Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Cynthia Chen  (7:06 p.m.)
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

R06/11-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, May 23^rd, 2006, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R06/11-2

It was moved and seconded

That the following matters be added to the Council Agenda:

(1)

A resolution under ‘New Business’ relating to the security of, and the control of the rabbit population on, Richmond farmland; and

(2)

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 8071, for adoption.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/11-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item 6(1) – General Purposes Committee June 15^th, 2006 Minutes regarding the Review of Compensation and Benefits for Richmond Elected Officials – Independent Panel Recommendations

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, referred to the General Purposes Committee minutes and to references made about the complexities of the City and certain specific projects.  He voiced the opinion that such projects as the Canada Line were very common place in other cities and suggested that this project did not provide sufficiently exceptional criteria to warrant an increase in salary.  He referred to the complexity of the Oval and stated that while the project may be complex, this project had been initiated by Council and not by Richmond residents.  Mr. Mitchell also referred to comments made about the complexity of the City’s pumping stations, etc., and questioned whether Richmond was any more complex that other cities in the Lower Mainland which had their own unique issues to address, such as North Vancouver and the potential for landslides which that city faced.

R06/11-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

(Councillor Chen entered the meeting – 7:06 p.m.)

CONSENT AGENDA

R06/11-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 8 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 5^th, 2006;

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meetings held on Wednesday, May 24th, 2006, and on Monday, June 5th, 2006;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 6^th, 2006; and

(4)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 9^th, 2006,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MARGRIT AND HELMUT WEBER

(RZ 06-328088 - Report:  May 12, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8070) (REDMS No. 1811518, 280247, 1813102, 1813110)

That Bylaw No. 8070, for the rezoning of a portion of 10271 Gilmore Crescent from “Single Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

APPLICATION FOR A STEVESTON AREA PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - ORIS DEVELOPMENT (LONDON LANDING CORP.)

(RZ 04-286813 - Report:  May 23, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8077/8078) (REDMS No. 1892112, 1885218, 1885529, 1891016, 1891101, 1908772)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8077, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by substituting a revised Steveston Area Plan Sub-Area for the existing Steveston Area Plan Sub-Area Plan as Schedule A thereof to amend the London/Princess Land Use Map to designate 6240 London Road, approximately the east 40 m portion of 13191 Princess Street, 13251 Princess Street and 6211 Dyke Road from “Mixed-Use” to “Residential”, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That Bylaw No. 8077, 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 No. 8077, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation during OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8078 for the rezoning of 13251 Princess Street and 6211 Dyke Road from “Industrial District (I2)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/174)” for multi family residential development, to facilitate the construction of a 16-unit over-parkade multi-family residential development, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That Committee decline the opportunity to direct staff to prepare a revised area plan for the ‘remaining area’ at this time.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

9.

RELOCATION OF STEVESTON INTERURBAN TRAM #1220

(Report:  May 31, 2006, File No.:  10-6510-05-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1777602)

R06/11-6

It was moved and seconded

That funds be allocated from the following projects to the cost of relocating Interurban Tram #1220 from Steveston Park to the temporary location at Britannia Heritage Shipyard:

(a)

Steveston Tram Project #40836 for Tram Barn Project of London Princess; and

(b)

Tram Project #40706  for Tram Study,

and consolidated into a single project for such purpose.

CARRIED

10.

STAFF TIME AND TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATING TO THE OLYMPIC OVAL AND OLYMPIC BUSINESS

(Report:  May 30, 2006, File No.:  11-7400-20-OLYMI) (REDMS No. 1889199, 1906006)

R06/11-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the report (dated May 30^th, 2006, from the General Manager, Business and Financial Services), regarding staff time and travel expenses relating to the Olympic Oval and Olympic business, be received for information.

(2)

That updated reports on this matter be provided at least quarterly.

(3)

That staff prepare and bring forward a budget regarding the Oval and related costs to the year 2010 which are not included in the $178 Million facility cost, and which includes an allocation of staff costs.

CARRIED

11.

REVIEW OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR RICHMOND ELECTED OFFICIALS – INDEPENDENT PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS

(Report:  June 8/06, File No.:  01-0105-08-01) (REDMS No. 1907994, 1909927, 1909898, 1909789)

R06/11-8

It was moved and seconded

In consideration of the direction and recommendation from the General Purposes Committee of June 5, 2006, staff proceeded with the review of compensation and benefits for elected officials on the understanding that the recommendations of the Independent Panel with regards to the rate of pay for the Mayor, and the rate of pay for Councillors, expressed either as a percentage of the rate of pay for the Mayor, or as a value, will be binding in that Council cannot assign remuneration that exceeds the recommendations of the Panel.  Accordingly, the following recommendations are provided:

(1)

That the Independent Panel’s recommendations (as per Attachment 1, page 2 of the report dated June 8^th, 2006, from the Chief Administrative Officer) on remuneration (rates of pay) for the Mayor and Councillors, be adopted effective June 29, 2006;

(2)

