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 04/17-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 13^th, 2004;

(2)

the minutes of the two Special Council Meetings held on Monday, September 20th, 2004;  and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, September 20th, 2004,

each be adopted as circulated, and that GVRD “Board in Brief” dated July 30th, 2004. be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R 04/17-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7597, for property at 7040 Blundell Road (RZ 03-238461), be added to the Council Agenda for adoption, as an additional item.

CARRIED

R 04/17-3

It was moved and seconded

That the six revised recommendations regarding Item No. 13 – Trites Area Redevelopment Guidelines, including Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7831, be added to the Council Agenda to replace the recommendations shown .

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 04/17-4

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –
 

Item No. 13 – Trites Area Redevelopment Guidelines

Ms. Janice Chapman, a Trites area resident, spoke about the need for an area plan for the Trites Road area, and the need to conduct a full and complete public consultation process.

R 04/17-5

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:08 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

REINSTATEMENT OF TAXES

R04/17-6

It was moved and seconded

That the reversal of tax sale and the reinstatement of outstanding taxes for the properties at:

(1)

Unit 2076-8888 Odlin Crescent

(2)

2231 Baydala Court, and

(3)

2460 Baydala Court,

be ordered, as specified under the provisions of the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R 04/17-7

6.

It was moved and seconded

That minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 14th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

Fireworks Regulation Changes for Halloween 2004
(Report:  August 25/04, File No.:  12-8060-7801/7802) (REDMS No. 1215638, 1258044, 1336492, 1335064, 1334961, 1334960)
 

R 04/17-8

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw 7801 which repeals and replaces Firecracker & Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 2116, with the permit process to be initiated upon adoption, but the permit not to be charged until January 1, 2005; and

(2)

Bylaw 7802, which amends Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321 to add offences for firework infractions.

The question on Resolution No. R04/17-8 was not called, as the Chair indicated that the recommendations would be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R04/17-8 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R04/17-8 was not called, as the motion was WITHDRAWN.

R 04/17-9

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw 7802, which amends Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321 to add offences for firework infractions, be introduced and given first reading.

The question on Resolution No. R04/17-9 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R 04/17-10

It was moved and seconded

That the Offences of Schedule B 7 of Bylaw 7802, be as follows:

Offence

Fine

Possession of firecrackers without permit

$250

Ignition of firecrackers without permit

$250

Igniting fireworks in manner that endangers or causes nuisance to person or property

$250

Igniting low hazard fireworks outside permitted times without a display permit

$250

Igniting high hazard fireworks without a display permit

$500

Igniting fireworks without property owner’s permission

$500

Igniting fireworks contrary to terms of display permit

$250.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R04/17-09, as amended by Resolution No. R04/17-10, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

R04/17-11

It was moved and seconded

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw 7802 be given second and third readings, as amended.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 04/17-12

8.

It was moved and seconded

That minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 20th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

9.

AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY 3561
(Report:  Sept. 13/04, File No.:  03-0925-00) (REDMS No. 1332960, 1333208)
 

R04/17-13

It was moved and seconded

That Policy 3561 regarding Property Tax Exemptions be amended to:

(1)

reflect the new legislative references in the Community Charter; and

(2)

include the appropriate language from the repealed sections of the Local Government Act in order to continue to provide tax exemptions for non-profit organizations that lease municipally owned property.

CARRIED

10.

2005 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION – BYLAW 7803
(Report:  Sept. 9/04, File No.:  12-8060-20-7803) (REDMS No. 1332172, 1329038, 1328566, 1328717)
 

R04/17-14

It was moved and seconded

That Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7803 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

11.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MUSQUEAM REGARDING THE GARDEN CITY LANDS
(File No.:  1000-14-107)
 

R04/17-15

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the revised version of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond and Musqueam regarding the Garden City lands (attached to the report dated September 15^th, 2004, from the Director, Corporate & Intergovernmental Relations), be endorsed; and

(2)

That the agreement be signed by the Chief Administrative Officer.

The question on Resolution No. R04/17-15 was not called, as Councillor Barnes asked that the record of the meeting indicate that she would not support the automatic removal of the lands from the Agricultural Land Reserve, and that she wanted to ensure that the ‘natural and recreational component’ uses on the Garden City lands would always be a priority.

Councillor Steves requested that the record of the meeting indicate that while he would support the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, he had major concerns with the document.  He referred to the possible removal of the land from the Agricultural Land Reserve and stated that in his opinion, being sensitive to the removal of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve would be to remove no land at all. Cllr. Steves expressed the hope that the lands which the City would be acquiring would be used for playing fields and parks because of the need for additional parks in the City.  As well, he stated that it should be understood that the ‘natural and recreational component’ would also include ‘future agricultural use’.  He spoke further on the use of the land for a future trade and exhibition centre, stating that the subject property was probably not a good location because of its distance from the proposed RAV line.

Councillor Howard asked that he be put on record as thanking staff, particularly Chief Administrative Officer George Duncan whose persistence and due diligence he felt was in large part, responsible for the Memorandum of Understanding now being considered.

The question on Resolution No. R04/17-15 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 04/17-16

12.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 21st, be received for information.

CARRIED

13.

TRITES AREA REDEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
(Report:  Sept. 13/04, File No.:  4045-20-04-TR) (REDMS No. 1332716, 1337914, 1337906)
 

R04/17-17

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Trites Area be permitted to convert to residential uses over time based on market forces;

(2)

That, once updated, pages 82 and 92 of the report to Planning Committee (dated March 1, 1999 from the Manager of Land Use), be attached to the Trites Area Redevelopment Guidelines;

(3)

That the floodproofing guidelines be modified so that between properties floodproofing is compatible;

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7831, to amend Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Schedule 2.4 Steveston Area Plan, by:

(a)

adding Schedule A of this bylaw, as Section 3.1.1 “Trites Area Plan Policies”, and

(b)

amending the Steveston Area Land Use Map accordingly,

be introduced and given first reading.

(5)

That Bylaw No. 7831, 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.

(6)

That Bylaw No. 7831, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.
 

The question on Resolution No. R04/17-17 was not called, as Councillor Howard, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, advised that he could be perceived to be in a potential conflict of interest, and he then left the meeting (7:53 p.m.).

The question on Resolution No. R04/17-17 was not called, as the request was made that staff provide at the Public Hearing, a cursory pre-plan for the Moncton Street backlands to show how single-family development could be accommodated.   Reference was made to the proposed “T2-T3” area shown on Appendix 3 of the staff report, and staff were requested to indicate on a map, where the change from two storey to three storey townhouses would occur.

Staff were also requested to ensure that the entire area was notified of the upcoming Public Hearing on this matter.

The question on Resolution No. R04/17-17 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

Councillor Howard returned to the meeting (8:06 p.m.).

14.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - ATI CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 04-264651  Report:  September 3/04, File No.:  8060-20-7807/06) (REDMS No. 1319067, 1319082, 1318794, 1319070, 1319085)
 

R04/17-18

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7806, to redesignate 11040/11080/11100/11106 No. 1 Road from "Single-Family” to "Multiple-Family" in the Steveston Area Land Use Map to Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7806, 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. 7806, 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. 7807, which rezones 11040/11080/11100/11106 No. 1 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "Townhouse District (R2-0.6)" and discharges “Land Use Contract 026” on a portion of 4151 Regent Street and rezones it “Townhouse District (R2-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
(RZ 04-270729 - Report:  Sept. 8/04, File No.:  12-8060-7818/7819) (REDMS No. 1322294, 1330574, 1330612, 1330613)
 

R04/17-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7818, to redesignate 5600 Parkwood Way from “Business and Industry” to “Commercial” (in Attachment 1 (General Land Use Map) and from “Industrial” to “Commercial” in the Land Use Map in Schedule 2.11B (East Cambie Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100), be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7818, 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 programs and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7818, 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. 7819, for the rezoning of 5600 Parkwood Way from “Business Park Industrial District (I3)” to “Automotive Park District (AUP)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MAEDA DEVELOPMENT LTD.
(RZ 04-267565 - Report:  Sept. 8/04, File No.:  12-8060-20-7820/7821) (REDMS No. 1306453, 1329562, 1329627, 1329686, 1319753, 1319979)
 

R04/17-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7820, to revise the Land Use Map in Schedule 2.5A (East Livingstone Sub-Area Plan) and specific wording in various policies in the “Neighbourhoods & Housing” section of the Area Plan to clarify land use policies regarding density, setbacks and interface between multi-family and single-family developments, of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7820, 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 programs and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7820, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7821, to amend the density, lot coverage, minimum setbacks from property lines and minimum lot size in “Comprehensive Development District (CD/95)”, and to rezone 6620 Granville Avenue from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/95)”, as amended, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

 

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SUNCOR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CENTRO DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND ASJ ENTERPRISE
(RZ 04-271083 - Report:  Sept. 10/04, File No.:  12-8060-20-7825/7826) (REDMS No. 1329624, 1329628, 1329724, 1329633, 1329632)
 

R04/17-21

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7825, to redesignate 12311 No. 2 Road and a portion of 12251 No. 2 Road from "Industrial" to "Multiple-Family" in the Steveston Area Land Use Map in Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Steveston  Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7825, 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. 7825, 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. 7826, for the rezoning of 12311 No. 2 Road and a portion of 12251 No. 2 Road from "Light Industrial District (I2)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/126)", be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - TOWNLINE HOMES INC.
(RZ 04-264051 - Report:  Sept. 2/04, File No.:  12-8060-20-7827) (REDMS No. 1329190, 1330734, 1330730, 1329612, 1329636, 1328814)
 

Councillor Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, advised that he was in a potential conflict of interest because he is the real estate agent for the subject property, and he then left the meeting (8:09 p.m.).

