Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Cynthia Chen
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R06/2-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 9^th, 2006; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, January 16^th, 2006,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

Gordon Dalglish, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Simon Johnston, Producer and General Manager, Gateway Theatre, reviewed the 2004-2005 operations of the Theatre, and responded to questions from Council.   A copy of their presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s Office (File No.:  01-0060-20-RGTH1-01)

The 2006 City Community Street Banners were unveiled to Council and to those in the gallery, and cheques presented by members of Council to the following winning artists: 

Asian Temple” - Jonathan  Kuo

“Minoru Lakes Water Lilies”. - Justin Lam

“Cranberry Harvest” - Charles Kirby

Garry Point Sunset.” - Ming Lee

“Minoru Fireworks” and “Airport Sunset”.- Peter Ng

“Evening at City Hall” - Nick Bradsford

“Kayaker”.- Allison Bygrave.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/2-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:44 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 6 – 2006 Operating Budget (Including Additional Levels)

Mr. Elwyn Wittensleger, of 10631 Hollymount Drive, commented on the use of taxpayer money and on the need for accountability.  He suggested that new ways had to be found to deter crime in the City, such as encouraging the RCMP to have an increased street presence rather than the officers staying in their vehicles.  Mr. Wittensleger stressed that residents did not have a ‘bottomless pit’ of money to pay for the many increases which they faced.

Mr. Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, urged Council to (i) incorporate ecology into the City’s financial plan; (ii) spend more funds to obtain public opinion; (iii) concentrate growth in one area; (iv) combine the Oval and the proposed trade and exhibition centre into one complex; (iv) include in the capital budget, Kwantlan research grants.  He also spoke about the need for a task force to determine the need for a tree regulation bylaw, and voiced concern that trees impacted by development applications were not protected by this bylaw..

Mr. Wolfe also commented on the Canada Line (Item No. 20), the Williams Road drainage exemption (Item 22), and the proposed bicycle surtax (Item No. 25).  He also expressed agreement with the comments made by the previous speaker about the budget.

R06/2-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Chair

R06/2-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 17^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

2006 OPERATING BUDGET (INCLUDING ADDITIONAL LEVELS)

(Report:  January 11^th, 2006, File No.:  03-0970-01/2005-Vol 1) (REDMS No. 1734232, 1743022)

R06/2-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2006 Operating Budget be approved as the basis for preparing the 5 Year Financial Plan (2006-2010), based on Option 4, which would:

(i)

result in a 2.01% increase to maintain existing service levels,

(ii)

add an additional 1.00% contribution to reserve accounts for infrastructure replacements, and

(iii)

add an additional 0.89% for the additional levels recommended by TAG; and with the addition of funding for:

(a)

the Richmond Committee on Disability, in the amount of $30,896;

(b)

the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society, in the amount of $23,400; and

(c)

the ‘Seniors Wellness Coordinator’ position, in the amount of $32,900,

which would result in an additional tax increase of .08%,

for a total tax increase of 3.98%.

(2)

(a)

That staff review the ‘Seniors Wellness Coordinator’ position, and report to Council, through Committee, on the needs, etc., in relation to the position, and on whether a fulltime or part-time position was required; and

(b)

That the funding set aside for the Emergency Response Team not be expended until the Community Safety Committee referrals relating to the Emergency Response Team, were reviewed by the Committee and approved.

(3)

That staff report to the Community Safety Committee on the request for a Fire Prevention Officer, and the duties and expectations which would be required when inspections were undertaken.

(4)

That staff report to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee with a business case for the ‘Curator – Art Gallery’ position.

(5)

That staff examine whether or not the Tree Protection Bylaw could be funded on an interim basis for two years with unappropriated revenue from the gaming reserves, and determine whether or not two on-staff arborists and a clerk would be necessary; and further, that the funding of $250,000 for the Tree Protection Bylaw within the 2006 base budget be set aside until such time as staff have had the opportunity to consider alternate methods of dealing with this bylaw.

(6)

That Part (1) above form the basis for preparing the 5 Year Financial Plan (2006 – 2010).

The question on Resolution No. R06/2-5 was not called, as the request was made that Part (1)(ii) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1)(i), (1)(iii), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) of Resolution No. R06/2-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (1)(ii) of Resolution No. R06/2-5 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt opposed.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R06/2-6

7.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, January 16^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

8.

ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY DEDICATION BYLAW 7975 - PORTION OF RIVER ROAD BETWEEN NO. 2 ROAD AND HOLLYBRIDGE WAY (Report:  Jan. 5/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-7975/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1720126, 1714915)

R06/2-7

It was moved and seconded

That Highway Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 7975 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and that staff be given the authority to take all necessary steps as required by the Community Charter to notify utility companies and the public, prior to adoption of Bylaw No. 7975.

