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 Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

City Clerk – J. Richard McKenna

Absent:

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R 04/18-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 27^th, 2004; and

(2)

the the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, October 4th, 2004,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Mr. Jerry Kokos, President and CEO of VFA Canada Corporation, accompanied by Ms. Susan Anson, General Manager, and Tony Florence, Vice President of Sales, presented the VFA Customer Advocate Award to the Mayor on behalf of Council, in recognition of the City’s outstanding achievement and innovation in capital planning and management.
(File No.:  0083-01)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R 04/18-2

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. 19 - 2004 - 2010 Richmond Intercultural Strategic Plan and Work Program

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, introduced Ms. Sashi Assanand, Chair, Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee, who spoke about the diverse cultures of which Richmond is comprised, and provided information on the development of the City’s first intercultural strategy.

Item No. 11 – Problem Boulevard Trees

Mr. Glenn Lilly, of 5651 Stefanko Place, representing the residents in that cul-de-sac, highlighted some of the problems which had resulted from trees leeching sap onto vehicles.  He spoke in support of the recommendation being considered by Council later in the evening.

R 04/18-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:32 p.m.).

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R 04/18-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 4th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

MUNICIPAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION VOTING DELEGATES
(Report:  Sept. 21/04, File No.:  01-0060-MIAS1) (REDMS No. 1332893)
 

R 04/18-5

It was moved and seconded

That Andrew Nazareth be appointed as the voting delegate and Glenn McLaughlin be appointed as the alternate voting delegate for the purpose of representing Richmond and voting at meetings of the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia.

CARRIED

7.

WET RESTAURANT, UNIT 165 – 8460 ALEXANDRA ROAD – EXTENSION OF HOURS
(Report:  Aug. 24/04, File No.:  12-8275-30-001-2004 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1325678)
 

R 04/18-6

It was moved and seconded

That the application from Mr. Eugene Ng operator of the Wet Restaurant at unit 165 – 8460 Alexandra Road for the following hours of operation:

Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.,

Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., and

Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight,

be supported (for the reason outlined in the staff report dated August 24, 2004 from the Supervisor, Zoning & Signs.)

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt
McNulty

8.

APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF LICENCE INSPECTOR
(Report:  Sept. 21/04, File No.:  01-0172-04) (REDMS No. 1336618)
 

R04/18-7

It was moved and seconded

That the appointment of Jim W. Bruce as Chief Licence Inspector (undertaken by Council on February 24, 1997), be rescinded, and that Anne Stevens be appointed as the Chief Licence Inspector, in accordance with Section 60 of the Community Charter and Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360.

CARRIED

9.

BUSINESS LICENCES – CASINOS AND FARM-BASED WINERIES
(Report:  Sept. 7/04, File No.:  12-8060-20-7808/2004 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1303428, 1322307)
 

R 04/18-8

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7808, which amends Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360 by adding new categories and licence fees for casino operations and farm-based wineries, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

CARRIED

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

R 04/18-9

10.

It was moved and seconded

That minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 28th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

11.

PROBLEM BOULEVARD TREES
(Report:  September 14/04, File No.:  10-6650-00) (REDMS No. 1218018, 1320312, 1220630)
 

R 04/18-10

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the gradual replacement of trees over a long period of time option (Option 3 in the report dated September 14, 2004 from the Director of Parks Operations), be approved;

(2)

the changes in the Urban Forestry Management Strategy Tree removal and replacement policies (as outlined in this report dated September 14, 2004 from the Director of Parks Operations), be approved; and

(3)

a priority list for the replacement of problem trees be established.

CARRIED

12.

WEST RICHMOND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - COMMUNITY PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL
(Report:  August 24/04, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-040) (REDMS No. 1325805, 1300610)
 

R 04/18-11

It was moved and seconded

That an allocation of $5,000 for the development of a Community Public Art Project at the West Community Centre, (as presented in the report dated August 24th, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning), be approved.

CARRIED

13.

CREATION OF LEISURE FACILITIES STATUTORY RESERVE FUND(Report:  August 11/04, File No.:  8060-20-7812) (REDMS No. 1320895, 1324721)
 

R 04/18-12

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7812, which creates a new statutory reserve fund for Leisure Facilities, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R 04/18-13

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 5th, 2004, be received for information.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION - THI NGUYEN AND ZIAO LIU
(Report:  September 20/04, File No.:  SC 04-272174) (REDMS No. 1335302, 1081046)
 

R04/18-14

It was moved and seconded

That the application for a strata title conversion at 5411/5431 Clearwater Drive be approved.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/50) - JOHNNY LEUNG ARCHITECT
(RZ 02-207804 - Report:  September 21/04, File No.:  8060-20-7721) (REDMS No. 1245632, 1324673, 1336837, 1244522)
 

