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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 24^th, 2006 (distributed previously).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

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

3.

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. 25.)

4.

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 June 19, 2006):

·         

10271 Bird Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1/B (Rav Bains – applicant);

·         

4840 Garry Street – Rezone from R1/E to R1/A (450470 BC L:td. – applicant);

·         

Lane Establishment and Arterial Road Redevelopment / Implementation (City of Richmond – applicant);

·   

Items arising from the closed Council:  (i) Appointment of Municipal Appointee to the Fraser River Port Authority Board of Directors; and (ii) Purchase of 6600 Eckersley Road.

5.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 11 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

1

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, May 1^st, 2006;

5

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 25^th, 2006;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 2^nd,, 2006; and

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 20^th, 2006;

be received for information.

7.

DISPOSITION OF LAND – RIGHT OF WAY FOR TELUS WORKS WITHIN RIVER ROAD

(Report:  Apr. 24/06, File No.:06-2285-30-116) (REDMS No. 1812634)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the granting of a right of way be approved to Telus over existing works within the portion of River Road to be closed between No. 2 Road and Hollybridge Way, to be registered after the road is closed and title raised, and that staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to finalise the matter including advertising, as required by the Community Charter.

8.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

RAV BAINS

(RZ 06-330144 - Report:  April 19, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8065  ) (REDMS No. 1800367, 1621383, 1800422)

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(B)

450470 BC LTD.

(RZ 06-329556 - Report:  April 10, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8064 ) (REDMS No. 1799628, 822951, 1799584)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

Bylaw No. 8065, for the rezoning of 10271 Bird 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. 8064, for the rezoning of 4840 Garry Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A  (R1/A)”.

9.

LANE ESTABLISHMENT AND ARTERIAL ROAD REDEVELOPMENT REVIEW/IMPLEMENTATION

(Report:  08-4105-00/Vol 01, File No.:  12-8060-20-8063/XR:6360-00) (REDMS No. 1807712)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8063, proposing text amendments to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 to implement the review of the Lane Establishment and Arterial Road Redevelopment Policies, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8063, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

be deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8063 not be referred to any other agencies under the City Policy on Consultation during OCP Amendment because it is consistent with and clarifies the existing Official Community Plan.

(4)

That, subject to the adoption of Bylaw No. 8063, the following policies be rescinded:

(a)

Arterial Road Redevelopment Policy 7017;

(b)

Lane Establishment Policy 5038; and

(c)

Revised Interim Strategy for Managing Rezoning Applications During the Review of the Lane Establishment and Arterial Road Redevelopment Policies.

10.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24TH, 2006

That the following recommendation be received for information:

“That the reappointment of Helen Sparkes for a second three-year term as the Municipal Appointee to the Fraser River Port Authority Board of Directors be endorsed.”

11.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 9TH, 2006

That the following recommendation be received for information:

“That the acquisition of 6600 Eckersley Road be approved for $515,000, funded from Public Open Space (Parks) DCCs Acquisition (account 40963), and that staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the purchase.”

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

12.

ROAD NAMING

FINANCE COMMITTEE –

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Chair

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13.

2005 CITY OF RICHMOND AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Report:  Apr. 25/06, File No.: 03-0950-01) (REDMS No. 1813172)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, be approved.

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14.

BIOLOGICAL OXYGEN DEMAND AND TOTAL SUSPENSION SOLIDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CHARGES

(Report:  Apr. 24/06, File No.: 03-0930-01) (REDMS No. 1812980)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the BOD/TSS charges be billed directly to the identified companies through the metered utility bill, effective January 1, 2007.

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15.

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR

(Report:  Apr. 18/06, File No.: 03-0950-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1808003, 1871793)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllrs. Barnes and E. Halsey-Brandt opposed)

(1)

That KPMG, LLP be re-appointed as the City’s auditor for the year 2006, in accordance with the terms of their proposal; and

(2)

That notice be given to KPMG of the intention of the City to seek expressions of interest for the periods following 2006.

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16.

