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

R06/7-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 27^th, 2006, be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD “Board in Brief” dated March 3rd, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R06/7-2

It was moved and seconded

That the following matters be deleted from the Council Agenda:

(1)

Item No. 2 – Suspension of Business Licence for Net Arena Enterprises Inc.;

(2)

Item No. 21 – Request of Miscellaneous Productions to Support Application for Funding to UBCM; and

(3)

Item No. 22 – Canada Line – Cambie Station Renaming.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

The Manager, Parks Programs Planning & Design, Mike Redpath, introduced Ben Branscombe, President, Steveston Community Society, who thanked Mr. Redpath and Jamie Esko for their contribution, as well as City Works Yards staff , the members of the Steveston Community Society, and volunteers who provided assistance in this project.  Mr. Branscome then presented to Mayor Brodie a cheque in the amount of $250,000, which was to be put towards the cost of the new Steveston Water Park. 

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

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.

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

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/7-3

3.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:07 p.m.).

CARRIED

4.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –.

Item No. 14 – Tree Protection Bylaw

Mr. Joe Oeser, 12004 No. 2 Road, voiced his concerns about the proposed Tree Protection Bylaw, and addressed a number of issues which he had with the bylaw.  A copy of his submission is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.

Leah Robinson, 10620 Bromfield Place, talked about the reasons for which trees had been removed from her property.  She voiced concern about her loss of freedom in being able to decide if a tree should be removed and that this responsibility would be given to a City employee.  She also questioned whether developers were required to provide any green space as part of redevelopment proposals.

Mr. Ron McBryan, 11620 No. 2 Road, raised a number of issues relating to developers, tree removal, and replacement trees.  He also questioned whether homeowners would be compensated for being forced to retain trees which they no longer wanted.  A copy of his submission is attached as Schedule B and forms part of these minutes.

Tara McBryan, of 11620 No. 2 Road, voiced her opposition to the proposed bylaw.  A copy of her submission is attached as Schedule C and forms part of these minutes.

Sherry McBryan, 11620 No. 2 Road, expressed her objections to the Tree Protection Bylaw.  A copy of her submission is attached as Schedule D and forms part of these minutes.

Betty Marshall, 8580 Camden Crescent, stated that she should not have to obtain permission or pay a fee to cut down a diseased tree or to remove overgrown trees from her property.  She voiced the opinion that the bylaw was targeting the wrong people and set up as another cash grab for the City.

Raiko Jakopin, 11511 Pelican Court, voiced the opinion that Richmond homeowners were responsible and could manage trees on their properties without regulations being imposed by the City.  He stated that he would not be planting any more trees on his property if the bylaw was adopted.

Mr. Stan Gray, 5740 Lancing Road, talked about the impact which adoption of the Tree Protection Bylaw could have on the future of large trees.  A copy of Mr. Gray’s submission is attached as Schedule E and forms part of these minutes.

Mr. Alex Bovey, 10011 Rosedene Crescent, talked about the proposed Tree Protection Bylaw and the impact which adoption of this bylaw could have on local homeowners.  A copy of his  submission is attached as Schedule F and forms part of these minutes.

Michael Wolfe, 9371 Odlin Road, spoke about the proposed bylaw, suggesting that it discriminated against private homeowners.  He also talked about the need (i) to educate residents about the importance of retaining and planting trees; and (ii) to develop a significant tree data base especially for significantly sized trees.  Mr. Wolfe also spoke against clear cutting of redevelopment properties, and about the need for an improved Environmentally Sensitive Area Management Strategy.

Mr. Wolfe also commented on Item No. 17 – Oval Site West Public Open Space Concept, urging Council to approve the planting of only native shrubs in the area.  He indicated that he supported the concept of a cedar marsh, but questioned the status of the slough enhancement program for the area, stating that a fence should be erected around the slough to prevent debris from entering the slough area.

With regard to Item No. 18 – Katimavik Program, Mr. Wolfe suggested that the City was losing out on a great opportunity if the decision was made not to pursue participation in the program.

Mr. Wolfe referred to Item No. 11 – 5 Year Financial Plan 2006-2010, and suggested that the remaining 52% of funding available in the capital plan should be used for the Oval site, as well as to purchase more agricultural land, and to provide affordable housing in the West Cambie area.

Peter Mitchell, Nanika Crescent, spoke about significant trees; and about the impact which the proposed bylaw would have on homeowners; Richmond taxpayers.  A copy of his  submission is attached as Schedule G and forms part of these minutes.

Item No. 13 – Richmond Fire Rescue – Code Of Conduct

Mr. Tim Wilkinson, President of Firefighters Local 1286, expressed concern about the proposed Code of Conduct, stating that the document was in conflict with the City’s existing Harassment Policy; that the Union members would not agree to the Code; that the Union had not been notified of the proposed resolution as required in the Collective Agreement; that the Department already had standard regulations in effect, and concluded by stating that the Code of Conduct was not required.  He also talked about the allegations which had been made against members of the Fire-Rescue Department, the right of management to implement a Code of Conduct, and whether this Code was in the best interests of the Union membership.

Ms. Frances Clark, 8160 Railway Avenue, expressed concern that the recommendation was singling out the members of the Fire-Rescue Department, and stated that the Code of Conduct should be for all employees of the City.  She talked about the hard work and dedication of Richmond firefighters throughout the community, not only as firefighters but in providing assistance with fundraising and other activities which benefited the City.  Ms. Clark expressed concern that the proposed recommendation was condemning firefighters and, and if adopted, would give the perception to the public that they were guilty of the allegations which had been made.

Item No. 26 – West Cambie Area Plan -

Jeff Fisher and Tom Morton, representing the Urban Development Institute, voiced concern about the high development cost charges and other fees being applied to the redevelopment of the West Cambie Area plan.  Mr. Fisher also talked about the need for ‘grandfathering’ for those developments which already had applications in progress.  A copy of their correspondence (dated April 10^th, 2006) regarding this matter is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

(Cllr. Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared himself to be in a conflict of interest because he was involved with redevelopment in the West Cambie area, and he then left the meeting – 8:34 p.m., prior to the commencement of the UDI presentation.)

(Cllr. Chen left the meeting – 8:44 p.m.)

Jaqtar Sihota , 9800 Alexandra Road, voiced concern about the impact which the application of city-wide development cost charges would have against property owners who have developed their land as ‘nature parks’.  He stated that the properties in this area should be included in the West Cambie development cost charges program.

(Cllr. Chen returned to the meeting – 8:46 p.m.)

Ms. Farzana Mohamed, 4751 Duncliffe Road, representing the Isamaili Council, voiced support for the proposed development cost charges.  Mr. Farid Damrji, a volunteer member of the Isamaili Council further advised that the organization also supported the cost of the construction of the north/south road through the proposed development cost charges.

R06/7-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:48 p.m.).

CARRIED

(Cllr. Dang returned to the meeting – 8:49 p.m.)

CONSENT AGENDA

R06/7-5

6.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 7 through 10 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

7.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 3^rd, 2006;

(3)

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

(4)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

(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, 2006, 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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GERRY BLONSKI ARCHITECT

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

HARI AND MOHINDER GILL

(RZ 05-321067 - Report:  March 16^th, 2006, File No.:  8060-20-8036) (REDMS No. 1753100, 1782190, 1782113)

(B)

RAV BAINS

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

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

(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

(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)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Chair

11.

5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN 2006-2010

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

R06/7-6

It was moved and seconded

(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 166 of the Community Charter.

(3)

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

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

12.

“GREAT PLACES”

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

R06/7-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

WHEREAS

(a)

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

(b)

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

(2)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

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

CARRIED

13.

RICHMOND FIRE RESCUE – CODE OF CONDUCT

(Report:  Apr. 6/06, File No.: 1400-00, xr: 5140-01)  (REDMS No. 1801232, 1732663)

R06/7-8

It was moved and seconded

(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 follow 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;

(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;

(5)

That Clause 4 of the Code of Conduct be amended to add the words, ‘except in the case of harassment’; and

(6)

That staff provide a review after six months time.

(Cllr. Barnes left the meeting at 9:33 p.m., and returned at 9:35 p.m., during discussion on this matter.)

The question on Resolution No. R06/7-8 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R06/7-9

It was moved and seconded

That Part (1) of Resolution No. R06/7-8 be amended by deleting Part (1) in its entirety, and by substituting the following, “That a City-wide Code of Conduct be approved for implementation.”

The question on Resolution No. R06/7-9 was not called, as the following sub-amendment  was introduced:

R06/7-10

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R06/7-9 be amended by deleting “That a City-wide Code of Conduct be approved for implementation”, and by substituting the following, “That the interim Richmond City-wide Code of Conduct for the first City group (as outlined in the proposal), be approved for implementation.”

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R06/7-9, as amended by Resolution No. R06/7-10, was not called, as discussion ensued on the proposed amendment.  As a result of the discussion, Resolution No. R06/7-9 was amended to read “That the interim City of Richmond Code of Conduct for the first City group (as outlined in the proposal), be approved for implementation.”

The question on Resolution No. R06/7-9, as amended by Resolution No. R06/7-10, was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Resolution No. R06/7-8, as amended by Resolution Nos. R06/7-9 and R06/7-10, was called, and it was CARRIED.

14.

TREE PROTECTION BYLAW

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

R06/7-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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

(2)

That staff report to Council through Committee six months after implementation on the status of the bylaw.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Chen

Howard

McNulty

R06/7-12

It was moved and seconded

That Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057 be given third reading.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Chen

Howard

McNulty

R06/7-13

It was moved and seconded

That staff report to Committee on incentives for appropriate tree plantings for residents and developers.

CARRIED

(Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt left the meeting – 10:37 p.m.)

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

15.

RICHMOND MUSEUM

(Report:  Apr. 4/06; File No.:11-7141-01  )  (REDMS No. 1799975)

R06/7-14

It was moved and seconded

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.

(Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting – 10:40 p.m.)

CARRIED

16.

SUBMISSION FROM RICHMOND ARENAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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

R06/7-15

It was moved and seconded

(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;

(2)

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

(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;

(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.

CARRIED

17.

OVAL SITE WEST PUBLIC OPEN SPACE CONCEPT

(Report:  March 14^th, 2006; File No.:  06-2345-20-OLYM1/Vol.1) (REDMS No. 1785173)

R06/7-16

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

18.

KATIMAVIK PROGRAM

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

R06/7-17

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

19.

TALL SHIPS 2008 REFERRAL

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

R06/7-18

It was moved and seconded

(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.

(4)

That the matter be referred to staff to consider a long term plan for these events, including financial implications.

Prior to the question on the motion being called, staff were requested to report on how, if this was to be a long term commitment, could it be incorporated into the operating budget of the Parks Department or any other department.

The question on Resolution No. R06/7-18 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

20.

CLOSURE OF PACIFIC SHOOTERS ASSOCIATION IN LOWER SEYMOUR CONSERVATION RESERVE

(Report:  Apr. 4/06 File No.:11-7000-01, xr: 01-0157-01   ) (REDMS No. 1794268, 1800058)

R06/7-19

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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.

(2)

That a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Greater Vancouver Regional District for information.

CARRIED

R06/7-20

It was moved and seconded

That the Council Meeting proceed beyond 11:00 p.m. (10:52 p.m.).

CARRIED

21.

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

(Report:  Apr. 4/06, File No.:03-1080-01   ) (REDMS No. 1794176, 1800075)

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

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

22.

CANADA LINE – CAMBIE STATION RENAMING

(Report:  Mar. 28/06, File No.:   10-07-04-06) (REDMS No. 1794439, 1801236)

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

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)

R06/7-21

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

24.

ENHANCED PUBLIC ART PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

(Report:  March 23^rd, 2006, File No.:11-7000-09-01, xr: 05-1810-01  ) (REDMS No. 1790125, 1795141)

R06/7-22

It was moved and seconded

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 permanent, full time Public Art Co-ordinator, to manage the Public Art Program;

(3)

For 2006, allocate up to $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.

CARRIED

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25.

STEVESTON PARK WATER PARK TENDER AWARD

(Report:  Apr. 6/06, File No.: 03-1000-20-T2780) (REDMS No. 1765335)

R06/7-23

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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; xr: 12-8060-20-8037) (REDMS No. 1801311; 1801104; 1759547; 1755921)

(Cllr. Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared himself to be in a conflict of interest because he was involved with development in the West Cambie Area, and he then left the meeting – 11:00 p.m.)

R06/7-24

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

Cllr. Dang returned to the meeting – 11:01 p.m..

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R06/7-25

27.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (11:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

John Harris, BC Outreach Coordinator, VoicePrint Canada, spoke about VoicePrint Canada, a division of the National Broadcast Reading Service Inc., and the local broadcast centre for Richmond.(File No: 01-0105-01)

R06/7-26

28.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (11:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R06/7-27

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7670

(6311 and 6331 Cooney Road, RZ 03-238768)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7748

(9411 Williams Road, RZ 04-270504)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7817

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

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8009

(9711 Williams Road, RZ 05-318225)

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

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R06/7-28

29.

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R06/7-29

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (11:13 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, April 10^th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)