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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 11^th, 2005 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, April 18^th, 2005.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARINGS

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2.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENCE – QK KARAOKE BOX
(Report:  Mar. 8/05, File No.: 8275-06/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1447705, 1441938, 1468958)

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 60 of the Community Charter – Gary Ng, principal of the business.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the business licences of company 521067 BC Ltd. doing business as QK Karaoke Box operating from premises located at Unit #230 – 4231 Hazelbridge Way, be suspended for a period of 20 days commencing May 2 through to May 21, 200,5 both dates inclusive.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

3.

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

4.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

RCMP Commanding Officer - Deputy Commissioner Bev Busson, regarding Item No. 8 - Change in the Relationship between the City and the RCMP Detachment.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED.)

5.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

6.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW CITY CLERK

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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7.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 12^th, 2005, be received for information.

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8.

CHANGE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CITY’S RCMP DETACHMENT

(Report:  Mar. 23/05, File No.:   09-5355-01) (REDMS No. 1462397)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated March 23^rd, 2005, from the Chief Administrative Officer) regarding the changes in the relationship between the City and the City’s RCMP Detachment, be received for information, and forwarded to the Lower Mainland District Officer and the Commanding Officer “E” Division.

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9.

VEHICLE FOR HIRE BYLAW AMENDMENTS

(Report:  Mar. 8/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7924/7925) (REDMS No. 1368399, 1436886, 1436458)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 7924, which corrects inconsistencies in the bylaw with respect to sign requirements; and

(2)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7925, (as amended by Committee).

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10.

2005 MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM

(Report:  Apr. 4/05, File No.:  10-6125-04-14-01) (REDMS No. 1459362)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Health Services be retained to undertake a Proactive Larviciding Program, (as per their proposal dated March 24, 2005, “2005 West Nile Virus Program Proposal”).

(2)

That the Provincial Crown Land Assessment option outlined in the Richmond Health Services proposal be authorized at an additional cost of $20,000, with funding provided from the provincial grant.

(3)

That for the mosquito control program for catch basins:

(a)

The purchase of the larvicide briquets be authorized as a pre-cursor to potential treatment, and

(b)

Staff be authorized to implement the mosquito control treatment program for catch basins if so ordered by the Health Authority.

(4)

That the Chair, GVRD Board of Directors, be advised that Richmond Council supports the establishment of a GVRD Mosquito Control Administration and Coordination function and will participate in this service.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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11.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 18^th, 2005, be received for information.

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12.

5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2005-2009) BYLAW 7939
(Report:  April 8/05, File No.:  8060-20-7939) (REDMS No. 1472890, 1481737)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That 5 Year Financial Plan (2005-2009) Bylaw 7939 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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13.

2005 PROPERTY TAX RATE BYLAW 7940

(Report:  April 12/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7940) (REDMS No. 1476028, 1473711)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That 2005 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7940 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

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14.

LICENSEE RETAIL STORES AND LIQUOR PRIMARY ESTABLISHMENTS
(Report:  April 5/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7929; 8275-00; 4105-00; 8060-20-5300) (REDMS No. 1442705, 1478105, 1459139, 1449149, 1446070)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff prepare a set of policies and guidelines for consideration by Council, which would deal with ‘temporary’ changes to existing liquor licences.

(2)

That Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7276, Amendment Bylaw No. 7279, (as amended by Committee) which establishes the City’s notification process for Liquor-Related licences, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

(3)

That the following Policy on Food Primary Licence and Liquor Primary Licence – Hours of Operation (Attachment 2 to the report dated April 5th, 2005 from the Director of Development and the Manager, Customer Services), be adopted:

“It is Council policy that:

1.

All applicants seeking approval to extend hours for a Liquor Primary Licence or a Food Primary Liquor Licence (new or amended) beyond 2:00 a.m. will not be recommended by the City.

2.

All applicants seeking approval to extend hours for Liquor Primary Licence with the exclusion of Neighbourhood Pubs or a Food Primary Liquor Licence (new or amended) up to and including 2:00 a.m. shall submit an application to the Licence Inspector, and such application will be processed in accordance with the procedure specified in Bylaw 7276.

3.

All Neighbourhood Pub applicants seeking approval for an extension of hours up to current permitted neighbourhood pub hours as outlined in Policy 9302 shall submit an application to the Licence Inspector and such application will be processed in accordance with the procedure specified in Bylaw 7276.”

(4)

That staff bring forward amendments to Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 to:

(a)

amend Liquor Licence related definitions to ensure consistency with Provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations;

(b)

amend the applicable zoning districts to remove Licensee Retail Stores as an outright permitted use;

(c)

amend the “Downtown Commercial District (C7)” in order to limit Licensee Retail Stores to an accessory use to a Neighbourhood Public House; and

(d)

amend the “Comprehensive Development District (CD/157)” and the “Comprehensive Development District (CD/161)” in order to limit Licensee Retail Stores to an accessory use to a Neighbourhood Public House.

(5)

That:

(a)

Policy No. 9300 – Liquor Licences (adopted July 9th, 1984), be rescinded;

(b)

the following Policy for Rezoning Applications Intended to Facilitate Provincially Licensed “Liquor Primary” Uses (as amended by Committee) (Attachment 5 to the report dated April 5th, 2005 from the Director of Development and the Manager, Customer Services), be adopted:

“It is Council Policy that:

1.

Liquor Primary License Applications – Appropriately Zoned Sites

(a)

In the case of a Liquor Primary License application for a property that is appropriately zoned to permit a Liquor Primary Use, the applicant will be so informed.

(b)

Should an application for a Liquor Primary Licence be submitted to the City on a site that permits a Liquor Primary Use, the application will be processed in accordance with the procedure specified in Section 1.9 of the Development Application Fees Bylaw.

2.

Liquor Primary Use Applications – Site Rezoning Required

(a)

In the case of a Liquor Primary application for a property that is not appropriately zoned to permit a Liquor Primary Licence Use, the applicant will be so informed along with the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

(b)

Should the applicant wish to Rezone the property to permit a Liquor Primary Use, a rezoning application must be submitted to the Development Applications Department and all applicable application fees provided.

(c)

A rezoning application must, at the discretion of Council, be supported by a Neighbourhood Survey that is intended to collect public opinion on the proposed Liquor Primary use.  The Neighbourhood Survey will be required to be conducted by an independent Market Research Company at the sole cost of the applicant. The Director of Development will confirm approval in writing the following:

(i)

the minimum catchment area for the required Neighbourhood Survey;

(ii)

the name of the Market Research Company approved to conduct the Survey;

(iii)

the method used to conduct and compile the results of the Neighbourhood Survey; and

(iv)

the dates during which the Neighbourhood Survey must be conducted.

(d)

The results of the Neighbourhood Survey, together with any comments the Director of Development feels are appropriate, shall be presented to Council, through the appropriate standing committee, with a staff report including a recommendation either to support or deny the rezoning application.”; and

(c)

the following Policy for Licensee Retail Store (LRS) Rezoning Applications (as amended by Committee) (Attachment 9 to the report dated April 5th, 2005 from the Director of Development and the Manager, Customer Services), be adopted:

“It is Council Policy that:

Rezoning applications intended to facilitate a stand-alone Licensee Retail Store (i.e. not an accessory use to a Neighbourhood Public House) will be considered under the following general guidelines and criteria:

1.

The proliferation of stand-alone Licensee Retail Stores is generally discouraged;

2.

Licensee Retail Store Rezoning Applications intended to facilitate the replacement of an existing BC Liquor Store, operated by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch or an existing LRS, will be considered on a case-by-case basis;

3.

Except as noted in Section 4 below, all proposals for relocation of an existing or new Licensee Retail Store within the City of Richmond must be supported by a neighbourhood survey that is intended to collect public opinion on the proposed new location of the Licensee Retail Store.  The neighbourhood survey will be required to be conducted by an independent Market Research Company at the sole cost of the applicant.  The Director of Development will confirm approval in writing the following:

(i)

the minimum catchment area for the required neighbourhood survey;

(ii)

the name of the market research company selected by the applicant to conduct the Survey;

(iii)

the method used to conduct and compile the results of the neighbourhood survey; and

(iv)

the dates during which the neighbourhood survey must be conducted.

4.

Notwithstanding Section 3 above, proposals to replace an existing BC Liquor Store or existing LRS on the same site will not be required to conduct a neighbourhood survey.”

(6)

That staff prepare a policy on the appropriate locations in which to allow Licencee Retail Stores.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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15.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 19^th, 2005, be received for information.

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16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - HUGUETTE BEAUCHESNE

(RZ 04-278153, SC 05-292729  Report:  April 4/05, File No.:  8060-20-7936 xr 05-292729, 1468591, 1467889, 280015) (REDMS No. 1466859)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7936, for the rezoning of 11780 Seaton Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Two-Family Housing District (R5)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That the application by Huguette Beauchesne for a Strata Title Conversion for 11780 Seaton Road be approved upon fulfillment of the following conditions:

(a)

adoption of Bylaw No. 7936, rezoning the subject property from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)” to “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” and the registration of a restrictive covenant limiting the property to a maximum of two (2) dwelling units;

(b)

payment of City property taxes up to and including the year 2005; and

(c)

submission of the appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of adoption of Bylaw 7936.

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17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN) - KHALID HASAN
(RZ 04-269099 Report:  April 6/05, File No.:  8060-20-7927/7928) (REDMS No. 1443032, 1443167, 1463827, 1443168)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Steves opposed)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7927, to re-designate 5280 Williams Road from “Single-Family" to "Multiple-Family" on the Steveston Area Land Use Map, (Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7927 , 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. 7927, 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. 7928, for the rezoning of 5280 Williams Rd from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN) - AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 04-270154  Report:  March 9/05, File No.:  8060-20-7920/7921) (REDMS No. 1421599, 1451862, 1446342, 1444995)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7920, to amend Schedule 2.10C (McLennan North Sub-Area Plan of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100), by introducing a map amendment to permit the portion of the proposed Alder Street between Hemlock Drive and Ferndale Road to be re-designated from “Principal Road” to “Trail”, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7920, 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. 7920, 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. 7921, to create a new multiple-family residential zone, “Comprehensive Development District (CD/167)”, and to rezone 9420 Ferndale Road, from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/167)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

TOYU GARDEN CITY DEVELOPMENT LTD.
(RZ 04-272343  Report:  March 15/05, File No.:  8060-20-7922) (REDMS No. 1447123, 1451862, 1447124)

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(B)

GERRY BLONSKI

(RZ 04-287669 - Report:  March 16, 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7902) (REDMS No. 1435093, 1431362)

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(C)

KEN YOSHIKAWA

(RZ 05-294740 Report:  March 30/05, File No.:  8060-20-7931) (REDMS No. 1465459, 1465688, 714236)

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(D)

MALKIAT BOWAL

(RZ 05-294809 - Report:  April 4/ 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7935) (REDMS No. 1468342, 1468499, 1468502)

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(E)

PACIFIC COASTAL HOMES

(RZ 05-294590 Report:  March 30/05, File No.:  8060-20-7930) (REDMS No. 1465293, 714236, 1465612)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7922, to create a new multiple-family residential zone, “Comprehensive Development District (CD/168)” and to rezone 9440 Ferndale Road, from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/168)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 7902, for the rezoning of 9200 Granville Road from “Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/128)”;

(3)

Bylaw No. 7931, for the rezoning of 11851 Dunavon Place from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”;

(4)

Bylaw No. 7935, for the rezoning of 9251 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6)”; and

(5)

Bylaw No. 7930, for the rezoning of 4791 Dunfell Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”.

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20.

RICHMOND’S REGIONAL CONTEXT STATEMENT REVIEW

(Report:  Apr. 6/05, File No.:   4045-01) (REDMS No. 1216291)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors be requested to continue to accept Richmond’s existing Regional Context Statement.

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21.

RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2004 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2005 WORK PLAN AND PROPOSED NEW RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION BYLAW NO. 7906
(Report:  April 1/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7906 xr: 01-0100-20-HAC01/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1362557, 1363022, 1344060, 1363057)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

The Richmond Heritage Commission 2005 Work Plan (Attachment 2 to the report dated April 1st, 2005, from the Manager, Policy Planning) be approved; and

(2)

Richmond Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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22.

HERITAGE DESIGNATION OF 13333 PRINCESS STREET

(Report:  April 1/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7701) (REDMS No. 1346903, 1473862, 1215435, 1354581)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 7701, for the heritage designation of 13333 Princess Street, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

The City discharge its mortgage on 13333 Princess Lane upon the adoption of Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 7701. 

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

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23.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 23^rd, 2005, be received for information.

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24.

FRASER RIVER PORT AUTHORITY – WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE

(Report:  Apr. 4/05, File No.:  10-6530-01/2004-Vol 01; xr 0140-20-FRHA1) (REDMS No. 1360655)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City support the efforts of the Fraser River Port Authority to enhance waterborne commerce on the Fraser River by requesting the GVRD to specifically include goods movement and marine transportation as components in the updated Liveable Region Strategic Plan.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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25.

AMENDMENT TO FEE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 7889

(Report:  April 20/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7889) (REDMS No. 1486274, 1401708)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the third reading of Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 7889 be rescinded.

(2)

(a)

That Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 7889 be given third reading.  (Before calling the question, the following amendment would be in order.)

(b)

That Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 7889 be amended by deleting clauses (g) and (h) and by renumbering the remaining clauses accordingly.

(The question should then be called on third reading as amended.)

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7780
(6791 Steveston Highway and 10977 Gilbert Road (formerly 6811 Steveston Highway,
RZ 04-269537)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7793
(7051, 7071, 7091, 7131, 7171, 7191 and 7211 Steveston Highway, RZ 03-250605)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. S. Halsey-Brandt and Steves.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7861
(8271 No. 3 Road, RZ 04-273015)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 7876
(McLennan South Sub-Area Plan)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7879
(5540/5560 Garrison Road, RZ 04-275991)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT