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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday,
July 25^th, 2005 (distributed previously);

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, August 29^th, 2005; and

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to receive for information, the GVRD ‘Board in Brief’ dated July 29^th, 2005.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Presentation by the Canadian Urban Institute to Richmond City Council of the Brownie Award - Heritage and Adaptive Reuse Category, recognizing leadership, innovation, and environmental sustainability in brownfields redevelopment across Canada, for a project called London Landing, "... an imaginative reworking of former industrial properties to create mixed use and 'new urbanist' residential themes that complements the historical setting and creates new public amenities. 

Presentation of the International Illumination Design Award for the lighting design at Steveston Library from the Engineering Society of North America.

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARINGS

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2.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENCE – FU YUN
(Report: August 9^th, 2005; File No.: 12-8275-06/2005-01; REDMS No.: 1630967)

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 60 of the Community Charter – Xin He, principle of the business.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the business licence of Fu Yun operating from premises located at Unit #201 – 4640 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C., be suspended for a period of 45 days commencing September 19, 2005 through to November 2, 2005, both dates inclusive.

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3.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENCE – KINGDOM MASSAGE AND ACUPRESSURE CENTRE

(Report: August 8^th, 2005; File No.: 12-8275-06/2005-01; REDMS No.: 1630384)

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 60 of the Community Charter – Ip Li, principle of the business.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the business licence of Kingdom Massage and Acupressure Centre operating from premises located at Unit #170 – 8351 Alexandra Road, Richmond, B.C., be suspended for the period of 60 days commencing September 19, 2005 through to November 17, 2005, both dates inclusive.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

4.

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

5.

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. 35.)

6.

Motion to rise and report.

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

7.

MCLENNAN SOUTH NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK NAMING

COUNCILLOR HAROLD STEVES

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8.

RELEASE OF REPORT ON THE SALE OF 12000 STEVESTON HIGHWAY

(Report: August 31^st, 2005; File No) (REDMS No. 1649022)

RECOMMENDATION

Resolved that the City of Richmond release both the report of July 5, 2005,  on the sale of 12000 Steveston Highway, and also the related background information and appraisals from all parties.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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9.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, August 29^th, 2005, be received for information.

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10.

CITY OF RICHMOND COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS

(Report: August 24^th, 2005; File No.: 01-0083-01) (REDMS No. 1641935)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the development, promotion and delivery of the City of Richmond Community Spirit Awards to be introduced as part of the program for the Civic Appreciation Reception in October 2005, provided that the number of awards should not necessarily be limited to six.

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11.

RFR – RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT

(Report:  August 29^th, 2005, File No.:  5140-01) (REDMS No. 1629997)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Fire Rescue enter into a contract to participate in a new regionally shared Fire Records Management System (RMS) that will be housed at, and managed by E-Comm, integrated with the Computer Aided Dispatch System and various Richmond databases, provided that in the event that Richmond disputes an increase in budgetary funding, the matter would be referred to an arbitration process.

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12.

LIQUOR LICENCE AMENDMENTS – PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE, AND STATESIDE BAR & GRILL, VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Report:  August 23^rd, 2005, File No.:  8275-30-017) (REDMS No. 1640449)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council decline comment to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch with regard to the applications by Plaza Premium Lounge, and Stateside Bar & Grill to amend their Liquor-Primary licences at Vancouver International Airport; and

(2)

That a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the LCLB in accordance with the legislative requirements.

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13.

REQUEST TO APPOINT A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE STEERING COMMITTEE

(Report:  August 24, 2005, File No.:  01-0100-01) (REDMS No. 1642341)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed to serve on the Steering Committee of the BC Health Communities Coalition until the inaugural meeting in December, 2005.

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14.

UNION OF BC MUNICIPALITIES EMERGENCY PLANNING FUNDING APPLICATION

(Report:  August 8^th, 2005, File No.:  1087-11-01) (REDMS No. 1630239)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application to the provincial government, via the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, for funding under the 2005 Emergency Planning Program, as outlined in the staff report dated August 8, 2005, be supported.

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15.

ESTABLISHMENT OF MOSQUITO CONTROL ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION SERVICE – GVRD BYLAW APPROVAL

(Report:  August 19^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6125-04-14) (REDMS No. 1638789, 1594346, 1589938)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That participating area approval be given to the adoption of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Mosquito Control Administration and Coordination Service Establishment Bylaw No.1034, 2005.

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16.

“MATERIALLY AFFECTED” CONSULTATION - PROPOSED SLOT MACHINES HASTINGS RACECOURSE (2901 EAST HASTINGS STREET)

(Report:  August 17^th, 2005, File No.:01-0155-20-VANC1) (REDMS No. 1633037)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Vancouver be advised that Richmond will not be “materially affected” by the proposed addition of 600 - 900 slot machines to the Hastings Racecourse at 2901 East Hastings Street in Vancouver.

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17.

