October 24, 2005 Minutes


City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Monday, October 24th, 2005


 

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

R05/18-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, October 11th, 2005; and

(2)

minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, October 17th, 2005,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R05/18-2

It was moved and seconded

That the resolution regarding an Appointment to the Richmond 2010 Olympic Oval Project Steering Advisory Committee, be added to the Council Agenda as an additional item.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Tung Chan, Board Chair, and Greg Buss, Chief Librarian, Richmond Public Library, presented the Library Board’s annual report to Council.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R05/18-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:38 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 14 – McLennan South Sub-Area Road Implementation Strategy

Ms. Elisa Lock, representing her parents, the owners of 7671 Bridge Street, spoke in support of the proposed ring road which followed as much as possible the design originally set out in the Official Community Plan. She noted that based on the new road alignment proposal, a large portion of land from 7651 and 7671 Bridge Street and the south end section of the north/south road would be required for the continuation of the ring road.

Ms. Lock stated that the proposal now being considered differed from the one approved by area residents as part of the August 8th, 2005 survey, which now required full road allowance from the owners of these two properties as compared to half-road requirements for the remaining owners. She stated that the City needed to ensure that the owners of 7651 and 7671 Bridge Street were fully compensated for the additional land and completion of the road dedication.

Ms. Lock also commented that the east/west road from Ash Street in the south section of the north/south road should qualify for Development Cost Charges credits because the road is a continuation of the ring road.

Ms. Jean James, of 7420 Bridge Street, thanked the Planning Committee for reviewing the ring road proposal and reverting to the original proposal. However, she sought clarification on a statement made on Attachment 1 to the staff report that corner lots for those properties with access from new roads and General Currie Road, would be considered to front the shorter of its two boundaries. Ms. James stated that this would result in shorter properties on Bridge Street, even though it was the understanding of area residents that the properties on Bridge Street would each be 59 feet wide.

Mr. Samuel Cheung, accompanied by Sophia Zhou, both of the Sutton Group – Seafair Realty, and representing seven property owners in the McLennan South area, reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of Options “C” and “D”. In concluding his presentation, Mr. Cheung voiced support for Option “C”. A copy of Mr. Cheung’s submission is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

R05/18-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

TABLED ITEM

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R05/18-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the following motion be lifted from the table:

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for property at 8600 No. 5 Road (DV 05-306191), be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

The question on Part (2)(b) of Resolution No. R05-17-24 (October 11th, 2005), was then called, and it was CARRIED.

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5A.

APPOINTMENT TO THE RICHMOND 2010 OLYMPIC OVAL PROJECT STEERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R05/18-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Terms of Reference for the Richmond 2010 Olympic Oval Steering Advisory Committee be revised to allow for a Committee membership of 14.

(2)

That Mr. Stanley Kwok be appointed to the Richmond 2010 Olympic Oval Steering Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire February 14, 2008.

CARRIED

(Cllr. Kumagai left the meeting – 8:06 p.m.)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R05/18-7

6.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 12th, 2005 be received for information.

(Cllr. Kumagai returned to the meeting – 8:08 p.m.)

CARRIED

7.

STATUS REPORT ON DREDGING AND DYKES
(Report: Sept. 19/05, File No.: 10-6045-09-01/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1660519, 1681798)

R05/18-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff include annual funding in the amount of $600,000 for dyke upgrades for consideration as part of the 2006 Utility Rates Budget process; and

(2)

That staff determine whether the rate to be charged should be $5 or $10 per utility bill.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

8.

RICHMOND OVAL PUBLIC ART PLAN – PUBLIC ART CONSULTANT

R05/18-9

It was moved and seconded

That 4Culture be retained as the public art consultant to prepare the Richmond Oval Public Art Strategy and Implementation Program for a budget of $70,000.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R05/18-10

9.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 18th, 2005, be received for information.

CARRIED

10.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

LOBLAW PROPERTIES PACIFIC INC.
(ZT 05-298232 - Report: October 10/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7978) (REDMS No. 1674741, 1505481, 1651841, 1652051, 1601365, 1604727)

R05/18-11

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7978, to amend "Comprehensive Development District (CD/109)" to add “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)” as a permitted use, at 4651 No. 3 Road, be introduced and given first reading.

The question on Resolution No. R05/18-11 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R05/18-12

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7978, to amend "Comprehensive Development District (CD/109)" to add “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)” as a permitted use at 4651 No. 3 Road, be referred to staff to clarify whether:

(a)

another liquor retail facility could be located at the original site; and

(b)

a covenant could be placed on the property to prevent the establishment of another liquor facility at that location;

(2)

That staff provide information on the action taken when JP Malone’s Neighbourhood Pub (with an accompanying beer and wine store) relocated to Garden City Road and Blundell Road and closed the liquor store;

(3)

That staff provide information on the inconsistencies between the 100 metre survey notification area required by the City and the 500 metre requirement of the Liquor Control & Licencing Branch; and

(4)

That staff report to Council through the Planning Committee, with recommended changes to existing City policy to prevent another licensee retail store from being established at the original location without public process and Council approval.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes
Steves

(B)

GURMEET JAGDE
(RZ 05-309534 - Report: Sept. 27/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7979) (REDMS No. 1665703, 1666380, 1666433, 1621383, 1666625)

(C)

G. S. PUREWAL
(RZ 05-304874 - Report: Oct. 3/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7980) (REDMS No. 1669440, 1669085, 1669142, 1094871)

R05/18-13

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7979, for the rezoning of 10431 Bird Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; and

(2)

Bylaw No. 7980, for the rezoning of 8220/8240 Luton Road from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)”.

CARRIED

11.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEE 2% INFLATIONARY INCREASE
(Report: Oct. 4/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7984; xr 08-4105-01/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1352514, 1353383)

R05/18-14

It was moved and seconded

That Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7984, which repeals the current Development Applications Fee Bylaw No. 7276 and introduces new Development Application fees, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

12.

APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT - ANNIE'S NATURAL FOODS INC.
(Report: October 13th, 2005, File No.: TU05-315253) (REDMS No. 1678014, 1678541)

R05/18-15

It was moved and seconded

That the application of Annie's Natural Foods Inc. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for property at 7880 Alderbridge Way (Unit 7860) be considered at the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearing to be held November 21, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration.

“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Annie's Natural Foods Inc. for property at 7880 Alderbridge Way (Unit 7860) to allow the retail sale of specialty food products.”

CARRIED

13.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT STATUTORY RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURES
(Report: Oct. 7/05, File No.: 03-1075-12) (REDMS No. 1669448, 1673752)

R05/18-16

It was moved and seconded

That an allocation of $29,798.89 from Budget Project 40721, originally approved in the 2005 Capital Plan, be approved in the following amounts:

(1)

$3,245.63 to the Developmental Disabilities Association for Riverside Child Development Centre educational materials and play equipment;

(2)

$3,500 to the East Richmond Community Association for Sprites Preschool playground improvements;

(3)

$4,000 to the Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy for a playing field;

(4)

$1,505 to the Brighouse United Church for Brighouse Nursery School activity equipment;

(5)

$900 to the Hamilton Community Association for Hamilton Out of School Care books and a drying rack;

(6)

$5,000 to the Steveston Community Centre Preschool Program for outdoor equipment;

(7)

$2,000 to Our Saviour Lutheran Child Care Centre for playground equipment and site improvements;

(8)

$5063.49 to Beth Tikvah Preschool for a play centre, equipment shed, cubbies and kitchen centre;

(9)

$3,870 to Richmond Society for Community Living for Treehouse Early Learning Centre play equipment, outdoor storage and a raised garden; and

(10)

$714.77 to Family Services of Greater Vancouver for Richmond Colts Daycare for a baby play module.

CARRIED

14.

MCLENNAN SOUTH SUB-AREA ROAD IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
(Report: October 11th, 2005, File No.: 08-4045-20-MS) (REDMS No. 1671691, 1682717, 1502771)

R05/18-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That (as per the report from the Manager, Policy Planning dated
October 11th, 2005), City Council re-affirms its support for the existing “Circulation Map” as contained in the “McLennan South Sub-Area Plan” (Schedule 2.10D of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100); and

(2)

That rezoning applications in the area bounded by General Currie Road, Bridge Street, Blundell Road and Ash Street are to be considered subject to the following:

(a)

New single-family development shall be required to provide land dedication and construction for a north/south road aligned half-way between Ash and Bridge Streets, from General Currie Road to the future extension of Keefer Avenue;

(b)

New multi-family development, on the west side of Bridge Street, shall be required to provide land dedication and construction for the Keefer Avenue “ring road” from the new north/south road to Bridge Street, to be aligned in a straight line with the existing portions of Keefer Avenue; and

(c)

New single-family development on the east side of Ash shall be required to provide land dedication and construction for the Keefer Avenue “ring road” from Ash Street to the new north/south road, located to the north of the existing portions of Keefer Avenue.

CARRIED

R05/18-20

It was moved and seconded

That the following motion:

That future development east of Bridge Street dedicate land and construct the portion of the “ring road” between Bridge Street and Le Chow Street, to align in a straight line with the existing portions of Keefer Avenue,

be referred to staff for further review of equity within the area as it related to financial issues.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt
Steves

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE –
Councillor Derek Dang

R05/18-21

15.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 4th, 2005, be received for information.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

Councillor Kumagai requested the Planning Committee to review the position taken by Council regarding Home Occupation Permits in strata units. He stated that the onus should be on the Strata Council to provide a letter to the City to indicate whether that council supports home occupation permits within its building.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R05/18-22

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7713 (11511, 11551, 11571 and 11591 Steveston Highway, RZ 03-232158)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7885 (7360 and 7380 Bridge Street, RZ 04-268607)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7921 (9420 Ferndale Road, RZ 04-270154)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7922 (9440 Ferndale Road, RZ 04-272343).

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R05/18-23

16.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Panel Meeting held on October 12th, 2005, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on October 12th, 2005 and on July 27th, 2005, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

6211 No. 3 Road (DP 04-280393);

(b)

9660, 9680, 9700 & 9720 Westminster Highway; 6051 No. 4 Road; 9671 Ferndale Road and a portion of 9651 Ferndale Road (DP 05-290431);

(c)

9180/9186, 9200 and 9220 Westminster Highway (DP 05-292001); and

(d)

9491, 9531 and 9551 Ferndale Road and 9520, 9540 Westminster Highway (DP 05-294607),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R05/18-24

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:39 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 Monday, October 24th, 2005.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)

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