May 25, 2004 Agenda

City Council

Council Chambers, City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Tuesday, May 25^th, 2004
7:00 p.m.

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ITEM

MINUTES

	1.	Motion to adopt:
		(1)	the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 10^th, 2004 (distributed previously); and
1		(2)	the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, May 17^th, 2004, and
15		to receive for information, the GVRD Board in Brief dated April 30^th, 2004.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

		PRESENTATION
23		Mr. Bob Cowan, Chair, City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force, regarding the recommendations of the Task Force. (Agenda Item No. 27) (PowerPoint Presentation) (File No.: 01-0100-20-CCNT1-01/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1245668)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

	2.	Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

	3.	Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.
		(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 28.)

	4.	Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

27	5.	That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 11^th, 2004, be received for information.

31	6.	NEW PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SAFETY STANDARDS ACT AND REGULATIONS IMPACT OF CHANGES TO RICHMOND (Report: April 29/2004, File No.: 01-0035-01) (REDMS No. 1237664, 1119064, 1265721)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Dang opposed)
		(1)	That the report (dated April 29^th, 2004, from the Code Engineer), on the impact to the City of the new provincial government Safety Standards Act and Safety Authority Act and their associated regulations, be received for information.
		(2)	That staff continue to address unresolved matters and issues (as outlined in the above noted report).
		(3)	That a copy of the above noted report be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal & Women's Services for information.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

42	7.	That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meetings held on Monday, May 10^th, 2004 and on Monday, May 17^th, 2004, be received for information.

50	8.	RICHMOND COUNTRY CLUB PATIO EXTENSION (Report: May 4/04, File No.: 12-8275-30-011/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1245593)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the application from the Richmond Country Club at 9100 Steveston Hwy for a new outdoor patio, be supported (for reasons as outlined in the report dated May 4, 2004, from the Manager, Customer Services).

54	9.	VIVA CLUB EXTENSION OF HOURS (Report: May 6/04, File No.: 12-8275-30-009/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1220688)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the application to amend the liquor licence to extend the hours of operation for the Viva Club at 7920 Cambie Road NOT be supported, (for reasons outlined in the report dated May 6, 2004 from the Manager, Customer Services).
		(2)	That staff review the status of the offences at the various premises which have liquor licences to determine whether corrective action could be taken, if any.

65	10.	CONSULTATION CONCERNING GAMING FACILITIES IN VANCOUVER (Report: May 12/04, File No.: 01-0155-20-VANC1) (REDMS No. 1257818)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the City of Vancouver be advised that the proposed gaming facility at 760 Pacific Boulevard does not materially affect Richmond.

121	11.	RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE UPCOMING REGULATIONS TO BILL 27 (Report: May 17/04, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 1266547)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That:
		(1)	the Honourable George Abbot, Minister, Sustainable Resource Management be requested to incorporate the following solutions into the regulations to implement Bill 27, The 2004 Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act:
			That First Nations, for lands which they request to be excluded from the ALR, be required to:
			(a)	Prepare plans (e.g., site plans) which indicate how the following matters are to be managed both on and off site: land uses, the built urban form, social programs, economic development, services, traffic and the natural environment,
			(b)	Consult with adjacent municipalities before finalizing their plans and requesting an exclusion from the ALR,
			(c)	Consult with the public before finalizing their plans and requesting an exclusion from the ALR.
			(d)	Negotiate approval (in part or in full) at the appropriate First Nation Treaty table prior to final agreement.
		(2)	copies of the letter to the Hon George Abbot be sent to the Premier, Richmond MLAs, UBCM, the GVRD municipalities and the GVRD.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

132	12.	That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 18^th, 2004, be received for information.

	13.	APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING
148		( A)	SYEDA HUMA SHAH (RZ 03-236469 - Report: May 4^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7596) (REDMS No. 1241200, 1104215, 1247504)
161		( B)	G. & R. BASRA (RZ 04-268290- Report: April 27^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7715) (REDMS No. 1230355, 1231196)
168		( C)	CHARAN SETHI (RZ 04-268153 - Report: April 27^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7716) (REDMS No. 1230348, 1232019)
172		( D)	FANTASY HOMES LTD. (RZ 04-267891 - Report: April 28^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7718) (REDMS No. 1232270, 1233900)
177		( E)	LES COHEN & AZIM BHIMANI (RZ 04-267776 - Report: April 29^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7719) (REDMS No. 1230553, 1237268, 822951)
183		( F)	GURMEET JAGDE (RZ 04-268666 - Report: April 29^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7728) (REDMS No. 1237521, 1237708, 1237710)
188		( G)	MAX WORLD ENTERPRISES LTD. (RZ 04-269065 - Report: May 4^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7729) (REDMS No. 1238595, 1238798, 1238744)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:
		(1)	Bylaw No. 7596, for the rezoning of 7660 No. 2 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Townhouse District (R2 - 0.7);
		(2)	Bylaw No. 7715, for the rezoning of 4180 Garry Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A);
		(3)	Bylaw No. 7716, for the rezoning of 9471 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6);
		(4)	Bylaw No. 7718, for the rezoning of 8511 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6);
		(5)	Bylaw No. 7719, for the rezoning of 4860 Garry Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), be introduced and given first reading;
		(6)	Bylaw No. 7728, for the rezoning of 9631 No. 4 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6); and
		(7)	Bylaw No. 7729, for the rezoning of 5220 Blundell Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Coach House District (R9).

