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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 27^th, 2006 (distributed previously); and to receive for information, the GVRD “Board in Brief” dated March 3rd, 2006.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Ben Branscombe, President, Steveston Community Society, to present a cheque in the amount of $250,000 towards the cost of the new Steveston Water Park.

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

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2.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENCE FOR NET ARENA ENTERPRISES INC.(Report: Mar. 30/06; File No.: 12-8275-06/2006-01; REDMS No.:  1794041)

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

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the business licence of Net Arena Enterprises Inc doing business as Net Arena, operating from premises located at Unit #130 - 8080 Leslie Road, Richmond B.C. be suspended for the period of 21 days commencing April 17, 2006 to May 7, 2006, both dates inclusive.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

3.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

4.

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. 29.)

5.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

·   

Amendments to Banking Resolution and Financial Officer appointments

·   

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on May 15, 2006):

·         

9000 Granville Ave. and 7040 Garden City Rd. – Rezone from R1/F to CD/128 (Gerry Blonski Architect – applicant);

·         

5491 Walton Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1B (Hari and Mohinder Gill - applicant); and

·         

8400 Heather Street – Rezone from R1/B to R1/A (Rav Bains – applicant).

6.

Motion to adopt items 7 through 10 by general consent.

7.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 5th, 2006;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 3^rd, 2006; (to be distributed prior to the Council Meeting)

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(3)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 28th, 2006; and

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 4th, 2006,

be received for information.

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8.

APPOINTMENT OF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ACTING FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHANGE TO THE CITY BANKING RESOLUTION

(Report:  Mar. 29/06, File No.:  03-0960-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1795131)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Part (1) of resolution (R05/13-15), relating to the appointment of Acting Financial Officers, be rescinded.

(2)

That:

(a)

Mr. Andrew Nazareth, General Manager, Finance, be appointed Financial Officer for the purposes of carrying out the statutory duties prescribed in section 149 of the Community Charter;

(b)

Mr. Jerry Chong, Manager, Budgets and Accounting, be appointed as Acting Financial Officer in the absence of Andrew Nazareth; and

(c)

Mr. Jeff Day, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be appointed as Acting Financial Officer in the absence of both Andrew Nazareth and Jerry Chong.

(3)

That effective April 12, 2005, the banking resolution (R05/12-33), adopted by Council on June 27, 2005, be rescinded, and replaced with the following:

1.

That Mr. Andrew Nazareth (General Manager, Finance), or in his absence, Mr. Jerry Chong (Manager, Budgets and Accounting), or in the absence of both, Ms. Sandra Chai (Supervisor, Treasury Services), or in the absence of all three, Ms. Ivy Wong (Revenue Manager), are authorized on behalf of the City of Richmond (“the City”) in all dealings with  Scotiabank:

(a)

to negotiate with, deposit with, or transfer to the City’s account, all or any cheques and other orders for the payment of money to the City, and to endorse such cheques and orders for the payment of money to the City, either in writing or by rubber stamp;

(b)

to receive a statement of the account of the City, together with all relative vouchers and all unpaid bills to be collected by the City, and all items returned unpaid and charged to the account of the City, and to sign and deliver the form of verification, settlement of balance and release;

(c)

to obtain delivery, under the signed authorization of any two individuals named above, of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held in safekeeping or otherwise for the account of the City; and

(d)

to give instructions to Scotiabank and its subsidiaries in assisting with the management of the City’s investments, as authorized by any one individual named above.

2.

That all cheques be signed on behalf of the City by:  (i) Mayor Malcolm Brodie, or in his absence the Acting Mayor as determined by Council resolution, and (ii) counter-signed Mr. Andrew Nazareth (General Manager, Finance), or in his absence, Mr. Jerry Chong (Manager, Budgets and Accounting), or in the absence of both, Ms. Sandra Chai (Supervisor, Treasury Services), or in the absence of all three, Ms. Ivy Wong (Revenue Manager), and (iii) instead of signing such cheques manually, use of a mechanical or other device for the purpose of affixing a facsimile of their signatures to such cheques is permitted.

3.

Scotiabank is authorized to honour, pay and charge to the account of the City, all City cheques bearing a facsimile or facsimiles of the signature of the above-noted persons on the understanding that each cheque will be binding on the City to the same extent as though they had been manually signed; and

4.

That this resolution:

(a)

remain in force and effect until written notice to the contrary has been given in writing to, and acknowledged in writing by, the Manager of the No. 3 Road Branch of Scotiabank  in Richmond; and

(b)

be certified by the Corporate Officer and provided to the Scotiabank, together with specimens of facsimiles of the signatures having authority to sign cheques on behalf of the City.