RICHMOND OVAL PUBLIC ART PLAN

(Report:  August 12^th, 2005, File No.:  1000-09-01) (REDMS No. 1630165, 1579982, 1611451)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff execute a call for proposals for a Public Art Consultant to prepare an Oval Public Art Strategy and Implementation Program and report back to Council with a short list of candidates and a proposed budget to prepare the Oval Public Art Strategy and Implementation Program.

(2)

That the budget of $80,000 be included in the call for proposals for the Oval Public Art Strategy and Implementation Program.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

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18.

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

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19.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES 2005-2015 MASTER PLAN

(Report:  July 13/05, File No.:   01-0340-20-CSERI) (REDMS No. 1584685, 1613921, 1351967, 1615944) 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2005-2015 Master Plan be received, and that staff seek public feedback on the proposed plan (attached to the report dated July 13^th, 2005, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services) and report the feedback to Council in the Fall, 2005; and.

(2)

That the Community Working Group be reconvened to review the Master Plan documentation.

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20.

MINORU PARK PLAN

(Report:  July 12/05, File No.:  06-2345-MINO1) (REDMS No. 1614093)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Minoru Park Vision and Guiding Principles (as outlined in the report dated July 12^th, 2005, from the Director of Parks Operations and the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services), be adopted;

(2)

That staff take the Vision and Guiding Principles to the public for further input; and

(3)

That staff explore the feasibility of negotiating with the developers of new high rise buildings constructed around Minoru Park the provision of one floor of space for City use.

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21.

STEVESTON COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS

(Report: July 28^th, 2005, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1623283)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That provisions be made in the Minor Capital account for any funds which may be required to provide foundations, etc., for the Steveston community art projects.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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22.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday,
August 30^th, 2005, be received for information.

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23.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE REVIEW OF THE LANE ESTABLISHMENT AND ARTERIAL ROAD REDEVELOPMENT POLICIES

(Report:  August 12^th, 2005, File No.:  08-4105-00; xr 10-6360-00) (REDMS No. 1624752, 1631524)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, based on the results of the public consultation meeting held for the Blundell and Gilbert Road area, the following recommendations be forwarded to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall:

(a)

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5442 for Mirabel Court, the south side of Blundell Road and west side of Gilbert Road:

i

be amended to include the east side of Gilbert Road south of Blundell Road; and

ii

that rezoning and subdivision be restricted to the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) zone, except that:

·         8091 Gilbert Road and 6760 and 6800 Blundell Road be restricted to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D) provided that the lots are accessible by a lane which would not be connected to Mirabel Court; and

·         8233 and 8239 Gilbert Road and 8226 and 8228 Mirabel Court be restricted to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D) provided that no new accesses are created to Gilbert Road.

(b)

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5408 for the area bounded by Comstock Road, Gilbert Road, Blundell Road and No. 2 Road:

i

be amended to permit rezoning and subdivision to Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6) along Blundell Road and Gilbert Road provided that access is to a constructed lane and not to either arterial road;

ii

be amended to delete the properties fronting Blundell Road between Cheviot Place and No. 2 Road; and

iii

that all other properties be restricted to the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) zone, except for properties with duplexes which may be permitted to subdivide into the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) zone.

(2)

That, based on the results of the public consultation meeting held for the Steveston Highway area:

(a)

A revised staff report be brought forward on rezoning application RZ 04-268223 for a proposed multiple-family residential development at 5411 and 5431 Steveston Highway before a decision is made on the preferred land use along the north side of Steveston Highway between Lassam Road and Ransford Gate; and

(b)

That single-family residential development with a lane continue to be the preferred development option on the south side of Steveston Highway between Railway Avenue and Ransford Gate as reflected in the existing Steveston Area Plan.

(3)

That, based on the results of the public consultation meeting held for the Williams Road area, staff be directed to bring forward amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) to:

(a)

encourage multiple-family residential development along Williams Road between No. 3 Road and No. 4 Road provided that a minimum frontage of 40 m is obtained; and

(b)

permit only single-family residential development with a lane along the north side of Williams Road between Ash Street and No. 4 Road.

(4)

That staff be directed to continue to work with the applicants of the other outstanding rezoning applications (Attachment 14) to pursue solutions to their sites only, such as permitting garages in the front yard on the condition that a contribution to the affordable housing fund be made equal to the value of land normally dedicated for a lane and the neighbourhood improvement charges that would have been collected for the lane construction.

(5)

That staff initiate the process of amending the Official Community Plan (OCP) to incorporate:

(a)

the “Revised Interim Strategy For Managing Rezoning Applications During The Review Of The Lane Establishment And Arterial Road Redevelopment Policies”; and

(b)

the following requirements where multiple-family residential developments are permitted on an arterial road:

i

assembly of larger sites (minimum 40 m frontage on local arterial roads and minimum 50 m frontage on major arterial roads);

ii.

stepping down to a maximum 2 1/2 storey height along side yards and prohibiting three-storey heights along the rear yard interface with the single-family housing; and

iii.

requiring variable rear yard setbacks based on the development height (4.5 m for two-storeys and 6 m for 2 1/2 storeys).

