Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Cynthia Chen  (7:01 p.m.)
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., and welcomed to the meeting, the graduates of the 2006 Leadership Now Program, as well as the Leadership Now Advisory Committee, and the organizations, community leaders and supporters of this program. 

Mayor Brodie then spoke briefly about the Leadership Now program, advising that this program initiated youth 19 to 25 into the world of volunteering at the board level of non-profit agencies and societies.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R06/6-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

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

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R06/6-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item Nos. 30 and 31 – “West Cambie Area Plan – Supplementary Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8060”, and “Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8037” respectively, each be deleted from the Council Agenda and referred to the April 10^th, 2006 Regular (open) Council Meeting.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Ms. Judy Assoon, former Chair, and Mr. Gerry Browne, Chair, presented the Richmond Family Court Committee’s 2005 Annual Report.
(File No.:  0100-20-RFC01-01)  (REDMS No. 1747566, 1786334)

(Cllr. Dang left the meeting at 7:07 p.m., and returned at 7:09 p.m., during the above presentation.)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/6-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 9 – Riparian Areas Regulation Response Strategy

Mr. Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, referred to a number of different publications which addressed the environmental issues relating to the Fraser River within the City’s boundaries, and he spoke briefly about a number of issues, such as the Lulu Island Sewage Treatment Plant, which were having a negative impact on the Fraser River.  He also talked about the proposed strategy in relation to the key benefits set out in the staff report.

Item Nos. 10, 12 and 19 – Oval Update; Feasibility Of Establishing A Sister City Relationship With A City On Canada’s East Coast; and Application To Amend ”Comprehensive Development District (CD/109)” - Loblaw Properties Pacific Inc.

Mr. Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, with regard to Item No. 10, suggested that committee travel expenses should also be included in the accounting.  With regard to Item No. 12, Mr. Mitchell voiced support for the proposal, noting that there were many cities on Canada’s east coast which had similar characteristics to Richmond.

Referring to Item No. 19, Mr. Mitchell noted that there were already two liquor stores within one kilometre of the subject property.  He also noted that that the City Centre Area Plan was due for review and questioned why this plan was not reviewed prior to the consideration of the application in the same manner as the West Cambie Area Plan.  Mr. Mitchell also spoke about the ever increasing traffic congestion in the area of No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway and Alderbridge Way, and expressed concern that traffic congestion would be even worse with the approval of the rezoning application, especially with the current disruption of traffic on No. 3 Road relating to the construction of the Canada Line.

Item No. 29 – Fire Department Review

Mr. Tim Wilkinson, President of the Richmond Firefighters Association, Local 1286, spoke in support of the proposed external review, indicating that the Association was prepared to take every action to make the review a success.  He also spoke in support of the action being taken by the Fire Chief and personnel to deal with this matter. 

Mr. Wilkinson referred to Part (2) of the proposed recommendation, and suggested that budget requirements should be included.  He stated that without a budget, the process would be likely to fail, and failure was not an option for the Association.  He then spoke about the recommendation and voiced concern that the wording isolated the female firefighters and stated that the matters being addressed concerned both men and women of all races which needed to be dealt with on a broader scale.

Item 19 – Application To Amend ”Comprehensive Development District (CD/109)” - Loblaw Properties Pacific Inc.

Victor Peterson, representing Loblaw Properties Pacific Inc., advised that he was available to respond to any questions which Council might have.

R06/6-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:54 p.m.).

CARRIED

R06/6-5

It was moved and seconded

That the order of the agenda be varied to deal with Item No. 29 – “Fire Department Review”, at this time.

CARRIED

Cllr. Barnes, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared herself to be in a perceived conflict of interest because her husband is a retired Richmond firefighter, and she then left the meeting – 7:55 p.m.

29.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW

R06/6-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the City conduct as soon as possible, a full external review of the Richmond Fire Department, including hiring history, hiring practices, work place safety, and harassment policies; including recommendations that will provide the opportunity to allow the female firefighters to return to work as soon as possible, and to continue to work, and to feel secure in doing so; and

(2)

That staff provide a plan, with budget implications, for implementation of any recommendations which may result from the external review.

