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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 04/4-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 23^rd, 2004, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 04/4-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 27 Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7676 be deleted from the Council Agenda .

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

The Manager, Parks Programs, Planning & Design, Mike Redpath,  unveiled the 2004 City Community Street Banner Program winning designs based on the theme 125 Year Anniversary Celebrations, and the following winning artists were recognized by Council for their efforts:

Abbie Lee - 125 Birthday Cake

Mike Clapson - River Past and Present

Young Sook Park - Happy Birthday Richmond

Ian Belcher - Wakayama Sister City

Desmond Chiu and Heather Vroom Richmond Island Wilderness and City

Victor Wei Community Spirit 125, and

Sylvia Tait Grassland and Waterscapes (Public Art 2004 Richmond 125 Street Banner.

The Manager of Heritage & Cultural Services, Jane Fernyhough, presented the Richmond Art Strategy. (PowerPoint presentation)  (File No.:  7000-01)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 04/4-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:18 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
 

Item No. 28 Section 57 Of The Community Charter - 7400 No. 5 Road

Mr. Gurcharan S. Johal, of 6400 No. 5 Road, explained that City inspectors had requested soil and structural engineering plans for the proposed home, and he advised that these plans were provided to the inspectors.  He expressed the opinion that a misunderstanding had occurred in having the concrete poured in the foundations prior to the re-inspection of the framework by City inspectors. 

Mr. Johal stated that he was a first time home builder and that he had endeavoured to comply with all City regulations.  He added that the home was being constructed for him and his boys, and that they intended to reside in the home for many years to come.

R 04/4-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:21 p.m.).

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 04/4-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meetings held on Tuesday, February 24^th, 2004, Monday, March 1^st, 2004, and on Tuesday, March 2^nd, 2004, each be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2003
(Report:  Feb. 12/04, File No.:  0105-08) (REDMS No. 1120721)
 

R 04/4-6

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated February 12^th, 2004, from the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), regarding Council remuneration and expenses for 2003, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

RIGHT OF WAY FOR NAVIGATION RANGE LIGHT 16820 DYKE ROAD
(Report:  Feb. 25/04, File No.:  2285-30-100) (REDMS No. 1127994)
 

R 04/4-7

It was moved and seconded

That a right of way be granted over a portion of the City land at 16820 Dyke Road for the replacement of the Tilbury Range Light LL353 (navigational aid).

CARRIED

8.

LIQUOR REGULATIONS
(Report:  Feb. 6/04, File No.:  8060-20-7576; 8060-20-7677; 8275-05) (REDMS No. 1122023, 1126573, 1122155, 1115590)
 

R04/4-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Zoning Bylaw 5300 Amendment Bylaw No. 7576, which adds  a new Neighbourhood Pub District (NHP) zone and parking requirements for a Licensee Retail Store, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Council decline comment to the Liquor Control and Licensing  Branch with regard to the Top Century Development relocation application.
 

(3)

That for all future Liquor Licence applications (new or amended), the following process for obtaining public input for Liquor Licences, be endorsed:
 

(a)

Three ads placed in the local newspaper.

(b)

Sign posted in front of the establishment for at least 30 days.

(c)

Letters sent to the residents (commercial and residential) within 50 metres of the property named in the application.

(d)

All costs associated with the collection of information from the public be born by the applicant.

(e)

All input from the public would come directly to the City.
 

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7677 which amends the Development Application Fees Bylaw 7276, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.
 

(5)

That staff prepare bylaws which would restrict retail liquor sales to specific zones.

CARRIED

9.

2004 GRANTS PROGRAM
(Report:  Feb. 20/04, File No.:   1085-01) (REDMS No. 1125073, 1134529)
 

R04/4-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the grant request from the Steveston Community Society for a float be referred to staff to investigate and report to the General Purposes Committee on the question of the float in relation to the City's 125 Year Anniversary celebrations.
 

(2)

That the proposed grant to the Richmond Youth Services be referred to staff to obtain additional information on that organizations current activities, and on any duplication of services which were occurring for which the City was being asked to provide funding.
 

(3)

That the amount of $50,000 that the City provides to the Community Association for Youth Workers be divided amongst the seven community associations instead of the five associations as previously designated.
 

(4)

That staff examine the role of RADAT and the services which that organization provides to the community with respect to alcohol and drug addictions, to:
 

(a)

determine how far reaching the programs offered by RADAT were within the community; and

(b)

provide information on the cost involved in running the programs and staff implications.

