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 03/18-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 22^nd, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 03/18-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 8 2005 Richmond Tall Ships and 2005 Tall Ship Challenge be deleted from the Council Agenda and referred to staff, and that the following matter be added to the Agenda as an additional item:
 

(1)

the minutes, the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Friday, October 10^th, 2003, regarding a General Compliance at 7228 Westminster Highway.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Presentation of TransLinks Financial Plan and Ten Year Transportation Outlook.  (PowerPoint Presentation.)  (File No.:  0154-01)

Pat Jacobsen, CEO, accompanied by Mr. Glen Leicester, Vice President - Planning, of TransLink (Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority), presented TransLinks Financial Plan and Ten Year Transportation Outlook.  A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is on file in the City Clerks Office.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/18-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (8:09 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R 03/18-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

STEVESTON FISHERMAN'S MEMORIAL NAMING POLICY

R03/18-5

It was moved and seconded

That the policy contained in the report (Attachment 1 to the report dated September 12, 2003 from the Director, Parks) regarding the placement of names on the Steveston Fishermans Memorial), be approved.

CARRIED

6.

ROAD NAMINGS

R03/18-6

It was moved and seconded

That the following road names be approved:
 

(1)

McCartney Way for the proposed new road at the southern end of Nelson Road; and
 

(2)

the name Portside Road for the easement to be used as a service road located south of the CNR Right-of-Way west of No. 8 Road and north of Dyke Road and the Fraser River (as requested by the owners, Fraser River Port Authority).

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/18-7

7.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 6^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

8.

2005 Richmond Tall Ships and 2005 TALL SHIP CHALLENGE 
(Report:  September 25/03, File No.:  0060-20-TALL1; xref 7400-20-TALL1) (REDMS No. 1070538, 894261, 1077266)
 

See Page 1 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

9.

Road Exchange Bylaw 7570 - 3911 Russ Baker Way
(Report:  September 19/03, File No.:  8060-20-7570) (REDMS No. 1055891, 1075365)
 

R 03/18-8

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Road Exchange Bylaw 7570 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and
 

(2)

Rights of way for the City and Terasen Gas be granted to cover existing works.

CARRIED

10.

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7595 - Exchange of an Abandoned  Portion of Steveston Highway for Lands on Triangle Road
(Report:  September 19/03, File No.:  8060-20-7595) (REDMS No. 1068527, 1075363)
 

R03/18-9

It was moved and seconded

That Road Exchange Bylaw 7595 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

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

R 03/18-10

11.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 23^rd, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

12.

Award of Contract T.1557 Cambie Branch Library Tenant Improvements
(Report:  September 18/03, File No.:  1000-20.T.1557) (REDMS No. 1067000)
 

R03/18-11

It was moved and seconded

That Contract T.1557 Cambie Branch Library Tenant Improvements for the new branch library in the leased premises at Unit 150, 11590 Cambie Road be awarded to the lowest bidder, Parkwood Construction Ltd.

CARRIED

13.

The Steveston Project
(Report:  September 19/03, File No.:  2000-20-005) (REDMS No. 1067876, 1023638)
 

R 03/18-12

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

The Steveston Project (as outlined in the report dated September 19^th, 2003 from the Director Parks) be endorsed in principle;
 

(2)

a letter of support for The Steveston Project from Council be written for fund raising purposes; and
 

(3)

staff report with siting and contribution plans for Council to consider at the appropriate time.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/18-13

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 7^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY LOUNGE LICENCE WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (KARAOKE) AT UNIT 130 8500 ALEXANDRA ROAD
(Report:  September 26/03, File No.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 1059488)
 

R03/18-14

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Top Century Development Ltd. to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a Liquor Primary Lounge Licence with audience participation (Karaoke) be supported, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised that:
 

(i)

the potential for noise if the application is approved has been reviewed and is not an issue;

(ii)

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;

(iii)

the establishment of a Liquor Primary Lounge with audience participation (Karaoke) would not be contrary to its primary use; and

(iv)

the views of residents is not an issue because the Lounge is located in a commercial development away from residential development, and therefore not affected.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE FOR NON‑FARM USE AT 10320 NO. 5 ROAD - KABEL ATWALL
(Report:  September 17/03, File No.:  AG 02-221655) (REDMS No. 936309)
 

R03/18-15

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Kabel Atwall to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for Non-Farm Use at 10320 No. 5 Road be approved.

