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

Acting City Clerk David Weber

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 03/22-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 24^th, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 03/22-2

It was moved and seconded

That the report regarding the School Site Acquisition Charge Eligible School Sites Proposal for 2004/2005 Five-Year Capital Plan be added to the Council Agenda as an additional item.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 03/22-3

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
 

Item No. 17 Economic Advisory Task Force Report

Mr. Bruce Rozenhart, and Mr. Peter Dhillon, Co-Chairs of the Economic Advisory Task Force, spoke briefly about the Task Force and their efforts to develop the report now being considered by Council.  Mr. Rozenhart voiced support for endorsement of the recommendation adopted by the General Purposes Committee on December 1^st, 2003.

R 03/22-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

5.

ANNUAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR MALCOLM D. BRODIE

Mayor Brodie gave his annual address, a copy of which is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.

6.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEES BY THE MAYOR

Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership:

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
(Police Services/Fire & Rescue/Emergency & Environmental Programs/Community Bylaws)

Cllr. Linda Barnes  (Chair)
Cllr. Derek Dang (Vice Chair)
Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt
Cllr. Bill McNulty

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
(Finance/Economic Development / Human Resources / City Clerk / Information Technology)

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)
All members of Council

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Recreation & Cultural Services/Parks Design & Construction)

Cllr. Harold Steves (Chair)
Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt (Vice Chair)
Cllr. Linda Barnes
Cllr. Derek Dang
Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt
Cllr. Bill McNulty

PLANNING COMMITTEE
(Development Applications/Neighbourhood Plans/Permits & Licences/Social Services/ Housing)

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Chair)
Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt  (Vice-Chair)
Cllr. Linda Barnes
Cllr. Rob Howard
Cllr. Harold Steves

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(Public Works/Transportation)

Cllr. Rob Howard (Chair)
Cllr. Kiichi Kumagai (Vice Chair)
Cllr. Linda Barnes
Cllr. Derek Dang
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

7.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

R03/22-5

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council appointments (and where applicable, their alternates) be made until December 13^th, 2004:
 

(a)

BC Aviation Council Councillor Linda Barnes, Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt (alternate); and
 

(b)

Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee Councillor Harold Steves, Councillor Linda Barnes (alternate).

CARRIED

8.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

R03/22-6

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 13^th, 2004:

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee Councillor Harold Steves;

(c)

Community Arts Council Councillor Linda Barnes;

(d)

Corporate Sponsorship Program Committee Councillor Bill McNulty, Councillor Harold Steves and Councillor Kiichi Kumagai;

(e)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee Councillor Derek Dang and Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

(f)

Economic Advisory Task Force Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie and Councillor Rob Howard;

(g)

Heritage Commission Councillor Rob Howard

(h)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Renewal Community Working Group Councillor Bill McNulty and Councillor Harold Steves; 

(i)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce Councillor Kiichi Kumagai;

(j)

Richmond Committee on Disability Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(k)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Council Councillor Derek Dang;

(l)

Richmond Farmers' Institute Councillor Harold Steves;

(m)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee Councillor Linda Barnes;

(n)

Richmond Public Art Commission Councillor Linda Barnes;

(o)

Richmond Sister City Committee Councillor Rob Howard;

(p)

Richmond Sports Council Councillor Bill McNulty;

(q)

Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee Councillor Rob Howard;

(r)

Seniors Advisory Council Councillor Derek Dang;

(s)

Steveston Advisory Task Force on Parking Councillor Rob Howard;

(t)

Tourism Richmond Association Councillor Rob Howard; and

(u)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group Councillor Linda Barnes.

CARRIED

9.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

R03/22-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 13^th, 2004:

(a)

Arenas Community Association Councillor Bill McNulty;

(b)

City Centre Community Association Councillor Kiichi Kumagai;

(c)

East Richmond Community Association Councillor Derek Dang;

(d)

Hamilton Community Association Councillor Kiichi Kumagai;

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association Councillor Linda Barnes;

(f)

Richmond Fitness Association Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(g)

Sea Island Community Association Councillor Harold Steves;

(h)

South Arm Community Association Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(i)

Thompson Community Association Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt; and

(j)

West Richmond Community Association Councillor Rob Howard.

CARRIED

 

10.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

R03/22-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 13^th, 2004:

(a)

Aquatic Services Board Councillor Bill McNulty;

(b)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board Councillor Bill McNulty and Councillor Harold Steves (alternate);

(c)

Child Care Development Board Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Museum Society Board Councillor Harold Steves;

(e)

Richmond Public Library Board Councillor Bill McNulty, Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt (alternate);

(f)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Board Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt; and

(g)

Steveston Harbour Authority Board Councillor Bill McNulty, Councillor Kiichi Kumagai (alternate).

CARRIED

11.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

R03/22-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 13^th, 2004:

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society Councillor Harold Steves;

(b)

London Heritage Farm Society Councillor Kiichi Kumagai;

(c)

Minoru Seniors Society Councillor Rob Howard;

(d)

Richmond Maritime Society Councillor Bill McNulty, Councillor Harold Steves (alternate);

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(f)

Steveston Community Society Councillor Bill McNulty;

(g)

Steveston Historical Society Councillor Linda Barnes; and

(h)

Steveston Interurban Restoration Society Councillor Harold Steves, Councillor Linda Barnes (alternate).

CARRIED

12.

APPOINTMENT OF COURT OF REVISION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT AREAS

R03/22-10

It was moved and seconded

That the members of the Public Works & Transportation Committee be appointed as the Local Court of Revision for local improvement area purposes for the 2004 year.

CARRIED

13.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 8^TH, 2003 TO DECEMBER 13^TH, 2004

R03/22-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until December 13^th, 2004:
 

December 9-31, 2003 Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

July Cllr. Bill McNulty

January, 2004  Cllr. Harold Steves

August  Cllr. Bill McNulty

February  Cllr. Harold Steves

September Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

March Cllr. Derek Dang

October Cllr. Rob Howard

April Cllr. Kiichi Kumagai

November -  Cllr. Derek Dang

May Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

to December 13 - Cllr. Derek Dang.

June Cllr. Linda Barnes

CARRIED

14.

STAFF APPOINTMENT

R03/22-12

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. Jim Bruce, General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services, be appointed as the City's voting delegate to the Municipal Insurance Association, and that Ms. Rebecca Bittel, Staff Solicitor, be appointed as the alternate with full voting privileges, until December 13^th, 2004.

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R 03/22-13

15.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, November 25^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 03/22-14

16.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Thursday, November 20^th, 2003, and on Monday, December 1^st, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

17.

Economic Advisory Task Force Report
(Report:  November 27/03,  File No.:  0100-20-RECO1) (REDMS No. 1099086, 1101434)
 

R 03/22-15

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the recommendations outlined in the Report - Enhancing Richmond's Economic Sustainability from the Economic Advisory Task Force, be endorsed.
 

(2)

That staff prepare a Work Plan in support of implementing the recommendations of the Task Force.
 

(3)

That a copy of the report Enhancing Richmond's Economic Stability (dated November 24^th, 2003, from the Economic Advisory Task Force), along with a copy of the staff report and recommendations, be forwarded to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee for their information, and to appropriate stakeholders who deal with the City.

CARRIED

18.

TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL 2005
(Report:  Dec. 4/03,  File No.: 7400-20-TALL1; xr 0060-20-TALL1 ) (REDMS No. 1101751)
 

R03/22-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Tall Ships Festival Society be thanked for its hard work.
 

(2)

That staff report as quickly as possible on the status of the rights of first refusal.

CARRIED

19.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF VARIANCE
 

R 03/22-17

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mahmood Awan and Kenneth Gelhorn each be appointed to the Board of Variance for a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2006, and
 

(2)

That Balwant Sanghera be re-appointed to the Board of Variance for a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2006.

CARRIED

20.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE FOR 2004
 

R 03/22-18

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Harpreet Burmy, Dianne Galasso, and Zarina Mosaheb each be appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2004.
 

(2)

That Judy Assoon, Tracy Booth, Gerry Browne, Maria Malewska-Majblat, Janene Preston, Manjit Sandhu, Bill Shayler, Afeeza Sovani and Fred Ursel each be re-appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2004.

CARRIED

21.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
 

R03/22-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That  Francis Turmeau and Donalda Buie each be appointed for a three year term expiring December 2006;
 

(2)

That Stephanie Mogg be appointed for a two year term expiring December 2005.

CARRIED

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

R 03/22-20

22.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 25^th, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

23.

Steveston Harbour Authority/Tin Shed Site Community Contribution Agreement
(Report:  November 14/03, File No.:  1000-14-026) (REDMS No. 1093011)
 

R03/22-21

It was moved and seconded

That staff proceed with the development of a Community Contribution Agreement with the Steveston Harbour Authority for the greening of the Tin Shed Site.

CARRIED

24.

