Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Cynthia Chen
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
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

R06/4-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 13^th, 2006; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, February 20th, 2006,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R06/4-2

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7962, for property at 5411 Moncton Street (RZ 05-292498), be added to the Council Agenda for adoption.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/4-3

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. 18 – West Cambie Area Plan Update

Mr. Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, voiced the opinion that the proposed plan included faulty guidelines, and stated that it would be easier to live, work and play in the West Cambie area now rather than after development occurred.  He also voiced the opinion that the public open houses which had been held were failures because it was his belief that the wishes of area property owners had not been included in the proposed update.

Mr. Wolfe then listed a number of issues which he felt should be addressed, including (i) the proposal to add seven additional intersections to the road system and the resulting impact on traffic; (ii) the rationale for proposing multi-family development in the area when the Vancouver Airport Authority did not support development of any kind in this area because of the NEF 30 rating caused by aircraft noise; (iii) whether there would be sufficient space to expand Tomsett Elementary School; (iv) the potential for health problems occurring as a result of increased aircraft noise in the area resulting from the proposed increase in the number of takeoffs and landings at the Airport; and (v) the Wal-Mart proposal.

Mr. Vijay Sidhu, of 9211 Odlin Road, spoke about the requirement that the cost of north/south road construction would be financed by the property owners and the developers, and the impact which this requirement would have on the owners of long, narrow properties.

Mr. Isser Rogowski, of 9511 Odlin Road, expressed concern about the financing strategy being proposed for the construction of road infrastructure in the area.

Item No. 6 - Supply And Delivery Of Two Backhoe Loaders; and Item No. 7 – Supply And Delivery Of Three Ice Resurfacers – Contract 2736Q

Mr. Peter Mitchell questioned whether the City had given any consideration to initiating a ‘sale/lease back’ proposal as a means of acquiring the equipment purchases being proposed this evening. 

Item No. 9 – Richmond Gardens – Amacon Update

Jennifer Larsen spoke briefly about persons with mental illnesses who rented their places of residence and the anxiety they were experiencing as a result of the current situation, and she encouraged Council to continue its fight.

R06/4-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:27 p.m.).

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Chair

R06/4-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 20^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TWO BACKHOE LOADERS
(Report:  Feb. 10/06, File No.:   03-1000-20-2711Q) (REDMS No. 1762324, 1713454)

R06/4-6

It was moved and seconded

That the City award the purchase of Two (2) Backhoe Loaders to Finning (Canada) for a price of $146,401.08 per unit for a total purchase cost of $292,802.16.

CARRIED

7.

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF THREE ICE RESURFACERS – CONTRACT 2736Q

(Report:  Feb. 10/06, File No.:   03-1000-20-2736Q) (REDMS No. 1762771)

R06/4-7

It was moved and seconded

That the City award Contract 2736Q for the purchase of three electric-powered ice resurfacers to Vimar Equipment Ltd. for a price of $149,792.86 per unit for a total purchase cost of $449,378.60.

CARRIED

8.

HORSE RACING TELETHEATRE AT THE RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT – 8811 RIVER ROAD

(Report:  Feb. 1/06, File No.:  4040-00) (REDMS No. 1751986)

R06/4-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Part (1) of Full Service Gaming Policy 5040 be amended to state:

“It is Council policy that:

Richmond supports:

One Full Service community gaming casino in Richmond which includes slot machines, *-table games, poker tables and a horse racing teletheatre as permitted by Provincial Gaming Legislation and Government Policy.”; and

(2)

That the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch be advised that the City of Richmond approves the location of a horse racing teletheatre at the River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

9.

RICHMOND GARDENS – AMACON UPDATE

(Report:  Feb. 13/06, File No.:  08-4057-08) (REDMS No. 1761269)

R06/4-9

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Minister Rich Coleman, BC Minister Responsible for Housing be requested to forthwith:

(a)

Review the Amacon - Richmond Gardens proposed renovation, eviction and rent increase matter, with the aim of ensuring that tenants’ interests are better protected (e.g., from having to move during renovations, avoiding evictions during renovations, minimizing rent increases, as a result of renovations);

(b)

Hold public consultations during the review; and

(c)

Amend the BC Residential Tenancy Act, to better protect tenants’ interests during major rental renovation projects.

(2)

Olga Ilich, MLA, Richmond Centre, be advised of Council’s request of Minister Coleman.

(3)

Staff consult with Amacon in order to attempt to provide assistance to resolve the problem.

CARRIED

10.

SISTER CITY COMMITTEE – TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Report:  Jan. 24/06, File No.:  01-0100-20-SCIT1-01) (REDMS No. 1676916)

R06/4-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Sister City Annual Report (attached to the report dated January 24^th, 2006, from the Manager, Customer Services), be received for information.

(2)

That the ‘Terms’ clause in Richmond’s Sister City Committee Terms of Reference be rescinded and that the following clause be adopted:

“The terms of the Committee appointments will be for three years.  Appointments will be staggered to ensure continuity of experienced members on the Committee.”

CARRIED

11.

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS AT YVR

(Report:  Jan. 24/06, File No.:  12-8275-00) (REDMS No. 1626499)

R06/4-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Council decline comment on all current and future liquor-related applications received from establishments that are located in the post-security areas of passenger terminals on airport lands.

(2)

That Council comment on all current and future liquor-related applications received from establishments that are located in the pre-security areas of passenger terminals and elsewhere on airport lands, and that relevant city policies and bylaws be adhered to.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

R06/4-12

12.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 21^st, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

13.

RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2005 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2006 WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET

(Report:  Feb. 2/06, File No.:  01-0100-20-RIADI-01) (REDMS No. 1755818, 1758009, 1740831)

R06/4-13

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2006 Work Program be approved.

CARRIED

14.

RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2005 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2006 WORK PLAN

(Report:  Jan. 31/06, File No.:   01-0100-20-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 1753346, 1748255)

R06/4-14

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2006 Work Plan (Attachment 2 to the report dated January 31^st, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning), be approved.

CARRIED

15.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SILVERADO HOMES LTD.

(RZ 04-268223 - Report:  Feb. 2/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-7911; xr 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1718567, 280220, 1689508, 1693108, 1693813, 1755456, 1755542, 1755527, 1718567, 1751304)

R06/4-15

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That based on the public consultation and survey undertaken along this portion of Steveston Highway, the following recommendations be forwarded to Public Hearing:

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 in section 36-4-7, adopted by Council on August 21, 1995 be amended to only permit the westerly 13.5 m of 5411 Steveston Highway to rezone to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C).

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7911, for the rezoning of 5411 and 5431 Steveston Highway from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)” and “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

16.

APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - SANDHILL DEVELOPMENT LTD.

(RZ 05-310045 - Report:  Feb. 7/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8025/8026) (REDMS No. 1732993, 946502, 1732917, 1740348, 1749312, 1732924)

R06/4-16

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8025, to redesign the eastern end of Sharpe Avenue as a cul-de-sac, remove the roadway through the subject lot, and reconfirm the land use designation of the portion of 22351 Westminster Highway south of Sharpe Avenue as "Small and Large Lot Single-Family Residential; Two-Family Residential; Townhouse Residential; & Institutional" in the Lower Westminster Sub-Area Land Use Map to Schedule 2.14 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (Hamilton Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8025, 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. 8025, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8026:

(a)

to amend "Comprehensive Development District (CD/156)" to permit one-family dwellings north of Sharpe Avenue and tandem parking; and

(b)

for the rezoning of 22351 Westminster Highway from "Agricultural District (AG1)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/156)",

be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

17.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

(A)

DHINJAL CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 05-315345 - Report:  Jan. 31/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8007) (REDMS No. 1704508, 1752557, 1710074, 1710082)

(B)

SANDHILL DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

(RZ 05-318997 - ; Report:  Feb. 6/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8023) (REDMS No. 1751213, 280247, 1755770, 1755773)

(C)

PATRIC COTTER ARCHITECT INC.

(RZ 05-298878 - Report:  Jan. 30/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8033) (REDMS No. 1698323, 1698296, 1698312)

R06/4-17

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 8007, for the rezoning of 9651 No. 3 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1/0.6)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8023, for the rezoning of 10480, 10500/10506 Finlayson Drive and an unconstructed walkway adjacent to 2291 Davies Place from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D)" and "Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; and

(3)

Bylaw No. 8033 for the rezoning of 7191, 7211, 7231 and 7251 No. 2 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2 – 0.6)”.

CARRIED

18.

WEST CAMBIE AREA PLAN UPDATE

(Report:  Feb. 9/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8029/8031/8037; xr 4045-20-11WE) (REDMS No. 1756836, 1746295, 1746886, 1755921, 1737653, 1759547)

R06/4-18

It was moved and seconded

That, (as per the report dated February 9, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning, entitled, “West Cambie Area Plan Update”):

(1)

Bylaw No. 8029, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by substituting an updated West Cambie Area Plan for the existing West Cambie Area Plan as Schedule 2.11A thereof, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

Bylaw No. 8029, having been considered in conjunction with the:

(a)

City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

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)

Bylaw No. 8029, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, be referred to the:

(a)

Richmond School Board;

(b)

Ministry of Transportation; and

(c)

Vancouver International Airport Authority for comment,

prior to the public hearing.

(4)

Local Area Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8031, to amend Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, be introduced and given first reading.

(5)

City Wide Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8037, to amend Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, be introduced and given first reading.

(6)

That, subject to the adoption of the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8029, Local Area Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8031, and City Wide Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8037, the following be approved:

(a)

A policy amendment to the City’s Floodplain Management Implementation Strategy Policy 7000 (Attachment 4 to the report dated February 9, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning);

(b)

The West Cambie - Alexandra Interim Amenity Guidelines (Attachment 5 to the report dated February 9, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning).

(7)

The Approval Process be approved (Attachment 6 to the report dated February 9, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning).

The question on Resolution R06/4-18 was not called, as Cllr. Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared that he was in a conflict of interest because his company owned property in the area, and he then  left the meeting – 8:25 p.m..

The question on Resolution R06/4-18 was called, and it was CARRIED.

Cllr. Dang returned to the meeting – 8:39 p.m.

19.

2006 APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R06/4-19

It was moved and seconded

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

- Mr. James Musgrave, Richmond Community Services Advisory Council

- Ms. Belinda Boyd, Richmond Health Services.

CARRIED

20.

2006 APPOINTMENT TO THE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R06/4-20

It was moved and seconded

That Ms. Megan Wallace be appointed to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2007.

CARRIED

21.

ROAD CLOSURE AND HIGHWAY DEDICATION REMOVAL BYLAW 8038 – WALKWAY AT DAVIES PLACE

R06/4-21

It was moved and seconded

That Highway Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw 8038 be introduced and given first reading, and that public notice of the Bylaw be advertised in conjunction with the notice of Public Hearing for RZ05-318997.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R06/4-22

22.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 15^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

23.

AMENDMENT TO REPORT ON HYBRID ELECTRIC PILOT TO INCLUDE “SMART CAR TECHNOLOGY”

(Report:  Jan. 20/06, File No.:   02-0780-01) (REDMS No. 1743690)

R06/4-23

It was moved and seconded

That the purchase procedure of Hybrid Electric Vehicles be amended to include “Smart Car Technology”.

(Cllr. Howard left the meeting – 8:41 p.m.)

CARRIED

24.

BOULEVARD AND ROADWAY PROTECTION AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 6366, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8030

(Report:  Jan. 31/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8030) (REDMS No. 1746292, 173421, 1754974, 2358)

R06/4-24

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366, Amendment Bylaw No. 8030 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That staff begin enforcing Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366, Amendment Bylaw No. 8030 on May 1, 2006, to allow public and industry notification following adoption.

(Cllr. Howard returned to the meeting – 8:44 p.m.)

CARRIED

25.

PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO ON-STREET CYCLING NETWORK PLAN

(Report:  Jan. 30/06, File No.:  10-6360-16-01) (REDMS No. 1747437, 1769736)

R06/4-25

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the designation of the following streets as proposed cycling routes be added to the City’s On-Street Cycling Network Plan:

(a)

No. 3 Road (Granville Avenue to River Road);

(b)

Van Horne Way (Great Canadian Way to River Road);

(c)

(Capstan Way (River Road to Garden City Road); and

(d)

Lansdowne Road (Hollybridge Way to Garden City Road), and

(2)

That the appropriate authorities be advised that Richmond City Council strongly endorses the above cycling routes, particularly along No. 3 Road, as they provide connectivity to other cycling routes in the City.