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9.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GERRY BLONSKI ARCHITECT

(RZ 04-271196 - Report:  March 7^th, 2006, File No.:  8060-20-7948) (REDMS No. 1500527, 1517542)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7948, to reduce the minimum lot size from 0.405 ha
(1 ac.) to 0.16 ha (0.40 ac.) in “Comprehensive Development District (CD/128)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8052, for rezoning 9000 Granville Avenue and 7040 Garden City Road from “Single-Family Residential District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/128)”, be introduced and given first reading.

10.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

HARI AND MOHINDER GILL
(RZ 05-321067 - Report:  March 16^th, 2006, File No.:  8060-20-8036) (REDMS No. 1753100, 1782190)

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(B)

RAV BAINS

(RZ 05-328448 - Report:  March 14^th, 2006, File No.:  8060-20-8054) (REDMS No. 1781094, 1781246)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

Bylaw No. 8036, for the rezoning of 5491 Walton Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; and

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(2)

Bylaw No. 8054, for the rezoning of 8400 Heather Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”.

FINANCE COMMITTEE –

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Chair

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11.

5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN 2006-2010
(Report:  Mar. 23/06, File No.:  03-0970-01/2006-Vol 01 ) (REDMS No. 1791783, 1801221)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the amended 5 Year Financial Plan (2006 – 2010) be approved; and

(2)

That staff undertake a process of public consultation regarding this Plan before it is adopted, as per the requirement of Section 165 of the Community Charter.

(3)

That the Seniors Wellness Coordinator position be approved as a regular fulltime position, effective June 1^st, 2006.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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12.

“GREAT PLACES”

(Report:  Apr. 6/06, File No.:   11-7400-01/2006-Vol 01)  (REDMS No. 1801230)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

WHEREAS

(a)

Our City is experiencing rapid change as a result of these initiatives and a strong provincial economy, which is fueling construction projects; and

(b)

This provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to shape our streetscapes.

(2)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

That staff bring forward a discussion paper for a “GREAT PLACES” contest to be held annually in the City.

13.

RICHMOND FIRE RESCUE – CODE OF CONDUCT

(Report:  Apr. 6/06, File No.:   )  (REDMS No. 1801232)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Code of Conduct (as outlined in the proposal dated April 3, 2006), be approved for implementation;

(2)

That current and future members of Richmond Fire-Rescue be expected to agree to the Code of Conduct;

(3)

That staff prepare a formal Code of Conduct, to be inclusive of City Council and all employees of the City, and further, that staff prepare a discussion paper to address existing policies on harassment; and

(4)

That staff prepare a discussion document on a Conflict of Interest policy relating to City employees and how it would apply to City employees.

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14.

TREE PROTECTION BYLAW

(Report:  Mar. 27/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8057) (REDMS No. 1791944)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllr. Howard opposed)

That Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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15.

RICHMOND MUSEUM

(Report:  Apr. 4/06; File No.:  )  (REDMS No. 1799975)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposal to examine the Steveston waterfront for a site for a museum, be endorsed; and also, that consideration be given to the type of building which could be used for a museum building.

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16.

SUBMISSION FROM RICHMOND ARENAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

(Report:  March 7^th, 2006, File No.:  01-0060-20-RACA1) (REDMS No. 1779268)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2005 – 2015 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan include a reference that there are no plans to replace or eliminate Minoru Arenas in the next decade; and

(2)

That the  current schematic for the Minoru Park Vision be modified to include the Minoru Arenas facility; and

(3)

That RACA be advised of the approved amendments to the 2005 – 2015 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan that includes consideration of RACA’s submission and feedback;  and

(4)

That the Richmond Olympic Business Office consider RACA’s interest in being involved in oval programming when the various options for a governance and operational model are developed; and

(5)

That RACA be invited to participate in the Service Planning Group for Sports, as well as the process to develop system wide policies, including a Pricing Policy.

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17.

OVAL SITE WEST PUBLIC OPEN SPACE CONCEPT
(Report:  March 14^th, 2006; File No.:  06-2345-20-OLYM1/Vol.1) (REDMS No. 1785173)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Oval Site West - Public Open Space Concept be endorsed and approved to guide the design and development of the public open space along the Middle Arm of the Fraser River adjacent to the Richmond Oval site.

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18.

KATIMAVIK PROGRAM
(Report:  March 10^th, 2006, File No.:  11-7150-01) (REDMS No. 1784332)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City not pursue participation in the Katimavik program and make information on Katimavik available to community partners.

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19.

