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

R05/20-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 14^th, 2005;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, November 21^st, 2005,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R05/20-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 15 – Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal Application By Canada Lands Company For Exclusion at 5555 No. 4 Road

Mr. Otto Langer, a Richmond resident, suggested that this matter should be deferred to the upcoming new Council.  He then offered his comments on the proposed application to remove the subject property from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), during which he questioned why an environmental review had not been undertaken.  A copy of his submission is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Mr. Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, spoke about the wildlife and habitat which was sustained on the subject property, and he urged Council to leave the property within the Agricultural Land Reserve.  He also spoke about the need for an environmental assessment of the property.

Mr. Gordon Kibble urged Council to hold a public open house regarding the future development of the subject property, prior to making any decision on whether to remove the property from the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Ms. Polly Eng spoke about the negative impact on the ‘biodiversity’ of the subject property if the property were to be removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve, and she urged Council to leave the property in its natural state.

R05/20-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE GATEWAY THEATRE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

R05/20-4

It was moved and seconded

That Ms. Shelley Leonhardt and Mr. Ron Climenhaga each be re-appointed to the Gateway Theatre Society Board for a further two year term to expire on December 31st, 2007.

CARRIED

6.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

R05/20-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following persons be re-appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for two-year terms to expire on December 31^st, 2007:

(a)

Mr. Greg Smith; and

(b)

Ms. Leslie Wilson.

(2)

That the following persons be appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for two-year terms to expire on December 31^st, 2007:

(a)

Ms. Dulce Cuenca;

(b)

Mrs. Susan Leong; and

(c)

Mr. Ron McLeod.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R05/20-6

7.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

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, 1594065)

R05/20-7

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE –
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

R05/20-8

9.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

10.

2004 SURPLUS APPROPRIATIONS

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

R05/20-9

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R05/20-9 was not called, as the request was made that Part (3) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1) and (2) of Resolution No. R05/20-9 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R05/20-9 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

11.

2006 UTILITY BUDGET

(Report:  November 18, 2005, File No.:  03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 1698264, 1697510, 1698494, 1698485)

R05/20-10

It was moved and seconded

(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 Bylaw 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.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R05/20-11

12.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

13.

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS DISPENSING STATION

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

R05/20-12

It was moved and seconded

(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, and that copies of the letter be sent to the Prime Minister and to Richmond’s Members of Parliament.

CARRIED

14.

DFO/GARDEN CITY LANDS AND TRADE AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

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

R05/20-13

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

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)

R05/20-14

It was moved and seconded

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 by all parties of the Garden City Lands Agreement of Purchase and Sale on or before December 12, 2005.

The question on Resolution No. R05/20-14 was not called, as Cllr. Steves proposed an amendment to the motion on the floor.  However, the Chair ruled the proposed amendment to be out of order because it was contrary to the main motion.  Cllr. Steves then challenged the ruling of the Chair.

Mayor Brodie then put the question, “Shall the Chair be sustained?”, to the rest of Council.  The question was called, and it was CARRIED.  The challenge of the Chair was defeated and the Chair’s ruling sustained with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt and Steves opposed to sustaining the Chair.

Councillor Steves then spoke about the Garden City lands and the uses which he felt would be more appropriate, such as parks, playing fields and open space in the Agricultural Land Reserve.  A copy of his presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

The question on Resolution No. R05/20-14 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Steves opposed.

16.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF VARIANCE FOR 2006-2008

R05/20-15

It was moved and seconded

That Dean Hsieh be re-appointed to the Board of Variance for a three-year term to expire on December 31, 2008.

CARRIED

17.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2006 SISTER CITY COMMITTEE

R05/20-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Jim Kojima, Mel Goodwin, Stephanie Mogg and Priscilla Bollo  be appointed to the Sister City Committee for a three year term to expire December 31, 2008;

(2)

That Walter Soo and James Hsieh be appointed to the Sister City Committee for a two year term to expire December 31, 2007;

(3)

That Kevin Lainchbury, Ahlay Chin, and Wei Liu be appointed to the Sister City Committee for a one year term to expire December 31, 2006; and

(4)

That the 2006 budget for Sister City Committee be referred to the budget process.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R05/20-17

18.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

19.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

URBACHAN SIDHU

(RZ 05-312822 - Report:  Nov. 7/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7983) (REDMS No. 1671085, 1671098, 1094879, 1671100)

(B)

RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 05-315343 - Report:  Oct. 27/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7989) (REDMS No. 1683949, 1081048, 1687147, 1687094)

(C)

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD.
(RZ 05-300409 - Report:  Nov. 2/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7997) (REDMS No. 1684052, 1668629, 1684058, 1684059)

R05/20-18

It was moved and seconded

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

(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)”;

(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

(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)”.