194	14.	APPLICATION FOR REZONING - KHALID HASAN (RZ 04268084; Report: April 28^th, 2004; File No.: 8060-20-7717) (REDMS No. 1230901; 1230929; 1235392)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That Bylaw 7535, for the rezoning of 9091 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A), BE ABANDONED; and
		(2)	That Bylaw No. 7717, for the rezoning of 9091 Steveston Highway from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

202	15.	APPLICATION FOR REZONING - AMAR SANDHU (RZ 03-218186- Report: May 5^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7734, 7522) (REDMS No. 1241111, 1249077)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That Bylaw No. 7522, for the rezoning of 7131 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), BE ABANDONED;
		(2)	That Bylaw No. 7734, to amend Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by creating a new single-family residential zone, "Comprehensive Development District (CD/140)", and for the rezoning of 7131 Bridge Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/140)", be introduced and given first reading.

222	16.	Application FOR REZONING AND to discharge Land Use Contract 106 - Matthew Cheng Architect (RZ 03-254766 - Report: May 6^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7720; LUC 106) (REDMS No. 1111608, 1112315, 1238744)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That Land Use Contract 106 be discharged from 8280 No. 5 Road, and that Bylaw No. 7720, to rezone the west 110 m of 8280 No. 5 Road to Assembly District (ASY) and the remainder to Agricultural District (AG1), be introduced and given first reading.

237	17.	APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW AMENDMENT) - TIEN SHER INVESTMENT GROUP INC. (RZ 03-254898- Report: April 29^th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7731, 7732, 7733) (REDMS No. 1230512, 1230664, 1230568, 1245714, 1238744)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That Bylaw No. 7731, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) by introducing a map amendment affecting the area designated for Residential, Historic Single-Family, 2 storeys maximum 0.55 base FAR, be introduced and given first reading.
		(2)	That Bylaw No. 7731, having been examined in conjunction with:
			(a)	the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and
			(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. 7731, having been examined in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.
		(4)	That Bylaw No. 7731, 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. 7732, to amend the lot coverage permitted under Comprehensive Development District (CD/35), be introduced and given first reading.
		(6)	That Bylaw No. 7733, for the rezoning of 7760, 7780, 7800 and the back half of 7740 Ash Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/35), be introduced and given first reading.

255	18.	MCLENNAN SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN: SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY (Report: April 29th, 2004, File No.: 8060-20-7738) (REDMS No. 1232338, 1257743)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That Bylaw No. 7611, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) in Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, BE ABANDONED.
		(2)	That Bylaw No. 7738, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) in Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 by introducing a number of text and map amendments aimed at permitting:
			(a)	large-sized lots (e.g. 18 m/59 ft. minimum frontage) fronting Ash and Bridge Streets, and
			(b)	medium-sized lots (e.g. 12 m/39 ft. minimum frontage) fronting on new roads and General Currie Road,
			in the area designated for Residential, Historic Single-Family, 2 storeys max., 0.55 FAR, be introduced and given first reading.
		(3)	That Bylaw No. 7738, having been considered in conjunction with:
			(a)	The City's Financial Plan and Capital Program, and
			(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.
		(4)	That Bylaw No. 7738, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

287	19.	AIRPORT BUILDING HEIGHT OPTIONS (Report: May 4^th, 2004, File No.: 0153-01) (REDMS No. 1227555)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That, staff be authorized to explore, along with the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA), the possibility and implications of increasing building height in Richmond, (as stated in the report dated May 4^th, 2004 from the Manager of Policy Planning).

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Vice Chair

295	20.	That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 19^th, 2004 be received for information.

300	21.	LOCAL AREA SERVICE CONSTRUCTION EAST SIDE OF HEATHER STREET BETWEEN DAYTON AVENUE AND DIXON AVENUE - BYLAW NO. 7706 (Report: Apr. 27/04, File No.: 12-8060-20-7706; xr 10-6190-20-018/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1219764, 1215568)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the Local Improvement Project for Basic Ditch Elimination on the East Side of Heather Street, between Dayton Avenue and Dixon Avenue, be adopted in accordance with the Community Charter; and
		(2)	That Bylaw No. 7706 (Attachment 1 to the report dated April 27^th, 2004, from the Director, Engineering), which establishes local area service construction at Heather Street from Dayton Avenue to Dixon Avenue, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

306	22.	PROPOSED 2004 CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECT BY CITY FORCES (Report: May 6/04, File No.: 6340-20-P.04401) (REDMS No. `139054, 1249054)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That City forces be authorized to construct the 2004 Broadmoor Watermain replacement project with the approved 2004 Capital Budget of $612,000.