(5)

That the proposed grant to the Richmond Nature Park be referred to staff to obtain information on (i) the purpose for the funding being requested, and (ii) the nature of the surplus held by the Nature Park.
 

(6)

That grants be awarded (as identified in Attachment 1 to the report dated March 4^th, 2004, and as amended to reflect a grant to RADAT in the amount of $8,500):
 

(a)

for Health and Social Services, and the cheques disbursed for a total of $170,500; and

(b)

Cultural, Community Promotions and Summer Programs, and the cheques disbursed for a total of $67,100;
 

and that grants to the Richmond Youth Service Agency and the Nature Park be deferred until the outcome of the referral motions to staff.

CARRIED

10.

R04/4-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff proceed with the public notification required by the Community Charter, for Bylaw No. 7662. 
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7662, which effects several minor changes to the Council Procedure Bylaw, required by the Community Charter, be presented to council for introduction and first, second and third readings on March 22nd, 2004.
 

(3)

That the Council policy (adopted in February of 1990) which established the rotating appointment process for Acting Mayors be rescinded, effective on the date of the adoption of Bylaw No. 7662.

CARRIED

11.

IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH AND RICHMOND HEALTH SERVICES
(Report:  Jan. 8/04, File No.:   0151-01) (REDMS No. 1111261, 1134602)
 

R04/4-11

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

no further action be taken at this time to form a dedicated Committee of Council to review activities related to Health Care in Richmond;
 

(2)

staff meet with Richmond Health Services staff on an ongoing basis, to share information of mutual interest, and to ensure Council is not surprised by actions and announcements that affect the Richmond community;
 

(3)

staff arrange a presentation from Richmond Health Services, on a bi-annual basis, to keep Council up to date on the plans and actions that will affect the Richmond community;
 

(4)

staff prepare a regular Intergovernmental Relations newsletter, to keep Council informed of the related programs, issues, and initiatives; and
 

(5)

the minutes of the Local Governance Liaison Committee be included as part of the agendas for the Community Safety Committee, and that staff report to the General Purposes Committee in six month's time on the results of this arrangement.
 

The question on Resolution No. R04/4-11 was not called, as staff were requested to provide information to Council on the initiatives which the Local Governance Liaison Committee would be working on.

The question on Resolution No. R04/4-11 was not called, as the request was made that the recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R04/4-11 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. McNulty and Steves opposed.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R04/4-11 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R04/4-11 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (4) of Resolution No. R04/4-11 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. McNulty opposed.

The question on Part (5) of Resolution No. R04/4-11 was called, and it was CARRIED.

12.

RESIDENTIAL WATER METERING PROGRAM ADDITION TO THE 2004 CAPITAL PROGRAM
(Report:  Feb. 23/04, File No.:   6650-02) (REDMS No. 1126824)
 

R04/4-12

It was moved and seconded

That the Residential Water Metering Program be added to the 2004 Capital Program with a budget of $2,000,000 funded from the Water Meter Program Provision.

CARRIED

13.

AMENDMENTS TO OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100 FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PUBLIC HOUSES AND LICENSEE RETAIL STORES
(Report:  Feb. 13/04, File No.:  8060-20-7659) (REDMS No. 1096421, 1115479, 1122191)
 

R04/4-13

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7659, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 to require Development Permits for renovations exceeding $5,000 to neighbourhood public houses, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7659, 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. 7659, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

CARRIED

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

R 04/4-14

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 24^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

15.

MCLEAN PARK GRASS CUTTING
(Report:  Feb. 12/04, File No.:   2345-20-MCMC1) (REDMS No. 1084715)
 

R04/4-15

It was moved and seconded

That the present level of grounds maintenance for McLean Park in the Hamilton area be retained.

CARRIED

 

16.

RICHMOND ART STRATEGY
(Report:  Feb. 12/04, File No.:  7000-01) (REDMS No. 1123878)
 

R04/4-16

It was moved and seconded

That staff seek public and stakeholder input on the draft Arts Strategy (attached to the report dated February 12^th, 2004, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services).