TALL SHIPS 2008 REFERRAL
(Report:  March 14^th, 2006, File No.:  11-7400-20-TALL1-01) (REDMS No. 1734977)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a bid to host the 2008 Tall Ship Challenge not be supported;

(2)

That an enhanced summer Maritime Festival experience (as outlined in the report dated March 14^th, 2006 from the Director of Parks Operations), be supported; and

(3)

That $20,000 be set aside from Council Contingency Fund to support bringing two large ships to Richmond in the summer of 2006 if required.

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20.

CLOSURE OF PACIFIC SHOOTERS ASSOCIATION IN LOWER SEYMOUR CONSERVATION RESERVE

(Report:  Apr. 4/06 File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1794268, 180058)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the GVRD take a leadership role in coordinating member municipalities and the provincial and federal governments in efforts to provide a fully enclosed shooting range facility within the
GVRD, that the current Pacific Shooters Association Range be considered as a potential site for the new facility, and that the issue be considered as soon as possible.

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21.

REQUEST OF M ISCELLANEIOUS PRODUCTIONS TO SUPPORT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TO UBCM

(Report:  Apr. 4/06, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1794176, 1800075)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That support be given for the application of Miscellaneous Productions to the UBCM for funding to complete of their ‘erace’ – Phase 3 project.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

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22.

CANADA LINE – CAMBIE STATION RENAMING

(Report:  Mar. 28/06, File No.:   10-6520-02-01/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1794439, 1801236)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the name “Cambie Station” be changed to “Aberdeen Station”.

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23.

MCLENNAN SOUTH SUB-AREA ROAD IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FINANCING EQUITY

(Report:  March 20^th, 2006, File No.:  08-4045-20-10-MS) (REDMS No. 1773793, 1801242)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That latecomer agreements be offered to rezoning applicants having to dedicate and construct the following new roads east of Ash Street in the McLennan South Sub-Area Plan:

(a)

the north-south local road between Ash Street, Bridge Street, Keefer Avenue and development; and,

(b)

where the full width of Keefer Avenue, Sills Avenue or Bennett Road is required; and

(2)

That administration costs of the latecomer agreements be incorporated into the fees.

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24.

ENHANCED PUBLIC ART PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

(Report:  March 23^rd, 2006, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 1790125)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, (as per the report dated March 23, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning and the Director, Recreation and Cultural Services, entitled: Enhanced Public Art Program Management), Option 2 – Enhanced Public Art [PA] Program Management, be approved which includes:

(1)

In 2006, transferring the full responsibility for the Public Art Program, from the Policy Planning Department, to the Recreation and Cultural Services Department (RCS),

(2)

In 2006, RCS employing a qualified temporary, full time Public Art Co-ordinator, to manage the Public Art Program;

(3)

For 2006, allocate $93,000 from any 2005 Surplus, to pay for the Co-ordinator,

(4)

For 2007 and onward, RCS staff are to:

§         

encourage a wide range of community, private and stakeholder involvement in and contributions to the Public Art Program,

§         

with Development Application staff, negotiate with developers who voluntarily participate in the Public Art Program, to ensure that sufficient funds are available, annually, to fund a Public Art Co-ordinator, primarily from non-City contributions;

§         

as part of annual Public Art Program budgets, prepare annual proposals, to finance the Public Art Co-ordinator, primarily from non-City contributions;

§         

over time, when the City’s Oval and No 3 Road - Canada Line Public Art Programs and Implementation Strategies are brought forward, identify longer term funding options for a Public Art Co-ordinator and public art projects.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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25.

STEVESTON PARK WATER PARK TENDER AWARD

(Report:  Apr. 6/06, File No.:  06-2345-20-STEV2/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1765335)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the award of Contract T.2780 Design-Build Steveston Water Park to T. Moscone & Brothers Contracting Ltd. be approved, to the total amount of $483,968.88.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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26.

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

(Report:  Apr. 7/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8060; xr: 12-8060-20-8031) (REDMS No. 1801311)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8031 be abandoned.

(2)

That Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8037 be abandoned.

(3)

That Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8060 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

27.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items.

John Harris, BC Outreach Coordinator, VoicePrint Canada, to introduce VoicePrint Canada, a division of the National Broadcast Reading Service Inc., and the local broadcast centre for Richmond.

28.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7670
(6311 and 6331 Cooney Road, RZ 03-238768)

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. 7748

(9411 Williams Road, RZ 04-270504)

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. 7817

(8431 and 8451 No. 2 Road, RZ 04-269844)

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. 8009

(9711 Williams Road, RZ 05-318225)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 7889, Amendment Bylaw No. 8051

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, March 15th, and on Wednesday, March 29th, 2006, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

8580, 8600 and 8680 Cambie Road (DP 03-249671); and

(b)

9231 Beckwith Road (DP 04-279805),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT