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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, October 14^th, 2003 (distributed previously);
 

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(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, October 20^th, 2003; and
 

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(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, October 20^th, 2003.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

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

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.
 

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 23.)
 

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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5.

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

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6.

disaster response routes
(Report:  Sept. 24/03, File No.:  5125-01) (REDMS No. 1069887)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Disaster Response Routes and associated signage be approved along Alderbridge Way from the Highway 91 interchange, south on Garden City Road to Granville Avenue, west along Granville Avenue to No. 2 Road, along No. 2 Road from the airport to Steveston Highway, west on Steveston Highway to No. 1 Road, and south on No. 1 Road, (as shown on Attachment 2 to the report dated September 24, 2003, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs).

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7.

COORDINATED APPROACH TO MOSQUITO CONTROL IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
(Report:  Sept. 16/03, File No.:   6125-04-01) (REDMS No. 1066230)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board of Directors be advised that Richmond Council supports a coordinated approach to mosquito control, with voluntary participation by member municipalities, to control the spread of West Nile Virus.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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8.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Thursday, October 9^th, 2003, be received for information.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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9.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 21^st, 2003, be received for information.

10.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING:
 

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( A)

J.A.B. ENTERPRISES LTD.
(RZ 03-238461 - Report:  Sept. 29/03, File No.:  8060-20-7597) (REDMS No. 1060977, 1069250, 1069245)
 

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( B)

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 03-239406 - Report:  Sept. 28/03, File No.:  8060-20-7600) (REDMS No. 1071180, 1071194, 1071453)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7597, for the rezoning of 7040 Blundell Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/23); and
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7600, for rezoning at 7740, 7760, and 7780 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/129), and to amend the permitted density under Comprehensive Development District (CD/129).

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11.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GARY DAYAN
(RZ 02-203977 - Report:  Oct. 1/03, File No.:  8060-20-7601) (REDMS No. 1072343, 1072533, 1072531, 1071817, 1071826)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5431, (adopted by Council in February 1990 and amended in July 1996), be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting Williams Road and No. 3 Road (as shown on Attachment 5 to the report dated October 1^st,  2003 from the Manager, Development Applications). 
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7601, for the rezoning of 8731 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Coach House District (R9), be introduced and given first reading.

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12.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - A HARA CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 03-242031 - Report:  Oct. 8/03, File No.:  8060-20-7602, 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1072524, 280217, 1071979, 1071912, 1076082)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Single Family Lot Size Policy 5451, (adopted by Council on August 17, 1992), be referred to Public Hearing with the recommendation that it be repealed; and
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7602, for the rezoning of 10151 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.

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13.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GURMEJ K. BAINS
(RZ 03-244803 - Report:  Oct. 6/03, File No.:  8060-20-7607, 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1070117, 1073593, 1073588, 280602)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5454, (adopted by Council on May 16, 1994, and amended on February 19, 2001), be referred to Public Hearing with the recommendation that the map (Attachment 4 to the report dated October 6^th, 2003, from the Manager, Development Applications) be amended by removing the identification of individual duplexes so that all duplexes would be permitted to subdivide to an appropriate Single-Family Housing District zone, provided that no more than two (2) parcels are created.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7607, for the rezoning of 11931/11951 Dewsbury Drive 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.

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14.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - BOB SNOWBALL AND WAYNE FOUGERE
(RZ 03-223904 - Report:  Oct. 8/03, File No.:  8060-20-7605/7606)  (REDMS No. 1037288, 1068164, 1068224, 1068152)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7605, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 by repealing the existing generalized land use designation (Business and Industry) of 12060, 12080, 12086, 12100 7th Avenue in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map) to Schedule 1 (Richmond Official Community Plan) and designating it Neighbourhood Residential, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7605, 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. 7605, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy No. 5039 on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.
 

(4)

Bylaw No. 7606, for the rezoning of 12060, 12080, 12086, 12100 - 7th Avenue from Light Industrial District (I2) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/78), be introduced and given first reading.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 16^TH, 2003 PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

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15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - FIRST PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT (WEST) INC.
(RZ 03-235259  Report:  September 4/03, File No.:  RZ 03-235259) (REDMS No. 1060863, 1082901)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the rezoning application RZ 03-235259 to rezone properties at 4660 through to 4740 Garden City Road and 9040 through to 9500 Alexandra Road be referred to staff in order that further information be provided on:
 

(a)

the definition of mixed use (i.e. what kind of industrial, residential) which would be possible in the area and associated with the proposal;

(b)

the buffers that would be used between the different uses;

(c)

the implications involved in servicing the area;

(d)

the pros and cons of the economic impacts;

(e)

viable locations for placing the proposal within existing zoning elsewhere in the City;

(f)

the implications of expanding the City Centre to accommodate the proposal;

(g)

the impacts of airport noise;

(h)

the residents concerns regarding residential vs. industrial land costs; and

(i)

other considerations as identified in Option 2 of the staff report.