That the Independent Panel’s recommendations calling for remuneration to be adjusted and paid at a fully taxed rate not be adopted, noting that this aspect of the Panel’s recommendations are not binding on Council and are counter to the analysis provided in the staff report;

(3)

That the recommendations of the Compensation Consultant on benefits (as outlined in Attachment 3 of the Staff Report from the CAO dated June 8, 2006 and in the staff report from the CAO dated May 29, 2006) be adopted, including the following:

(a)

That the City continue the practice of automatically adjusting Mayor and Councillors remuneration by the value of CPI (Vancouver) effective January 1 of each year, as was recommended by the 1992 Council Indemnity Task Force, and which has been the usual practice since;

(b)

That the City conduct a market survey and adjust the level of remuneration provided to the Mayor and Councillor positions in accordance with the market comparator group on an every three year basis, ideally just prior to the expiry of the term of each Council;

(c)

That effective June 29, 2006, elected officials be provided the same benefit package that is provided to all exempt staff including long term disability (LTD) coverage and the Employee Assistance Program, consistent with the Analysis section of the Staff Reports of May 29, 2006 and June 8, 2006, and with the details outlined in the recommendations from the Compensation Consultant in Attachment 3;

(d)

That the City continue the practice of providing a retiring allowance to elected officials as outlined in the Consultant’s recommendations (Attachment 3) and referenced in the Staff Reports from the CAO (dated May 29, 2006 and June 8, 2006);

(4)

That a letter expressing the City’s appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by the Independent Panel be sent to each member under the Mayor’s signature.

The question on Resolution No. R06/11-8, was not called, as the request was made that Part (1) be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R06/11-8 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Barnes and McNulty opposed.

The question on Parts (2), (3), and (4) of Resolution No. R06/11-8 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. McNulty opposed.

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

12.

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY PARK PLAYGROUND

(Report:  April 12, 2006, File No.:  06-2345-20-MNORI) (REDMS No. 1805471)

R06/11-9

It was moved and seconded

That the 2006 Garden City Community Park approved capital project #40832 be directed towards an enhanced children’s playground.

CARRIED

13.

NATURAL GRASS PLAYING FIELDS FEE PROGRAM

(Report:  May 3, 2006, File No.:  06-2345-01/2006-Vol. 01) (REDMS No. 1847776)

R06/11-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Natural Grass Playing Field Fees Program, Option 1, as detailed in this report be approved for a phased implementation in 2007 with full implementation in 2008 and;

(2)

That staff be directed to include Natural Grass Playing Field pricing in a Parks Recreation and Cultural Services Fees bylaw.

(3)

That Field Facility usage agreements be developed with each of Richmond’s field sport associations.

(4)

That a special subsidiary fund of the Sports Reserve Fund be established for the purpose of minor/major field capital (as detailed in Table 1 of the report dated May 3^rd, 2006, from the Director of Parks and Public Works Operations). 

CARRIED

14.

FEEDBACK ON THE 2005 – 2015 PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES MASTER PLAN

(Report:  May 30, 2006; File No.:  01-0340-20-CSERI) (REDMS No. 1892899, 1899115, 1682019, 1715667, 1693014, 1780564, 1732161, 1737555, 1904873, 1813407)

R06/11-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2005 – 2015 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan be adopted with the following amendments and recommendations:

(a)

Incorporate an Analysis of Current Facilities into the Places and Spaces (Section 7.4) of the Master Plan.

(b)

Develop a Facility Evaluation Framework  for future facility development to assess how the City will make decisions regarding infrastructure investment and that this be added to Section 7.6 (Facilities and Amenities Recommendations).

(c)

Reprioritize 2007-2011 Capital Priorities to include the Minoru Place Activity Centre (Section 7.4).

(d)

Include a reference in the Facilities and Amenities Section (Section 7.4) that there are no plans to replace or eliminate Minoru Arenas in the next decade.

(e)

When the Garden City Lands Master Planning process begins, bring forward the PRCS Master Plan facility and park priorities for consideration within that process.

(f)

Incorporate the public feedback and consultation comments into Book 2 of the Master Plan (as outlined in Attachments 3, 4, and 5).

(g)

Delete any reference to a field house on the Garden City Lands (Section 7.5.)

(h)

Incorporate the results of the Museum Study into the Master Plan report.

(2)

That staff look at the Places and Spaces chapter of the Master Plan and undertake analysis of priorities and partnerships in relation to facilities and amenities (Section 7.4), and report to Committee by December 1, 2006; and

(3)

That subject to the decisions on priorities and amenities in relation to facilities, and secondly the City Centre Amenity Study, that staff proceed with implementation of the Master Plan recommendations and report on the progress to Council once per year.

The question on Resolution No. R06/11-11 was not called, as the request was made that Part (1)(e) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (g), and (h), and Parts (2) and (3) of Resolution No. R06/11-11 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (1)(e) of Resolution No. R06/11-11 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Steves opposed.

15.