OFFICER AND GENERAL MANAGER BYLAW, NEW PROCUREMENT AND SIGNING AUTHORITY POLICIES, AND PURCHASING POLICY – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROJECTS

(Report:  Mar. 29/06, File No.:01-0172-00; 12-8060-20-8062; 02-0745-00; Xr: 12-8060-20-7407; Xr: 0775-00)  (REDMS No. 1775222, 1530755, 1753544, 1466059, 1652039, 1670981, 1680888, 113131, 1779426, 1718377)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Purchasing and Publicly Tendered Contract Policy 3102, adopted by Council on March 10, 1997 and last amended on March 29, 2005, be rescinded;

(2)

Officer and General Manager Bylaw No. 8062, which updates the Powers, Duties and Functions of the Chief Administrative Officer and General Managers, and makes other housekeeping changes as a consequence of the recent re-structuring, be introduced and given first second and third readings;

(3)

The Procurement Policy (Appendix 4 to the report dated March 29^th, 2006, from the Manager, Purchasing & Risk), be adopted;

(4)

The Financial Signing Authorities Policy (Appendix 5 to the report dated March 29^th, 2006, from the Manager, Purchasing & Risk) be adopted; and

(5)

The Purchasing Policy - Construction Management Projects (Appendix 6 to the report dated March 29^th, 2006, from the Manager, Purchasing & Risk) be adopted.

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17.

TRUST AND ENDOWMENT FUND POLICY

(Report:  Apr. 25/06, File No.:  (03-1076-00) (REDMS No. 1729136)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed Trust and Endowment Funds Policy (attached to the report dated April 25^th, 2006, from the Acting Director of Finance), be approved.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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18.

REVIEW – NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

(Report:  Apr. 11/06, File No01-0155-04) (REDMS No.)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the number of members on the Richmond Public Library Board remain the same at nine.

(2)

That the Library Board review the file of applicants to the Board and identify those applicants with a special skill or knowledge that could contribute to the Library Board’s activities and invite them to participate in a Board committee or special project.

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19.

STEVESTON SALMON FESTIVAL PARADE – JULY 1, 2006

(Report:  Apr. 5/06, File No.  11-7400-20-PARA1) (REDMS No. 1794213)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Steveston Community Society be granted approval to conduct the annual Steveston Salmon Festival Parade and that Moncton Street (3rd Avenue to Bayview Street) and No. 1 Road (Bayview Street to Chatham Street) be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Canada Day, Saturday, July 1, 2006 to support the parade and related festival activities.

(2)

That the cost for police services, temporary traffic control signing and barricades, estimated at $4,000.00, be charged to Special Events Account 4426-10-241-24100 (Steveston Salmon Festival).

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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20.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TERRA NOVA RURAL PARK ENDOWMENT FUND OPPORTUNITY

(Report:  March 16, 2006, File No.: 06-2345-20-TNRPI/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1787491)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff develop an Endowment Contribution Agreement with the Richmond Community Foundation for the Terra Nova Rural Park.

21.

STEVESTON LEGACY PROJECT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City release $50,000 upon a written commitment being made by the Steveston High School Alumni Association  to raise the necessary funds required to complete the Project.

22.

Trail Walkway - Steveston

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff take the necessary action to ensure the walkway at the south side of the Steveston Hotel is completed.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

23.

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

(1)

Santos Wu, local coordinator for Special Olympics BC Richmond, regarding the Special Olympics and its reliance on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered quality sports training and competition experience.

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(2)

Shirley Wong Chong, General Manager, Richmond Centre, regarding the renaming of the Canada Line “Richmond City Centre” station.

24.

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. 8034

(9140 Patterson Road, RZ 06-321407)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

181

Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8066

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

186

5 Year Financial Plan (2006 to 2010) Bylaw No. 8068

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

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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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25.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 26^th, 2006, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 26^th, 2006, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of

(a

a Development Permit for property at 8431 & 8451 No. 2 Road (DP 05-293065); and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit for property at 10800 Palmberg Road (DV 05-309577),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(3)

That the proposed changes to a portion of the outdoor space at the southwest corner of the site at 6333 Katsura Street (formerly 6440 Garden City Road and 9071, 9111, 9131, 9151, 9171, 9191 and 9211 Alberta Road) to accommodate a child care facility play area be deemed to be in General Compliance with the Development Permit (DP 04-272603).

ADJOURNMENT