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 03/21-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:
 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 10^th, 2003; and
 

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, November 17^th, 2003;
 

each be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink Board-in-Brief dated October 29^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

The Chair of the Richmond Public Library Board, Ms. Lesley Wood Bernbaum, accompanied by Chief Librarian Greg Buss, presented the Librarys Annual Report.  A copy of this report is on file in the City Clerks Office.  (File No. 0155-04-01)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/21-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:34 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items None.

R 03/21-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:35 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE GATEWAY THEATRE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 

R 03/21-4

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Ron Climenhaga and Ms. Shelley Leonhardt be re‑appointed to the Gateway Theatre Society Board for a two year term to expire on December 31st, 2005.

( 2)

That Mr. Doug Symons be appointed to the Gateway Theatre Society Board for a one year term to expire on December 31st, 2004.

CARRIED

6.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

R 03/21-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a two year term to expire December 31^st, 2005:

Mr. Tung Chan
Mrs. Rama Singhal
Mr. Gregory Smith
Ms. Leslie Wilson
Mrs. Lesley Wood Bernbaum.
 

(2)

That Mrs. Arlene Yoshikawa be appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a one year term to expire December 31^st, 2004.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 03/21-6

7.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Thursday, November 14^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

8.

COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT
(Report:  Oct. 14/03, File No.:  0100-20-CSPA1-01) (REDMS No. 1078296)
 

R03/21-7

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the Community Safety Advisory Task Force Final Report (attached to the report dated October 14^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Development and Corporate Programs), be received for information;
 

(2)

having fulfilled their mandate, the Community Safety Advisory Task Force be thanked for their work; and
 

(3)

the areas of interest highlighted by the CSATF (as outlined in the report dated October 14^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Development & Corporate Programs), be referred to staff.

CARRIED

9.

2005 FIRE RESCUE CANADA CONFERENCE
(Report:  Oct. 30/03, File No.:  0125-01) (REDMS No. 1080819)
 

R03/21-8

It was moved and seconded

That the City of Richmond, Richmond Fire Rescue Department be designated a Host City for the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) 2005 Conference.

CARRIED

10.

PARKING PROGRAM BYLAW AMENDMENT
(Report:  Nov. 4/03, File No.:  8060-20-7631) (REDMS No. 1088318, 1088846)
 

R03/21-9

It was moved and seconded

That Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 7631, which would make the City's parking program more flexible, responsive and effective, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R 03/21-10

11.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 29^th, 2003, and on Tuesday, November 18^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

12.

2004 UTILITY BUDGETS
(Report:  Oct. 22/03, File No.:  0970-01) (REDMS No. 1076319, 1081887, 1081710)
 

R03/21-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2004 Utility Expenditure Budgets (as presented in the staff report dated October 22, 2003 from the Managers of Water, Sewer & Environmental Programs) be approved as the basis for establishing the 2004 Utility Rates.

(2)

That the following bylaws, which bring into effect the above 2004 Utility Rates, be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(a)

Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 7614;

(b)

Sanitary Sewer System and Drainage System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 7615; and

(c)

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 7620.

CARRIED

13.

BUSINESS LICENCE FEES
(Report:  Nov. 7/03, File No.:  8060-20-7464) (REDMS No. 1091185, 921853)
 

R03/21-12

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7464, which amends Business Licence Bylaw 7360 by:
 

(1)

increasing licence fees, and

(2)

adding definitions for liquor licences in line with Provincial regulations,
 

be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

14.

2004 CAPITAL PROGRAM REFERRALS
(Report:  Nov. 18/03, File No.:  0970-01; xr 0970-02-01) (REDMS No. 1089540, 1079076)
 

R03/21-13

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2004 Capital Plan (attached to the report dated November 18^th, 2003, from the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), be adopted for inclusion in the 2004 Five Year Financial Plan (2004 2008) Bylaw; and
 

(2)

That staff commence construction of the 2004 capital projects.
 

The question on Resolution No. R03/21-13 was not called, as staff were requested to provide an explanation on why the landlord for the Watermania  facility at Riverport had not been asked to install the solar heating which was needed for the facility.

