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 04/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 9^th, 2004; and
 

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, February 16^th, 2004,
 

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 04/3-2

It was moved and seconded

That the Rules of Council Procedure be varied to allow an additional delegation on non-agenda items (Ms. Pat Jacobsen, CEO of TransLink) to be added to the agenda.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 04/3-3

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. 6 Proposed Soil Treatment Demonstration Project 13511 Vulcan Way

Dr. Adrian Wade, #30 - 11551 Kingfisher Drive, spoke in support of, and responded to questions on, the proposed demonstration project to treat soil contaminated with PCBs. 

R 04/3-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 04/3-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 10^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

PROPOSED SOIL TREATMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT 13511 VULCAN WAY
(Report:  Feb. 3/04, File No.:  6175-06) (REDMS No. 1117418, 1125537, 1125421)
 

R04/3-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the GVRD be advised:
 

(a)

That the City supports commencement of processing the air emissions permit for a temporary demonstration project to treat soil containing polychlorinated biphenyls at 13511 Vulcan Way by Sonic Environmental Solutions Inc., and
 

(b)

That the City be consulted prior to the issuance of the air emissions permit.
 

(2)

That the City issue a business license to Sonic Environmental Solutions Inc. subject to the following conditions and on the understanding that if these conditions are not met, the business license will be breeched and rescinded:
 

(a)

No significant community concerns are expressed during the GVRD processing of this application, and the GVRD proceeds with issuance of the air emissions permit;
 

(b)

There will be no discharges of any harmful substances to the air, and no discharges of any material from the site to the storm or sanitary sewers;
 

(c)

That at the conclusion of the demonstration project, all treated soil and any remaining contaminated soil will be removed from Richmond;
 

(d)

That no further demonstration projects other than the project specifically approved by the province in their January 22, 2004 letter, will be undertaken;
 

(e)

All information pertaining to the evaluation of the demonstration project be provided to the City;
 

(f)

Sonic agrees to work with the City to identify future opportunities for, and partner in the removal of, PCB contaminants located within the City; and
 

(g)

The submission of protection indemnification satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

CARRIED

7.

RICHMOND SUBSTANCE ABUSE STRATEGY FUNDING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM STAKEHOLDERS
(Report:  Jan. 20/04, File No.:  3000-09) (REDMS No. 1115403, 1125241)
 

R04/3-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That $26,000 in funding be approved for implementing the first six months of the Richmond Substance Abuse Strategy, and
 

(2)

That the balance of funding for the first six months of the Richmond Substance Abuse Strategy be provided through in-kind contributions from the partners and stakeholders on the Richmond Substance Abuse Task Force.

CARRIED

R04/3-8

It was moved and seconded

That the Terms of Reference for the Richmond Substance Abuse Task Force (as attached to the report dated August 19^th, 2003, from the Manager, Community Safety Planning), be approved.

CARRIED

8.

2004 COMMUNITY SAFETY WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  Jan. 29/04, File No.:  0340-20-CSAF3) (REDMS No. 1117399)
 

R04/3-9

It was moved and seconded

That the 2004 Community Safety Work Program (attached to the report dated January 29^th, 2004, from the Senior Director, Community Safety (Fire Chief), be endorsed.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 04/3-10

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Thursday, January 22^nd, 2004, the minutes of the special meeting held on Monday, February 16^th, 2004 , and the minutes of the meeting held on Monday, February 16^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CASINO RELOCATION
 

R04/3-11

It was moved and seconded

WHEREAS Council has fulfilled its duty to consult with Musqueam and others under the Gaming Control Act and Regulations regarding the proposed relocation of the Great Canadian Casino from its present location to 8811 River Road;
 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
 

(1)

that the relocation of the Great Canadian Casino from its present location to 8811 River Road, be approved;
 

(2)

that the addition of slot machines in connection with the relocation of the Great Canadian Casino from its present location to 8811 River Road, be approved, and
 

(3)

that the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and affected parties be so advised of parts (1) and (2) above.
 

The question on Resolution No. R04/3-11 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R04/3-11 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question Part (2) of Resolution No. R04/3-11 was called, and it was CARRIED with Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt opposed.

The question Part (3) of Resolution No. R04/3-11 was called, and it was CARRIED.

11.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE, REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE CENTRE
(File No.:  1085-20-RCDI1)  (REDMS No. 1126130)
 

R04/3-12

It was moved and seconded

That $70,000 from unallocated casino revenue be given as a grant to the Disability Resource Centre.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie

12.

Sister City Selection Update
(Report:  Feb. 2/04, File No.:  0135-04-01) (REDMS No. 1121984, 1126126, 1122221, 1122197, 1122201, 1122205, 1122194, 1122199, 1122176, 1126108)
 

R04/3-13

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Sister City Committees selection of a city in the Shanghai area be approved;
 

(2)

That the Sister City Committee identify and report on those cities which would be compatible with Richmond as a future friendship and possibly Sister City relationship.
 

(3)

That staff comment on the future timing of a report to Committee, and provide the criteria for the different relationships, including friendship and sister city.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 04/3-14

13.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 17^th, 2004, be received for information.
 

(Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt left the meeting 8:17 p.m.)

CARRIED

14.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

( A)

PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ  03-240286 - Report:  Jan. 9/04, File No.:  8060-20-7647) (REDMS No. 1108217, 1108369, 1108280)
 

( B)

PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 03-250285- Report:  Feb. 1/04, File No.:  8060-20-7657) (REDMS No. 1119736, 1119740)
 

( C)

WEN-CHENG TSAI
(RZ 03-235494 - Report:  Jan. 15/04, File No.:  8060-20-7658) (REDMS No. 1109365, 1109548, 1109549)
 

( D)

HARRY S. TATLA
(RZ 04-009739 - Report:  Jan. 23/04, File No.:  8060-20-7660) (REDMS No. 1112450, 1116483, 1116532)
 

( E)

PACIFIC WESTERN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
(RZ 04-255393 - Report:  Feb. 5/04, File No.:  8060-20-7665) (REDMS No. 1120809, 1121300, 1121305)
 

R04/3-15

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7647, for rezoning 7520 Gilbert Road from Townhouse and Apartment District (R3) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120);
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7657, for the rezoning of 7731 No. 4 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/35);
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7658, for rezoning of 7920 Bennett Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/28);
 

(4)

Bylaw No. 7660, for the rezoning of 9491 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6); and
 

(5)

Bylaw No. 7665, for the rezoning of 9071, 9091, 9131 and 9191 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6).
 

(Councillor Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting 8:19 p.m.)

(Councillor Kiichi Kumagai left the meeting 8:20 p.m.)

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MARIKA WYNNE-JONES & CLARENCE LOWE
(RZ 03-248184 - Report:  Jan. 15/04, File No.:  8060-0-7221/7653) (REDMS No. 1109264, 1109247, 1109249)
 

R04/3-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7221, for a previous application to rezone 7860 Bennett Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/28) in order to permit two single-family dwellings, be abandoned.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7653, for the rezoning of 7860 Bennett Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/28) in order to permit 2 two-family dwellings, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MARY LAU, BILLY WONG, ANGELINA LOWE AND HSIAO-CHING FANG
(RZ 03-238069; RZ 03-233948- Report:  Jan. 29/04, File No.:  8060-20-7655/7656) (REDMS No. 1109372, 1109621, 1109458, 1109640)
 

R04/3-17

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7655, to reduce the minimum lot size requirement to 360 m2 (3,875.13 ft².) and to limit the maximum building height to 9m (29.528 ft) along Acheson Road in the Acheson Bennett Sub-Area under Comprehensive Development District (CD/120), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7656, for rezoning of 7711 and 7731 Acheson Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DAVA DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
(RZ 03-223377 - Report:  Feb. 3/04, File No.:  8060-20-7661) (REDMS No. 1106953, 1116396, 1116404)
 

R04/3-18

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5423, (adopted by Council on November 20th, 1989), be forwarded to a Public Hearing with a recommendation that the Policy be amended to permit five large lots, (as indicated on Attachment 8 to the report dated February 3^rd, 2004, from the Acting Manager, Development Applications), to be able to subdivide as per Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area H (R1/H).
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7661, for the rezoning of 8360 St. Albans Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area H (R1/H), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(Councillor Kumagai returned to the meeting 8:22 p.m.)

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GURDEV S. LEHL
(RZ 03-231923 - Report:  Jan. 9/04, File No.:  8060-20-7648, 7649) (REDMS No. 1109132, 1109143, 1109139, 1109147)
 

R04/3-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7648, to amend Schedule 2.10B (Acheson Bennett Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, to increase the maximum permitted height from 2 storeys to 3 storeys, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7648, having been examined in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Program, the Waste Management Plan, the Economic Strategy Plan, and the 5 Year Financial Plan, is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) of the Local Government Act.
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7648, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy No. 5002 on referral of Official Community Plan Amendments, is hereby deemed to have no effect upon an adjoining Municipality nor function or area of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, in accordance with Section 882(3)(d) and (e) of the Local Government Act.
 

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7648, having been examined in accordance with the requirement in the Accord between the City and the Vancouver International Airport Authority, is hereby deemed to be outside the areas affected by aeronautical operations.
 

(5)

That Bylaw No. 7649 for the rezoning of 7831 Bennett Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R 04/3-20

19.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 18^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

20.

BRIDGEPORT SANITARY SEWER CONDITION ASSESSMENT
(Report:  Feb. 3/04, File No.:   6400-01) (REDMS No. 1115471)
 

R04/3-21

It was moved and seconded

That $551,000 be reallocated from the approved 2004 City Centre and Fraser Areas Sanitary Sewer project to perform a sanitary sewer condition assessment in the Bridgeport Sanitary Sewage Study Area.

CARRIED

21.

CONTRACT T.1550 - LANSDOWNE SANITARY FORCEMAIN CONSTRUCTION - LANSDOWNE ROAD - LANE WEST OF CEDARBRIDGE WAY TO KWANTLEN STREET
(Report:  Feb. 6/04, File No.:  1000-20-T.1550) (REDMS No. 1121699)
 

R04/3-22

It was moved and seconded

That the City enter into a contract with Pedre Contractors Ltd., in accordance with Contract T.1550 Lansdowne Sanitary Forcemain Construction, Lansdowne Road from the lane west of Cedarbridge Way to Kwantlen Street, in the total tendered amount of $796,255.

CARRIED

 

22.

ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2004
(Report:  Feb. 5/04, File No.:  0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 1108447)
 

R04/3-23

It was moved and seconded

That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects potentially eligible for funding contributions from the ICBC 2004 Road Safety Improvement Program, (as described in the report dated February 5^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

CARRIED

23.

TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK MARCH 1 5, 2004
(Report:  Jan. 26/04, File No.:  6450-09) (REDMS No. 1111873)
 

R04/3-24

It was moved and seconded

That:
 

(1)

the 2004 Traffic Safety Awareness Week (March 1-5, 2004) activities initiated by the Richmond District Parents Association, sponsored by ICBC, the Autoplan Broker Road Safety Program and the Richmond School Board with the participation of the Way to Go! School Program, CARS BC and the Off Ramp Program of Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, (as outlined in the report dated January 26^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), and
 

(2)

staff involvement as part of the City's on-going traffic safety education strategy,
 

each be endorsed.

CARRIED

24.

NO. 8 ROAD CLOSURE AT GRANVILLE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY
(Report:  Feb. 5/04, File No.:  6360-06) (REDMS No. 1105978)
 

R04/3-25

It was moved and seconded

That the closure of No. 8 Road at the Granville Avenue road right-of-way for general traffic be deferred until the completion of a new interchange at Blundell Road with Highway 99, provided that all of the proposed road and traffic improvements required to support the continued opening of No. 8 Road, (as outlined in the report dated February 5^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), be implemented with a cost contribution from Fraser Port Authority and Kingswood and the remainder borne by the City.
 

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R04/3-25 being called, staff were requested to provide Councillor Kumagai with a map showing the route which farm vehicles would take through the Fraser Port property.
 

The question on Resolution No. 3-25 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 04/3-26

25.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 11^th, 2004, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit for property at 11120 Silversmith Place (DV 03-251026), be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R 04/3-27

26.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:41 p.m.).

CARRIED

( 1)

Ms. Stephanie Seaman, First Vice-Chair, Local 303, Community Social Services Sector, BC Government & Service Employees Union, spoke about the effects of funding reductions to community social services.  A copy of the material provided by Ms. Seaman, along with her written submission, is on file in the City Clerks Office.  (File No.:  0150-01)  (REDMS No. 1125558)

R 04/3-28

It was moved and seconded

WHEREAS community social services are vital to the health and well-being of thousands of British Columbians, especially women, people with disabilities, children and families in need, and the most vulnerable people in our society; and
 

WHEREAS these critical services are dependent on adequate funding by the Provincial Government; and
 

WHEREAS the Provincial Government has already cut $100 Million from the community social services sector since 2001, and plans to cut at least $70 Million more before March 31 of this year; and
 

WHEREAS these cuts are having a devastating impact on families and communities;
 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council send a letter to the BC Government, calling on Premier Gordon Campbell, Finance Minister Gary Collins, and Minister of Children and Family Development Christy Clark, to put on hold any further cuts to community social service funding in the upcoming 2004/2005 budget, and to make every effort to restore program funding to the pre-2001 level.
 

The question on Resolution No. R04/3-28 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R 04/3-29

It was moved and seconded

That the resolution proposed by the BC Government & Service Employees Union, regarding the effects of funding reductions to community social services, be referred to staff to provide a list of the funding reductions to date and those which are proposed, and that staff report accordingly with recommendations.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes
S. Halsey-Brandt
Steves 

( 2)

Ms. Peggy White and Mr. Blake Hudema representing ThinkLink, commented on the TransLink 10-Year Financing Plan.  A copy of the PowerPoint presentation and other material submitted on this matter is on file in the City Clerks Office.  (File No.:  0154-04) 

( 3)

Ms. Pat Jacobsen, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (TransLink), responded to the comments made by the previous delegation regarding the TransLink 10-Year Financial Strategy, and clarified statements which had been made in the media regarding the strategy.  She urged Council to support TransLinks three year plan and the ten year outlook at the GVTA Board meeting on Wednesday, February 25^th and at the GVRD Board meeting to be held Friday, February 27^th, 2004.

R 04/3-30

27.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:27 p.m.).

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

R 04/3-31

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Rob Howard be appointed as the second alternate to both:
 

(1)

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (first Director position), in the absence of first alternate Councillor Harold Steves; and
 

(2)

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai (second Director position), in the absence of first alternate Councillor Bill McNulty,
 

on the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

CARRIED

R 04/3-32

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed as the Council Liaison to the School Boards Career Options Committee.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 04/3-33

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7274 (13811 and 13911 Wireless Way, 13631, 13671, 13831 and 13911 Sparwood Place, a portion of the Sparwood Place Road Right-of-Way, and 5611 No. 6 Road, RZ 01-112787)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7617 (8240 Francis Road, RZ 03-246677).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 04/3-34

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:32 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, February 23^rd, 2004.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)