(6)

That the issue of the designation of Blundell Road as an Arterial Road be forwarded to the Public Works & Transportation Committee for discussion.

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24.

POVERTY RESPONSE COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR SPACE

(Report:  July 15, 2005, File No.: 0100-20-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 1498281)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That in accordance with Council Policy 2017, “Programming of City Hall”, the Poverty Response Committee be offered up to six meetings per year for no charge on a space availability basis and that they be advised that additional dates for meeting rooms may be booked at the posted non-profit rate.

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25.

APPLICATION BY RICHMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 38 FOR REZONING AT 9480 ALBERTA ROAD; THE REAR PORTIONS OF 9580, 9620, 9640 AND 9660 ALBERTA ROAD; 6631 AND 6651 NO. 4 ROAD; 9731, 9691 AND 9651 GRANVILLE AVENUE; AND THE REAR PORTIONS OF 9511 GRANVILLE AVENUE AND 9533 GRANVILLE AVENUE (FORMERLY 9531 GRANVILLE AVENUE) FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO SCHOOL & PUBLIC USE DISTRICT (SPU)

(RZ 04-272873 - Report:  August 10^th, 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7887/7888) (REDMS No. 1379369, 1575264, 1629380, 1630177, 1630187, 1630195)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw 7887 to:

(a)

Amend the Land Use Map in Schedule 2.10C (McLennan North Sub Area Plan) by redesignating the lots shown cross-hatched on “Schedule A attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 7887” from “Residential Area 3” to “School”; and

(b)

Amend the Generalized Land Use Map contained in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Bylaw 7100, by redesignating the lots shown cross-hatched on “Schedule B attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 7887” from “Public and Open Space Use” and “Neighbourhood  Residential” to “Public and Open Space Use”;

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7887, having been considered in conjunction with:

·         the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

·         the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Management Plan;

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. 7887, 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. 7888, for the rezoning of 9480 Alberta Road; the rear portions of 9580, 9620, 9640 and 9660 Alberta Road; 6631 and 6651 No. 4 Road; 9731, 9691 and 9651 Granville Avenue; and the rear portions of 9511 Granville Avenue and 9533 Granville Avenue (formerly 9531 Granville Avenue) from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “School & Public Use District (SPU)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(5)

That Bylaws 7887 and 7888 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

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27.

APPLICATION BY AJIT THALIWAL FOR REZONING AT 9691 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1 – 0.6)

(RZ 05-306447 – Report:  August 10^th, 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7970) (REDMS No. 1630652, 1631077, 1631081)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7970, for the rezoning of 9691 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.

(2)

That Bylaw 7970 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

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28.

APPLICATION BY DERECK HAMADA FOR REZONING AT 5520 CANTRELL ROAD FROM TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)

(RZ 05-301131 – Report:  August 9^th, 2005, File No.:  8060-20-7971) (REDMS No. 1630897,1631046, 1631084,1631086)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7971, for the rezoning of 5520 Cantrell Road from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw 7971 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 19^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

29.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, August 31^st. 2005, be received for information.  (Distributed separately.)

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30.

MAJOR ROAD NETWORK – OPERATIONAL, MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION AGREEMENT

(Report:  August 8^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6375-04) (REDMS No. 1618377, 1625507)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Director, City Clerk’s Office and the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the Operational, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agreements between the City of Richmond and TransLink on an annual basis.

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31.

REALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO COMPLETE SEWER REPAIRS IN THE BRIDGEPORT AREA

(Report:  July 20^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6400-01) (REDMS No. 1616595)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the transfer of $73,000 of excess capital funding from the Jesmond Sanitary Sewer Replacement (project #40625) be approved to allow commencement of sanitary sewer repairs in the Bridgeport area.

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32.

CONTRACT T.2720 – DITCH CLEANING HORSESHOE SLOUGH/SHELL ROAD CANAL

(Report:  August 24^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.04301) (REDMS No. 1642034)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a contract with CAP Ventures Ltd., in accordance with Contract T.2720 – Horseshoe Slough/Shell Road Canal Ditch Cleaning for the total amount of $153,000.00.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

33.

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

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(1)

John Ho, MAIBC, representing the applicant for the Lingyen Mountain Temple Land Use Application, to request a deferral of the Special Public Hearing scheduled for September 20^th, 2005.

34.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

579

Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7759

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

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Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7832
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7958
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on August 10th, and August 24th, 2005, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, August 10^th and Wednesday, August 24^th,2005 be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permits for  property at:

(i)

11000, 11020, 11040, 11080, 11100 No. 5 Road and 12000 Steveston Highway (DP 05-292236);

(ii)

8711 Alexandra Road (DP 04-280280);

(iii)

9171 Ferndale Road (DP 04-275373); and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit(DV 05-296470) for property at 8051 Alanmore Place

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT