Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Acting City Clerk David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R04/7-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday,        March 22^nd, 2004; and

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Thursday,       March 29^th, 2004,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R04/7-2

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 None.

R04/7-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R04/7-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Tuesday,          March 23^rd, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R04/7-5

It was moved and seconded

That an item regarding the Richmond-Airport-Vancouver Rapid Transit Project be added to the Council Agenda as item 9A.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R04/7-6

6.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday,       April 5^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

RIGHT OF WAY FOR BC HYDRO OVER 9251 ALBERTA ROAD

(Report:  Mar. 18/04, File No.:  06-2285-30/102) (REDMS No. 1197607)

R04/7-7

It was moved and seconded

That the granting of a right of way in favour of BC Hydro over 9251 Alberta Road be approved.

CARRIED

8.

COMMUNITY SAFETY BUILDING REPLACEMENT SEA ISLAND FIRE HALL

(Report:  Mar. 11/04, File No.:  2050-20-F4) (REDMS No. 1200283, 1111528)

R04/7-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the report (dated March 18^th, 2004 from the Fire Chief and the Director, Engineering), regarding Sprung Instant Structures be received for information, and

(2)

That the replacement of the Sea Island Fire Hall proceed as Option 3 Recommended Fire Hall (Appendix 1 to the report dated March 18^th, 2004 from the Fire Chief and the Director, Engineering), at a revised project cost of $2,875,000.

CARRIED

9.

COAST GUARD HOVERCRAFT

R04/7-9

It was moved and seconded

That a strong letter be written to the City's Members of Parliament, as well as to any Federal Ministers who might be involved, including the Prime Minister, indicating that the hovercraft deficiency situation is unsatisfactory, as it affects the potential safety of the people in and around Richmond.

CARRIED

9A.

RICHMOND AIRPORT VANCOUVER RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT

R04/7-10

It was moved and seconded

That RAVCO and TransLink be advised that:

(1)

Richmond City Council insists that both the at-grade and elevated system options proceed through the complete BAFO process prior to the ultimate choice being made by the TransLink Board; and

(2)

Richmond City Council wishes to review the results of the BAFO analysis so that it can make comments and recommendations to the TransLink Board.

CARRIED

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

R04/7-11

10.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 23^rd, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

11.

Award of Contract T.1559, Britannia Heritage Shipyards Seine Net Loft, Japanese Duplex, Cannery Office

(Report:  Mar. 9/04, File No.:  1000-20-T.1559) (REDMS No. 1115001, 1203565)

R04/7-12

It was moved and seconded

That Tender T.1559 for the repair/renovation of the Seine Net Loft substructure and new foundations for the Japanese Duplex and Cannery Office be awarded to Grand Construction for the sum of $254,000 plus GST.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Councillor Howard

12.

PROPOSAL FOR COMMUNITY SHARING FARM PLAN

(Report:  Mar. 9/04, File No.:  7200-20-CGAR1) (REDMS No. 1166464)

R04/7-13

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project proposal Sharing Farm Plan at the South Dyke Community Garden located at 13871 No. 3 Road,, be approved for a two year pilot project (commencing April 2004 to April 2006).

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R04/7-14

13.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday,  April 6^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

14.

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -2004 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET

(Report:  Mar. 9/04, File No.:  0100-20-AADV1) (REDMS No. 1130439)

R04/7-15

It was moved and seconded

That the Agricultural Advisory Committee 2004 Work Program (attached to the report dated March 9^th, 2004, from the Manager, Policy Planning), be approved.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

(A)

LES COHEN AND AZIM BHIMANI

(RZ 04-265929 - Report:  Mar. 11/04, File No.:  8060-20-7689) (REDMS No. 1137067, 1166685, 1167556)

(B)

WOODCREST DEVELOPMENT/TOP PROFIT ENTERPRISE

(RZ 04-265452 - Report:  Mar. 17/04, File No.:  8060-20-7690) (REDMS No. 1160587, 1175237, 1175240)

(C)

NOBUYE OHARA

(RZ 04-265089 - Report:  Mar. 16/04, File No.:  8060-20-7693) (REDMS No. 1175304, 1175335, 1175337)

(D)

HARMINDER SIAN

(RZ 03-236509 - Report:  Mar. 10/04, File No.:  8060-20-7694) (REDMS No. 1122333, 1195039, 1195042)

(E)

ROCKY SETHI

(RZ 03-250878 - Report:  Mar. 24/04, File No.:  8060-20-7695) (REDMS No. 1107388, 1195102, 1195094)

(F)

LEDINGHAM McALLISTER HOMES LTD

(RZ 03-252558 - Report:  Mar. 15/04, File No.:  8060-20-7697) (REDMS No. 1184428, 1197535, 1197550)

R04/7-16

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7689, for the rezoning of 7111/7131 Lucas Road from Two-Family Housing District (R5) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B);

(2)

Bylaw No. 7690, for the rezoning of 4891 Duncliffe Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A);.

