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 04/11-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, May 25^th, 2004 be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink Board in Brief for the meetings of May 7^th and May 19^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie presented a gift, on behalf of Council, to Ken Kirby, owner of the Richmond Sockeyes Hockey Team, in recognition of the team winning (i) the Provincial Championship and (ii) the silver medal at the Western Canadian Junior B Hockey Championships in April, 2004.

Artist David Xui presented to Council, portraits of the 21 Reeves and Mayors of the City, which have been etched and painted on hollow eggs and set into a frame, in celebration of the City's 125^th Anniversary.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 04/11-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:21 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
 

Item No. 19 Sea Island Community Safety Building Public Art Project

Ms. Ingrid Trouw, of 2160 Handley Avenue, provided information on the development of the art project and the involvement of Burkeville area residents in the approval process.  She spoke in support of the proposed project.
 

Item No. 27 West Cambie Plan Review

Mr. Ray Stolberg, of 9540 Odlin Road, expressed concern that one of the proposals being considered was to include industrial development in the area, and noted that the area plan adopted a number of years ago had indicated that the area would be redeveloped with residential uses.

Item No. 15 Tram Routing Options

Ms. Cindy Chung, of #107 - 4500 Westwater Drive, representing residents of the Copper Sky West residential complex, expressed strong concern about the routing options being proposed as these options related to the safety and security of the residents of the complex.  She noted that the routing of the tram adjacent to the Copper Sky complex would increase noise in the area.

R 04/11-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:30 p.m.).

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 04/11-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 1^st, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

FORCED CLEAN UP OF UNSIGHTLY PREMISES AT 8080 ALANMORE PLACE
(Report:  May 13/04, File No.:  12-8080-05) (REDMS No. 1265231, 1237696, 1268497, 1265213, 1297542)
 

R04/11-5

It was moved and seconded

That approval be given to clean up an unsightly property located at 8080 Alanmore Place in accordance with Section 725 of the Local Government Act (as outlined in the Order to Comply of April 29th, 2004 issued under the Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw No. 7162), on or before July 1^st, 2004, with the exception of the swimming pool which should be pumped out immediately.

CARRIED

7.

PARKING PROGRAM DELIVERY OF NOTICES OF BYLAW VIOLATION
(Report:  May 7/04, File No.:  12-8060-20-7724/7725) (REDMS No. 1250626, 1229419, 1230543, 1297676, 1230566)
 

R04/11-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That each of following bylaws be given first, second, and third readings:
 

(a)

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 7724; and
 

(b)

Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403 Amendment Bylaw No. 7725.
 

(2)

That (i) the procedures for the processing of Notices, (ii) the comparable practices in other jurisdictions, (iii) the Financial Performance of the Parking Program, (iv) the standards for measuring Enforcement Program performance, and (v) the outline of Enforcement areas and scheduling (contained in the report dated May 7, 2004, from the Parking Program Supervisor), be received for information.
 

(3)

That staff undertake various initiatives to advise the public of the provisions of the traffic and parking bylaws, and report to Council, through committee, on the actions taken.
 

(4)

That a copy of this report be referred to the Council / School Board Liaison Committee for information.
 

(5)

That staff prepare a communication strategy for the implementation of the communication and education initiatives.
 

The question on Resolution No. R04/11-6 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced

R04/11-7

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R04/11-6 be amended by adding the following as Parts (6) and (7) respectively,
 

(6)

That staff review and report to the appropriate Committee, on the feasibility of having passenger drop-off zones in front of specified bus stops on main and arterial roads; and
 

(7)

That any mailed tickets include an explanation as to why the ticket was not served in person.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R04/11-6, as amended by Resolution No. R04/11-7, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 04/11-8

8.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 7^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

9.

storm sewer along 8300 ryan road
(Report:  Apr. 28/04; File No.:  6045-14/2004 Vol 01)  (REDMS No. 1237702)
 

R04/11-9

It was moved and seconded

That the City design and construct a new drainage system along Ryan Road with a total project budget not to exceed $242,000. 

CARRIED

10.