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - PARTAPPAL S. GILL
(RZ 03-240166  Report:  September 18/03, File No.:  8060-20-7594 / 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1060902, 280104, 1064205, 1066234, 1066187, 1066232)
 

R03/18-16

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Lot Size Policy 5419, adopted by Council on November 27, 1989, be referred to Public Hearing with the recommendation that it be amended to exclude those properties fronting No. 2 Road and Westminster Highway (as shown on Attachment 4 to the report dated September 18, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications).
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7594, for the rezoning of 6271 No. 2 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RAV BAINS
(RZ 03-235162  Report:  September 16/03, File No.:  8060-20-7592 / 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1030178, 280011, 1050849, 1049752, 1066023, 1066020)
 

R03/18-17

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Lot Size Policy 5423, adopted by Council on November 20, 1989, be referred to Public Hearing with the recommendation that it be amended to exclude those properties fronting Francis Road, No. 3 Road, Blundell Road and Garden City Road (as shown on Attachment 3 to the report dated September 16, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications).
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7592, for the rezoning of 8651 and 8671 Francis Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Coach House District (R9), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

19.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

( A)

ROCKY SETHI
(RZ 03-234441 - Report:  September 11/03, File No.:  8060-20-7566) (REDMS No. 1030223, 1047596, 1047611)
 

( B)

1951 ENTERPRISES LTD.
(RZ 03-237986 - Report:  September 8/03, File No.:  8060-20-7573) (REDMS No. 1030511, 1061562, 1061566)
 

( C)

WILLIAM R. RHONE
(RZ 03-242688  Report:  September 25/03, File No.:  8060-20-7598) (REDMS No. 1057511, 1070531, 1070536)
 

R03/18-18

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7566, for the rezoning of 8931 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K);
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7573, for the rezoning of 4400 Steveston Highway from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 0.6); and
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7598, for the rezoning of 8733 Blundell Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120).

CARRIED

20.

REVISED FALL 2003 COMMUNITY PLANNING PRIORITIES
(Report:  September 25/03, File No.:  4040-01) (REDMS No. 1070150, 1076941)
 

R03/18-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the revised community planning priorities (set out in Attachment 1 of the report dated September 25, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning), be approved.
 

(2)

That staff present to a future Planning Committee meeting, options for the City to request a relaxation of the 147.5 building height maximum limit of the Aeronautics Act.
 

(3)

That staff report to the Planning Committee with an updated report on the cost of growth as it relates to the City's population including the resulting cost and effect on infrastructure.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/18-20

21.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, September 24^th, 2003, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 02-221626) for the property at 9060 General Currie Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

R 03/18-21

21A.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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

(2)

That the removal and replacement of a section of hedge at 7228 Westminster Highway be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 01-115831) issued for that property.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

22.

ZONING & DEVELOPMENT BYLAW NO. 5300, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7546
(Report:  Oct. 8/03, File No.:  8060-20-7564) (REDMS No. 1076382)
 

R03/18-22

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7546, which amends Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 as it relates to Residential Crawlspaces, be withdrawn from the October 20th Public Hearing agenda, and referred to staff to report out through Committee on the changes resulting from consultation with the Urban Development Institute, developers and architects. 

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 03/18-23

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:35 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Mr. Paul Bains, a member of the Canadian Auto Workers Union, Local 111, representing the BC Federation of Labour, provided information about the Federations opinions and ideas on the expansion of public transportation.  A copy of Mr. Bains submission is on file in the City Clerks Office.  (File No.:  6500-01) 

(2)

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, provided information on a cake cutting ceremony which he would be holding on October 29^th, 2003, to celebrate the 20^th  birthday of the non-smokers sign installed on the roof of his garage.  (File No.:  7400-01)

R 03/18-24

24.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:57 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/18-25

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7463
(To facilitate a road exchange at 4020 No. 3 Road.)
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7542 (7060 Blundell Road, RZ 03-235248)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7543 (9511 No. 1 Road, RZ 03-232805)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7558 (6051/6071 Comstock Road, RZ 03-234409)

Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7577
(To facilitate an exchange of land in the area of Cambie Road and Odlin Crescent.)
 

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

Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7590.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/18-26

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:01 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 Tuesday, October 14^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)