CARRIED

Cllr. Barnes returned to the meeting – 8:25 p.m.

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

R06/6-7

5.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 14^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

R06/6-8

6.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

7.

AMENDMENT TO FEE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW FOR RCMP SERVICES

(Report:  Mar. 8/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8051) (REDMS No. 1777762, 1779747)

R06/6-9

It was moved and seconded

That Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 7889, Amendment Bylaw No. 8051, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

8.

7360 ELMBRIDGE WAY – DISCHARGE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

(Report:  Feb. 28/06, File No.:  06-2285-40-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1774965)

R06/6-10

It was moved and seconded

That the discharging of the right of way over 7360 Elmbridge Way, be approved, (as set out in the report dated February 28^th, 2006, from the Manager, Lands and Property), and that staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the discharge, including advertising.

CARRIED

9.

RIPARIAN AREAS REGULATION RESPONSE STRATEGY

(Report:  Mar. 20/06, File No.:  10-6125-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1779638, 1792446)

R06/6-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the City adopt the Richmond-Specific Riparian Management Approach (as outlined in Attachment 2 to the staff report dated February 28, 2006 from the Assistant Manager, Environmental Programs) as its response strategy for meeting the Riparian Areas Regulations.

(2)

That the City send a letter to Minister Barry Penner, Minister of the Environment to advise of the City’s action.

(3)

That staff continue to pursue an alternative variance strategy that is acceptable to the Province and report back to Council.

(4)

That the City of Richmond send a letter to the UBCM requesting that the UBCM not sign the tri-party agreement until the following issues are satisfactorily addressed:

(a)

the roles and responsibilities of the parties are more clearly defined,

(b)

that the proposed Executive Committee be comprised of urban and rural partners, and serve as an oversight advisory group only; and

(c)

that RAR monitoring and compliance be a direct responsibility of the Provincial government; and

(5)

That a copy of the letter to the Minister of the Environment be forwarded to the Lower Mainland Municipal Association.

CARRIED

10.

OVAL UPDATE

(Report:  Mar. 23/06, File No.:  01-0370-03-01) (REDMS No. 1788465, 1792034)

11.

UPDATE ON OLYMPIC OVAL AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES – RICHMOND SPORTS COUNCIL

R06/6-12

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a brief description of all Oval related reports that were channelled through to the three advisory committees and/or Council, that do not meet in-camera criteria be made available for public viewing in the City Clerk’s Department or other appropriate location at City Hall; and

(2)

That a chronological record of all Oval related motions passed by Council that do not meet in-camera criteria be provided as part of the Oval information package.

(3)

That City staff prepare an exhaustive and complete report on all costs of Council and staff for travel, and time to date for staff, relating to the Olympic Oval, similar to the analysis completed after the 2002 Tall Ships event.

(4)

That the Richmond Sports Council be offered the opportunity to review and provide their input on the “Olympic Oval and Business Opportunities” report (dated February 9^th, 2006), and on the most recent facility and building design proposals, through the Oval Stakeholders Advisory Committee; and

(5)

That staff solicit input from other community groups for input to the Stakeholders Advisory Committee.

The question on Resolution No. R06/6-12 was not called, as the request was made that Part (3) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2), (4) and (5) of Resolution No. R06/6-12 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R06/6-12 was called, and it was CARRIED, with Cllr. Howard opposed.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE–
Councillor Bill McNulty

12.

FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH A CITY ON CANADA'S EAST COAST
(Forwarded from the February 28^th, 2006 Committee meeting.)

R06/6-13

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Sister City Committee consider the feasibility of establishing a Sister City relationship with a city on the east coast of Canada.

(2)

That the Sister City Committee be asked to comment on the status of the City’s sister city relationship with Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Quebec.

The question on Resolution No. R06/6-13 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R06/6-14

It was moved and seconded

That Part (1) Resolution No. R06/6-13 be amended by inserting after the word “Sister”, the words “or Friendship”.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes

S. Halsey-Brandt

McNulty

Steves

The question on Resolution No. R06/6-13, as amended by Resolution No. R06/6-14, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

R06/6-15

13.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

14.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - NEW CHARTER

(Report:  March 6^th, 2006, File No.:  01-0100-20-RCSA1-01;) (REDMS No. 1764416, 1760318, 451424, 1791731)

R06/6-16

It was moved and seconded

That, (as per the report dated March 6, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning), the new Charter of the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee be endorsed, subject to the inclusion of the RCSAC’s advocacy role as a collective body in the new RCSAC Charter, under the guidance of City Council.

CARRIED

15.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2005 ANNUAL REPORT, 2006 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET

(Report:  March 6^th, 2006, File No.:  0100-20-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 1760847, 1759585, 1791740)

R06/6-17

It was moved and seconded

That, (as per the report dated March 6, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning), the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2006 Work Program be approved, subject to the inclusion of how the RCSAC may address a large social vision model and gaps in social services for the City, into their 2006 Work Program.

CARRIED

16.

PROVINCIAL TARGETED MAJOR CAPITAL FUNDING FOR CHILD CARE

(Report:  March 14^th, 2006; File No.:  07-3070-03-01) (REDMS No. 1785557, 1791746, 734231, 1724342, 1735833)

R06/6-18

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That should the Society for Richmond Children’s Centres be awarded Provincial Targeted Major Capital Funding,  the City designate the existing Hamilton Fire Hall site at 23031 Westminster Highway for use by the Society of Richmond Children’s Centres for the provision of child care in the community.

(2)

That should the Society for Richmond Children’s Centres be awarded Provincial Targeted Major Capital Funding , the City develop a lease for use of the land by the Society for Richmond Children’s Centres with appropriate terms and in accordance with the Community Charter.

(3)

That should the Society for Richmond Children’s Centres be awarded Provincial Targeted Major Capital Funding, the City allocate up to $110,000 from any arising 2005 operating budget surplus to prepare the site for a modular building and appropriate staff time to coordinate with the Society in development of the child care centre. 

(4)

That the Minister of State for Child Care be advised that the City has identified land at 23031 Westminster Highway for the creation of new child care spaces in Richmond and will designate this land to be leased by the Society of Richmond Children’s Centres with appropriate terms and accordance with the Community Charter. Pending funding from the Province’s Targeted Major Capital Funding Program.

(5)

That staff review the possibility of expanding the proposed building and its uses.

(6)

That the Minister of State for Childcare be advised that the City has identified land at 9020 Williams Road for the creation of a child care facility and is committed to the development of a Child Development Centre at that location, based on the availability of funding from the Provincial Government for child care spaces.

(7)

That the City continue with the planning and implementation of a Child Development Centre with involvement of the appropriate agencies based on funding available from the Provincial Government for child care spaces with appropriate terms and in accordance with the Community Charter.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R06/6-18 being called, appreciation was expressed by members of Council about the possibility of being able to  provide additional child care spaces in the City, during which the Minister of State for Childcare Linda Reid was thanked for providing this opportunity.

The question on Resolution No. R06/6-18 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

17.

PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RICHMOND

(Report:  February 28^th, 2006, File No.:  10-6455-01) (REDMS No. 1630189)

R06/6-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed revisions to the off-street parking requirements for public and private school use specified in Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 be incorporated into the current review and update of the Bylaw.

(2)

That staff continue to work with the Richmond School District staff to promote and implement joint transportation demand management strategies to reduce vehicle traffic to/from schools.

(Cllr. Howard left the meeting – 9:48 p.m.)

CARRIED

18.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 05-308567 - Report:  March 1^st, 2006, File No.:  8060-20-8045) (REDMS No. 1684063, 1684066, 1684069, 1734031)

(B)

RICHARD SYMINGTON ON BEHALF OF REMAX REAL ESTATE SERVICES

(RZ 05-319930 - Report:  March 6^th, 2006, File No.:8060-20-8047) (REDMS No. 1776586, 1777379, 1777391)

(C)

RAV BAINS

(RZ 04-274842; Report:  March 6^th, 2006, File No.:  8060-20-8048) (REDMS No. 1724404, 1777522, 1777521, 1687960)

R06/6-20

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 8045, for the rezoning of 9415, 9431 and 9451 Granville Avenue from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.7)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8047, to amend “Comprehensive Development District (CD/139)” and for the rezoning of 9671, 9673, 9675, 9677 and 9679 General Currie Road from “Comprehensive Development District (CD/140)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/139)”; and

(3)

Bylaw No. 8048, for the rezoning of 9711/9731/9751 No. 2 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.7)” and “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”.

CARRIED

19.

APPLICATION TO AMEND ”COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/109)” - LOBLAW PROPERTIES PACIFIC INC.

(Report:  Feb. 28/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-7978) (REDMS No. 1723720, 1674741, 1505481, 1604727, 1601365, 1651841, 1773922, 1791895)

R06/6-21

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7978, to amend “Comprehensive Development District (CD/109)” to add “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)” as a permitted use, at 4651 No. 3 Road, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That staff bring forward any necessary zoning amendments to ensure that a private liquor store is only permitted on those sites where a private liquor store currently exists.

CARRIED

20.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RAMLIN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

(RZ 05-315710 - Report:  March 1^st, 2006, File No.:  8060-20-7999) (REDMS No. 1696084,1699754, 1699711)

R06/6-22

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 7999, to amend the minimum setbacks from property lines in “Single-Family Housing District (R1)” for 3780 Broadway Street only, and to rezone 3760 and 3780 Broadway Street from “Assembly District (ASY)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(Cllr. Howard returned to the meeting – 9:51 p.m.)

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Barnes

Steves

21.

APPLICATION FOR (I) AMENDMENT TO LOT SIZE POLICY 5444, AND (II) REZONING - BALANDRA DEVELOPMENT INC.

(RZ 05-321071; Report:  February 27^th, 2006, File No.:  8060-20-8044, xref 08-4045-00) (REDMS No. 1773866, 280035, 1740769,1740505, 1773937, 1773938)

R06/6-23

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following recommendations be forwarded to Public Hearing:

(a)

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5444 for the properties located on the north side of Williams Road between No. 2 Road and Gilbert Road, be amended to:

(i)

permit properties along Williams Road to rezone to Single-family Housing District, Subdivision Area J (R1/J); and

(ii)

permit properties with existing duplex zoning (R5) to subdivide into two (2) single-family lots.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8044, for the rezoning of 6311 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area J (R1/J)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

22.

APPLICATION TO RENEW A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT - TARGET EVENT PRODUCTION LTD.

(Report:  March 5^th, 2006, File No.:  TU 04-264071) (REDMS No. 1773375, 1777637, 1779266)

R06/6-24

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the application by Target Event Production Ltd. to renew the existing Temporary Commercial Use Permit for the property at 12631 Vulcan Way be considered at the April 18, 2006 Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:

“That the Temporary Commercial Use Permit be renewed for a two year period for the property at 12631 Vulcan Way to permit a night market between May 19, 2006 to October 15, 2006 and May 18, 2007 to October 14, 2007 be approved upon fulfillment of the following conditions:

(a)

Submission of a Traffic Control and Parking Management Plan to the Acting Director of Transportation for approval; and

(b)

Deposit a cash security or acceptable letter of credit in the amount of $90,000 as a security for the services required for the event as per the terms outlined in the attached Temporary Commercial Use Permit.”

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area be expanded to include all the properties within the area bounded by River Road to the north, No. 5 Road to the west, Bridgeport Road to the south and Highway 99 to the east.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

R06/6-25

23.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 22^nd, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

24.

DRAINAGE PUMP STATION UPGRADES

(Report:  Mar. 6/06, File No.:  10-6045-08-02/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1777643)

R06/6-26

It was moved and seconded

That the transfer of $180,000 of capital funding from the Emergency Response Equipment (Project 40317) be approved to allow pump replacement at the No. 2 Road North, Ewen and No. 7 Road South drainage pump stations.

CARRIED

25.

CYCLING AND PARKING ISSUES ON ARTERIAL ROADS

(Report:  Jan. 26/06, File No.:  10-6360-16-01/2006/Vol 01; xr 10-6455-01) (REDMS No. 1649175, 1612239)

R06/6-27

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the summary of the examination of establishing bicycle lanes along major arterial roads, (as described in the report dated January 26^th, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be received for information.

