whether to continue the pay parking program as a City operation or to go to public tender, and report to Committee in the Spring or Fall of 2004.

 

 

(5)

That staff report to Committee, prior to the removal of the meters, on (i) which meters were to be removed, and (ii) the terms of purchase of future meters.

 

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

 

R 03/15-5

6.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, August 18th, 2003, be received for information.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

7.

REVISED COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW
(Report:  July 10, 2003, File No.:  8060-20-7560) (REDMS No. 1034300, 1010488, 114542, 1022987, 1005212)
 

R 03/15-6

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560 be introduced and given first reading.
 

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R03/15-6 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R 03/15-7

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560 be amended by:
 

 

 

(1)

deleting the words (i) not to be in the public interest; or (ii) in clause (g) of subsection 13.3.1;
 

 

 

(2)

deleting the words either the Mayor in consultation with the City Clerk, or in subsection 13.4.1;
 

 

 

(3)

deleting the words the Chair of a standing committee or a select committee may, in consultation with the City Clerk, and by substituting the following, a standing committee or a select committee may in subsection 14.4.1; and
 

 

 

(4)

adding the following as section 11.1.4:

 

 

11.1.4     Where a Notice of Motion to Reconsider is to be considered at a Special Council Meeting, the time and date chosen for such meeting must be convenient for the mover of such motion.

 

 

 

The question on  Resolution No. R03/15-7, was not called, as the following sub‑amendment was introduced:
 

R 03/15-8

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Part (1) of Resolution No. R03/15-7 be amended by deleting the following remaining words in clause (g) of section 13.3.1, (g) those matters which council considers to be irrelevant to City business.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Howard

 

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R03/15-7, as amended by Resolution No. R03/15-8, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

 

 

 

The question on the first reading of Bylaw No. 7560 (Resolution No. R03/15‑6, as amended by Resolution No. R03/15-7 and R03/15-8), was then called, and it was CARRIED.

 

R 03/15-9

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560 be given second and third readings as amended.

 

 

CARRIED

 

R 03/15-10

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the following Council policies which establish standing committee mandates, each be rescinded:
 

 

 

 

(a)

Health & Social Services Committee (adopted January 18, 1988);

 

 

 

(b)

Planning and Development Services Committee (adopted January 28, 1988);

 

 

 

(c)

Public Works and Services Committee (adopted February 9, 1988);

 

 

 

(d)

Parks and Recreation Committee (adopted March 14, 1988); and

 

 

 

(e)

Finance and Administration Committee (adopted March 14, 1988 and amended October 10, 1989).
 

 

 

(2)

That the Council Policy (No. 1312) regarding the procedures for conducting public hearings be amended (in accordance with the report dated June 25th, 2003, from the City Clerk).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.

Road Exchange Bylaw 7463 to Facilitate a Road Exchange at 4020 No. 3 Road (S.E. Corner of Cambie and No. 3 Road)
(Report:  August 6/03, File No.:  8060-20-7463) (REDMS No. 922004, 921722)
 

R03/15-11

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Road Exchange Bylaw 7463 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.

ROAD EXCHANGE BYLAW NO. 7577 - CAMBIE ROAD/ODLIN CRESCENT
(Report:  August 11/03, File No.:  8060-20-7577) (REDMS No. 1050683, 1050382)
 

R03/15-12

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Road Exchange Bylaw 7577 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

10.

Richmond 125 Celebration Opportunities
(Report:  July 31/03, File No.:  7400-01) (REDMS No. 1011347)
 

R03/15-13

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

staff implement Option 1 of activities (as outlined in the report dated July 31st, 2003, from the Director of Parks Operations), to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Richmond in 2004; and
 

 

 

(2)

staff form a cross-divisional 125th Anniversary Steering Committee to investigate expanded celebratory opportunities and report to Council in September, 2003.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

11.

Barking dogs

R03/15-14

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That staff initiate an awareness campaign notifying residents of increased enforcement and report back within six months or less.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

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

 

R 03/15-15

12.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

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

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

13.

2003 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
(Report:  June 25/03, File No.:  7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 1010900, 10000057, 880082)
 

R 03/15-16

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That an allocation of $22,505 from the 2001 Community Participation Public Art Project budget for the initiation and completion of the four community public art projects (as presented in the report dated June 25th, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning,) be endorsed.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

14.