R 04/18-15

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7721, to amend the density, site coverage, setback, height and minimum lot size provisions of “Comprehensive Development District (CD/50)” to permit construction of a heritage-style single-family dwelling unit at 6433 Dyke Road, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - CR 38 HOLDINGS LTD.
(RZ  04-263900 - Report:  September 2/04, File No.:  8060-20-7823/7824) (REDMS No. 1307974, 1329030, 1298681, 1329047, 1329695, 1329689)
 

R 04/18-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7823, to amend Schedule 2.10C (McLennan North Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 by introducing a number of text amendments affecting the area designated for “Residential Area 4, 0.55 base Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.), One and Two-Family Dwelling and Three-Dwelling Townhouses (two and half-storeys max.)”, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7823, 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. 7823, 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. 7824, to amend Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by creating a new multiple-family residential zone, “Comprehensive Development District (CD/153)”, and for rezoning 9660, 9680, 9700, 9720 Westminster Highway, 6051 No. 4 Road, and 9671 and a portion of 9651 Ferndale Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/153)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

18.

ENHANCED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT GUIDELINES – STEVESTON AREA PLAN
(Report:  Sept. 27/04, File No.:  12-8060-20-7816) (REDMS No. 1338213, 1337366, 1341999, 1337351)
 

R04/18-17

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the report (dated September 29th, 2004 from the Manager, Policy Planning) be referred to the Heritage Commission to hold a design charette to better define the Village vision, character, guidelines, heritage protection measures, and incentives, etc.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7816, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Schedule 2.4, Steveston Area Plan, Section 8.0, “Development Permit Guidelines”, by deleting Section 8.0 in its entirety and, pursuant to Sections 919.1 (1) (d) and 919.1 (1) (f) of the Local Government Act, substituting a new Section 8.0, “Development Permit Guidelines”, as Schedule 1, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7816, 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.
 

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7816, 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. R04/18-17 was not called as the request was made that Part (1) be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R04/18-17 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Parts (2) to (4) of Resolution No. R04/18-17 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Howard opposed.

R04/18-18

It was moved and seconded

That staff report on the feasibility of designating the Steveston Town site as a heritage district.

CARRIED

19.

2004 - 2010 RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL STRATEGIC PLAN AND WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  September 14/04, File No.:  01-0100-20-R1A01-01) (REDMS No. 1230337, 1117993, 1298865, 1125414, 1118840)
 

R04/18-19

It was moved and seconded

That the 2004 – 2010 Richmond Intercultural Strategic Plan and Work Program (Attachment 1 to the report dated September 14, 2004 from the Manager of Policy Planning), be approved.

CARRIED

20.

ROAD NAMING

R04/18-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Primary List of Potential Road Names be replenished with the following thirteen (13) names from the Secondary List:  SWEET, PARKER, HEPWORTH, GOLLNER, MURDOCH, GRECZMIEL, SHINDE, MAH, MANNINI, BREDEN, MAY, TOMICKI, AND MCCLELLAND;

(2)

That the Secondary List be replenished with the following fourteen (14) names from the remainder list as follows: KETCHISON, ANNO, ROGERS, HING, LOGAN, MAGAR, MATSUZAKI, FULTON, GARRIPIE, GRAVES, MATSUO, MCELHINNEY, TUFNAIL, AND WONG; and

(3)

That the name LAM, already in use for a road in Terra Nova, be deleted from the Secondary List of Potential Road Names.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R 04/18-21

21.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, September 29th, 2004, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

3880 Chatham Street (DP 03-248226); and

(b)

8811 River Road (DP 04-265053),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
 

The question on Resolution No. R04/18-21 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R 04/18-22

It was moved and seconded

That Part (2)(a) of Resolution No. R04/18-21, Development Permit (DP 03-248226) for property at 3880 Chatham Street, be referred to the Development Permit Panel to address and find a solution to resolve the residential tandem parking issue and all of the other parking issues which relate to this proposal, including (i) the possible elimination of the commercial retail parking spaces from the subject property with the developer making a contribution to the off-street parking fund; and (ii) the side street and narrow lane located adjacent to the subject property and the resulting traffic congestion referred to by two adjacent property owners.

CARRIED

The question on Parts (1) and (2)(b) of Resolution No. R04/18-21 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

R 04/18-23

It was moved and seconded

That staff review all options for the storage and sorting of books.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R 04/18-24

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:
 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7625
(9251 and 9291 No. 3 Road, RZ 03-247433)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7739(6211 No. 3 Road, RZ 04-260971)

Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7803

CARRIED

R 04/18-25

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7797 (12011 Bridgeport Road, RZ 04-263998), be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllrs. Barnes
McNulty
Steves

ADJOURNMENT

R 04/18-26

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:36 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, October 12^th, 2004.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

City Clerk (J. Richard McKenna)