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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 14^th, 2005 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, November 21^st, 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. 31.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE GATEWAY THEATRE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

6.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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7.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 15^th, 2005, be received for information.

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8.

AMENDMENTS TO FINE SCHEDULES – MUNICIPAL TICKET INFORMATION AUTHORIZATION BYLAW NO. 7321

(Report:  Oct. 12/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7985) (REDMS No. 1671136, 1671238)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7985 (to address inconsistent section numbers and fines for certain infractions relating to animal control and dog licencing), be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE –

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

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9.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 22^nd, 2005 be received for information. 

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10.

2004 SURPLUS APPROPRIATIONS

(Report:  November 14^th, 2005, File No.:  03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 1650335)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That $1.44 Million of the City’s 2004 surplus be appropriated to the Capital Building and Infrastructure reserve;

(2)

That $0.8 Million of the 2004 Utility surplus be appropriated to the Water Levy Stabilization account; and

(3)

That $2.6 Million of the City’s 2004 surplus be appropriated to the salary provision account.

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11.

2006 UTILITY BUDGET

(Report:  November 18, 2005, File No.:  03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 1698264)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2006 Utility Expenditure Budgets (outlined in Option 3 in the report dated November 18, 2005, from the Managers of Revenue, Water, Engineering Design & Construction, and Environmental Programs), be approved as the basis for establishing the 2006 Utility Rates;

(2)

That the proposed changes in the Water Connection Charges, (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the report dated November 18, 2005, from the Managers of Revenue, Water, Engineering Design & Construction, and Environmental Programs), be approved; and

(3)

That the following bylaws, which will bring into effect the proposed water connection charges and the 2006 utility rates option approved by the Finance Select Committee, be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(a)

Sanitary Sewer & Drainage Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment No. 8004;

(b)

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 8005; and

(c)

Waterworks & Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 8006.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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12.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, November 21^st, 2005, be received for information.

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13.

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS DISPENSING STATION

(Report:  Oct. 6/05, File No.:   02-0780-01) (REDMS No. 1674810, 1704550)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the contract for a Compressed Natural Gas Pumping Station at the City Operations Yard be cancelled.

(2)

That a letter be sent, strongly urging the E Division, RCMP, to reconsider compressed natural gas and other environmentally sensitive fuels for use in the RCMP fleet.

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14.

DFO/GARDEN CITY LANDS AND TRADE AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

(Report: Nov. 17, 2005; File No. 08-4105-10-04)  (REDMS No. 1700418, 1704551)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be immediately sent from Mayor and Council advising VANOC:

(a)

of the City’s unanimous staunch commitment to high performance sport and sport fitness in the Richmond Oval facilities, both during the 2010 Games and as a Legacy to them; and

(b)

that comments made in relation to a ‘trade and exhibition centre’ at the Oval site were intended to refer to a building adjacent to the Oval itself; and

(2)

That staff advise VANOC immediately of the Committee decision.

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15.

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL APPLICATION BY CANADA LANDS COMPANY FOR EXCLUSION AT 5555 NO. 4 ROAD

(Report: June 24/05, 2005; File No. AG 05-302706)  (REDMS No. 1602629, 1594856, 1518860, 1609938)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllr. Steves opposed)

That authorization for Canada Lands Company to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for exclusion of 5555 No. 4 Road be approved.

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NOTE:

Additional staff recommendation regarding the above matter. 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the General Purposes Committee recommendation be amended as follows: 

That authorization for Canada Lands Company to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for exclusion of 5555 No. 4 Road be approved, subject to the execution of the Garden City Lands Agreement of Purchase and Sale on or before December 12, 2005.  

16.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF VARIANCE FOR 2006-2008

17.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2006 SISTER CITY COMMITTEE

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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18.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 22^nd, 2005, be received for information. 

