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 03/17-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 8^th, 2003; and
 

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, September 15^th, 2003,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 03/17-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7554 (8360, 8380 and 8420 No. 2 Road,
RZ 02-215963)  be added to the Council Agenda for adoption.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/17-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R 03/17-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R03/17-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 11^th, 2003 be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

FIREWORKS REGULATION CHANGES FOR HALLOWEEN, 2003
(Report:  Aug. 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7585/7586) (REDMS No. 1057153, 1058262, 1058306)
 

R03/17-6

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Firecracker & Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 2116, Amendment Bylaw No. 7585; and
 

(2)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7586.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt

R03/17-7

It was moved and seconded

That following Halloween on October 31^st, 2003, staff submit a report to Council through Committee on the effectiveness of these amendments.

CARRIED

7.

ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTER SERVICES CONTRACT
(Report:  Sept. 2/03, File No.:  1000-05-021 ) (REDMS No. 1060672, 1064619)
 

R03/17-8

It was moved and seconded

That the City advise the SPCA that it will not exercise the option under clause 3.02 of the Animal Control & Shelter Services Contract with the BCSPCA to extend the current agreement for a further period of two years under existing conditions and financial obligations.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/17-8 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R03/17-9

It was moved and seconded

That staff report to Committee on the feasibility of increasing the number of signs on the West Dyke to remind dog owners that their dogs must be on leash and under control.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/17-9 was not called, as the following tabling motion was introduced:

R03/17-10

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R03/17-9 be tabled until after Resolution R03/17-8 had been dealt with.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/17-8 was then called, and it was CARRIED.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/17-9 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

8.

Location of Pay and Display Parking Meters
(Report:  Aug. 28/03, File No.:   6455-05-01) (REDMS No. 1050412)
 

R03/17-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following recommendations relating to the removal of parking meters and the installation of parking signage in those areas where the meters are being removed, be endorsed:
 

(a)

That five (5) meters be removed from the eastside of Buswell Street, with:

(i)       the eastside of Buswell Street being permit parking to provide parking for persons working in the city centre or for residents of the apartment complexes; and

(ii)      the west side of the street being meter pay parking.
 

(b)

That four (4) meters be removed along Alexandra Road, with:

(i)       the east end of the road being permit parking;

(ii)     the south side of the road being permit parking except at the west end where it would be metered; and

(iii)    the north side of the road being meter parking except for the west end of the road, which would be permit parking. 
 

(c)

That two (2) meters on Brown Road be removed and the area be designated as permit parking with 2 hour timed parking also being allowed. 

(d)

That four (4) meters be removed from Odlin Crescent and two (2) from Odlin Road. 
 

(e)

That ten (10) meters along Capstan Way and Sexsmith be removed making this a signed permit parking area with 2 hours timed parking for the public.
 

(f)

That nine (9) meters on Alderbridge Way, Cedarbridge Way and Elmbridge Way be removed and the area designated as permit parking, with meter pay parking remaining in the area around the courthouse.
 

(g)

That two (2) meters on Firbridge Way be removed and the area designated as permit parking.
 

(h)

That one (1) meter on the northeast end of Saba Road be removed and the area be designated for permit parking.
 

(i)

That signage be installed to support the removal of meters in accordance with the principles described above.
 

(2)

That the future purchase of pay and display meters be in accordance with the City's Purchasing practices and policies.

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R 03/17-12

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, September  18^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

2004 PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION BYLAW 7590
(Report:  Sept. 10/03, File No.:  8060-20-7590) (REDMS No. 1063479, 1062138, 1063205, 1062483)
 

R03/17-13

It was moved and seconded

That Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7590 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/17-14

11.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 15^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

12.

CANADA/BRITISH COLUMBIA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
(Report:  Sept. 17/03, File No.:  1087-19-01) (REDMS No. 1060914)
 

R03/17-15

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the complete priority ranking of projects submitted to the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Grant Program (as identified in the report dated September 17^th, 2003, from the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works), be adopted and included in the 2004 to 2008 5 Year Capital Plan.
 

(2)

the City's portion of the project cost and funding source for the projects with priorities 6 through 13, be conditionally approved, pending the award of that project grant.

CARRIED

13.

LONG TERM financial MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  July 31/03, File No.:  0970-03-01) (REDMS No. 1062401, 1066681)
 

R03/17-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following policies (Parts (d) and (f) as amended by the Committee) for the Long Term Financial Management Strategy, be adopted:

( a)

Policy One Tax Revenue - Tax increases will be at Vancouvers CPI rate (to maintain current programs and maintain existing infrastructure at the same level of service) plus 1.0 % towards infrastructure replacement needs. 

( b)

Policy Two Gaming Revenue - Gaming revenues will go directly to the capital reserves, the grants program and a community legacy project reserve.

( c)

Policy Three Alternative Revenues & Economic Development - Any increases in alternative revenues and economic development beyond all the financial strategy targets can be utilized for increased levels of service or to reduce the tax rate. 

( d)

Policy Four Changes to Senior Government Service Delivery - Any additional costs imposed on the City as a result of mandatory senior government policy changes should be identified and added to that particular years taxes above and beyond the CPI and infrastructure percentage contribution. 

( e)

Policy Five Capital Plan - Ensure that long term capital funding for infrastructure (e.g. parks, trails, facilities, roads etc.) is in place in order to maintain community liveability and generate economic development.

( f)

Policy Six Cost Containment - Staff increases should be achieved administratively through existing departmental budgets, and no pre-approvals for additional programs or staff beyond existing budgets should be given, and that a continuous review be undertaken of the relevancy of the existing operating and capital costs to ensure that the services, programs and projects delivered continue to be the most effective means of achieving the desired outcomes of the City's vision.

( g)

Policy Seven Efficiencies & Service Level Reductions - Savings due to efficiencies or service level reductions identified in the strategy targets should be transferred to the capital reserves.   Any savings due to efficiencies beyond the overall strategy targets can be utilized to reduce the tax rate or for increased levels of service.

( h)

Policy Eight Land Management - Sufficient proceeds from the sales of City land assets will be used to replenish or re-finance the City's land inventory.  Any funds in excess of such proceeds may be used as directed by Council.

( i)

Policy Nine Administrative - As part of the annual budget process the following shall be undertaken:

-         all user fees will be automatically increased by CPI;

-         the financial model will be used and updated with current information, and

-         the budget will be presented in a manner that will highlight the financial strategy targets and indicate how the budget meets or exceed them. 

( j)

Policy Ten Debt Management - Utilize a pay as you go approach rather than borrowing for financing infrastructure  replacement. 

(2)

That staff proceed with the implementation of Scenario Option B1, with respect to variables Tax Increase; Economic Development; New Alternative Revenue; Total Casino Revenue as amended to reflect the wording $10 Million per year by the 2nd year of expanded gaming; Fire and Police Efficiencies and Operating Efficiencies.

(3)

That staff proceed with the implementation of Scenario Option B1 with respect to the variable Service Level Reduction, and that the wording in Option B1 for this variable be amended by deleting the words No reduction, and by substituting the following, No planned reduction in the level of service.

(4)

That staff work towards the full implementation of Scenario Option B1 for the 2005 budget, on the understanding that staff would report to Committee on those strategies which could be implemented on an incremental basis in time for preparation of the 2004 budget.

The question on Resolution No. R03/17-16, was not called, as the request was made that Part (3) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2), and (4) of Resolution No. R03/17-16 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R03/17-16 was called, and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie opposed.

14.

POLICY NO. 8 OF THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  Sept. 17/03, File No.:  0970-03-01) (REDMS No. 1066720)
 

See Item No. 13 for action taken on this matter.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/17-17

15.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 16^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - 598401 BC LTD.
(RZ 03-224655 - Report:  Aug. 12/03, File No.:  8060-20-7561/7562) (REDMS No. 1044968, 1045579, 1045586, 1050210)
 

R03/17-18

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7561, which would:

(a)

Redesignate a portion of 22611 Westminster Highway from "Neighbourhood Residential" to "Public and Open Space Use" (in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 - Generalized Land Use Map),

(b)

Redesignate a portion of McLean Park from "Public and Open Space Use" to "Neighbourhood Residential" (in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 - Generalized Land Use Map), and

(c)

Replace Attachment 1 and the Lower Westminster Sub-Area map with new maps in Schedule 2.14 (of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 - Hamilton Area Plan),

be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7561, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(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. 7561, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7562, to

(a)

Rezone a portion of 22611 Westminster Highway from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/24)",

(b)

Rezone a portion of 22611 Westminster Highway from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)" to "School & Public Use District (SPU)",

(c)

Rezone a portion of McLean Park from "School & Public Use District (SPU)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/24)",
 

be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING
 

( A)

NARINDER S. SIDHU
(RZ 03-238448 - Report:  Aug. 22/03, File No.:  8060-20-7574) (REDMS No. 1030548, 1051968, 1051972)
 

( B)

PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT
(RZ 03-234963 - Report:  Aug. 20/03, File No.:  8060-20-7582) (REDMS No. 1056639, 1056851, 1056853)
 

( C)

RAV BAINS
(RZ 03-236587 - Report:  Sept. 5/03, File No.:  8060-20-7583) (REDMS No. 1056633, 1057061, 1057065)
 

( D)

CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD
(RZ 03-237850 - Report:  Sept. 5/03, File No.:  8060-20-7584) (REDMS No. 1057112, 1057114, 1057115)
 

( E)

LES COHEN AND AZIM BHIMANI
(RZ 03-235503  Report:  Aug. 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7589) (REDMS No. 1058915, 1059089, 1059111)
 

R03/17-19

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7574, for the rezoning of 10931 Gilbert Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6); and

(2)

Bylaw No. 7582, for the rezoning of 4191 & 4211 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C) to Townhouse District (R2-0.6).

CARRIED

Councillor Linda Barnes, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that she was in a potential conflict of interest, and she then left the meeting (8:27 p.m.).

R03/17-20

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7583, for the rezoning of 4100 Garry Street 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.

CARRIED

Councillor Barnes returned to the meeting (8:28 p.m.).

R03/17-21

It was moved and seconded

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

(1

Bylaw No. 7584, for the rezoning of 4820 Bonavista Drive from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B); and
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7589, for the rezoning of 9400 Dolphin Avenue from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K).

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - BALJIT PUNIA
(RZ 02-201254  Report:  Aug. 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7588  x-ref:  4430-00) (REDMS No. 1056856, 1058779, 1058781, 280128, 1057920, 1057002)
 

R03/17-22

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5447, adopted by Council in September 1991 and amended in July 1998, be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting No. 1 Road (as shown on Attachment 4 to the report dated August 27th, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications). 
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7588, for the rezoning of 7171 No. 1 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

19.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - LONDON LANDING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(RZ 03-229096  Report:  September 8/03, File No.:  8060-20-7568/69) (REDMS No. 1061949, 145442, 361390, 1048368, 1048370, 1048523)
 

R03/17-23

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7568, to amend the Comprehensive Development District (CD/115) zone, to include zoning provisions for multiple-family dwelling units, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7569,
 

(a)

for the rezoning of 13160 Princess Street and 6431 Princess Lane from Light Industrial District (I2) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/115), as amended, and
 

(b)

for the rezoning of a portion of the former CN Rail right-of-way from Agricultural District (AG1), Light Industrial District (I2), and Comprehensive Development District (CD/112) to School & Public Use (SPU),
 

be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/17-24

20.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, September 10^th, 2003, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit for property at 8360, 8380 and 8420 No. 2 Road (DP 03-233795), be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

21.

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE 30^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
(Report:  Sept. 19/03; File No.:  0135-04-02)  (REDMS No. 1068151)
 

R 03/17-25

It was moved and seconded

That a budget increase of $6,500 to the approved 2003 Sister City budget to host the Wakayama Sister City visit, be approved, and that the funds be allocated from the Council Contingency Account.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/17-26

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7410 (12380 and 12420 Trites Road, RZ 02-202838)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7456 (7140 St. Albans Road, RZ 02-207840)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7532 (5451 Walton Road, RZ 03-232003)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7554 (8360, 8380 and 8420 No. 2 Road, RZ 02-215963)

Officer and General Manager Bylaw No. 7407, Amendment Bylaw No. 7587

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 7581.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/17-27

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:42 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, September 22^nd, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)