Proposed Riparian Areas Regulation
(Report:  June 1/04, File No.:  10-6125-01/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1265279, 1298508, 1299270)
 

R04/11-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Mayor send a letter to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection expressing the City's concerns regarding the lack of consultation in the development of the draft Riparian Areas Regulation and requesting that the Province delay decision-making pending meaningful and open consultation with affected local governments .
 

(2)

That copies of this letter be sent to the Premier of British Columbia, the Deputy Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, the Urban Development Institute, the Federal Government, the three Richmond MLAs, the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Fraser Basin Council, and the Lower Mainland Municipal Association.
 

(3)

That the following resolution be adopted and that a letter be sent to the UBCM to advise of Councils position.
 

WHEREAS the City of Richmond is supportive of and vitally interested in harmonizing fish protection measures with sustainable community development;
 

AND WHEREAS the provincial government is drafting the Riparian Area Regulation for enactment in late 2004 or early 2005, and has been proceeding without extensive nor open consultation with local governments;
 

AND WHEREAS the UBCM membership resolved, in the 2002 Environment Action Plan, that any new riparian assessment regulation should:
 

Provide liability protection for local government when making land use decisions based on a report by a Qualified Environment Professional on fish habitat;

Ensure that no new responsibilities are downloaded on local government and that all training costs and management costs required to implement the new regulation are paid for by either the federal or provincial government;

Ensure the process is timely and cost effective, from the community perspective;

Ensure an integrated approach is implemented to avoid conflicts between the different levels of government;

Ensure that a balance is maintained between development and protection of the environment;
 

AND WHEREAS it is uncertain on whether the above conditions have been met.
 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM not proceed in developing a tri-party agreement until such time local governments have been provided the opportunity to review the regulations and provide meaningful input to the UBCM.

CARRIED

R04/11-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed riparian areas regulations be referred to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for their input; and
 

(2)

That staff explore alternative methods, such as re-introducing a flood gated slough/spawning channel and riparian old field watershed at Terra Nova which could be used to exempt the riparian areas regulations from applying to the remainder of the City.

CARRIED

11.

RICHMOND SECONDARY SCHOOL artificial turf field PROPOSAL
(Report:  May 17/04, File No.:  06-2345-20-RSEC1/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1266561, 1300061)
 

R04/11-12

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the joint construction of an artificial turf sports playing field at the Richmond Secondary School site, be approved;
 

(2)

That $500,000 from the approved 2004 Terra Nova North West Quadrant Park capital project be utilized towards the development of an artificial turf field installation at the Richmond Secondary School field site in partnership with the School District No. 38 Richmond; and
 

(3)

That a memorandum of understanding, (as outlined in the report dated May 17^th, 2004, from the Director of Parks Operations), between the City and School District #38, Richmond, for the construction and future operation of the artificial turf installation at the Richmond Secondary School site be developed.

CARRIED

12.

RESCHEDULING OF JUNE 28^TH, 2004 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Report:  May 31/04, File No.:  0105-01) (REDMS No. 1295944)
 

R04/11-13

It was moved and seconded

That the regular open and closed Council meetings scheduled for Monday, June 28th, 2004 be rescheduled to Tuesday, June 29th, 2004 to accommodate the Federal General Election.
 

(Councillor Kumagai left the meeting 8:21 p.m.)

CARRIED

13.

CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING OF AUGUST COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Report:  June 1/04, File No.:  0105-01) (REDMS No. 1289415)
 

R04/11-14

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the August 9, 2004 Regular Council Meetings be cancelled, in accordance with the provisions of the Council Procedure Bylaw, together with the meetings of the General Purposes Committee and Planning Committee scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, and Wednesday, August 4, respectively.
 

(2)

That the August 23, 2004 Regular Council Meetings be rescheduled to Monday, August 30, 2004, and that the meetings of the General Purposes Committee, Planning Committee and Public Works Committee scheduled for August 16, 17, and 18 respectively, be rescheduled one week later to August 23, 24, and 25 respectively to accommodate this change.
 

(Councillor Kumagai returned to the meeting 8:23 p.m.)

CARRIED

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Acting Chair

R 04/11-15

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 26^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

15.

Tram Routing Options
(Report:  May 7^th, 2004, File No.:  10-6510-05) (REDMS No. 1250406, 1257843, 1296425)
 

R04/11-16

It was moved and seconded

That staff undertake a public process to present Bayview Street options 2b and 2c (as identified in the report dated May 7^th, 2004 from the Manager of Community Recreation Services and in the original tram concept) and to collect feedback and report to Council with a preferred route.
 

The question on Resolution No. R04/11-16 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R04/11-17

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R04/11-16 be amended by adding the following, and that a further route (2d), being the waterfront route, located at the western end and south of Bayview Street, be part of the public process.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R04/11-16, as amended by Resolution No. R04/11-17, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

16.

2004 World Junior Badminton Championships
(Report:  May 13^th, 2004, File No.: 11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 1265288)
 

R04/11-18

It was moved and seconded

That the City:

(1)

support the 2004 World Junior Badminton Championships to be held at Minoru Arenas from October 15 31, 2004; and
 

(2)

provide services in kind (as outlined in the report dated May 13^th, 2004, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services) not to exceed $7,500.

CARRIED

17.

Microcell Solutions Incorporated Sports Field Lighting Partnership Proposal
(Report:  May 13^th, 2004, File No.: 03-1000-14-058) (REDMS No. 1201878)
 

R04/11-19

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the proposal from Microcell Solutions Incorporated for the installation of telecommunications apparatus on City sports field lighting at the Hugh Boyd Athletic Park be approved as per the terms of the licence agreement (Attachment 1 to the report dated May 13^th, 2004, from the Director of Parks Operations);
 

(2)

the City advertise its intent to lease a portion of the Hugh Boyd Park site to support the Microcell proposal; and
 

(3)

the revenue from the Microcell proposal be directed to the Sports Field Reserve Fund account for future sports field improvements in the City.

CARRIED

18.

PUBLIC ART COMMISSION 2003 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2004 WORK PLAN
(Report:  May 12^th, 2004, File No.:  01-0100-20-RPARI-01) (REDMS No. 1242902)
 

R04/11-20

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Public Art Commission 2004 Work Plan be approved (as described in the report dated May 12, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

19.

Sea Island Community Safety Building Public Art Project
(Report:  May 12^th, 2004, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-031/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1244473, 1034591)
 

R04/11-21

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

an allocation of $40,000 for the development of a public art project as part of the new Sea Island Community Safety Building, be endorsed; and
 

(2)

staff implement the installation of the Shaping Hands Public Art Project, (as described in the report dated May 12, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 04/11-22

20.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 8^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

21.

REVISED RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
(Report:  May 25/04, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1230464)
 

R04/11-23

It was moved and seconded

That the existing Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (RIAC) Terms of Reference be rescinded and the revised RIAC Terms of Reference be approved (as per the report dated May 25, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

22.

RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL REVISED TERMS OF REFERENCE
(Report:  May 25/04, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1230429, 1237798, 1126864)
 

R04/11-24

It was moved and seconded

That the existing Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee (RSAC) Terms of Reference be rescinded and the revised RSAC Terms of Reference be adopted (as per the report dated May 25, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

23.

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL APPLICATION FOR NON-FARM USE - KABEL ATWALL
(AG 04-265490 - Report:  May 28/04, File No.:  AG 04-265490) (REDMS No. 1229998)
 

R04/11-25

It was moved and seconded

That authorization for Kabel Atwall to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for a Non-Farm Use on the westerly 110 m at 8140 No. 5 Road be approved.

CARRIED

24.

ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW
(ZT 04-269236   Report:  April 19/04, File No.:  8060-20-7711) (REDMS No. 1222604, 1225342, 1237690)
 

R04/11-26

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw 7711, as it relates to projections into required front yards, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

25.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SHINDER SAHOTA
(RZ 04-268683  Report:  May 28/04, File No.: 8060-20-7730) (REDMS No. 1237684, 1238037, 280133, 1295136, 1238629, 1237577)
 

R04/11-27

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following recommendation be referred to Public Hearing:
 

That Single Family Lot Size Policy 5437 be amended to exclude the following properties:           
 

(a)

8060 No. 1 Road through to and including 8506 No. 1 Road;
 

(b)

4088 Blundell Road through to and including 4380 Blundell Road, and;
 

(c)

4171 and 4191 Coldfall Road.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7730, for the rezoning of 8100 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6), be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

26.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING:

( A)

ANDREW CHEUNG ARCHITECTS INC.
(RZ 04-260971  Report:  May 14/04, File No.:  8060-20-7739) (REDMS No. 1226460, 1265794, 1265224, 1265233)
 

( B)

BALARAM GHOSH
(RZ 04-263293 Report:  May 17/04, File No.:  8060-20-7741) (REDMS No. 1136969, 280247, 1266677, 1266701)
 

( C)

VERMILLION PROPERTIES LTD.
(RZ 04-257429 - Report:  May 26/04, File No.:  8060-20-7742) (REDMS No. 1293190, 1220041, 1283497, 1283511)
 

R04/11-28

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7739, for the rezoning of 6211 No. 3 Road from Service Station District (G2) to Downtown Commercial District (C7);
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7741, for the rezoning of 2191 McLennan Avenue from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B); and
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7742, for the rezoning 6660, 6760, 6780 and 6784 Lynas Lane from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Townhouse District (R2).

CARRIED

27.

WEST CAMBIE PLAN REVIEW
(Report:  May 21/04, File No.:  08-4045-20-11/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1287766)
 

R04/11-29

It was moved and seconded

That the West Cambie land use options (2) and (3) be presented to the community (as identified in the report dated May 21st, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning).
 

The question on Resolution No. R04/11-29 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R04/11-30

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R04/11-29 be amended by inserting after the word options, the figure (1),.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt
Kumagai
McNulty

The question on Resolution No. R04/11-29, as amended by Resolution No. R04/11-30, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE

R04/11-31

28.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 11^th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 04/11-32

29.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, May 26^th, 2004, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for the properties at:
 

(a)

4111 Bayview Street (DP 03-230077);

(b)

10200, 10220 and 10222 No. 1 Road (DP 03-251106);

(c)

9533 Granville Avenue (formerly a portion of 9531, 9611 Granville Avenue, all of 9551, 9571 Granville Avenue, and a portion of 6611 No. 4 Road) (DP 03-252267);

(d)

9288 Keefer Avenue (formerly 7740, 7760, and 7780 Heather Street) (DP 03-252735); and

(e)

4011 No. 5 Road (DP 04-009984),
 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
 

(3)

That the changes to building facades, amenity areas and typical unit layouts at 6233 Katsura Street and 9180 Hemlock Drive be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 02‑215579) issued for that property.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

30.

Transfer of 9-1-1 Function to E-Comm
(Report:  June 2/04, File No.:  09-5125-17-01/Vol01) (REDMS No. 1297310)
 

R04/11-33

It was moved and seconded

That consent be given for the GVRD to adopt Bylaw No. 1011, 2004, - A Bylaw to Convert and Repeal the Service of E911 Emergency Telephone System, to transfer governance and funding responsibility for 9-1-1 from the GVRD to E-Comm, and that the GVRD Board be notified accordingly.

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Mayor Brodie announced that the City would be entering into a partnership model with the SPCA regarding the operation of the City's animal shelter, where the SPCA would operate the shelter and bylaw staff would provide enforcement services to provide animal control services within the City, without an increase in the staff complement.  He further advised that a review of the program, fine structure and revenue generating opportunities would be provided by staff to Committee in the fall of this year, in conjunction with the review of the parking program report.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 04/11-34

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Local Area Service Bylaw No. 7706

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7667
(6360 Williams Road, RZ 03-251977)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7705
(9051, 9111, 9151 and 9171 No. 1 Road, RZ 02-207795)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 04/11-35

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:45 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, June 14^th, 2004.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)