Seniors Wellness Program
(Report:  July 8/03, File No.:  0970-01  xref:  0100-20-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 1033612, 1033386, 1032189, 1049107)
 

R 03/15-17

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That staff prepare an Additional Level submission for the Seniors Wellness Program in the 2004 Operating Budget.
 

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R03/15-17 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:
 

R03/15-18

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Resolution No. R03/15-17 be amended by inserting the words as an important priority after the words, Additional Level submission.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R03/15-17, as amended by Resolution No. R03/15-18, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

 

 

15.

Thompson Community Association Community Initiated Capital Project Outdoor Climbing Structure Proposal
(Report:  July 10/03, File No.:  2345-20-BTH01) (REDMS No. 1036290)
 

R03/15-19

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the proposal from the Thompson Community Association for the donation of a climbing wall structure at the Thompson/Burnett Park be approved; and
 

 

 

(2)

prior to undertaking any work, a contribution agreement between the Thompson Community Association and the City that outlines the terms of funding, project design, installation and construction of the climbing wall structure, be developed.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

(Cllr. Howard left the meeting 9:11 p.m.)

 

 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

 

R 03/15-20

16.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 19th, 2003, be received for information.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

17.

APPLICATIONs for rezoning -

 

 

(A)

BALDEV GREWAL
(RZ 03-232805 Report:  July 22/03, File no.:  8060-20-7543) (REDMS No. 1024275, 1024644, 1050143)
 

 

 

(B)

GURMEET JAGDE
(RZ 03-232602  Report July 18/03, File No.:  8060-20-7563) (REDMS No. 1022096, 280267, 1046041, 1046023)
 

 

 

(c)

BENJAMIN P. EDRA
(RZ 03-233563  Report:  July 22/03, File No.:  8060-20-7564) (REDMS No. 1024374, 1024654, 1050145)
 

 

 

(d)

RAV BAINS
(RZ 03-235384 
Report:  July 25/03, File No.:  8060-20-7565) (REDMS No. 1030142, 280596, 1046423, 1046526)

 

 

(e)

J.A.B. ENTERPRISES LTD.
(RZ 03-235245 
Report:  July 23/03, File No.:  8060-20-7567) (REDMS No. 1030273, 292539, 1047251, 1047246)

R03/15-21

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:

 

 

(a)

Bylaw No. 7543, for the rezoning of 9511 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6);
 

 

 

(b)

Bylaw No. 7563, for the rezoning of 10300 Bird Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B);
 

 

 

(c)

Bylaw No. 7564, for the rezoning of 3980 Desmond Avenue from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6);
 

 

 

(d)

Bylaw No. 7565, for the rezoning of 3411 Regina Avenue from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K); and
 

 

 

(e)

Bylaw No. 7567, for the rezoning of 10071/10091 Ruskin Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

(Cllr. Howard returned to the meeting 9:13 p.m.)

 

 

18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MICHAEL LI
(RZ 03-232158  Report:  July 31/03, File No.:  8060-20-7547/7571) (REDMS No. 1034813, 1035260, 1048719, 1050186)
 

R03/15-22

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:

 

 

(1)

Bylaw 7547, to introduce a new Townhouse District (R2 0.7) zone; and
 

 

 

(2)

Bylaw 7571, to rezone 11551, 11571 and 11591 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to the new Townhouse District (R2 - 0.7).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

19.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - JUAN & PATRICIA MIGUEZ
(RZ 03-234409 - Report:  July 24/03, File No.:  8060-20-7558 x-ref: 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1038917, 279961, 1038922, 1039790, 1050182)
 

R03/15-23

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

Lot Size Policy 5433, (adopted by Council in February 1990), be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting No. 2 Road and Granville Avenue (as shown on Attachment 5 to the report dated July 14th, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications); and

 

 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7558, for the rezoning of 6051/6071 Comstock Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

20.

APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL (NON-FARM USE) - KABEL ATWALL
(Report:  July 7/03, File No.:  AG 03-236991) (REDMS No. 1026393)
 

R03/15-24

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Kabel Atwall be authorized to apply to the Land Reserve Commission for Non-Farm Use on the westerly 110 metres at 8280 No. 5 Road.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

21.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN DESIGNATION AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 6863, 2003 FOR QUEENSBOROUGH, NEW WESTMINSTER
(Report:  August 12/03, File No.:  0155-20-NWES1) (REDMS No. 1049274)
 

R03/15-25

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond City Council advise New Westminster City Council that Richmond has no concerns with the proposed Queensborough Official Community Plan Designation Amendment Bylaw 6863, 2003, as presented.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

22.

FREE CROWN GRANT APPLICATION FOR PORTIONS OF STEVESTON ISLAND
(Report:  July 29/03, File No.:  2275-20-173) (REDMS No. 1032778, 1025460, 725857, 1035740, 1057048)
 

R03/15-26

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the application and supporting documentation for a free crown grant from the Provincial Government to protect those portions of Steveston (a.k.a. Shady) Island which are believed not to be under lease, be endorsed;
 

 

 

(2)

the use of the requested lands will be limited to permanent environmental protection, conservation, education, research, and limited compatible passive recreation activities;
 

 

 

(3)

the City will not transfer title to the lands;

 

 

(4)

staff submit the endorsed application, supporting documentation and the required application fees for a free crown grant to Land and Water British Columbia Inc. and report to Planning Committee on the applications progress, as appropriate;
 

 

 

(5)

the City immediately communicate its intent to the three Richmond MLAs, the Provincial Government and the appropriate Federal MPs; and
 

 

 

(6)

the City communicate with other appropriate public organizations as determined by staff.
 

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R03/15-26 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:
 

R03/15-27

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Resolution No. R03/15-26 be amended by adding the following as Part (7), That staff develop a strategy to obtain approval from the Provincial and Federal Governments to designate the east end of Steveston Island as a protected area.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R03/15-26, as amended by Resolution No. R03/15-27, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

 

R 03/15-28

23.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, August 20th, 2003, be received for information.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

24.

DRAFT TRANSLINK THREE-YEAR TRANSIT PROGRAM PLAN (2004-2006)
(Report:  July 30/03, File No.:  6480-03-02) (REDMS No. 1048906)
 

R03/15-29

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the submission of the list of prioritized transit service improvements in Richmond, (as described in the report dated July 30th, 2003 from the Director, Transportation) to TransLink for consideration in the development of its draft Three-Year Transit Program Plan for 2004-2006, be endorsed; and
 

 

 

(2)

staff report on the evaluation by TransLink of Richmond's submission of transit service improvements for inclusion in the Three-Year Transit Program Plan and the development of the final Three-Year Transit Program Plan for 2004-2006.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

25.

TRAFFIC CALMING GUIDELINES
(Report:  July 24/03, File No.:  6450-09) (REDMS No. 1050320)
 

R03/15-30

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the proposed Traffic Calming Guidelines with respect to evaluation and prioritization criteria, (as discussed in the report dated July 24th, 2003 from the Director, Transportation), be approved; and
 

 

 

(2)

staff monitor the results of the Guidelines for a 2-year period and report on the overall impact of the Guidelines on the City's traffic calming process.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

26.

STRATEGIES TO DISCOURAGE STREET RACING ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION BRIEFING PAPERS
(Report:  July 24/03, File No.:  6450-09) (REDMS No. 1046026)
 

R03/15-31

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the various road safety education strategies to discourage street racing presented in the Briefing Papers (attached to the report dated July 24th, 2003 from the Director, Transportation) be forwarded to the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and Richmond School Board and that the respective agencies be requested to adopt the recommendations contained therein;
 

 

 

(2)

the recommendations of the Briefing Papers be converted into resolutions to be presented for consideration at the next Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention and that the Mayor or his delegate formally present the Briefing Papers to the respective Ministers at the convention; and
 

 

 

(3)

copies of the Briefing Papers be distributed to member municipalities and that they be requested to support the resolutions at the next UBCM convention.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

27.

SANITARY SEWER FOR RESIDENTS ON NO. 4 ROAD AND FERNDALE
(Report:  August 6/03, File No.:  6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 1048480)
 

R03/15-32

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the proposed sanitary sewer works for servicing 6205, 6211, 6251, and 6291 No. 4 Road identified in the report (dated August 6, 2003 from the Director of Engineering) be referred for consideration by the Land and Capital Team for addition to the 2004 Capital Program.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

28.

NO. 3 ROAD UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
(Report:  July 3, 2003, File No.:  6060-01) (REDMS No. 1031004)
 

R03/15-33

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

staff postpone the undergrounding project along No. 3 Road, between Cambie Road and Sea Island Way, and coordinate such project with the RAV Project; and
 

 

 

(2)

the 2002 capital funds allocated for undergrounding of foreign utilities along No. 3 Road, from Cambie Road to Sea Island Way, in the amount of $2,646,000 be reallocated to fund undergrounding of foreign utilities along Westminster Highway, from Minoru Boulevard to Gilbert Road, and on Granville Avenue, from No. 3 Road to St. Albans Road/Cooney Road.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

29.

AWARD OF CONTRACT T.1553 - MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS
(Report:  July 16/03, File No.:  T.1553; xr 6450-01) (REDMS No. 1040590)
 

R03/15-34

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That contract T.1553 Maintenance of Traffic Signal Systems in Richmond be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, Cobra Electric Limited, at a bid price of $365,595.34.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

30.

TRANSLINK 2004 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSIONS MAJOR ROAD NETWORK, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM AND TRANSIT-RELATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
(Report:  July 30/03, File No.:  6500-01) (REDMS No. 1048222)
 

R03/15-35

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the submission of the following two road improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2004 Major Road Network Minor Capital Program, (as described in the report dated July 30th, 2003 from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed:

 

 

 

(a)

Westminster Highway Widening Nelson Road to Westminster Highway/Highway 91 Interchange (Year 2 of a 3-year accrued funding application); and

 

 

 

(b)

No. 2 Road / Blundell Road Intersection Improvements;

 

 

(2)

the submission to extend the Shell Road bicycle route from Athabasca Drive to Horseshoe Slough Trail for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2004 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program (Year 2 of a 3-year accrued funding application), (as described in the report dated July 30th, 2003 from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed;

 

 

(3)

the submission of various transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2004 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program, (as described in the report dated July 30th, 2003 from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed; and

 

 

(4)

staff report to Council on the outcome of the evaluations by the Major Road and Transportation Advisory Committee on the above proposed submissions.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 

R 03/15-36

31.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 30th, 2003 and on August 13th, 2003, be received for information.

 

 

 

(2)

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

 

 

 

(a)

Development Permits for properties at:
 

 

 

 

 

(i)

7360 Heather Street (DP 03-223156);

 

 

 

 

(ii)

12231, 12233, 12237 and 12239 Easthope Avenue (DP 03-230076); and
 

 

 

 

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 03-236579) for the property at 5520 No. 6 Road;
 

 

 

 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
 

 

 

(3)

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

 

 

 

(a)

the request by Bing Thom Architects regarding the property at 4151 Hazelbridge Way (Development Permit DP 01-115457);

 

 

 

(b)

the request by Killick Metz Bowen Rose Architects and Planners Inc. regarding the properties at 12333 and 12300 English Avenue (Development Permits DP 02-220699 and DP 02-220758); and

 

 

 

(c)

the request by Great Canadian Casinos Inc. regarding the property at 8811/8831 River Road (Part 1 Building Only) (Development Permit DP 03-227595).

 

 

CARRIED

             

 

 

 

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

 

 

32.

Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officer
(Report:  August 13/03, File No.:  0172-03) (REDMS No. 1052811)
 

R03/15-37

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Jason Fong be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointment be for the term of his employment as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

 

 

33.

6931 Granville Avenue - Right of Way for Public Utilities
(Report:  August 19/03, File No.:  2280-20-133) (REDMS No. 1055320)
 

R03/15-38

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That a 4.5 m x 4.5 m corner cut be approved by right-of-way in the south east corner of 6931 Granville Avenue, for the purpose of public utilities.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

 

R 03/15-39

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7470
(8300 and 8320 Ryan Road, (RZ 01-196022)

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7523
(8400 Francis Road, (RZ 03-230253)

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7545 (6931 Granville Avenue, (RZ 02-214064)

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7272
(9751 Odlin Road, (RZ 00-182059)

 

 

Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 7271
(9751 Odlin Road, (RZ 00-182059).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

R 03/15-40

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (10:06 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, August 25th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)

 

 

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