R04/17-22

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7827 to:

(1)

create a new Comprehensive Development District (CD152) and to rezone the western portion of 7560 Acheson Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/152); and

(2)

rezone the eastern portion of 7560 Acheson Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/28)

be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Councillor Dang returned to the meeting (8:11 p.m.).

19.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

( A)

528450 B.C. LTD .
(RZ 04-267632  Report:  August 30/04, File No.:  8060-20-7822) (REDMS No. 1328044, 1328224, 1328985, 1330605)

( B)

K.Y. PROPERTIES LTD.
(RZ 04-269449  Report:  August 31/04, File No.:  8060-20-7813) (REDMS No. 1324742, 1324744)

( C)

PARMJIT S. RANDHAWA
(RZ 04-269844  Report:  September 2/04, File No.:  8060-20-7817) (REDMS No. 1328683, 1328690)

( D)

ROCKY SETHI
(RZ 04-270789  Report:  August 31/04, File No.:  8060-20-7814) (REDMS No. 1320859, 1324872,1320856)

( E)

PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 04-271743- Report:  August 30/04,  File No.:  8060-20-7815) (REDMS No. 1320431, 1325339, 1319670, 1329363, 1319603)

( F)

PAUL LEONG ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 04-274863 - Report:  August 23/04, File No.:  8060-20-7809) (REDMS No. 1319725, 1319434, 1319472, 1319424)

( G)

CAMINO CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 04-276165 Report:  September 7/04, File No.:  8060-20-7804) (REDMS No. 1328248, 1328699, 1081046, 1328687)
 

R04/17-23

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7822, to amend Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by creating a new mixed-use multiple-family residential and commercial zoning district, “Comprehensive Development District (CD/154)”, and for the rezoning of 6440 Garden City Road; a portion of 6388 Katsura Street; and 9071, 9111, 9131, 9151, 9171, 9191 and 9211 Alberta Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/154)”;
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7813, for the rezoning of 7531 St. Albans Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/120)”;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7817, for the rezoning of 8431 and 8451 No. 2 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2 – 0.7)”;

(4)

Bylaw No. 7814, for the rezoning of 8271 Francis Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2 – 0.6)”;

(5)

Bylaw No. 7815, to rezone the Rear Portion of 7351 No. 4 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/35)”;

(6)

Bylaw No. 7809, for the rezoning of 8560, 8580 and 8600 No. 3 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.6)”; and

(7)

Bylaw No. 7804, for the rezoning of 5311/5331 Clifton Road from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”.

CARRIED

20.

ROAD NAMING

R04/17-24

It was moved and seconded

That the name Shields Avenue be selected for the proposed new road in McLennan South, Section 15-4-6.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Vice Chair

R 04/17-25

21.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

22.

TRANSLINK 2005 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSIONS - MAJOR ROAD NETWORK, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM AND TRANSIT-RELATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
(Report:  Sept. 9/04, File No.:  10-6500-01/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1331794)
 

R04/17-26

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the submission of the following four improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2005 Major Road Network Minor Capital Program, (as described in the report dated September 9^th, 2004, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed:

(a)

No. 3 Road / Browngate Road Traffic Signal Modification;

(b)

Installation of Central Traffic Signal Control System;

(c)

Gilbert Road Widening (north of Elmbridge Way) and Gilbert Road / Lansdowne Road Traffic Signal Installation; and

(d)

Westminster Highway / No. 4 Road Left-Turn Lane Improvement.

(2)

That the submission to extend the Shell Road bicycle route from Athabasca Drive to Horseshoe Slough Trail for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2005 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program (Year 3 of a 3-year accrued funding application), (as described in the report dated September 9^th, 2004, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
 

(3)

That the submission of various transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2005 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program, (as described in the report dated September 9^th, 2004, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

CARRIED

23.

CONTRACT T.1570 - POND/WETLAND CONSTRUCTION GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY PARK - GARDEN CITY ROAD, FROM GRANVILLE AVENUE TO ALBERTA ROAD
(Report:  Sept. 15/04, File No.:  7200-01; 02-1000-20-T.1570) (REDMS No. 1330947)
 

R04/17-27

It was moved and seconded

That the City enter into a contract with C.A.P. Ventures, in accordance with Contract T.1570 – Pond/Wetland Construction, for the total amount of $ 1,263,500.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 04/17-28

24.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, September 15th, 2004, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 28th, 2004, June 16th, 2004, August 25th, 2004, and on September 15th, 2004, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

7040 Blundell Road (DP 03-249869);

(b)

7400 Heather Street (DP 04-010738);

(c)

9100 & 9200 Ferndale Road (formally 6180 & 6200 Garden City Road & 9020, 9040, 9060, 9100, 9140 and 9200 Ferndale Road) (DP 04-267499); and

(d)

13160 Princess Street (DP 04-270943),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 04/17-29

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7597 (7040 Blundell Road, RZ 03-238461)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7628 (5440 Blundell Road, RZ 03-246155)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7741 (2191 McLennan Avenue, RZ 04-263293)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R 04/17-30

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, September 27^th, 2004.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)