The question on Resolution No. R03/21-13 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

15.

DREDGING OF SCOTCH POND AND ENTRANCE CHANNEL
(Report:  Nov. 14/03, File No.:  0970-02-01) (REDMS No. 1079312)
 

R03/21-14

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That $160,000 of additional funding be approved as part of the 2004 Capital Program to complete dredging operations at Scotch Pond; and
 

(2)

That staff develop an operating agreement with the Scotch Pond Fishers Heritage Cooperative to establish a dredging reserve fund for the future.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/21-15

16.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, November 17^th, 2003 be received for information.

CARRIED

17.

STEVESTON INTERURBAN TRAM REVENUE GENERATION OPTIONS
(Report:  Oct. 30/03, File No.:  6520-05 ) (REDMS No. 1006578)
 

R03/21-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the sponsorship and granting sources (listed in the report dated October 30^th, 2003, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services), be received for information.
 

(2)

That the formation of a community based fundraising committee for the development of tram infrastructure, be encouraged.
 

(3)

That staff prepare letters of support, on the behalf of Council, for sponsorship requests and funding applications, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign such correspondence on Councils behalf.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/21-17

18.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 18^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

19.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -
 

( A)

RAV BAINS
(RZ  03-241733 - Report:  October 20/03, File No.:  8060-20-7593) (REDMS No. 1060904, 1069256, 1069259)

( B)

RAFIQ SHAIKH
(RZ  03-246677 - Report:  October 21/03, File No.:  8060-20-7617) (REDMS No. 1079468, 1081002, 1080997)
 

( C)

NOBOB PROPERTIES LTD.
(RZ  03-248592 - Report:  Oct. 31/03, File No.:  8060-20-7618) (REDMS No. 1080293, 1086783, 1086777)
 

( D)

WILLIAM R. RHONE
(RZ  03-242687 - Report:  Oct. 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7623) (REDMS No. 1084486, 1086080, 1085808)
 

( E)

RAYMOND CHING
(RZ  03-236251 - Report:  Oct. 31/03, File No.:  8060-20-7627) (REDMS No. 1080285, 1087418, 1087422)
 

( F)

ADERA EQUITIES INC.
(RZ  03-243983 - Report:  Oct. 28/03, File No.:  8060-20-7629) (REDMS No. 1085548, 1086793, 1086870)
 

R03/21-18

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7593, for the rezoning of 3060/3080 Blundell Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C);
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7617, for the rezoning of 8240 Francis Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6);
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7618, for the rezoning of 10100 Cambie Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/61);
 

(4)

Bylaw No. 7623, for rezoning at 7400 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120), and to amend the permitted maximum lot size under Comprehensive Development District (CD/120);
 

(5)

Bylaw No. 7627, for the rezoning of 5500/5502 Blundell Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Two-Family Housing District (R5); and
 

(6)

Bylaw No. 7629, for the rezoning of 7540 & 7560 Garden City Road and 7491, 7511, 7531, 7551 & 7571 Heather Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/141).

CARRIED

20.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN) - ROCKY SETHI
(RZ  03-247433 - Report:  Oct. 28/03, File No.:  8060-20-7624/7625) (REDMS No. 1084932, 1084816, 1086267, 1086277)
 

R03/21-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7624, to amend Schedule 2.6B Broadmoor Area (Central West Sub-Area Plan of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100) to permit redevelopment along No. 3 Road and Williams Road, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7624, 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. 7624, 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. 7625, for the rezoning of 9251 and 9291 No. 3 Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5)" and Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Coach House District (R9)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

21.

SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY FOR THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF NO. 5 ROAD ALONG WOODHEAD ROAD, MCNEELY DRIVE AND CAMERON DRIVE IN A PORTION OF SECTION 31, 5-5

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RAV BAINS
(RZ  03-226615 - Report:  October 17/03, File No.:  8060-20-7608; xr 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1074561, 1077644, 1054377, 1077520, 1080348)
 

R03/21-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:
 

That the following Single-Family Lot Size Policy be adopted:

That the properties located generally east of No. 5 Road along Woodhead Road, McNeely Drive and Cameron Drive in a portion of Section 31, 5-5 (as shown on Attachment 3 to the report dated October 17, 2003, from the Manager of Development Applications), be permitted to subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single‑Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) in Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300; and
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7608, for the rezoning of 12340 Woodhead Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(Cllr. Kumagai left the meeting 8:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

22.

EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
(Report:  Nov. 5/03, File No.:  8060-20-7622) (REDMS No. 1075486, 1085970)
 

R03/21-21

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7622, amending Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7276 to include a new $1,000 fee for expediting zoning amendments and Development Permits, effective January 1, 2004, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.
 

(Cllr. Kumagai returned to the meeting 8:18 p.m.).

CARRIED

23.

POLICY 1007 SERVICING AGREEMENTS EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS
(Report:  November 3/03, File No.:  4105-00) (REDMS No. 1071871, 112955, 1087337)
 

R03/21-22

It was moved and seconded

That Council Policy 1007 - Servicing Agreements Execution of Agreements be amended to update bylaw and statute references and to update the list of City staff who may authorize the execution of standard Servicing Agreements (as shown in the report dated November 3^rd, 2003, from the Manager, Development Applications).

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R 03/21-23

24.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 19^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

25.

MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS OF LISTING OF AMMONIA UNDER THE CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT (CEPA)
(Report:  Nov. 5/03, File No.:  6400-01) (REDMS No. 1089043)
 

R03/21-24

It was moved and seconded

That (as outlined in the report dated November 5^th, 2003, from the Manager, Engineering Planning):

(1)

Letters be written to Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection and to the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of Environment advising of Councils position that the management of environmental issues pertaining to municipal wastewater be conducted using a one window regulatory approach and in a manner which considers site-specific conditions to ensure  wise use of financial resources and  meaningful environmental benefits.
 

(2)

That copies of these letters be sent to the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), the Union of BC Municipalities and the Federation of Municipalities.

CARRIED

26.

INDUSTRY PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP
(Report:  Nov. 7/03, File No.:  6370-01) (REDMS No. 1070013)
 

R03/21-25

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a letter be written to the Premier, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, the Minister of State for Deregulation, the Union of BC Municipalities and the BC Dairy Council advising of Councils position that the B.C. Dairy Councils proposal for a top-up payment program is not supported, and that milk containers be included in the deposit-refund system, and that such program be implemented as soon as possible.
 

(2)

That a letter be written to the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of Natural Resources Canada, the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Union of BC Municipalities and Electronics Product Stewardship Canada advising of Councils position that an industry product stewardship program be developed as quickly as possible for managing electronic waste (e-waste), whereby industry assumes full responsibility for all aspects of e-waste, including establishing collection, recycling, transportation and disposal methods, and that such program be undertaken in accordance with the Basel Convention.

CARRIED

27.

TRANSLINK 10-YEAR TRANSPORTATION OUTLOOK AND 3-YEAR (2005-2007) PLAN
(Report:  Nov. 5/03, File No.:  0154-04) (REDMS No. 1079075, 1096043)
 

R03/21-26

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the overall transportation objectives and initiatives of TransLinks 10-Year Outlook, including the specific transportation improvements and the financial strategy to fund those improvements identified in TransLinks 3-Year Plan for 2005-2007, (as described in the report dated November 5^th, 2003, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
 

(2)

That TransLink be requested to incorporate the following aspects into the 10-Year Outlook:
 

( a)

recognition that the proposed Blundell Road/Highway 99 interchange and Blundell Road/Nelson Road corridor between Highway 99 and Westminster Highway is part of the Greater Vancouver Gateway Councils Major Commercial Transportation System (MCTS); and

( b)

identification of all elements of the MCTS as candidate Major Road Capital Projects for implementation beyond 2007 to support goods movement and economic growth in the region.

(3)

That TransLink be requested to establish, as part of the 10-Year Outlook, a structured review and evaluation process to determine future Major Road Capital Projects that allows consideration of facilities outside of municipal jurisdictions in recognition of their importance to the regional road network, such as the Steveston Highway/Highway 99 Interchange Upgrade project.
 