CARRIED

20.

R05/20-19

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

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, 1350425, 1298332, 1683804, 1683797)

R05/20-20

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

22.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

R05/20-21

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following persons be appointed to the Child Care Development Board for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2007:

(a)

Ms. Celina Ching

(b)

Ms. Lisa Tate

(c)

Ms. Carrie McLellan

(2)

That the following person be re-appointed to the Child Care Development Board for two year terms to expire on
December 31, 2007:

(a)

Ms. Farida Andani

(b)

Ms. Sreedevi Kuttamkulangara.

CARRIED

23.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION

R05/20-22

It was moved and seconded

That the following persons each be re-appointed to the Richmond Heritage Commission for two year terms to end on December 31, 2007:

(a)

Ms. Wendy Andrews;

(b)

Mrs. Teresa Murphy;

(c)

Mr. Mitch Sakumoto; and

(d)

Mrs. Vera Smart.

CARRIED

24.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL COMMITTEE

R05/20-23

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Howard Jampolsky be appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for two-year term to expire on December 31, 2007.

(2)

That the following citizens be re-appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2007:

(a)

Mr. Norberto Balce

(b)

Mr. Shawkat Hasan

(c)

Mr. Lawrence Lim

(3)

That Mr. Nick Chopra, representing the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council be appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2007.

(4)

That the following organizational representatives be re-appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2007:

(a)

Mr. Francis Chan, Richmond Community Services Advisory Council; and

(b)

Ms. Shashi Assanand, Ministry of Children and Family Development.

CARRIED

25.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R05/20-24

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following persons be appointed to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee for two-year terms to expire on
December 31, 2007:

(a)

Ms. Gail Thompson

(b)

Ms. Laura Watts

(2)

That the following persons be re-appointed to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2007:

(a)

Mr. Neil Bernbaum

(b)

Ms. Aileen Cormack

(c)

Ms. Angela Gauld

(d)

Mr. Mohinder Grewal

(e)

Mr. Douglas Symons

(f)

Mr. Daryl Whiting.

(Cllr. Barnes left the meeting – 9:00 p.m.)

CARRIED

(Cllr. Barnes returned to the meeting – 9:01 p.m.)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R05/20-25

26.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

27.

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE GREEN MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT FUND AGREEMENTS

(Report:  Nov. 8/05, File No.:  1000-20-T.1571) (REDMS No. 1694043)

R05/20-26

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

28.

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

(Report:  Nov. 8/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7994; xr 0970-03-01) (REDMS No. 1680909)

R05/20-27

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

29.

2005 GENERAL LOCAL & SCHOOL ELECTION – OFFICIAL RESULTS

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

R05/20-28

It was moved and seconded

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.

(Cllr. Howard left the meeting – 9:05 p.m.)

CARRIED

R05/20-29

It was moved and seconded

That staff comment and make recommendations regarding possibility of holding an earlier Advance Poll or expanding the period of time for holding the Advance Polls for the 2008 General Local and School Election.

CARRIED

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)

R05/20-30

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

(Cllr. Howard returned to the meeting – 9:10 p.m.)

NEW BUSINESS

Councillor Kumagai made his farewell remarks to Council and to those present.  A copy of his remarks is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.

Mayor Brodie spoke about Cllr. Kumagai’s contributions to the City during his past thirty years as a member of Council, representing the City locally and at the regional level.  A number of gifts were then presented to Cllr. Kumagai by Mayor Brodie on behalf of Council.

Cllrs. Dang, Sue Halsey-Brandt, Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Barnes, Howard, McNulty and Steves offered their thanks and best wishes to Cllr. Kumagai for his tremendous work ethic, his financial expertise, his integrity and hard work, his dedication to his position, and for the help he had given to other members of Council over the past years. 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R05/20-31

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7838
(22311 Westminster Highway, RZ 04-2711668)

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

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

ADJOURNMENT

R05/20-33

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:36 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, November 28^th, 2005.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)