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 04/4-17

17.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 2^nd, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -
 

( A)

MATTHEW CHENG
(RZ 03-253191 - Report:  Feb. 12/04, File No.:  8060-20-7669) (REDMS No. 1109798, 1124719, 1124799, 280115)
 

( B)

LES COHEN/AZIM BHIMANI
(RZ 04-255356 - Report:  Feb. 12/04, File No.:  8060-20-7668) (REDMS No. 1122118, 1123486, 1123374)
 

( C)

W. T. LEUNG ARCHITECTS INC.
(RZ 03-238768 - Report:  Feb. 16/04, File No.:  8060-20-7670) (REDMS No. 1119744, 1124848, 1124827)
 

R04/4-18

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7669, for the rezoning of 5520 and 5560 Ludlow Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area H (R1/H);
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7668, for the rezoning of 9871 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6); and
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7670, for the rezoning of 6311 and 6331 Cooney Road from Townhouse District (R2) to Downtown Commercial District (C7).

CARRIED

19.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DONALD CHAN
(RZ 03-251977 - Report:  Feb. 5/04, File No.:  8060-20-7667; xref: 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1121442, 1122301, 1122303, 280037, 1121614)
 

R04/4-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5417, adopted by Council in December 1988, be forwarded to Public Hearing for rescission.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7667, for the rezoning of 6360 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

20.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING WITH AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN - MICHAEL LI
(RZ 03-232158 - Report:  Feb. 12/04, File No.:  8060-20-7663, 7547/7571/7664) (REDMS No. 1117257, 1081817, 1110004, 1120335, 1120395, 1111410, 1120338, 1118745, 1136951)
 

R04/4-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7663, which would update the Development Permit Guidelines for Area B in the Ironwood Sub-Area Plan, Schedule 2.8A of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7663, 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. 7663, 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. 7547 to introduce a new townhouse district zone R2 0.7 be abandoned.
 

(5)

That Bylaw No. 7571 to rezone 11551, 11571 and 11591 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Townhouse District (R2 - 0.7), be abandoned.
 

(6)

That Bylaw No. 7664, to rezone 11551, 11571 and 11591 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to the Townhouse District (R2 - 0.6), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(7)

That staff request the developer to address the following issues at the Public Hearing on the rezoning of 11551, 11571 and 11591 Steveston Highway (RZ 03-232158):
 

(a)

the design and need for the proposed pedestrian walkway;

(b)

visitor parking overflow;

(c)

safety issues with respect to the proposed pedestrian walkway and the unimproved lane;

(d)

the possibility of the developer upgrading the existing lane, particularly to address drainage problems; and

(e)

whether the developer would provide any other funds to the City.

CARRIED

21.

APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION - PACIFIC ARCHITECTURAL INC.
(SC 03-250149 - Report:  Feb. 12/04, File No.:  SC 03-250149) (REDMS No. 1120417)
 

R04/4-21

It was moved and seconded

That the application for a strata title conversion by Pacific Architectural Inc. for the property located at 3631 No. 3 Road be approved upon fulfilment of the conditions agreed to by the applicant (as outlined in the report dated February 12, 2004, from the Acting Manager, Development Applications).

CARRIED

22.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 2003 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2004 WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  Nov. 18/03, File No.:  0100-20-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 1094435, 1105661, 1120725)
 

R04/4-22

It was moved and seconded

That the Child Care Development Board proposed 2004 Work Program be approved.

CARRIED

R04/4-23

It was moved and seconded

That a vote of thanks, through a letter signed by Mayor Brodie on behalf of Council, be extended to Agnes Thompson and Nicky Byres for their many years of service on the Child Care Development Board.

CARRIED

23.

RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2003 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2004 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET
(Report:  Feb. 19/04, File No.:  0100-20-RIADI-01) (REDMS No. 1119518, 1118836, 1119524)
 

R04/4-24

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee:
 

(1)

2004 Work Program be approved;
 

(2)

proposed 2004 operating budget of $5,000 be considered during the 2004 budget review process; and
 

(3)

Terms of Reference be revised to allow for the appointment of two youth representatives.

CARRIED

24.

RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2004 - 2010 RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL STRATEGIC PLAN AND WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  Feb. 19/04, File No.:  0100-20-RIADI-01) (REDMS No. 1118169, 990753, 979266, 1084258, 1117993, 1110072, 1134617)
 

R04/4-25

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the 2004 2010 Richmond Intercultural Strategic Plan (attached to the report dated February 19^th, 2004, from the Manager, Policy Planning), be received;
 

(2)

within the 2004 2010 Intercultural Strategic Plan, Vision for Intercultural Life in Richmond, Introduction, Promote, that the order of the first two bullets be reversed; and
 

(3)

the matter of the proposed staff position be referred to staff for review.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR KIICHI KUMAGAI

25.

INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP OF THE FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
(Report:  Mar. 4/04, File No.:  0107-12-01) (REDMS No. 1134037)
 

R04/4-26

It was moved and seconded

WHEREAS in December of 1999, City Council established a Finance Select Committee comprising five members, with the following mandate:
 

to review the City's current financial status;

to recommend a financial direction for the City;

to review existing financial policies and practices;

to recommend, where necessary, new financial policies and practices;

to review the status of existing reserve funds and recommend any new direction with regard to such funds;

to review existing policies on property tax rate stabilization;

to report to Council, as required, on the financial matters of the City;
 

AND WHEREAS it would be beneficial to have all members of City Council participating as full members at meetings of the Committee.
 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all members of City Council be appointed to the Finance Select Committee with full voting rights, and that in accordance with the provisions of the Council Procedure Bylaw, a quorum of the Committee be any three members, one of whom may be the Mayor.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 04/4-27

26.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 27^th, 2004, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:
 

(a)

a Development Permit for the property at 12060, 12080, 12086 and 12100 7th Avenue (DP 03-239178); and
 

(b)

Development Variance Permits for properties at:
 

(i)

22888 Sharpe Avenue (DV 03-250604); and

(ii)

10120 Williams Road (DV 03-254376),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

R 04/4-28

It was moved and seconded

That Development Permit (DP 03-244883), for property at 8711 Alexandra Road, be referred to the Development Permit Panel to allow the applicant and the Development Permit Panel to address (i) the provision of parking on the subject site; and (ii) roof deck issues.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

27.

DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES IMPOSITION BYLAW NO. 7676
(Report:  Mar. 3/04, File No.:  8060-20-7676) (REDMS No. 1132470, 1127073, 1126858)
 

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

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

28.

SECTION 57 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER
7400 No. 5 ROAD
(Report:  Feb. 2/04, File No.:   8360-02-2003-246463) (REDMS No. 1119782, 1120231)
 

R04/4-29

It was moved and seconded

That the following resolution be adopted as required Section 57 of the Community Charter with respect to the property at 7400 No. 5 Road:
 

(1)

WHEREAS the Building Inspector has observed conditions in relation to land or buildings, namely the property located at 7400 No.5 Road and legally described as North of the North of the North of the South West , Section 18, Block 4, North Range 5 West, Except: Firstly : Parcel H (Bylaw Plan LMP12615) Secondly: Part of SRW Part 21735 New Westminster District (P.I.D. 003-682-323), that he considers to be in contravention of City Bylaws and regulations under Division (8) of Part 3 of the Community Charter, Chapter 26;
 

AND WHEREAS the Building Inspector has given a recommendation to the City Clerk, in writing, relating to the above conditions;
 

AND WHEREAS the City Clerk has notified the registered owner of the property concerning the nature of the recommendation and of the time, date and location of the Council meeting at which the recommendation will be considered;
 

AND WHEREAS the registered owner of the property was given full opportunity to be heard, prior to adoption of this resolution;
 

NOW THEREFORE:

( a)

The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a Notice in the Lower Mainland Land Title Office, New Westminster, indicating that the Council of the City of Richmond has passed a resolution pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter related to land located at North of the North of the North of the South West , Section 18, Block 4, North Range 5 West, Except: Firstly : Parcel H (Bylaw Plan LMP12615) Secondly: Part of SRW Part 21735 New Westminster District (P.I.D. 003-682-323) having the civic address of 7400 No 5 Road, Richmond, BC, that the Building Inspector considers to be in contravention of City bylaws and regulations under Division (8) of Part 3 of the Community Charter, Chapter 26; and
 

( b)

The City Clerk is further directed to ensure that all records relating to the matter are available for inspection.
 

(2)

That the payment of any prescribed fees required by the Registrar of Land Titles be authorized.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 04/4-30

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7500 (8400 No. 3 Road, RZ 02-222485)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7594 (6271 No. 2 Road, RZ 03-240166)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7606 (12060, 12080, 12086 and 12100 Seventh Avenue, RZ 03-223904)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7627 (5500/5502 Blundell Road, RZ 03-236251)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7644 (10680 and 10700 Bird Road, RZ 03-251091)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 04/4-31

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:41 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, March 8^th, 2004.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)