CARRIED

9.

DEVELOPMENT COSTS CHARGE IMPOSITION BYLAW NO. 8024
(Report:  Dec. 20/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-8024) (REDMS No. 1723579, 1724399)

R06/2-8

It was moved and seconded

That Development Cost Charge Imposition Bylaw No. 8024 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

10.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE SPIRIT OF BC COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

R06/2-9

It was moved and seconded

That Ed Gavsie, Joanne Rocque and Ron Bordeleau each be appointed to the Richmond Spirit of BC Community Committee for two year terms to expire December 31, 2007.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

R06/2-10

11.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 17^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

12.

RICHMOND SENIORS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2005 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2006 WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  December 19^th, 2005, File No.:  0100-20-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 1723736, 1693809, 1693915, 1673615)

R06/2-11

It was moved and seconded

That, (as per the report dated December 19^th, 2005, from the Manager, Policy Planning) the Richmond Seniors’ Advisory Committee’s 2006 Work Program, be approved.

CARRIED

13.

RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL REVISED TERMS OF REFERENCE(Report:  Dec. 21/05, File No.:  0100-20-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 1724369, 1676309, 1724374)

R06/2-12

It was moved and seconded

That the existing Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee (RSAC) Terms of Reference be rescinded and the revised RSAC Terms of Reference be adopted (as per the report dated December 21, 2005 from Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

14.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 2005 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2006 WORK PROGRAM
(Report:  December 19^th, 2005; File No.:  0100-20-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 1716279, 1696095, 1713128, 1605038)

R06/2-13

It was moved and seconded

That, (as per the report dated December 19, 2005 from the Manager, Policy Planning), the Child Care Development Board proposed 2006 Work Program be approved, subject to the 2006 budget review.

CARRIED

15.

REVISED TERMS OF REFERENCE RICHMOND CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND CITY CHILD CARE POLICY
(Report:  Dec. 20, 2005, File No.:  0100-20-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 1613179, 1663436, 113644, 113633, 113634, 1724307)

R06/2-14

It was moved and seconded

That, (as per the report dated December 20, 2005, from the Manager, Policy Planning) the existing:

(a)

Policy # 4015 entitled Child Care - Development of A Comprehensive System;

(b)

Policy # 4002 entitled Child Care - Commitment Policy; and

(c)

Administrative Procedure #4002.01 entitled Child Care - Implementation Strategy,

be rescinded and replaced with a consolidated Child Care Policy (Attachment 6 to the report dated December 20^th, 2005, from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

RODNEY AND ENID CARDOZ
(RZ 05-313273  Report:  January 3^rd, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-7988) (REDMS No. 1680815, 1697170, 1732190, 1697175)

(B)

RAV BAINS

(RZ 05-310443  Report:  January 3, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8002) (REDMS No. 1699767, 1699835, 280115, 1704450, 1699831)

(C)

GAIA DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

(RZ 05-318225 - Report:  December 6^th, 2005, File No.:  12-8060-20-8009) (REDMS No. 1709576, 1709571, 1708680, 1709897)

(D)

MALHI CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 05-318252 - Report:  December 6^th, 2005, File No.:  12-8050-20-8012) (REDMS No. 1710831, 1710757, 1710844)

(E)

PRITPAL S. RANDHAWA

(RZ 05-317355 Report: December 5^th, 2005 , File No.:  12-8060-20-8013) (REDMS No. 1712126, 1712123, 1712120, 1712226)

R06/2-15

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7988, for the rezoning of 7460 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/124)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8002, for the rezoning of 5040 and 5060 Linfield Gate from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”;

(3)

Bylaw No. 8009, for the rezoning of 9711 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6)”;

(4)

Bylaw No. 8012, for the rezoning of 8331 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1 – 0.6)”; and

(5)

Bylaw No. 8013, for the rezoning of 9651 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6)”.

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT) - KHALID HASAN AT 5280 WILLIAMS ROAD

(RZ 04-269099  Report:  December 20^th, 2005, File No.:  12-8060-20-7927, 7928) (REDMS No. 1700336, 1443168, 1443167, 1729608, 1701252)

R06/2-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7927, to re-designate 5280 Williams Road from “Single-Family" to "Multiple-Family" on the Steveston Area Land Use Map, Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7927, 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. 7927, 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. 7928, for the rezoning of 5280 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That the Public Hearing Notification Area be expanded to include all of the properties between Hollycroft Gate and Lassam Road fronting Williams Road and on the north side of Hollycroft Drive.

CARRIED

18.