2006/2007 APPOINTMENT TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

R06/11-12

It was moved and seconded

That Jim Kew be appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission until December 31, 2007.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

16.

STREETSCAPE STUDY - NO. 3 ROAD LAYOUT OPTIONS

(Report:  May 31, 2006, File No.:  10-6525-07-09/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1814799)

R06/11-13

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Option C (as outlined in the report dated May 31^st, 2006, from the Director, Major Projects), be adopted as the vision of the Great Street for No. 3 Road;

(2)

That staff proceed with detailed design of this vision and upon completion of the design provide Council with a cost plan that reflects the vision of the Great Street given the road right of way available, MRN/City funding ($8M), TOD funding ($1.5M),  Canada Line Contribution for Urban Integration of the Guideway ($2M) and negotiations with CLCO over scope of work; and

(3)

That staff bring forward to Council, funding options to implement the additional scope of work; cycle lanes and any other items as a result of negotiations with CLCO.

CARRIED

17.

ROAD NAMING

R06/11-14

It was moved and seconded

That the name ARMSTRONG STREET be selected for the proposed new road in the McLennan South, Sub Area Plan, Section 15-4-6.

CARRIED

18.

APPOINTMENT TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT

R06/11-15

It was moved and seconded

That Mr. James Giesbrecht be appointed to the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment to fill a vacancy for the remainder of a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2007.

CARRIED

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

19.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

(Report:  May 24/06, File No.:  01-0172-03) (REDMS No. 1893112)

R06/11-16

It was moved and seconded

That Rupinder Singh Rocky Mangat and Jamie Rodgers be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officers in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and confirm that such appointments are for the term of their employment as Bylaw Enforcement Officers with the City.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R06/11-17

20.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:24 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Mr. Vince Miele, 4691 Cabot Drive, accompanied by Ms. Margaret Birrel and Jane Dyson, representing the Coalition of HandyDART Users (CHU), spoke about the management of the HandyDART system by TransLink and the need for reform to address the inefficiencies of this system.   Ms. Birrel also spoke briefly on the problems occurring with respect to the HandyDART system.  (File No.:  10-6490-01)

R06/11-18

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond City Council support in principle, the presentation made by the Coalition of HandyDART Users, and that TransLink be requested to continue its consideration of their concerns.

CARRIED

(2)

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, spoke about (i) cigarette butts discarded on City streets, and (ii) the vandalism occurring to park benches.  (File No.:  12-8075-20-01-2006; xr: 06-2345-01)

R06/11-19

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (10:00 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R06/11-20

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:

That Richmond City Council support in principle, the presentation made by the Coalition of HandyDART Users, and that TransLink be requested to continue its consideration of their concerns.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

R06/11-21

It was moved and seconded

That the City investigate alternative methods of controlling the rabbit population on Richmond farmland, and the crow population in Richmond.

CARRIED

R06/11-22

It was moved and seconded

That the City investigate the feasibility of providing security from trespass and theft where trails, such as the Shell Road Trail, go through farmland.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R06/11-23

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7875
(9791 Granville Avenue, RZ 04-272302)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8007 (9651 No. 3 Road, RZ 05-315345)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8013 (9651 Williams Road, RZ 05-317355)

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 8071.

CARRIED

R06/11-24

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7999 (3760 and 3780 Broadway Street, RZ 05-315710) be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes

Steves

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R06/11-25

22.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on April 12th, 2006 and on May 24th, 2006, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

7071 Bridge Street (DP 05-304533); and

(b)

9791 Granville Avenue (DP 05-302533),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(3)

That the revisions to the landscape and architectural plans at 7171 Steveston Highway be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 04-287638) issued for that property.

The question on Resolution No. R06/11-25 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R06/11-26

It was moved and seconded

That Part (2)(a) of Resolution No. R06/11-25 (Development Permit DP 05-304533, for property at 7071 Bridge Street), be referred to the Development Permit Panel to investigate the possibility of having larger trees planted on the site.

The question on Resolution No. R06/11-26 was not called, as direction was given that it should be City staff who determine how large the trees should be, with a view to obtaining the largest trees possible, as opposed to having the size of the replacement tree determined by the developer’s arborist.

The question on Resolution No. R06/11-26 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Dang and McNulty opposed.

The question on Parts (1), (2)(b) and (3) of Resolution No. R06/11-25 was called, and it was CARRIED.

R06/11-27

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a letter signed by the Mayor be written to the CLCO (Canada Line representatives) conveying Council’s concerns about the design of the Operations and Maintenance Centre; and

(2)

That the CLCO be requested to incorporate the design changes outlined in the May 24, 2006 memo from the Director of Development (Attachment 1 to the report dated June 7th, 2006 from the Chair, Development Permit Panel) and the revised memo (May 24, 2006) from the Project Manager, Major Projects Team (Attachment 2 to the report dated June 7th, 2006 from the Chair, Development Permit Panel) into the Operations and Maintenance Centre (OMC) design.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R06/11-28

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:34 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, June 12^th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)