309	23.	DRAFT TRANSLINK 3-YEAR TRANSIT PROGRAM (2005 2007) (Report: Apr. 27/04, File No.: 6480-03-01) (REDMS No. 1232543)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the submission of the list of prioritized transit service improvements in Richmond, (as described in the report dated April 27^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), to TransLink for consideration in the finalization of its 3-Year Transit Program Plan for 2005-2007, be endorsed.
		(2)	That staff report on the evaluation by TransLink of Richmond's submission of transit service improvements for inclusion in the Three-Year Transit Program Plan and the final 3-Year Transit Program Plan for 2005-2007.

314	24.	CRESTWOOD COMMUNITY SHUTTLE SERVICE PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS (Report: Apr. 26/04, File No.: 10-6480-03-01/2004 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1230807)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the proposed implementation and public consultation process for the new Crestwood Community Shuttle service, (as described in the report dated April 26^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

318	25.	BIKE MONTH AND COMMUTER CHALLENGE JUNE 2004 (Report: Apr. 22/04, File No.: 10-6460-10/2004 01) (REDMS No. 1230306)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the overall objectives of the Bike Month 2004 campaign (as outlined in the report dated April 22^nd, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
		(2)	That the City participate in various regional and local activities during the Bike Month 2004 campaign by registering in the annual Commuter Challenge to encourage cycling as a sustainable form of transportation and reduce the use of single occupant vehicles.
		(3)	That staff co-ordinate the undertaking of the proposed activities with various campaign participants and other municipalities in the region (as outlined in the report dated April 22^nd, 2004, from the Director, Engineering).

325	26.	BARNARD DRIVE PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES (Report: Apr. 29/04, File No.: 6450-09) (REDMS No. 1154313)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That the proposed traffic calming measures on Barnard Drive, (as described in the report dated April 29^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed for implementation as part of the approved City's 2004 Capital Program.

COUNCILLOR ROB HOWARD

330	27.	CITY CENTRE NORTH TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATIONS (Report: Oct. 29/03, File No.: 0100-20-CCNT1-01) (REDMS No. 1050386)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the recommendations of the City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force, (as described in the report dated October 29^th, 2003, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
		(2)	That staff report through separate reports or other regular work program initiatives on the required action plans to address the above recommendations from the Task Force in a timely manner.
		(3)	That the contributions of the City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force towards improving traffic, parking and transit conditions in the City Centre north area be formally acknowledged; and
		(4)	That the following three recommendations from the City Centre North Transit & Transportation Task Force:
			(a)	that the City participate in funding through allocation of pay parking revenue and other sources toward these transit and transportation improvements;
			(b)	that the City take the lead in facilitating recommendations such as shared parking between merchants; and
			(c)	that the City strongly advocate for transit improvements identified by the Task Force,
			be referred to staff for their comments and report to the Public Works & Transportation Committee; and that staff in the Urban Development Division be asked to review possibilities for the rezoning of the RAV Corridor and the west side of No. 3 Road, between Sea Island Way and Cambie Road, at the same time, examining the feasibility of adding a square footage cost to future developments in this area to assist with transportation charges in the area.

		DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

351	28.	RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the minutes for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, May 12^th, 2004, and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting of Wednesday, April 28^th, 2004, be received for information.
		(2)	That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 03-254116) for the property at 8733 Blundell Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

	29.	Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

359

Peter Mitchell, Vince Miele, Samantha Siu, and Ron Bordeleau, regarding the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event to be held June 13^th, 2004.

	30.	Motion to rise and report.

		RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

360		Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 7578 (10200, 10200 and 10222 No. 1 Road, RZ 02-221885) Opposed at 1^st Reading None. Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

361		Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7579 (10200, 10220 and 10222 No. 1 Road, RZ 02-221885) Opposed at 1^st Reading None. Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

362		Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7633 (5600 Blundell Road, RZ 03-245844) Opposed at 1^st Reading None. Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

364		Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 7637 (Portions of 9531 and 9611 Granville Avenue, All of 9551 and 9571 Granville Avenue and portions of 6611 No. 4 Road, RZ 03-245733) Opposed at 1^st Reading None. Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

366		Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7638 (Southerly portion of 9531 Granville Avenue, All of 9551 and 9571 Granville Avenue, Western Portion of 9611 Granville Avenue and South-Western Portion of 6611 No. 4 Road, RZ 03-245733) Opposed at 1^st Reading None. Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

370		Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7676 Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

382		Animal, Bird & Beekeeping Regulation Bylaw No. 7137, Amendment Bylaw No. 7692 Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

		ADJOURNMENT

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