(3)

Bylaw No. 7693, for the rezoning of 4711 Dunfell Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A);.

(4)

Bylaw No. 7694, for the rezoning of 8171 & 8191 No. 2 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Townhouse District (R2-0.7);.

(5)

Bylaw No. 7695, for the rezoning of 9491 No. 3 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Coach House District (R9); and

(6)

Bylaw No. 7697, for the rezoning of 7311, 7331, 7351, 7371, 7391 Heather Street and 9111, 9131, 9151 General Currie Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/143).

CARRIED

16.

Appointments to the agricultural advisory committee

R04/7-17

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the Terms of Reference for the Agricultural Advisory Committee be rescinded and replaced with the new Terms of Reference in Attachment 1 (to the report from the Manager of Policy Planning, dated March 23, 2004); and

(2)

the following persons each be appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for nine months commencing April 1, 2004 and ending December 31, 2004:

a)

Mr. Dalip Sandhu

b)

Mr. Klaus Wiesel.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R04/7-18

17.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, March 24^th, 2004, be received for information; and

(2)

That the addition of a metal picket fence and the relocation of a concrete walkway be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 02-221259) issued for that property.

CARRIED

R04/7-19

It was moved and seconded

That staff investigate the provision of financial compensation for the removal of trees by development from City property, as part of the referral to staff regarding options to Protect Trees.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Councillors Dang

Kumagai

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

18.

CHANGE TO BANKING RESOLUTION

(Report: 02/04, File No.:  03-0960-01/2004-Vol.1) (REDMS No. 1218035)

R04/7-20

It was moved and seconded

That effective April 19^th, 2004, the banking resolution (R02/11-41), adopted by Council on September 23^rd, 2002, be rescinded, and replaced with the following:

(1)

That Mr. Rod Kray (General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), or in his absence, Mr. Andrew Nazareth (Director of Finance) or in the absence of both, Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager Payroll & Administration), or in the absence of all three, Mr. J. Richard McKenna (City Clerk), are authorized on behalf of the City of Richmond (the City) in all dealings with The Bank of Nova Scotia:

(a)

to negotiate with, deposit with, or transfer to the City's account, all or any cheques and other orders for the payment of money, and to endorse such cheques and orders for the payment of money, either in writing or by rubber stamp;

(b)

to receive a statement of the account of the City, together with all relative vouchers and all unpaid bills to be collected by the City, and all items returned unpaid and charged to the account of the City, and to sign and deliver the form of verification, settlement of balance and release;

(c)

to obtain delivery of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held in safekeeping or otherwise for the account of the City; and

(d)

together with Mayor Malcolm Brodie, to make use of a mechanical or other device for the purpose of affixing a facsimile of their signatures to such cheques, instead of signing such cheques manually.

(2)

That all cheques be signed on behalf of the City by:  (i) Mayor Malcolm Brodie, or in his absence the Acting Mayor as determined by Council resolution, and (ii) counter-signed by Mr. Rod Kray (General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), or in his absence, Mr. Andrew Nazareth (Director of Finance) or in the absence of both, Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager Payroll & Administration), or in the absence of all three,  Mr. J. Richard McKenna (City Clerk).

(3)

The Bank of Nova Scotia is authorized to honour, pay and charge to the account of the City, all City cheques bearing a facsimile or facsimiles of the signature of the above-noted persons on the understanding that each cheque will be binding on the City to the same extent as though they had been manually signed; and

(4)

That this resolution:

(a)

remain in force and effect until written notice to the contrary has been given in writing to, and acknowledged in writing by, the Manager of the No. 3 Road Branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Richmond; and

(b)

be certified by the City Clerk and provided to the Bank of Nova Scotia, together with specimen's of facsimiles of the signatures having authority to sign cheques on behalf of the City.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R04/7-21

19.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7.47 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Sydney Lo, Director, Net Arena Enterprises Inc., #130-8080 Leslie Road, Richmond, regarding the recent suspension of the business licence for Net Arena Enterprises Inc., doing business as Net Arena.  (File No.:  8275-06)

Mr. Lo apologized for keeping Net Arena open in contravention of his business licence and advised that that would not happen again.  He also stated that he would be willing to provide monitoring information through the internet for the City's inspectors.

R04/7-22

It was moved and seconded

That the thirty day suspension of Net Arena Enterprises Inc. doing business as Net Arena be reduced to 15 days.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED: Mayor Brodie

Councillors  Barnes

Howard

McNulty

Steves

R04/7-23

20.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:53 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R04/7-24

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7660  (9491 No. 1 Road, RZ 04-009739) be adopted.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R04/7-25

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:00 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 Tuesday, April 13^th, 2004.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting City Clerk (David Weber)