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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 10^th, 2006 (distributed previously);

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, April 18^th, 2006: and

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to receive for information, the TransLink “Board in Brief” dated April 19^th, 2006.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

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2.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENCE FOR NET ARENA ENTERPRISES INC.

(Report: Apr. 13/06; File No.: 12-8275-06/2006-01; REDMS No.:  1806395)

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, be suspended for the period of 60 days commencing May 1^st, 2006 to June 29^th, 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. 27.)

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

·   

Receipt of Committee minutes

·   

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

·         

10400 Aragon Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Ranjit Singh – applicant);

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4520 and 4522 Steveston Highway – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (578547 BC Ltd. – applicant);

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8120 No. 2 Road – Amendment to C3 zoning district to permit a Type 2 Licensee Retail Store (Conway Richmond Ltd. – applicant);

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6611, 6631, 6671 and 6691 Blundell Road –  Lot Size Policy 5408 Amendment and to rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Sal Bhullar – applicant);

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11380 and 11488 Eburne Way –  Environmentally Sensitive Area Designation amendment on Mitchell Island (City – 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 Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 11^th, 2006;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 18^th, 2006;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 19^th, 2006;

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 20^th, 2006; (minutes to be distributed prior to Council Meeting); and

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(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 21^st, 2006,

be received for information.

8.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

RANJIT SINGH

(RZ 06-326332:  Report: March 27, 2006, File No.:12-8060-20-8053 ) (REDMS No. 1780813, 1780834, 1780720)

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(B)

578547 BC LTD.

(RZ 06-328453: Report:  March 27, 2006 , File No.:12-8060-20-8056 ) (REDMS No. 1782498, 1782503, 1782514)

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(C)

CONWAY RICHMOND LTD.

(RZ 05-319170 - Report:  March 29, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8061) (REDMS No. 1765094, 1505481, 1729441, 1765091, 1765074)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

Bylaw No. 8053, for the rezoning of 10400 Aragon Road from “Single-Family Housing District, subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

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(2)

Bylaw No. 8056, for the rezoning of 4520 and 4522 Steveston Highway from “Single-Family Housing District, subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; and

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(3)

Bylaw No. 8061, to amend Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by amending the “Community Commercial District (C3)” to permit a “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)” with a maximum gross floor area of 560 m2 (6,000 ft²) at 8120 No. 2 Road only.

9.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SAL BHULLAR

(RZ 06-326949: Report:  April 7, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8059) (REDMS No. 1795631, 179879, 1746935, 1776563, 1800223, 1800217, 1798925, 1798930)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5408 for the area bounded by Comstock Road, Blundell Road, Gilbert Road, and No. 2 Road, be amended to:

(i)

Permit rezoning and subdivision to Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6) or Coach House District (R9) along Blundell Road and Gilbert Road, provided that access is to a constructed lane and not to either arterial road;

(ii)

Restrict all other properties to the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) zone;

(iii)

Delete the properties fronting Blundell Road between Cheviot Place and No. 2 Road; and

(iv)

Restrict development to single-family residential only and no multi-family residential development shall be permitted.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8059, for the rezoning of 6611, 6631, 6671, and 6691 Blundell Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

10.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION AMENDMENT (MITCHELL ISLAND)

(Report:  March 17, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8050) (REDMS No. 1787251, 1778780)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8050, which amends Attachment 3 (Environmentally Sensitive Areas) to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, by reducing the upland extent of the Environmentally Sensitive Area designation to 30 metres from the shoreline for 11380 Eburne Way and 11488 Eburne Way, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw 8050, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(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 8050, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –

Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

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11.

RCMP COMPLEMENT AND CIVILIAN WORK FORCE
(File No.: 09-5350-01/Vol 01)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Howard opposed)

That the following motion:

“That staff come forward to the next Community Safety Committee meeting with a discussion paper and make recommendations on:

(1)

That the RCMP complement and civilian workforce be increased as follows:

(a)

Up to a maximum of five additional officers, and

(b)

An Auxiliary Constable Coordinator, and

(2)

That the funding of these positions be made available through complement gap funding”,

be referred to the 2007 budget process.

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12.

REGULATION OF HYDROPONIC AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA BUSINESSES

(File No.: 09-5350-01/Vol 01)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City write a letter in support of the Lower Mainland Municipal Association in its request that the Province amend Section 59 of the Community Charter to give municipalities clear authority to impose requirements on hydroponics and drug paraphernalia businesses to the same extent the can impose requirements on second hand businesses.

(2)

That legal staff be requested to investigate what jurisdiction Council would have to create a bylaw for the purpose of the regulation, control and sale of hydroponics and drug paraphernalia.

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13.

REVIEW OF RICHMOND'S POLICING SERVICES

(File No.: 09-5350-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1800874)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff undertake a review of the various options available for the delivery of policing in Richmond including:

(a)

establishing a local Richmond Police Force,

(b)

contracting policing services from a neighbouring municipal Police Force, or

(c)

maintaining the Richmond RCMP Detachment

to ensure the best service, safety and cost to the City of Richmond and its citizens;

(2)

That staff report back to Council on any specialized resources that will be required to complete the review, and

(3)

That since this review is not intended to be a negative reflection on the performance of the Richmond Detachment, Council take this opportunity to declare their satisfaction with the Detachment's performance.

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14.

NEGOTIATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL POLICE UNIT AGREEMENT IN 2012

(Report: Mar. 31/06, File No.: 03-1000-13-006) (REDMS No. 1798395)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be sent to the Solicitor General requesting information regarding the process, including the extent of municipal involvement, for the renewal of the Municipal Police Unit Agreement in 2012; and

(2)

That staff develop a UBCM resolution for increased municipal involvement in negotiations.

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15.

2006 WEST NILE VIRUS/MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM

(Report: Mar. 28/06, File No.: 10-6125-04-14/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1794036)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Health Services be retained to undertake mosquito management services on behalf of the City of Richmond (as outlined in Items A and B of their proposal dated March 21, 2006, and attached to the report dated March 28^th, 2006, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs).

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16.

2006 UBCM EMERGENCY PLANNING GRANT

(Report: Mar. 27/06, File No.: 09-5125-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1794292)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application to the provincial government, via the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, for funding under the 2006 Emergency Planning program, be approved (as outlined in the staff report dated March 27, 2006, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs).

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conveying Council’s approval of the funding application.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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17.

RICHMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARTS AND CULTURAL TASK FORCE REPORT: BENEFITS, OPPORTUNITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LINKAGES BETWEEN BUSINESS, ARTS AND CULTURE IN RICHMOND.

(File No.:  7000-01; xr 4105-01)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report entitled “Benefits, Opportunities and Recommendations for Linkages between Business, Arts and Culture in Richmond”, (as prepared by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Arts and Cultural Task Force), be received for information;

(2)

That City Council confirm its support for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce standing committee for Business, Arts and Culture, and the joint application to “Arts Now”; and

(3)

That the question of staffing implications, including the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Division and the Economic Development Office, be referred to staff for review.

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18.

GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE & DRAINAGE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES

(Report:  Apr. 6/06, File No.:  03-0920-02-01) (REDMS No. 1776265)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the GVS&DD sewer DCC currently being funded by the Richmond sewer utility be charged to developers at subdivision or building permit approval, as appropriate, effective July 1, 2006, and that the GVS&DD be given written notice immediately of the City’s intentions to terminate the existing contract.

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19.

PROPOSED DCC PROGRAM AND RATES BYLAW

(Report:  Mar. 3/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8049) (REDMS No. 1782055, 1789644)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff:

(1)

obtain public input regarding the draft 2006 Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program and Bylaw (as per the report dated March 3, 2006 from the Manager, Special Projects), and

(2)

report to the General Purposes Committee in early May, 2006.

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20.

UPDATE: AIRCRAFT NOISE AND AIRPORT PLANNING MANAGEMENT

(Report:  Apr. 7/06, File No.:  10-6125-03-02) (REDMS No. 1801505)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, (as per Option 1 in the report dated April 7^th, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning, entitled: Update: Aircraft Noise and Airport Planning Management), as the Vancouver International Airport Authority [VIAA] has agreed to hold a public meeting soon in 2006, to enable aircraft noise and airport planning issues to be discussed, the City not establish a City Airport Committee and await the VIAA to brief them on the findings of the public meeting.

(2)

That staff speak to the City’s YVR Noise Management Committee members regarding their role in communicating issues relating to airport noise complaints, and seek an up-to-date status report.

(3)

That the VIAA be asked to report to Council as soon as possible regarding flight paths over the City and the related regulations.

(4)

That these matters be reviewed in six months.

(5)

That City Council recommend to the YVR that the public be allowed to attend the Airport Noise Management Committee meetings.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

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21.

OCP BYLAW PREPARATION CONSULTATION POLICY

(Report:  March 28, 2006; File No.:  08-4045-00,) (REDMS No. 1795397)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, (as per the report dated, March 28, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning):

(1)

The existing Council Policy 7017 “Consultation During OCP Development” (adopted May 9, 2005), be rescinded;

(2)

The proposed “OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy” (Attachment 2 to the report dated, March 28, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning) be adopted.

(3)

The March 28^th, 2006 report and adopted Policy be referred to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee for information.

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22.

FORMAL ENDORSEMENT FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE RICHMOND - FREMP AREA DESIGNATIONS AGREEMENT

(Report : March 22, 2006; File No.:  10-6150-06-01) (REDMS No. 1779688 )

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the General Manager – Urban Development be authorized to endorse, on behalf of the City of Richmond, the accompanying Amendment to the Fraser River Estuary Management Program – Richmond Area Designations Statement of Intent.

(2)

That staff update the Statement of Intent agreement document accordingly.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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23.

CONTRACT T.2714 – CITY CENTRE, BRIDGEPORT AND BURKEVILLE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION

(Report:  Mar. 22/06, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.06601/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1790509)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a contract with the lowest bidder Mar-Tech Underground Services Ltd. for Contract T.2714 City Centre, Bridgeport and Burkeville Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation for the total tendered amount of $455,253.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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24.

5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2006-2010) BYLAW NO. 8068

(Report:  Apr. 24/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8068) (REDMS No. 1801507)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That 5 Year Financial Plan (2006-2010) Bylaw No. 8068 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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25.

2006 PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW NO. 8066

(Report:  Apr. 10/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8066) (REDMS No. 1803976)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That 2006 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8066 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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26.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

(Report:  Apr. 5/06, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1800567)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Jodie Shebib be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and confirm that such appointment is for the term of her employment as Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Chen, Howard and McNulty.

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, April 12th, 2006, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 04-278011), for the property at 6311 and 6331 Cooney Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT