Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Cynthia Chen
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R06/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 27^th, 2006, be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink “Board in Brief” dated March 6th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARINGS

2.

FREE HOLD ENTERPRISES CANADA LTD. DBA BARCODE KARAOKE RESTAURANT SUSPENSION
(Report: Feb. 15/06; File No.: 12-8275-06/2006-01; REDMS No.:  1765862, 1747409, 1734023, 1777513)

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 60 of the Community Charter – Representative of Freehold Enterprises Canada Ltd., principal of the business.

The representative of Freehold Enterprises Canada Ltd. was not in attendance.

R06/3-2

It was moved and seconded

That the business licence of Freehold Enterprises Ltd. doing business as Barcode Karaoke Restaurant, operating from premises located at Unit #1028 – 8300 Capstan Way, Richmond B.C., be suspended for the period of 14 days commencing March 20, 2006 to April 2, 2006, both dates inclusive.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/3-3

3.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

4.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item Nos. 13, 14 and 15 – Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project – South Dyke Garden and Terra Nova Rural Park; Planning For Parks and Recreation and Cultural Facilities in the City Centre; and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Draft Access Policy

Michael Wolfe, of Odlin Road, with regard to Item No. 13, suggested that either the Garden City lands or properties in the Alexandra area should be considered as the site for a fruit tree sharing project.

With reference to Item No. 14, Mr. Wolfe suggested that the Garden City properties and the Alexandra area would also be suitable for parks and recreation and cultural facilities in the city centre

With reference to Item No. 15, Mr. Wolfe voiced the opinion that parks, recreation and cultural services were decreasing in the City because of unforeseen consequences resulting from the increase in population, such as (i) invasive plant species; (ii) crowding in parks and the loss of use; and (iii) gun culture.

Item Nos. 7 and 14 - Richmond Community Grants 2006; and Planning For Parks and Recreation and Cultural Facilities in the City Centre

Peter Mitchell, Nanika Crescent, referred to Item No. 7, and thanked Council for the annual grant, administered through a community centre association, which allowed community centres to provide youth programs through the course of the summer.  He noted, however, that the amount of the grant had decreased by $2,000 over the past five years, which made it harder to make the grant ‘work’.

With reference to Item No. 14, Mr. Mitchell noted that the City Centre catchment area was one-sixth the size of the City’s developed area and that the growth rate for the City Centre was twice the rate of the rest of Richmond.  He then spoke about the need for a full sized community centre in the City Centre area, and the rationale which should be considered for the location of such a facility.

In concluding his discussion, Mr. Mitchell suggested that to undertake the proper planning for parks and recreation and cultural facilities in the city centre, it was now necessary to review the City Centre Area Plan.

R06/3-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:16 p.m.).

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R06/3-5

6.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

7.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY GRANTS 2006

(Report:  Feb. 1/06, File No.:  03-1085-01/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1754263, 1739965, 160199, 1780248, 1778258)

R06/3-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2006 City Grant Program support the following:

(a)

That the organizations in the Health, Social and Safety Services category be awarded the recommended grant amount, on the understanding that the grants to the following organizations would be increased to the amounts shown:  

(i)

the Chinese Mental Wellness Association of Canada - $12,000;

(ii)

the Richmond Safe Communities Alliance - $ 12,000;

(iii)

the Richmond Poverty Response Committee - $6,000;

(iv)

the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre - $12,000;

(v)

the Multicultural Helping House Society - $10,000; and

(vi)

the Richmond Nature Park - $4,000; and

the cheques disbursed for a total of $416,950; and

(b)

That the organizations in the Cultural Services and Community Events category be awarded the recommended grant amount and the cheques disbursed for a total of $62,700.

(2)

That a Committee comprised of appropriate staff and City Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, with Councillor Linda Barnes as the alternate, be established to review Policy 3705 to ensure it reflects the needs of the community.

CARRIED

8.

2006 PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

(Report:  Feb. 24/06, File No.:  03-0925-09-02/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1772702)

R06/3-7

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting of the 2006 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel be scheduled for Thursday, April 20th , 2006, at 3:55 p.m., in the Anderson Room at Richmond City Hall.

CARRIED

9.

POLICY ON THE ROUTINE RELEASE OF CLOSED RESOLUTIONS AND REPORTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A “CONSENT AGENDA”

(Report:  Feb. 21/06, File No.:  01-0105-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1723404, 1770878, 1740698, 1780317)

R06/3-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the policy on the “Routine Release of Closed Resolutions and Reports” (as outlined in the report dated February 21^st, 2006 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office) be adopted, effective December 5^th, 2005, on the basis that all undisclosed matters in Categories 1, 2 and  3 would be returned to Council no more than three months after initial presentation;

(2)

That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 8042, which introduces new procedural rules around the use of a consent agenda, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(3)

That staff proceed with the statutory public notification of this proposed change to the Council Procedure Bylaw.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R06/3-8 being called, staff were directed to also review closed meeting matters back to the year 2000, over the next year or two.

The question on Resolution No. R06/3-8 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

10.

OVAL FACILITY CLADDING AND BUTTRESS ART OPPORTUNITIES

(Report:  Feb. 10/06, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-053/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1759382)  (From the February 20^th, 2006 meeting of the General Purposes Committee.)

R06/3-9

It was moved and seconded

That an allocation of $30,000 from the 2003 Public Art Project to retain two artists to collaborate with the Cannon Design Team in the design of the Richmond Oval’s polycarbonate cladding and buttresses, be endorsed.

CARRIED

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

R06/3-10

11.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 28^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

12.

AWARD OF CONTRACT T.2779 – BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARDS, HISTORIC ZONE REDEVELOPMENT

(Report:  Feb. 13/06, File No.:  03-1000-20-T.2779) (REDMS No. 1755971)

R06/3-11

It was moved and seconded

That the Contract T.2779 be awarded to Parkwood Construction Ltd. for the amount of $880,954.

CARRIED

13.

RICHMOND FRUIT TREE SHARING PROJECT – SOUTH DYKE GARDEN AND TERRA NOVA RURAL PARK

(Report:  Jan. 16/06, File No.:  03-1000-14-120) (REDMS No. 1737879)

R06/3-12

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project agreement for use of a portion of land at the South Dyke Community Garden located at 13871 No. 3 Road be renewed for a further two year term commencing April 2006 to April 2008;

(2)

That staff initiate the public notification process for the City’s intent to lease a portion of the Terra Nova Rural Park, and the South Dyke Community Garden to meet the Community Charter requirements for the lease of land; and

(3)

That upon completion of the public notification process, staff develop an agreement with the Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project Society for use of a portion of land at Terra Nova Rural Park for a Community Sharing Farm.

CARRIED

14.

PLANNING FOR PARKS AND RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY CENTRE

(Report:  Feb. 14/06, File No.:  11-7000-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1765256, 1449947, 1780542)

R06/3-13

It was moved and seconded

That the guiding principles for planning for parks and recreation and cultural facilities in the City Centre (as outlined in the report dated February 14^th, 2006, from the Director, Recreation & Cultural Services and the Director of Parks Operations), be adopted, with the addition of:

(1)

Part (4), ‘That the City is ensuring the adequate future capacity of City Centre facilities’; and

(2)

the following as Part (2)(e), ‘To provide transportation choices with links to pedestrian, bicycle and public transit.’

CARRIED

15.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DRAFT ACCESS POLICY

(Report:  Feb. 14/06, File No.:  11-7000-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1764957, 1770080)

R06/3-14

It was moved and seconded

That staff meet with community partners regarding the draft Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Access Policy, and report to Council with a recommended policy and implementation strategy.

CARRIED

16.

GATEWAY THEATRE “FLY TOWER” WALL ART PROJECT

(Report:  Feb. 13/06, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-041/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1752772)

R06/3-15

It was moved and seconded

That staff implement the installation of the “SCRIPT Inside Outside” wall art at the Gateway Theatre, (as presented in the report dated February 13, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

R06/3-16

17.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 05-300412 - Report:  Feb. 8/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-7993) (REDMS No. 1681706, 1502771, 1766368, 1682094)

(B)

MALHI CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 05-321009 - Report:  Feb. 8/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8032) (REDMS No. 1751377, 1751333, 1759594)

(C)

PAUL ATWAL

(RZ 06-321407 - Report:  Feb. 8/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8034) (REDMS No. 1751784, 1752840, 1752836)

R06/3-17

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 7993 for the rezoning of 7040 and 7060 Ash Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)”  to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/35)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8032, for the rezoning of 8491 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; and

(3)

Bylaw No. 8034, for the rezoning of 9140 Patterson Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”.

CARRIED

19.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - THE CITY OF RICHMOND

(RZ 06-326438 - Report:  Feb. 17/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8040/8041) (REDMS No. 1763175, 1361520, 1763176, 1763177, 1763178)

R06/3-18

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8040, to

(a)

redesignate 5491 No. 2 Road from “Public Open Space Use” to “Neighbourhood Residential” (in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map) of Schedule 1 of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100), and to revise the map in section 3.1, Neighbourhoods & Sense of Community, Neighbourhoods in Richmond, Thompson, accordingly; and

(b)

redesignate 5491 No. 2 Road from “Park/Open Space” to “’Gateway’ High Density Apartments (3.0 FAR max.)” and “Affordable Housing (3.0 FAR max.)” (in Schedule 2.2A of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 - Thompson Area, Dover Crossing Sub-Area Plan), together with related text amendments,

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8040, 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. 8040, in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation during OCP Amendment, be referred to the following agencies for comment by April 18, 2006:

(a)

Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA); and

(b)

School District No. 38 (Richmond).

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8041, to introduce a new Comprehensive Development District (CD/172) and for the rezoning of 5491 No. 2 Road from “School and Public Use District (SPU)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/172)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R06/3-19

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7792 (9271 No. 1 Road, RZ 04-271961)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7841 (7360 St. Albans Road, RZ 04-272562)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7886(8580, 8600 and 8680 Cambie Road, RZ 04-271116)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7926 (9800 Alberta Road, RZ 04-277069)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8002 (5040 and 5060 Linfield Gate, RZ 05-210443)

Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366, Amendment Bylaw No. 8030.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R06/3-20

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:29 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, March 13^th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)