Aberdeen Centre Street Banner Sponsorship Proposal - Fairchild Developments Ltd.
(Report:  November 14/03, File No.:  7200-20-SBAN1) (REDMS No. 1092918)
 

R03/22-22

It was moved and seconded

That the sponsorship of street banners for the opening of the new Aberdeen Centre by the Fairchild Developments Ltd. be approved for commencement in December 2003.

CARRIED

25.

2010 Trails Strategy
(Report:  November 13/03, File No.:  2400-05) (REDMS No. 1092849, 1073031)
 

R 03/22-23

It was moved and seconded

That the 2010 Trails Strategy be endorsed as the guide for developing the Richmond Trails System.

CARRIED

26.

Memorial Garden Feasibility Study
(Report:  November 5/03, File No.:  2345-01) (REDMS No. 1089786, 1043347, 1069058, 1056194)
 

R 03/22-24

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the Richmond Memorial Garden Feasibility Study Phase 1 (attached to the report dated November 5^th, 2003, from the Director, Parks Operations), be received for information; and
 

(2)

staff implement Phase 2 of the Richmond Memorial Garden Feasibility Study to investigate the financial, governance and siting issues of potentially locating a Memorial Garden in Richmond.

CARRIED

27.

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
 

It was moved and seconded

R 03/22-25

(1)

That the following persons each be re-appointed as the community members of the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board for a two year term to expire December 31, 2005:

-

Mr. Bob Ransford 

-

Mr. Graham Turnbull
 

(2)

That Mr. Jim McMillan be re-appointed as the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society s representative to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board, for a two year term to expire December 31, 2005.

CARRIED

28.

COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND AQUATIC SERVICES BOARD
 

R 03/22-26

It was moved and seconded

That Angela Abbing, Ron Climenhaga, Beverly Latrace, Craig McCord and Barbara Mathias each be appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Board for a two year term ending December 31, 2005.

CARRIED

29.

RICHMOND MUSEUM SOCIETY 2004 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

 

R03/22-27

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Ms. Sreedevi Kuttamkulangara be re-appointed to the Richmond Museum Society Board for a two year term expiring December 31, 2005.
 

(2)

That Mr. Bob Mukai be re-appointed to the Richmond Museum Society Board for a two year term expiring December 31, 2005.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 03/22-28

30.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 2^nd, 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

31.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

( A)

BABU BANSAL
(RZ 03-246795  Report:  November 4/03, File No.:  8060-20-7626) (REDMS No. 1080282, 280247, 1087714, 1087720)
 

( B)

ROCKY SETHI
(RZ 03-239490 Report:  September 16/03,  File No.:  8060-20-7630) (REDMS No. 1066251, 1087922, 1087924)

( C)

SANFORD DESIGN GROUP
(RZ 03-239626  Report:  November 10/03, File No.:  8060-20-7632) (REDMS No. 1095857, 1091251, 1091262)
 

( D)

RAV BAINS
(RZ 03-245844  Report:  November 19/03, File No.:  8060-20-7633) (REDMS No. 1094803, 1094882, 1094886)
 

R 03/22-29

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7626, for the rezoning of 10151 Bridgeport Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B);
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7630, for the rezoning of 8200 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Townhouse District (R2);
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7632, for the rezoning of 9200 Bridgeport Road from Comprehensive Development District (CD/111) to Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6);
 

(4)

Bylaw No. 7633, for the rezoning of 5600 Blundell Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6).

CARRIED

32.

APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT - BY ORIS DEVELOPMENT (LONDON LANDING) CORPORATION
(Report:  November 20/03, File No.:  4105-20-2003251192) (REDMS No. 1092123)
 

R03/22-30

It was moved and seconded

That the application of Oris Development (London Landing) Corporation for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for property at 6233 London Road be considered at the regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings to be held January 19, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:
 

That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Oris Development (London Landing) Corporation for property at 6233 London Road to create a public parking lot for the tram building.

CARRIED

33.

APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION AND REZONING - KESAR AND PARMINDER ATHWAL
(RZ 03-244955 / SC 03-244956  Report:  Nov. 7/03, File No.:  8060-20-7609) (REDMS No. 1060976, 1077444, 1077480)
 

R03/22-31

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7609, for the rezoning of 10811/10831 Bird Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Two-Family Housing District (R5), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That the application by Kesar and Parminder Athwal for a strata title conversion for 10811/10831 Bird Road be approved upon fulfillment of the following conditions:
 

(a)

Adoption of Bylaw No. 7609, rezoning the subject property from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Two-Family Housing District (R5) and the registration of a restrictive covenant limiting the number of dwelling units to two (2);
 

(b)

Payment of all City property taxes up to and including the year 2004; and
 

(c)

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of the adoption of Bylaw No. 7609.