(4)

That TransLink be requested to consider implementing the following initiatives as part of the 10-Year Outlook:
 

( a)

the remaining transit service improvements identified in Richmond's Area Transit Plan by 2007 and the regular update of all Area Transit Plans to coincide with TransLinks three-year planning cycle;

( b)

the testing of alternative fuels for transit vehicles include both conventional buses and community shuttles;

( c)

expanded use of marine transportation for both passenger and goods movements to areas beyond the identified Burrard Inlet crossings;

( d)

broadening the criteria for potential projects eligible for Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program funding to provide municipalities with greater flexibility in the allocation of funds to other capital program areas such as cycling and transit infrastructure;

(e)

greater use of transportation demand management measures and encouragement of alternative transportation modes to mitigate the need for continued road capacity expansion for single occupant vehicles and to help Canada meet its Kyoto Accord targets of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions;

(f)

encourage increased travel by cycling via the initiation of promotional and educational programs, provision for cyclists on all new or upgraded TransLink facilities and establishment of a Major Capital Bicycle Program to support construction of regionally significant cycling infrastructure;

(g)

(i)

should a fare increase in April 2005 be approved, retention of the 1-zone cash fare at $2.00 to encourage local travel by transit;

(ii)

carry out a review of zone structure as part of the implementation of the 10 Year Outlook strategy.

(h)

that any parking tax as a funding source be equitable across the region and that TransLink report back to Council on a public consultation plan to be conducted prior to any implementation of the measure;

(i)

establishment of a sustainable long-term financial strategy to provide certainty as to the transportation improvements feasible beyond the end of the 3-Year Plan in 2007 and the end of the 10-Year Outlook in 2013.
 

(5)

That TransLink be requested to report back to Council on the results of its public consultation activities for the 10-Year Outlook following their conclusion in December 2003.
 

(6)

That the above recommendations be conveyed to TransLink Board of Directors for their consideration.

CARRIED

28.

PACEMORE AVENUE WALKWAY FINAL SURVEY RESULTS
(Report:  Oct. 30/03, File No.:  6360-12-01) (REDMS No. 1071705)
 

R03/21-27

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed pedestrian walkway along Pacemore Avenue be cancelled based on the results of the latest survey of the residents in the area.
 

(2)

That special advisory signage be installed to encourage drivers to respect the residential nature of the area and to enhance pedestrian safety.

CARRIED

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 03/21-28

29.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, November 12^th, 2003, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 03-244583) for the property at 7060 Blundell Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

CITY SOLICITOR

30.

BILL 75 SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS STREAMLINING ACT
(Report:  Nov. 17/03, File No.:  0035-01) (REDMS No. 1093264)
 

R 03/21-29

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be written on behalf of the Mayor and Council to the Premier of British Columbia, with copies to Richmond's three Members of the Legislature and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, demanding that Bill 75 Significant Projects Streamlining Act, be withdrawn.

The question on Resolution No. R03/21-29 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R 03/21-30

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R03/21-29 be amended by adding the following, as it relates to local government, pending dialogue between the City and the Provincial Government regarding guidelines and criteria on major projects.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R03/21-29, as amended by Resolution No. R03/21-30, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 03/21-31

31.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (9:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Orval Chapman, of #226 8880 Jones Road, representing Amnesty International, spoke about the universal declaration of Human Rights Day, the endeavours of Amnesty International, and the rights of every human being to certain basic rights.  In concluding his presentation, he asked that December 10^th, 2003 be proclaimed as Human Rights Day in Richmond.  (File No.:  0185-04)

R 03/21-32

It was moved and seconded

That Wednesday, December 10^th, 2003 be proclaimed as Human Rights Day in Richmond.

CARRIED

R 03/21-33

32.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R 03/21-34

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:
 

That Wednesday, December 10^th, 2003 be proclaimed as Human Rights Day in Richmond.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

R 03/21-35

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Kiichi Kumagai be appointed to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Bureau, effective until Monday, December 13^th, 2004, and that Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt be appointed as the alternate.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/21-36

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7516 (4820 Steveston Highway, RZ 03-225719)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7565 (3411 Regina Avenue, RZ 03-235384).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/21-37

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:22 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, November 24^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)