(2)

That the existing parking permitted on the west side of Railway Avenue immediately north of Steveston Highway be removed and a “No Parking Anytime” regulation be established along this section of roadway to allow the continuation of the existing bicycle lane.

(3)

That staff continue to pursue opportunities to improve trail and pedestrian connections in the vicinity of Railway Avenue and Steveston Highway to encourage neighbourhood residents to use non-vehicular modes to access local businesses.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Steves

26.

PARKING IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS IN STEVESTON

(Report:  Feb. 21/06, File No.:  10-6455-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1376694)

R06/6-28

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the various parking improvement options identified from the Steveston Parking Study, (as described in the report dated February 21^st, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be considered in the development of the upcoming Steveston Village Conservation Strategy and Implementation Program.

(2)

That staff report on the recommended parking-related improvement options for the Steveston Village area upon completion of the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy and Implementation Program in early 2007.

CARRIED

27.

ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2006

(Report:  Feb. 21/06, File No.:  0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 1770088)

R06/6-29

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects potentially eligible for funding contributions from the ICBC 2006 Road Safety Improvement Program, (as described in the report dated February 21^st, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(2)

That should the above applications be successful, staff be authorized to execute the cost-share agreements.

CARRIED

28.

AGING INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING UPDATE

(Report:  Feb. 1/06, File No.:  10-6060-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1408490, 999774, 1775539, 1776229, 1776937, 1409450, 1782281, 1792376)

R06/6-30

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated February 1^st, 2006, from the Director, Engineering), regarding the Aging Infrastructure Planning Update, be referred to the Finance Committee for review in conjunction with the Long Term Financial Strategy.

CARRIED

29.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW

See Page 4 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

30.

WEST CAMBIE AREA PLAN – SUPPLEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES BYLAW NO. 8060

(Report:  Mar. 16/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8060; xr: 12-8060-20-8031) (REDMS No. 1787507, 1787704)

See Page 2 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

31.

DEVELOPLMENT COST CHARGES BYLAW NO. 8024, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 8037

(Brought forward as specified in the approval process as described in Attachment 6 to the report adopted by Council on February 27^th, 2006, for the West Cambie Area Plan.)  (Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.)  (REDMS No. 1755921)

See Page 2 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

(Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt left the meeting at 10:24 p.m.)

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R06/6-31

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7865
 (6551 No. 4 Road, RZ 04-274824)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7893 
(7071 Bridge Street, RZ 04-286806)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7896(6340 Williams Road, RZ 04-274339)

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 8042.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R06/6-32

32.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, March 15th, 2006, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 15^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)

6468 Cooney Road (formerly 6440, 6460 and 6480 Cooney Road) (DP 04-267205);

(b)

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

(c)

6288 Katsura Street and 9371 Hemlock Drive  (DP 05-302414),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting - 10:26 p.m.)

The question on Resolution No. R06/6-32 was not called, as the request was made that Part (2)(b) be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (2)(b) of Resolution No. R06/6-32 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R06/6-33

It was moved and seconded

That Development Permit (DP 05-312653), for property at 12251 No. 2 Road, be referred to the Development Permit Panel to address the south property line setback to achieve symmetry with the adjacent property to the south.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie

Cllr. Chen

Dang

Howard

McNulty

The Chair advised that as stipulated in the City’s Development Permit, Development Variance Permit And Temporary Commercial And Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw, Council must forward the development application to a Public Hearing.  As a result, the following referral motion was introduced:

R06/6-34

It was moved and seconded

That Development Permit (DP 05-312653), for property at 12251 No. 2 Road, be referred to a Public Hearing.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie

Cllr. Chen

Dang

Howard

McNulty

The question on Resolution No. R06/6-32 was then called, it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Barnes, E. Halsey-Brandt, S. Halsey-Brandt and Steves opposed.

ADJOURNMENT

R06/6-35

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:39 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 27^th, 2006.

_________________________________

_________________________________

Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)