PROVINCIAL CHILD CARE TARGETED MAJOR CAPITAL FUNDING PROGRAM AND RICHMOND PROVIDERS' REQUESTS FOR CITY SUPPORT

(Report:  Jan. 5/06, File No.:  07-3070-03-01) (REDMS No. 1731509, 113633, 113634, 1735832, 1735833)

R06/2-17

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Minister of State for Child Care be advised that the City is willing to explore providing City-owned land and/or buildings for the development of new child care spaces in Richmond as advised by the Child Care Development Board.

(2)

That staff identify and analyze suitable land and/or buildings for child care development and their financial implications, and bring these selections to Council for consideration before taking any further action.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R06/2-18

19.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 18^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

20.

CANADA LINE – RICHMOND SECTION, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  Jan. 6/06, File No.:  10-6520-02-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1729304)

R06/2-19

It was moved and seconded

That the Traffic Management Strategy for 2006 construction works (as proposed by InTransitBC in the strategy document dated December 5, 2005 and outlined in the report dated January 6^th, 2006, from the Director, Major Projects), be approved.

CARRIED

21.

CANADA LINE UPDATE – DECEMBER 2005/JANUARY 2006
(Report:  January 13^th, 2006, File No.:  10-6520-02-01) (REDMS No. 1732761, 1743666)

R06/2-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff prepare a strong letter to RAVCO, InTransitBC and TransLink regarding the need for retail space at the Richmond Canada Line stations.

(2)

That the December 2005 and January 2006 Canada Line Project update be received for information.

CARRIED

22.

WILLIAMS ROAD AREA DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM REMOVAL

(Report:  Dec. 19/05, File No.:  10-6060-04-01; 10-6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 1723796, 669207, 640676, 667489)

R06/2-21

It was moved and seconded

That the hold on rezoning applications in the 10,000 and 11,000 block of Williams Road, the 10,000 block of Shell Road and the 10,000 block of No. 4 Road (as approved by Council according to the March 21, 2002 report), be removed.

CARRIED

23.

2006 CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECT BY CITY FORCES
(Report:  Dec. 23/05, File No.:  6340-20-P.04401) (REDMS No. 1724590)

R06/2-22

It was moved and seconded

That City forces be authorized to construct the 2006 Broadmoor Watermain Replacement Project with the approved 2006 Capital Budget of $812,000.

CARRIED

24.

TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2006 INITIATIVES
(Report:  Jan. 4/06, File No.:  0100-20-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 1721233)

R06/2-23

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed 2006 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, (as outlined in the report dated January 4^th, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(2)

That staff report further on the Safer Traffic Around Richmond Schools (STARS) project to be implemented as part of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee’s 2006 initiatives.

CARRIED

25.

PROPOSED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SURTAX ON IMPORTED BICYCLES
(Report:  Dec. 12/05, File No.:  03-1240-03-01/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1719100)

R06/2-24

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be sent to the federal government Ministers of Environment, Health, International Trade, Finance, Transport, Sport, and Public Health to advise that Richmond City Council opposes the imposition of the proposed surtax on imported bicycle, and that a copy of the letter be forwarded to TransLink.

CARRIED

26.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY CYCLING COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2006 INITIATIVES(Report:  Jan. 4/06, File No.:  01-0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 1721232)

R06/2-25

It was moved and seconded

That the proposed 2006 initiatives of the Richmond Community Cycling Committee regarding cycling-related engineering and education activities, (as described in the report dated January 4^th, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R06/2-26

27.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:30 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Doug Louth, 4140 Dallyn Road, questioned Council about (i) the formation of the Vancouver International Airport Authority Environmental Advisory Committee; and (ii) whether the City representatives had reported to Council on the actions taken by that Committee in the past. 

Mr. Louth also referred to action taken by the General Purposes Committee on March 21^st, 2005 regarding the coordination of community and airport interests, and questioned whether a committee had been formed, to include residents living under the flight path, to address airport noise issues.  As well, he addressed the issue of airplane landings and takeoffs from the Vancouver International Airport.  A copy of the material circulated by Mr. Louth is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.  (File No.:  0153-05-01)

R06/2-27

28.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:49 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R06/2-28

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7860 (Portion of 8080 Francis Road, RZ 03-243383)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7872 (9051 Blundell Road, RZ 03-254683)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7938 (10871 Gilbert Road, RZ 04-274200)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7974 (10200 Bird Road, RZ 05-307672)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8003 (9611 No. 1 Road, RZ 05-316529)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R06/2-29

29.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chair’s report  for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 11^th, 2006, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit for the property at 6099 Alder Street (formerly 9420, 9440 Westminster Highway and 9411, 9431 Ferndale Road) (DP 05 292191); and

(b)

Development Variance Permits for properties at:

(i)

15100Knox Way (DV 05-307913); and

(ii)

11540 Pelican Court (DV 05-315947),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R06/2-30

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:53 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, January 24^th, 2006

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)