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

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Harold Steves

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R06/8-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That :

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 10^th, 2006 and

(2)

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

each be adopted as circulated, and that the TransLink “Board in Brief” dated April 19^th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R06/8-2

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following matters be added to the Council agenda as additional items:

(a)

Recommendation from the Public Works & Transportation Committee regarding the “TransLink Governance Review Panel – Submission from the City of Richmond”; and

(b)

Recommendation regarding the “Canada Line –Cambie Station Renaming; and

(2)

That the following matters be deleted from the Council Agenda:

(a)

Item No. (7)(4) - the Public Works & Transportation Committee minutes for the April 20^th, 2006 meeting; and

(b)

Adoption of Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057, and referred to the Monday, May 8^th, 2006 Regular (open) Council Meeting.

CARRIED

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

2.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENCE FOR NET ARENA ENTERPRISES INC.

(Report: Apr. 13/06; File No.: 12-8275-06/2006-01; REDMS No.:  1806395, 1800738)

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.

A representative of Net Arena Enterprises Inc. was not in attendance.

R06/8-3

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/8-4

3.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

4.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item Nos. 10 Environmentally Sensitive Area Designation Amendment (Mitchell Island); Item No. 15 - 2006 West Nile Virus/Mosquito Control Program; Item No. 20 – Update: Aircraft Noise and Airport Planning Management; and Item No. 22 Formal Endorsement for Amendments to the Richmond – FREMP Area Designations Agreement

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, in speaking to Item No. 22, questioned why staff were delaying the designation of the area west of the Oval site as recreational park space.  He stated that the City should begin to develop the area now to have the project completed in time to enhance the Oval for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

With reference to Item No. 20, Mr. Wolfe expressed concern about the poor communication between the City and the Vancouver International Airport Authority regarding no new development in the West Cambie Area.

With reference to Item No. 15, Mr. Wolfe referred to the abundance of wildlife in the West Cambie Area and questioned the impact of pesticides deposited into local area ditches to control mosquito larvae on this wildlife. 

Reference was made to Item No. 10, Mr. Wolfe voiced his disagreement with statements made by staff that a reduction in the upland extension of the Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) on Mitchell Island would not result in any loss of environmental features, plants, soil, insects, etc.  He stated that all ESAs in the City were heavily impacted by such activities, and suggested that future reports relating to ESAs should include environmental impacts as well as financial impacts.  Mr. Wolfe also suggested that the Garden City Road property should be declared an ESA as there were many rare plants and animals in the area.

Item No. 21 – Official Community Plan/Liveable Region Strategic Plan Review

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, voiced support for statements made during the April 19^th, 2006 Planning Committee minutes that staff would be holding a workshop in May 2006 as an initial step to undertaking a review of the City’s OCP/Liveable Region Strategic Plan.  He noted that he had been speaking to Council for some time about the need for such a review.

R06/8-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R06/8-6

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 Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 11^th, 2006;

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

RANJIT SINGH

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

(B)

578547 BC LTD.

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

(C)

CONWAY RICHMOND LTD.

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

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

(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)”;

(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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SAL BHULLAR

(RZ 06-326949: Report:  April 7, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8059; xr: 4430-00) (REDMS No. 1795631, 279879, 1746935, 1776563, 1800223, 1800217, 1798925, 1798930)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION AMENDMENT (MITCHELL ISLAND)

(Report:  March 17, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8050) (REDMS No. 1787251, 1778780, 1778624)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

11.

RCMP COMPLEMENT AND CIVILIAN WORK FORCE

(File No.: 05-1810-01; xr: 09-5350-01)  (REDMS No. 1808358)

R06/8-7

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Howard

12.

REGULATION OF HYDROPONIC AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA BUSINESSES

(File No.: 09-5350-01/Vol 01)  (REDMS No. 1808360)

R06/8-8

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

R06/8-9

It was moved and seconded

That staff investigate and report to Council through Committee on the feasibility of adding a requirement for the self-disclosure and recording of the sale of various hydroponic and drug paraphernalia by business licence holders and for a register to be kept of those retail establishments.

CARRIED

13.

REVIEW OF RICHMOND'S POLICING SERVICES

(File No.: 09-5350-01/Vol 01; xr: 05-1810-01) (REDMS No. 1800874)

R06/8-10

It was moved and seconded

(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 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.

CARRIED

14.

NEGOTIATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL POLICE UNIT AGREEMENT IN 2012

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

R06/8-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a letter be sent to the Solicitor General, with copies to the Richmond MPs and the relevant Federal ministers, 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 LMMA and UBCM resolution for increased municipal involvement in negotiations.

CARRIED

15.

2006 WEST NILE VIRUS/MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM

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

R06/8-12

It was moved and seconded

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).

CARRIED

16.

(Report: Mar. 27/06, File No.: 03-1087-01; xr: 09-5125-01) (REDMS No. 1794292)

R06/8-13

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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)  (REDMS No. 181205)

R06/8-14

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

18.

GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE & DRAINAGE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES

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

R06/8-15

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

19.

PROPOSED DCC PROGRAM AND RATES BYLAW

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

R06/8-16

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

20.

UPDATE: AIRCRAFT NOISE AND AIRPORT PLANNING MANAGEMENT

(Report:  Apr. 7/06, File No.:  10-6125-03-02) (REDMS No. 1801505, 1811254, 1692142)

R06/8-17

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R06/8-17 was not called, as the request was made that Part (1) be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R06/8-17 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt and McNulty opposed.

The question on Parts (2), (3), (4), and (5) Resolution No. R06/8-17 was called, and it was CARRIED.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

21.

OCP BYLAW PREPARATION CONSULTATION POLICY

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

R06/8-18

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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 )

R06/8-19

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

22A.

CANADA LINE – CAMBIE STATION RENAMING

R06/8-20

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following names be strongly endorsed for the Richmond Canada Line stations:

(a)

“Aberdeen Station” for the Cambie Station location; and

(b)

“Brighouse Station” for the Richmond City Centre location, and

(2)

That this decision be communicated to TransLink accordingly.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

23.

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

(Report:  Mar. 22/06, File No.:  03-1000-20-T.2714) (REDMS No. 1790509)

R06/8-21

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

23A.

TRANSLINK GOVERNANCE REVIEW PANEL – SUBMISSION FROM THE CITY OF RICHMOND

R06/8-22

It was moved and seconded

WHEREAS an effective transit and road system remains the highest priority in the Lower Mainland;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

(1)

That the TransLink Governance Review Panel be advised that the City supports the incorporation of the following key principles into its recommendations to the Province:

(a)

ensure continued integration of regional land use and transportation planning by providing TransLink with greater independence to support the liveability of the region and economic development of the province;

(b)

increase sustainable and equitable funding to TransLink , such as fuel tax, GST, PST, Excise Tax or other sources, from both federal and provincial governments, provided they are implemented within current administrative practices;

(c)

maintain a majority of local government representation on the TransLink Board, provided that they are directly elected by the public and that they also be sitting Mayors or Councillors, for a three year term, to ensure accountability and a continued collaborative municipal approach to regional transportation planning; and

(d)

that the Provincial Government appoint its three members on the TransLink Board, who would either be MLAs from the region, or representatives from the business community, and that consideration be given to weighted votes for all TransLink Board members based on population.

(2)

That a copy of this report be forwarded to the TransLink Governance Review Panel for their consideration in developing recommendations to the Province, subject to the deletion of the first bullet under Section 2.3 in the staff report.

The question on Resolution No. R06/8-22 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R06/8-23

It was moved and seconded

That clause (c) of Part (1) of Resolution No. R06/8-22 be amended by deleting the words “and that they also be sitting Mayors or Councillors”.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie

Cllr. Barnes

Chen

Dang

S. Halsey-Brandt

Howard

McNulty

The question on Resolution No. R06/8-22 was not called, as the request was made that Part (1)(c) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1)(a), (1)(b), and (1)(d), and Part (2) of Resolution No. R06/8-22 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (1)(c) of Resolution No. R06/8-22 then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

24.

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

(Report:  Apr. 24/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8068) (REDMS No. 1801507, 1801129, 1811049)

R06/8-24

It was moved and seconded

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

25.

2006 PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW NO. 8066

(Report:  Apr. 10/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8066) (REDMS No. 1803976, 1800660)

R06/8-25

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

26.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

(Report:  Apr. 5/06, File No.:   01-0172-03) (REDMS No. 1800567)

R06/8-26

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R06/8-27

24.

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R06/8-28

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:17 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 24^th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)