CARRIED

34.

ARTIST CALL FOR STREET BANNERS TO CELEBRATE Richmond's 125^TH BIRTHDAY
(Report:  Nov. 25/03, File No.:  7000-09-20-036; sr 7200-20-SBAN1) (REDMS No. 1097213)
 

R03/22-32

It was moved and seconded

That an allocation of $5,500 (from Project #40853, originally approved in the 2003 Capital Plan), for artist designed banners to celebrate Richmond's 125th Birthday, be approved.

CARRIED

35.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE HERITAGE COMMISSION
 

R03/22-33

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Wendy Andrews, Vera Smart and David Bach each be re-appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2005.
 

(2)

That Teresa Murphy and Mitch Sakumoto each be appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two-year term to expire December 31, 2005.

CARRIED

36.

2004/2005 APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
 

R 03/22-34

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the Public Art Commission Terms of Reference be amended to permit existing Commission members to be eligible for reappointment without a term period limitation (Attachment 1 to the report dated November 18^th, 2003, from the Manager, Policy Planning).
 

(2)

each of the following persons be appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission for a term of two year expiring December 31, 2005:
 

(a)

Ms. Valerie Jones

(b)

Mr. Alexander Schick

(c)

Mr. Cliff Vincenzi

(d)

Ms. Diana Walsh.

CARRIED

37.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
 

R03/22-35

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following persons each be appointed to the Child Care Development Board for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2005:
 

(a)

Ms. Farida Andani  

(b)

Ms. Ranjit Bains

(c)

Ms. Zarina Mosaheb.
 

(2)

That Ms. Sreedevi Varium be re-appointed to the Child Care Development Board for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2005.

CARRIED

38.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL
 

R03/22-36

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following persons each be appointed to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Council for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2005:
 

(a)

Mr. Raouff Mosaheb

(b)

Mr. Douglas Symons

(c)

Mr. Richard Whiting
 

(2)

That the following persons each be re-appointed to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Council for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2005:
 

(a)

Mr. Neil Bernbaum

(b)

Ms. Lois Carson Boyce

(c)

Ms. Aileen Cormack

(d)

Ms. Angela Gauld

(e)

Mr. Mohinder Grewal

(f)

Ms. Patricia Kasprow.

CARRIED

39.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 

R 03/22-37

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Zhenyi Li be appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two year term expiring December 31, 2005.
 

(2)

That the following citizens each be re-appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two year term expiring December 31, 2005:  
 

(a)

Mr. Norberto Balce

(b)

Mr. Shawkat Hasan

(c)

Mr. Lawrence Lim.
 

(3)

That the following organizational representatives each be re-appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2005:
 

(a)

Mr. Chak Au (Richmond Health Services)

(b)

Ms. Shashi Assanand (Ministry of Children and Family Development)

(c)

Mr. Francis Chan (Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee)

(d)

Mr. Balwant Sanghera (Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee).

CARRIED
 

39A.

SCHOOL SITE ACQUISITION CHARGE ELIGIBLE SCHOOL SITES PROPOSAL FOR 2004/2005 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN
(Report:  Dec. 8/03, File No.:  1000-08-012) (REDMS No. 1102729, 1087560)
 

Councillor Rob Howard, in accordance with Section 231 of the Local Government Act, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest as his company had an interest in this matter, and he then left the meeting (8:08 p.m.).

R03/22-38

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That School District No. 38 (Richmond) be advised that the City does not accept the Eligible School Sites Proposal for 2004/2005 Five Year Capital Plan; and
 

(2)

That the District:
 

(a)

provide a detailed explanation justifying the areas for the two proposed eligible school sites; and

(b)

consult with the Urban Development Institute and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association.

CARRIED

40.

Appointment As Bylaw Enforcement Officer
(Report:  Dec. 4/03, File No.:  0172-03) (REDMS No. 1100942)
 

R03/22-39

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

Councillor Howard returned to the meeting (8:12 p.m.).

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 03/22-40

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7474 (7071 No. 4 Road and 7060 Bridge Street, RZ 02-215547)
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7529 (7460 No. 2 Road, RZ 03-229935)
 

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 7614
 

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

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

Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7276, Amendment Bylaw No. 7622
 

Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 7631
 

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 7464.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 03/22-41

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:22 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, December 8^th, 2003.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)