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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 23^rd, 2006 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday, February 8^th, 2006.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

TRIBUTE TO FORMER MAYOR GIL BLAIR

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. 24.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –

Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

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5.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 8^th, 2006 be received for information.   

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6.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RCMP EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
(Report:  January 6, 2006, File No.:  09-5000-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1731963)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

The report (dated January 6^th, 2006, from the Chief Administrative Officer), regarding the RCMP Emergency Response Team, be received for information, as a work in progress on the referral from Council dated December 19, 2005, pending the outcome of the Lower Mainland CAO’s meeting to be held before the end of February, and

(2)

That subsequent to the Lower Mainland CAO’s meeting staff provide a final report, including any outstanding referral items, on the Emergency Response Team.

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7.

PESTICIDE USE MANAGEMENT IN RICHMOND
(Report:  Jan. 6/06, File No.:  6125-04) (REDMS No. 1707925)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Pesticide Risk Reduction Policy (Attachment 2 to the report dated January 6, 2006 from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs), be adopted.

(2)

That staff report to Council on a bi-annual basis on the progress made and overall policy effectiveness.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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8.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 6^th, 2006, be received for information.

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9.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
(Report:  Jan. 12/06, File No.:   08-4057-04)  (REDMS No. 1759615)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

WHEREAS there is a shortage of Seniors’ housing options in Richmond and the Richmond Seniors’ population is expected to double over the next fifteen years;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

(1)

That staff develop an overall affordable housing strategy, including a strategy for seniors, and including an assessment for the demand;

(2)

That staff consult with the various stakeholders, including those listed in the memorandum from the Manager, Policy Planning (dated February 6^th, 2006), for their input on the affordable housing strategy;

(3)

That pending development of the strategy, that staff continue to work with the Provincial Government and all developers of multi-unit residential developments to secure affordable housing, including affordable housing for seniors where appropriate;

(4)

That the funding source for the preparation of the strategy be the “Affordable Housing Fund”, up to an amount of $65,000, including $10,000 received from Coast Capital Savings Credit Union; and

(5)

That staff report on additional personnel required and funding sources for same.

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10.

APPROVAL OF RIGHTS OF WAY FOR: (1) GREATER VANCOUVER WATER DISTRICT; (2) BC HYDRO
(Report:  Jan. 3/06, File No.:  06-2285-30-112; 06-2285-30-113) (REDMS No. 1723782)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That approval be given for:

(1)

a right of way in favour of Greater Vancouver Water District over portions of 8111 Nelson Road (Lot 1) and 7991 Nelson Road (Lot 25); and

(2)

an unregistered agreement with BC Hydro to reinstate rights previously registered over 12408 Vickers Way (Bridgeport Industrial Park); and

that staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to finalize the matters, including advertising.

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11.

11000 NO. 5 ROAD – DISCHARGE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
(Report:  Jan. 13/06, File No.:  06-2285-40-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1737573)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the discharging of the right of way over 11000 No. 5 Road be approved (as set out in the report dated January 13^th, 2006, from the Manager, Lands and Property), and that staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the discharge, including advertising.

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12.

2006 TORINO OLYMPIC COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS
(Report:  February 3^rd, 2006, File No.:  11-7400-20-OLYM1) (REDMS No. 1756889)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the community celebration activities (as outlined in the report dated February 3^rd, 2006 from the Director, Richmond Olympic Business Office), be approved.

13.

APPOINTMENT OF GVRD ALTERNATES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Councillor Rob Howard be appointed as the second alternate to Mayor Malcolm Brodie (first Director position), in the absence of first alternate Councillor Linda Barnes; and

(2)

Councillor Derek Dang be appointed as the second alternate to Councillor Harold Steves (second Director position), in the absence of second alternate Councillor Bill McNulty,

on the Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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14.

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 25^th, 2006, be received for information.

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15.

GARDEN CITY AND COOK ROAD/CHANDLER DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC ART PROJECT

(Report:  December 19^th, 2005, File No.:11-7000-09-20-046) (REDMS No. 1718555)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the artwork donated by Chandler Development at Garden City & Cook Road to the City of Richmond, (as presented in the report dated December 19, 2005 from the Manager, Policy Planning), be approved.

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16.

SUIAN MARU CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR THE RENAMING OF DON AND LION ISLANDS
(Report:  January 5^th, 2006, File No.:  06-2270-01) (REDMS No. 1730386)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City prepare an official letter to the Suian Maru Centennial Committee in support of their efforts to initiate a re-naming/dedication of Don and Lion Islands to Oikawa and Sato Islands.

(2)

That staff work with the Suian Maru Centennial Committee to develop a commemorative/interpretive sign/plaque to be installed in a mutually agreed upon location prior to the Suian Maru Centennial celebrations planned for the fall of 2006.

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17.

CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR THE STEVESTON WATER PARK
(Report:  January 6^th, 2006, File No.:03-1000-03-032  ) (REDMS No. 1730244, 1740824)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the contribution agreement between the Steveston Community Society and the City for the Steveston Water Park, be approved and executed.

(2)

That construction of the water park commence upon execution of the agreement.

18.

PUBLIC INPUT AND OPTION FOR DELEGATIONS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

A letter be written to community groups outlining the proposal to allow them the opportunity to communicate with the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee and staff regarding their activities, achievements and concerns, and that an invitation be extended to these groups to attend a meeting as a delegation.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

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19.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 7^th, 2006, be received for information.

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20.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - TIMOTHY C.W. TSE
(RZ 04-279101 - Report:  January 18^th, 2005, File No.:  12-8060-20-8027) (REDMS No. 1719853, 1593640, 1741376, 1741371)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8027, for the rezoning of 5660 and 5740 Blundell Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2 - 0.7)”, be introduced and given first reading.

21.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE –

Councillor Derek Dang, Chair

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22.

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 17^th, 2006 be received for information.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

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23.

UPDATE ON OLYMPIC OVAL AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

(Report:  Feb. 9/06, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1759343)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated February 9^th, 2006, from the Director, Richmond Business Office), regarding an Update on Olympic Oval and Business Activities, be received for information.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7905
(4680 Blundell Road, RZ 03-236490)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7944 (Portion of 12251 No. 2 Road, RZ 04-277620)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Closure of a Portion of River Road Between No. 2 Road and Hollybridge Way and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 7975

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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24.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 25th, 2006, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on October 26^th, 2005, January 11^th, 2006 and on January 25^th, 2006, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

12251 No. 2 Road (DP 05-312653);

(b)

9051 Blundell Road (DP 05-298331);

(c)

9211, 9231 and 9251 Ferndale Road (DP 05-306274); and

(d)

7371 Westminster Highway (DP 04-287631),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT