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

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R05/17-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 26^th, 2005, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie welcomed approximately 40 students participating in the SUCCESS-sponsored Youth Leadership Millennium Program, who were visiting City Hall this evening.

PRESENTATION

IT Director Alan Cameron and Website Coordinator, Colleen Smith, gave a PowerPoint presentation and commented on the significance of the City’s web site, which was awarded the Union of BC Municipalities’ “Excellence Award for Best Practices, Websites Category” award. 

The award was given in recognition of the City’s Website Re-Design Project which had been carried out to update the site’s look and navigation, and to implement a new data driven content management system.  Mr. Cameron then presented the award to Mayor Brodie, who accepted it on behalf of the City.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R05/17-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 8  – Responsible Gambling Information Centre, River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond

Annie McKitrick, a Richmond resident, voiced concern about the proposal to contribute $25,000 in City funds to the BC Lottery Corporation and to the River Rock Casino to undertake a program which they should be provided with the funds already obtained from gaming.  She suggested that the money could be better used by Richmond Addiction Services to pay for the services of a half-time counsellor for that organization.  Ms. McKitrick, in concluding her presentation, expressed her opposition to the proposed funding contribution.

Item No. 10 – Termination Notice – Residential Tenancies, Richmond Gardens

Ms. Lara Renier, representing the Richmond Gardens tenants, stated that the City’s meetings with Amacon Property Management, had resulted in a second eviction notice being served to the residents on October 8^th, 2005.  She advised that this second notice had not only caused even more stress to the tenants, but had also resulted in additional expenses from having to file a second appeal with the Residential Tenancy Office.  In concluding her presentation, Ms. Renier asked what Council would be doing to assist the residents of Richmond Gardens.

R05/17-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:41 p.m.).

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R05/17-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 3^rd, 2005, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

RICHMOND SPIRIT OF BC COMMITTEE

(Report:  Sept. 22/05, File No.:  0100-20-OLYM1-01/2005) (REDMS No. 1656325, 1656934, 1673800)

R05/17-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Spirit of BC Committee update be received for information;

(2)

That the Richmond Spirit of BC Committee proposed 2006 operating budget of $5,000 be considered during the 2006 budget review process;

(3)

That the term of the Richmond Spirit of BC Committee be extended to June, 2010;

(4)

That the term of appointment for individual members be for two years, with the terms to be staggered; and

(5)

That the Richmond Spirit of BC Committee report to Council every six months.

CARRIED

7.

DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS - DISCHARGE OF RIGHT OF WAY AT 4240/4260 GARRY STREET
(Report:  Sept. 21/05, File No.:  06-2285-40-002) (REDMS No. 1662769)

R05/17-6

It was moved and seconded

That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to discharge the sanitary sewer right of way described on Plan 52138, as required by subdivision application SD#05-296544.

CARRIED

8.

RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING INFORMATION CENTRE
RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT, RICHMOND
(Report:  Sept. 29/05, File No.:  4040-04-01/2005) (REDMS No. 1633946, 1634149, 1673793)

R05/17-7

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

The request for $25,000 funding (dated July 21, 2005 from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB), Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General), for the Responsible Gambling Information Centre with River Rock Casino, be approved.

(2)

The BCLC and the GPEB be encouraged to provide on-site counselling in the River Rock Casino through the Richmond Addiction Services, as indicated in the Richmond Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Strategy. 

(3)

Staff continue co-operating with Richmond and provincial problem gambling prevention and treatment stakeholders to prepare coordinated provincial and Richmond programs and strategies.

(4)

The Provincial Government be urged to expedite the implementation of its provincial gambling strategy, and identify and provide the likely date that each component of this strategy would be put into action.

(5)

The Responsible Gaming Officer to be employed have a working relationship with Richmond Addition Services and other similar organizations in other communities.

(6)

The copies of the Richmond strategy be provided to Richmond MLAs, the Solicitor General, and to the other MLAs for their information.

CARRIED

9.

R05/17-8

It was moved and seconded

WHEREAS Kwantlen University College contributes greatly to economic development in Richmond and the South Fraser Region by delivering outstanding educational opportunities preparing citizens for leadership, service and success;

AND WHEREAS Kwantlen University College is Richmond’s only public degree-granting post-secondary institution;

AND WHEREAS the name University College does not clearly and accurately reflect the full range of programming and credentials that Kwantlen offers;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richmond call upon the Provincial Government to designate Kwantlen as a special purpose university through an Order in Council, thereby changing the name to Kwantlen University and enabling Kwantlen University to play a more effective role in contributing to the economic, social and cultural viability of Richmond and the South Fraser Region;

AND FURTHER, that copies be sent to the Lower Mainland Municipal Association, the UBCM, and Richmond’s MLAs and MPs.

CARRIED

10.

R05/17-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That City Council confirms its serious concern regarding the rapid, large scale eviction of tenants from rental premises and the increase of rents to unaffordable levels;

(2)

That the Provincial Government be requested to amend the relevant legislation to address this situation; and

(3)

That staff examine the options regarding notices and increases in rent, and that staff advise Council as to any other rental complexes in the community which could be vulnerable to this approach.

The question on Resolution No. R05/17-9 was not called, as the following amendments were introduced:

R05/17-10

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R05/17-9 be amended by adding the following as Part (4),

“That staff liaise with the representative of the Richmond Gardens tenants and Amacon Property Management Services.”

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Howard

R05/17-11

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R05/17-9 be amended by adding the following as Part (5),

“That City Council authorize financial assistance to a maximum of $1,000 towards the legal costs of the Richmond Gardens tenants to ensure that they have proper representation at the Residential Tenancy Office.”