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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

URBACHAN SIDHU

(RZ 05-312822 - Report:  Nov. 7/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7983) (REDMS No. 1671085)

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(B)

RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 05-315343 - Report:  Oct. 27/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7989) (REDMS No. 1683949)

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(C)

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 05-300409 - Report:  Nov. 2/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7997) (REDMS No. 1684052)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

Bylaw No. 7983, for the rezoning of 9731 Pigott Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”;

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(2)

Bylaw No. 7989, for the rezoning of 3831 Lockhart Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B; and

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(3)

Bylaw 7997, to reduce the minimum lot size from 0.404 ha (1 .0 acre) to 0.344 ha (0.85 acre) in “Comprehensive Development District (CD/153)”, and to rezone 9711, 9751 and 9771 Ferndale Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/153)”.

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20.

APPLICATION TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN - AH TEN HOLDINGS LTD. AND HEMLOCK DRIVE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

(RZ 04-274078 - Report:  Nov. 8/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7996) (REDMS No. 1691407, 1692056, 1694941,1668629, 1694564)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7996, to redesignate 6288 Katsura Street and 9371 Hemlock Drive from “Residential Area 2” (Attachment 4) to “Residential Area 2A” (Attachment 5) in the Land Use Map of Schedule 2.10C (City Centre Area McLennan North Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7996, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(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. 7996, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation during OCP Amendment, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

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21.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - LES COHEN AND AZIM BHIMANI

(RZ 04-274078 - Report:  Nov. 7/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7854/7998) (REDMS No. 1680342)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7854, associated with a previous townhouse application, BE ABANDONED.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7998, for the rezoning of 5091 & 5111 Francis Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

22.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

23.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION

24.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL COMMITTEE

25.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

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26.

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

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27.

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE GREEN MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT FUND AGREEMENTS

(Report:  Nov. 8/05, File No.:  06-2052-25-FHHA1/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1694043)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Mayor and the Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the two Green Municipal Investment Fund documents for the receipt of grants provided by Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for construction of the new Hamilton Fire Hall.

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28.

PROPOSED ANNUAL INFLATIONARY INCREASE IN FEES COLLECTED BY TRANSPORTATION AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

(Report:  Nov. 8/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7994; xr 10-6460-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1680909)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following fees collected by the City’s Transportation Department be increased annually by an amount equal to the previous year’s Consumer Price Index for Greater Vancouver, effective January 2006:

(a)

location rental fees for the placement of bus stop benches on City property; and

(b)

traffic signal and administration fees for the management, on behalf of the Vancouver International Airport Authority, of selected traffic signals, count stations and flashers located on Sea Island.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7994, which amends Traffic Control and Regulation Bylaw No. 5870 to establish an annual increase effective January 2006 equal to the previous year’s Consumer Price Index for Greater Vancouver in the fees collected by the City for the approval and issuance of:

(a)

Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Trip Permits;

(b)

Building Move Permits; and

(c)

Construction Loading Zone Permits,

be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

(3)

That the following fees collected by the City’s Engineering Department be increased annually by an amount equal to the previous year’s Consumer Price Index for Greater Vancouver, effective January 2006:

(a)

sales of section maps, street maps and as-built drawings; and

(b)

sales of drafting specifications and standards manuals.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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29.

2005 GENERAL LOCAL & SCHOOL ELECTION – OFFICIAL RESULTS

(Report:  Nov. 23/05, File No.:  12-8125-40-01/2005 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1704517)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Declaration of Official Results of the 2005 General Local and School Election (attached to the report dated November 23, 2005, from the Chief Election Officer), be received for information in accordance with the requirement of Section 148 of the Local Government Act.

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30.

REVISION OF DECEMBER 2005 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

(Report:  Nov. 24/05, File No.:  01-0105-01/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1704803)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Regular closed and open Council Meetings of December 12, 2005 be rescheduled to December 19, 2005 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm respectively;

(2)

the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings of December 19, 2005 be rescheduled to December 12, 2005 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall;

(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting of December 19, 2005 be rescheduled to December 12, 2005; and

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting of December 21st be rescheduled to December 14, 2005.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7838

(22311 Westminster Highway, RZ 04-2711668)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 7990

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

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