CARRIED

26.

TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK – MARCH 6-10, 2006

(Report:  Jan. 30/06, File No.:  10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 1746853)

R06/4-26

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following activities be endorsed:

(a)

the 2006 Traffic Safety Awareness Week (March 6-10, 2006) activities initiated by the Richmond District Parents Association, sponsored by ICBC, the Autoplan Broker Road Safety Program and the Richmond School Board with the participation of the Way to Go! School Program, CARS BC and Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, (as outlined in the report dated January 30^th, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation); and

(b)

staff involvement in the 2006 Traffic Safety Awareness Week activities as part of the City’s on-going traffic safety education strategy.

(2)

That the report (dated January 30^th, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation), regarding Traffic Safety Awareness Week – March 6-10, 2006, be referred to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee for information.

CARRIED

27.

SAFER TRAFFIC AROUND RICHMOND SCHOOLS (STARS) INITIATIVE

(Report:  Jan. 20/06, File No.:  10-6450-09-01; xr 01-0100-20-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 1724580)

R06/4-27

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee’s proposed Safer Traffic Around Richmond Schools (STARS) initiative, (as outlined in the report dated January 20^th, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed; and

(2)

That staff provide an update on the effectiveness of the STARS initiative after one year.

CARRIED

28.

SUBMISSION TO PROVINCIAL 2006/07 CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM – WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY BIKE ROUTE (NO. 8 ROAD TO NELSON ROAD)

(Report:  Jan. 18/06, File No.:  1087-18-01) (REDMS No. 1740868)

R06/4-28

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the submission for 50/50 cost-sharing to the Province’s 2006/07 Cycling Infrastructure Partnership Program to improve the Westminster Highway bicycle route from No. 8 Road to Nelson Road, (as described in the report dated January 18^th, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(2)

That should the above application be successful, staff be authorized to execute the provincial cost-share agreement.

CARRIED

29.

RICHMOND PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENTS (2006)

R06/4-29

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Mr. Jack Chen be appointed to the Richmond Parking Advisory Committee for a two-year term until December 31, 2007; and

(2)

That the following citizens be re-appointed to the Richmond Parking Advisory Committee for a two-year term until December 31, 2007:

·Mr. Bob Tai (representative for Parker Place)

·Ms. Lorelei Guthrie (representative for Lansdowne Park Shopping Centre)

·Ms. Shirley Wong Chong (representative for Richmond Centre).

CARRIED

R06/4-30

30.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:58 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, spoke on issues relating to smoking, during which he requested the donation of a small area of parkland to create a children’s ‘non-smoking’ playground, to be named “Shirley and Norman Park” in memory of his late wife.  (File No.:  2345-01)

R06/4-31

31.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:09 p.m.).

CARRIED

R06/4-32

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7962 (5411 Moncton Street, RZ 05-292498)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7995 (3200 and 3600 Lysander Lane and 3720 and 3780 Cessna Drive, RZ 05-303728)

Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 8024

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R06/4-33

32.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel held on Wednesday, February 15th, 2006, and the Chair’s report  for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 15^th, 2006, January 11^th, 2006 and on October 26^th, 2005, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

7566 Acheson Road  (DP 05-298454);

(b)

8080 Francis Road (DP 03-247945); and

(c)

5411 Moncton Street (DP 05-300965),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

The question on Resolution R06/4-33 was not called, as the request was made that Part (2)(a) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2)(b) and (2)(c) of Resolution R06/4-33 was called, and it was CARRIED.

Cllr. Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared that he was in a conflict of interest because he is involved with the sale of the property at 7566 Acheson Road, and he then  left the meeting – 9:15 p.m.

The question on Part (2)(a) of Resolution R06/4-33 was called, and it was CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

R06/4-34

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:17 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, February 27^th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)