The question on Resolution No. R05/17-11 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R05/17-12

It was moved and seconded

That the matter of providing possible financial assistance to the tenants of Richmond Gardens be referred to staff for review and report to Council.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Dang

Howard

Kumagai

McNulty

The question on Resolution No. R05/17-9, as amended by Resolution No. R05/17-10, was not called, as a further amendment was introduced:

R05/17-13

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R05/17-9 be amended by adding the following as Part (5):

“(5)

(a)

That Amacon Property Management Services be requested:

(i)

to withdraw the first notice of eviction, if appropriate;

(ii)

to renovate the residential units through attrition; and

(iii)

to outline their renovation plans to the tenants; and

(b)

That the tenants of Richmond Gardens be included in all further discussions.”

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Howard

Kumagai

The question on Resolution No. R05/17-9, as amended by Resolution Nos. R05/17-10 and R05/17-13, was not called, as the request was made that recommendations be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2) and (3) of Resolution No. R05/17-9, as amended by Resolution Nos. R05/17-10 and R05/17-13, was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (4) of Resolution No. R05/17-9, as amended by Resolution Nos. R05/17-10 and R05/17-13, was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Howard opposed.

The question on Part (5) of Resolution No. R05/17-9, as amended by Resolution Nos. R05/17-10 and R05/17-13, was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Howard and Kumagai opposed.

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

R05/17-14

11.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 27^th, 2005, be received for information.

CARRIED

12.

RENAMING OF DON AND LION ISLANDS TO OIKAWA AND SATO ISLANDS

(Report:  September 22^nd , 2005, File No.: 06-2270-01) (REDMS No. 1662990, 1328027)

R05/17-15

It was moved and seconded

That the City take appropriate steps and work with the GVRD to rename Don and Lion Islands to their local historical names, Oikawa and Sato Islands.

CARRIED

13.

YOUTH STRATEGY UPDATE

(Report:  September 12^th, 2005, File No.: 07-3425-02) (REDMS No. 1655778, 109100)

R05/17-16

It was moved and seconded

That staff work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders to proceed with the development of a 3-year Youth Service Plan and report to Council with the completed Plan.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R05/17-17

14.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 4^th, 2005, be received for information.

CARRIED

15.

HOME OCCUPATION BUSINESS LICENCES IN STRATA TITLED COMPLEXES

(Report:  September 7^th, 2005, File No.:  12-8275-06) (REDMS No. 1589205, 1498320)

R05/17-18

It was moved and seconded

That no further action be taken to support the position of requiring a Strata Council “Letter of Authorization” for all Home Occupation business licences in Strata Titled complexes, but rather encourage individual Strata Councils to implement and enforce their own Strata bylaws regarding Home Occupations.

(Cllr. Dang left the meeting at 9:11 p.m.)

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R05/17-19

16.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, requested that the City allow free parking for those automobiles with veteran’s licence plates all year round, and that two parking stalls at City Hall be designated for automobiles with veteran’s licences plates, named in honour of “Smokey Smith, VC”.

(Cllr. Dang returned to the meeting - 9:13 p.m.)

R05/17-20

It was moved and seconded

That the proposal to permit year-round free parking within the City for those automobiles carrying veteran’s licence plates, be referred to staff for review and report to Council on:

(1)

the number of veteran’s licence plates issued to Richmond residents;

(2)

the financial impact of permitting such a proposal,

(3)

the feasibility of identifying those individuals currently issued with veteran’s licence plates who were veterans of wars or other peacekeeping efforts, and developing an implementation strategy for such identification, to ensure that only these people benefitted from year-round free parking.

CARRIED

R05/17-21

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R05/17-22

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7824 (9660, 9680, 9700, 9720 Westminster Highway, 6051 No. 4 Road, 9671 Ferndale Road and a portion of 9651 Ferndale Road, RZ 04-263900)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7935 (9251 No. 1 Road, RZ 05-294809)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7946  (3180 Granville Avenue, RZ 05-298445)

Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7968

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared himself to be in a perceived conflict of interest because he was the listing and selling agent for the property at 7560 Acheson Road, and he then left the meeting – 9:28 p.m.

R05/17-23

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7827(7560 Acheson Road, RZ 04-264051) be adopted.

CARRIED

Cllr. Dang returned to the meeting – 9:29 p.m.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R05/17-24

18.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 28th, 2005 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on August 24^th, 2005 and on September 28^th, 2005, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permits for the properties at:

(i)

6780 No. 4 Road (DP 04-280263); and

(ii)

7831 Bennett Road (DP 05-290153), and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit for property at 8600 No. 5 Road (DV 05-306191),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

The question on Resolution No. R05/17-24 was not called, as the request was made that Part (2)(b) of Resolution No. R05/17-24 be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2)(a)(i) and (a)(ii) of Resolution No. R05/17-24 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (2)(b) of Resolution No. R05/17-24 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R05/17-25

It was moved and seconded

That the Development Variance Permit for property at 8600 No. 5 Road (DV 05-306191) be referred to the Development Permit Panel to clarify with the applicant whether there is agricultural activity taking place on the backlands of the subject property, and if so, the type of activity; and to provide information on the steps taken to address the parking issue.

The question on Resolution No. R05/17-25 was not called, as the following tabling motion was introduced:

R05/17-26

It was moved and seconded

That the Development Variance Permit for property at 8600 No. 5 Road (DV 05-306191) be tabled to the next Regular (open) Council Meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, October 24^th, 2005.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R05/17-27

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:59 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 11^th, 2005.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)