(2)

That staff embark on the preparation of an updated West Cambie Area Plan funded from City accounts as soon as possible.
 

(3)

That a City advisory committee be constituted for the West Cambie area as soon as possible for inclusion in the review of the area.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OCTOBER 21^ST, 2003 PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

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16.

WEST CAMBIE AREA PLANNING COORDINATION
(Report:  Oct. 23/03, File No.:  4045-20-11-WE ) (REDMS No. 1082618)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff:
 

(1)

proceed with the preparation of a West Cambie Area Plan; and
 

(2)

review the City Centre Area Plan to determine whether or not the City Centre should be expanded.

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NOTE:

Report from the Manager, Policy Planning, regarding the above matter. 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the coordination of West Cambie area planning (as identified in the report dated October 23^rd, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning), be approved.

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17.

REVISED ACE TERMS OF REFERENCE
(Report:  Oct. 6/03, File No.:  0100-20-ACEN1-04 ) (REDMS No. 1073958)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the revised Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) Terms of Reference be approved, (as per the report dated October 6^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning).

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18.

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  Oct. 10/03, File No.:  0100-20-AADV1) (REDMS No. 1069222)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2003-2004 work program of the Agricultural Advisory Committee be approved, subject to the 2004 budget process.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

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19.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 22^nd, 2003, be received for information.

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20.

AIRPORT STATION / NEWTON EXCHANGE EXPRESS BUS SERVICE (#301)
(Report:  Sept. 4/03, File No.:  6480-03-02) (REDMS No. 1060994)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the use of Westminster Highway (at Highway 91 Interchange) and Alderbridge Way (Highway 91 to No. 4 Road) for new bus service by the #301 (Airport Station/Newton Exchange) express service as part of the TransLink 2003 Program Plan service changes commencing on December 15, 2003, be endorsed.

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21.

VOLUNTEER RESIDENTIAL WATER METERING PROGRAM
(Report:  Oct. 16/03, File No.:  6650-02) (REDMS No. 1075220)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City enter into a three year agreement with Neptune Technology Group (Canada) Ltd. to conduct the City's Volunteer Residential Water Metering Program.

(2)

That the City waive municipal fees associated with water meter installation for meters installed as part of the Volunteer Water Metering Program.

COUNCILLOR EVELINA HALSEY-BRANDT

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22.

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 7534 (RZ 03-234655)
(Report:  Oct. 23/03, File No.:  8060-20-7534) (REDMS No. 1082653)
 

RECOMMENDATION

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Regional District passed a resolution at their meeting of October 3, 2003 directing:

(a)

that the letter dated June 27th, 2003 from the City of Richmond and the 2002 Board report and minutes on this matter be received and discussed; and
 

(b)

that the Province be requested to discharge its responsibilities under the Local Government Act in respect to this matter.
 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

(1)

That Rezoning Application RZ 03-234655 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7534 not be dealt with by Richmond City Council until a resolution of this dispute with the Greater Vancouver Regional District is concluded; and
 

(2)

That the applicant be so informed.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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23.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, October 15^th, 2003, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for the properties at:
 

(a)

8671, 8811, 8831, 8840 River Road and 2420 No. 3 Road
(DP 03-227595);
 

(b)

7140 St. Albans Road (DP 03-233258); and

(c)

7060 Blundell Road (DP 03-244583),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

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24.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
(Report:  Oct. 20/03, File No.:  0172-03) (REDMS No. 1052811)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Keith McAdam 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.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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25.

CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 22^ND, 2003 REGULAR OPEN AND CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Report:  Oct. 7/03, File No.:  0105-01) (REDMS No. 1074901)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That both the Regular Open and Regular Closed Council Meetings scheduled for Monday, December 22nd, 2003 be cancelled (as permitted by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560).

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

26.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

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Dr. Andrew Jakubowski, Clinical Manager, Medicine, The Richmond Hospital, regarding the upcoming reductions in the Health Care Delivery for the City.

27.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7570
(3911 Russ Baker Way)
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7588
(7171 No. 1 Road, RZ 02-201254)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Road Exchange Bylaw No. 7595
(Exchange of an abandoned portion of Steveston Highway for lands on Triangle Road.)
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT