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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 25^th, 2005; and to receive for information, the TransLink “Board in Brief” dated April 20^th, 2005.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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. 19.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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5.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, May 2^nd, 2005, be received for information.

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6.

AWARD OF CONTRACT T.1577 - RECYCLING DEPOT

(Report:  Apr. 26/06, File No.:  03-1000-20-T.1577) (REDMS No. 1500324)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Contract T.1577, Recycling Depot, for the period July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2008, be awarded as follows:

(1)

Supersave Save Disposal Inc. - the container collection and recycling services for the following commodities at the unit rates quoted:  Newspaper, Magazines, Telephone Books, Tin, Glass and Plastic; and

(2)

BFI Canada Inc. - the container collection and recycling services for the following commodities at the unit rates quoted:  Mixed Paper, Cardboard, Scrap Metal, Scrap Aluminum; and

(3)

International Paper Industries - the container collection and recycling services for Yard Waste at the unit rates quoted.

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7.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (GROW-OP) BYLAW

(Report:  Apr. 28/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7897) (REDMS No. 1344095, 1469206, 1366539)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Property Maintenance & Repair (Grow-Op) Bylaw No. 7897 (as amended by Committee), be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

(2)

That staff develop a communication and education strategy, including the preparation of notices for insertion with the 2005 property tax bills.

(3)

That letters be sent to the Richmond Member of Parliament and to the Federal and Provincial Solicitor Generals regarding the possibility of funds resulting from the seizure of the proceeds of crime being remitted to the City.

(4)

That staff:

(a)

review and report on funding and cost implications which could result from the adoption of Bylaw No. 7897; and

(b)

examine and report on the feasibility of (i) creating an additional ‘green team’ and the cost of such implementation; and/or (ii) other community safety strategies.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

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8.

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 26^th, 2005, be received for information.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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9.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 3^rd, 2005, be received for information.

10.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

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(A)

AJIT THALIWAL

(RZ 04-274200 - Report:  April 12/2005, File No.:  8060-20-7938) (REDMS No. 1432976, 1316942)

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(B)

MANDEEP NIJJAR AND JATINDER JOHAL

(RZ 04-275631 - Report:  April 18/05, File No.:  8060-20-7941) (REDMS No. 1480145, 1482446, 1476868, 1482391)

89

(C)

ADERA EQUITIES INC.

(RZ 04-287217 - Report:  April 20/05, File No.:  8060-20-7919) (REDMS No. 1442648, 1443046)

112

(D)

ELEGANT DEVELOPMENT INC.

(RZ 05-296867 - Report:  April 19/05, File No.:  8060-20-7943) (REDMS No. 1483080, 1483350)

120

(E)

TARA DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

(RZ 05-298161 Report:  April 19/05, File No.:  8060-20-7942) (REDMS No. 1483115, 1483254)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7938, for the rezoning of 10871 Gilbert Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 7941, for the rezoning of 8300 Francis Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6)”;

(3)

Bylaw No. 7919:

(a)

to amend Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by creating a new multiple-family residential zone, “Comprehensive Development District (CD/166)”, and

(b)

to rezone 9180 and 9186 Westminster Highway from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” and 9200 and 9220 Westminster Highway from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/166)”;

(4)

Bylaw No. 7943, for the rezoning of 4431 Garry Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”;

(5)

Bylaw No. 7942, for the rezoning of 8351 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6)”.

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11.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 04-274399 - Report:  Apr. 18/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7896) (REDMS No. 1440708, 1482231, 1409289, 1468772, 1500853, 1524834)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllrs. Barnes and Steves opposed)

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 7896, for the rezoning of 6340 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

no action be taken to collect Neighbourhood Improvement Charges for the lane right-of-way being obtained as part of the rezoning of 6340 Williams Road.

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12.

2005-2006 STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT UPDATE

(Report:  April 20/05, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1481609, 4425-07-01)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2005-2006 State of the Environment Update Work Program (outlined in Attachment 1 to the report dated April 20, 2005 from the Manager, Policy Planning), be endorsed.

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13.

OCP BYLAW PREPARATION CONSULTATION POLICY

(Report:  April 26, 2005, File No.:  4045-00) (REDMS No. 1472548, 673532)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, (as per the report dated April 26^th, 2005 from the Manager, Policy Planning) regarding the OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy:

(1)

The existing Council Policy 7017 “Consultation During OCP Development” (adopted April 22, 2002), be rescinded; and

(2)

The “OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy” (Attachment 2) be adopted.

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE –

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14.

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 12^th, 2005, be received for information.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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15.

COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2004(Report:  May 3/05, File No.:  01-0105-08-01) (REDMS No. 1520509)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated May 3^rd, 2005, from the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), regarding Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2004, be received for information.

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16.

2004 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Report:  May 1/05, File No.:  03-950-03/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1516989)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the statements and schedules of Financial Information reported for the year ended December 31^st, 2004 from the Manager, Payroll & Accounts Payable (attached to the report dated May 1^st, 2005 from the Director of Finance), be approved.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

17.

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

177

Peter Mitchell, Vince Miele, Samantha Siu and Ron Bordeleau, regarding the “Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion” event to be held in June, and to request the proclamation of June 12, 2005 as “Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Day in Richmond”.

18.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

180

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7599
(4471 Steveston Highway, RZ 03-240492)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

182

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7804
(5311/5331 Clifton Road, RZ 04-276165)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

184

Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 7889

(RCMP Service Recovery Fees)

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

186

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7904

(8551 No. 1 Road, RZ 04-288055)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

188

Richmond Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

194

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7909

(10720/10740 Rosebrook Road, RZ 04-276056)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

196

Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 7924

(To authorize amendments relating to the towing of vehicles.)

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

198

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7925

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

200

Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7276, Amendment Bylaw No. 7929

(Establishes the City’s notification process for Liquor-Related Licences.)

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

202

Officer and General Manager Bylaw No. 7407, Amendment Bylaw No. 7937

(To amend the use of the term “City Clerk” throughout the bylaw, and to add the definition for “Director, City Clerk’s Office.)

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

204

5 Year Financial Plan (2005 to 2009) Bylaw No. 7939

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

208

Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7940

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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19.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 27th, 2005, and the Chair’s report for the meetings held on October 13^th, 2004, on December 15^th, 2004, and on April 27^th, 2005, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of :

(a)

a Development Variance Permit for property at 8880/8890 Beckwith Road (DV 04-287918); and

(b)

Development Permits for the properties at:

(i)

7820 Ash Street (DP 04-275641); and

(ii)

9308 Keefer Avenue (formerly 7751, 7771, and 7791 Ash Street),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT