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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 12^th, 2006 (distributed previously); and

1

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 19th, 2006.

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. 35.)

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.

·   

Cost Recovery for Motor Vehicle Incidents

·   

Terms of Reference – Review of Alternative Methods for the Delivery of Police Services

·   

RCMP Emergency Response Team

·   

UBCM Resolution – Full Municipal Participation in the Negotiations for the Renewal of the Municipal Policing Contract

·   

Principal Policing Contact for the City

·   

Lease Revenue from City-owned Properties in the 14000 block Triangle Road

·   

Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2005

·   

2005 Statement of Financial Information

·   

New Liquor Licence Applications:  Empress Lounge Ltd. and King of Karaoke Box

·   

Change to Hours of Sale – Food-Primary Liquor Licence Amendment, Dae Jang Geum Restaurant

·   

Richmond Economic Advisory Committee Report and Workplan

·   

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on July 17^th, 2006):

·         

8311 No. 1 Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Ajit Thaliwal – applicant).

·         

11388 Steveston Highway – To amend permitted density subsection in CD/34 (Kasian Architecture Interior Design & Planning Ltd. – applicant).

·         

8680 No. 3 Road – Rezone from R1/E to R2-0.6 (Peter Yee – applicant).

·         

8200 Corvette Way – Rezone from CD/85 and C-6 to CD/173 (Lawrence Doyle Architect Ltd.  – applicant).

·         

Amendments to the OCP and Zoning & Development Bylaws to address Seasonal Labour Accommodation (City of Richmond – applicant).

·         

11540 and 11680 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Sal Bhullar and Dhinjal Construction Ltd. – applicants).

·   

City Centre Area Plan Update

·   

Regulating the BC Home and Property Inspection Industry

·   

No. 3 Road Undergrounding Pre-Ducting – Cambie Road to Sea Island Way

·   

Biosolids Management

·   

East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply

·   

Comments on “GVRD Response to the Provincial Gateway Program” Report

·   

Proposed Term Sheet on Nelson Road Improvements, between Westminster Highway and Blundell Road.

5.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 28 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

8

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 13^th, 2006;

18

(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 20^th, 2006;

25

(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 19^th, 2006;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 20^th, 2006  (minutes to be distributed separately);

(5)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 21^st, 2006 (minutes to be distributed prior to Council Meeting);

be received for information.

7.

COST RECOVERY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS

(Report:  June 13/06, File No.:  01-0035-20-MVEH1) (REDMS No. 1888151)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond support the City of Surrey UBCM resolution (Attachment 1 to the report dated June 13^th, 2006, from the Deputy Fire Chief) that calls for the provincial government to amend the Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act to include fire department fees for auto extrications in the mandatory Basic Autoplan coverage.

8.

TERMS OF REFERENCE – REVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR THE DELIVERY OF POLICE SERVICES

(Report:  May 16/06, File No.:  09-5350-01) (REDMS No. 1897868, 1884441)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Terms of Reference for the Alternative Models for the Delivery of Police Services be approved.

9.

RCMP EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

(Report:  June 5/06, File No.:  09-5350-01; xr: 0970-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1887071)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That $160,774 of the funding set aside in the 2006 Operating Budget for the Emergency Response Team be released for expenditure.

10.

UBCM RESOLUTION – FULL MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION IN THE NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE MUNICIPAL POLICING AGREEMENT

(Report:  June 6/06, File No.:   03-1000-13-006) (REDMS No. 1904907)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following resolution, regarding full municipal participation in the negotiations for the renewal of the municipal policing agreement, be approved for submission to the UBCM:

“WHEREAS the Municipal Policing Agreement for BC expires March 31, 2012 and preliminary discussions between the Province and the Federal Government have already started,

AND WHEREAS the RCMP is the primary provider of police services in BC with detachments in all but 12 municipalities in BC,

AND WHEREAS municipalities are uniquely positioned to understand the impacts of policing in their communities, are held accountable for safety in their communities and are responsible for the costs of policing now, or soon will be through legislative changes to the Police Act requiring all municipalities regardless of size to pay a portion of policing costs,

AND WHEREAS municipalities in other provinces have the ability to negotiate directly with the Federal Government for renewal of their policing agreements,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities request that the Provincial and Federal Governments develop and implement a process for negotiating the new policing agreement that includes full municipal participation.”

11.

PRINCIPAL POLICING CONTACT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND

(Report:  May 30/06, File No.:  03-1000-13-006/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1890215)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be named as the Principal Policing Contact for the City of Richmond.

12.

LEASE REVENUE FROM CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES AT 14420, 14580, 14720 AND 14760 TRIANGLE ROAD

(Report:  June 8/06, File No.:  06-2280-20-131/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1908565, 1960547)

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Option 3 (as outlined in the report dated June 8^th, 2006, from the Director of Parks and Public Works Operations), regarding Lease Revenue from City-Owned Properties at 14420, 14580, 14720 & 14760 Triangle Road, be accepted, and that the report be received for information.

13.

COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2005

(Report:  June 6/06, File No.:  01-0105-08-01/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1904460)

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Council Remuneration and Expenses report for the year ended December 31^st, 2005 (attached to the report dated June 6^th, 2006, from the General Manager, Business & Financial Services), be received for information by Council.

14.

2005 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Report:  May 6/06, File No.:  03-1200-03/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1863242)

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the statements and schedules of Financial Information reported for the year ended December 31, 2005 (attached to the report dated May 6^th, 2006, from the Director of Finance), be approved.

15.

NEW LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS – EMPRESS LOUNGE LTD., 8700 ALEXANDRA ROAD; AND KING OF KARAOKE BOX, UNIT 110 – 4160 NO. 3 ROAD

(Report:  May 24/06, File No.:  12-8275-30-001/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1814079, 1788524, 1509536, 1872118, 1315355, 1505204, 1771258)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Empress Lounge Ltd for a new Liquor-Primary licence at 8711 Alexandra Road, be supported on a Temporary Basis, with hours of liquor sales ending at midnight Mondays through Sundays, (for the reasons outlined in the staff report dated May 24, 2006, from the Manager).

(2)

That the application by 689261 BC Ltd, doing business as “King of Karaoke Box”, for a new Food-Primary licence with a Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement at unit 110-4160 No. 3 Road, be supported on a Temporary Basis with hours of liquor sales ending at midnight Mondays through Sundays, (for the reasons outlined in the staff report dated May 24, 2006, from the Manager).

(3)

That a copy of the resolution and all relevant documents associated with the applications be forwarded to the LCLB in accordance with the legislative requirements.

(4)

That staff investigate options for regulating hours of operation of karaoke establishments in the City.

16.

DAE JANG GEUM RESTAURANT LTD, 8251 ALEXANDRA ROAD FOOD - PRIMARY LIQUOR LICENCE AMENDMENT - CHANGE TO HOURS OF SALE

(Report:  May 30/06, File No.:  12-8275-30-025/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1814083, 1509536)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Dae Jang Geum Restaurant Ltd (doing business as “Yuu & Homayi Restaurants”) to amend their Food-Primary Liquor Licence be supported on a temporary basis, with the following hours of sale:

(a)

9:00 am until 1:00 am, Mondays through Saturdays,

(b)

9:00 am until midnight, on Sundays,

(for the reasons outlined in the staff report dated May 30, 2006, from the Manager).

(2)

That a copy of the resolution and all relevant documents associated with the application be forwarded to the LCLB in accordance with the legislative requirements.

17.

RICHMOND ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT AND WORKPLAN

(Report:  June 19/06, File No.:   0100-20-EADV-01) (REDMS No.  )

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Report and Workplan from the Richmond Economic Advisory Committee (attached to the report dated June 19^th, 2006, from the Manager, Economic Development), be received for information; and

(2)

That the Economic Advisory Committee’s Workplan (Pages 11 and 12 of Attachment 1 to the Advisory Committee’s report), be approved.

18.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

346

(A)

AJIT THALIWAL

(RZ: 06-330497, Report: May 24, 2006 File No. 12-8060-20-8079) (REDMS No. 1893093, 1893312, 1893343)

355

(B)

KASIAN ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN AND PLANNING LTD.

(ZT – 06-337686 - Report:  June 1, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8083) (REDMS No.1892387, 1902711, 1898726, 1898741)

365

(C)

PETER YEE

(RZ 05-294804 - Report:  May 29, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8082) (REDMS No. 1457790, 1504087, 1504517)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

346

(1)

Bylaw No. 8079, for the rezoning of 8311 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

355

(2)

Bylaw No. 8083, to amend the permitted density subsection (maximum size of retail trade and services area) in Comprehensive Development District (CD/34) at 11388 Steveston Highway; and

365

(3)

Bylaw No. 8082, for the rezoning of 8680 No. 3 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.6)”.

19.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (WITH OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT) - LAWRENCE DOYLE ARCHITECT INC.

(RZ 04-275910 - Report:  May 18, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8073/8072/8000) (REDMS No. 1698164, 1451670, 1826893, 1825213, 1826897, 1698488, 1890556, 1905267)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8000, to redesignate 8200 Corvette Way from “Mixed- Use Riverfront” to “Mixed-Use Riverfront A” in the Land Use Map of Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (City Centre Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8000, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(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. 8000, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation during OCP Amendment, be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA);

(4)

That Bylaw 8072, to amend existing “Comprehensive Development District (CD/85)” to remove reference to 8200 Corvette Way from the Bylaw, be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That Bylaw No. 8073, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/173”) and to rezone 8200 Corvette Way from “Comprehensive Development District (CD/85)” and “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C-6)”to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/173)”, be introduced and given first reading.

20.

AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 TO ADDRESS SEASONAL FARM LABOUR ACCOMMODATION

(RZ  - Report:  May 29, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8074/8039) (REDMS No. 1761277, 1759092, 1838455, 1835987)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, (as per the report dated May 29, 2006 from the Manager of Policy Planning):

(1)

Bylaw No. 8074, which proposes text amendments to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 to include policies that address the permitting of Seasonal Farm Labour Accommodation to enhance agricultural viability in the City of Richmond, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8074 having been considered in conjunction with:

- The City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

- The Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid 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. 8074, having been considered in accordance with the Council Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

Bylaw No. 8039, to amend Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, to establish special regulations to permit Seasonal Farm Labour Accommodation, on a limited, site specific basis, on lands zoned Agricultural District (AG1), be introduced and given first reading.

21.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SAL BHULLAR

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DHINJAL CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 06-331753/RZ 06-334342 - Report:  June 1, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8080/8081, cross-reference 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 1895331, 280092, 1660044, 1713110, 1735795, 1763711, 1898155, 1898157, 1897947, 1897949, 1898018)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendations be forwarded to Public Hearing:

“That Single Family Lot Size Policy 5434 for the area bounded by Williams Road, No. 5 Road, Steveston Highway, and Shell Road (Section 36-4-6), adopted by Council on November 18, 1991, be amended to:

(i)

Remove all properties fronting on Steveston Highway from Seaward Gate to No. 5 Road;

(ii)

Permit properties fronting on Williams Road from Shell Road to No. 5 Road, properties fronting on No. 5 Road from Williams Road to Seacliff Road, and properties fronting on Steveston Highway from Seaward Gate to Shell Road, to rezone and subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single Family Housing District 0.6 (R1-0.6) or Coach House District (R9), provided that vehicle accesses are to the existing rear laneway only.  Multiple-family residential development shall not be permitted in these areas.

(iii)

Permit properties fronting on No. 5 Road from Seacliff Road to Steveston Highway to rezone and subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single Family Housing District 0.6 (R1-0.6) or Coach House District (R9), provided that vehicle accesses are to the existing rear laneway only.”

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8080, for the rezoning of 11540 Williams 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; and

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8081, for the rezoning of 11680 Williams 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.

22.

CITY CENTRE AREA PLAN UPDATE – PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

 (Report: June 15, 2006 File No.: 08-4045-20-10 ) (REDMS No.1923903)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, (as described in the report dated June 15^th, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning) regarding “City Centre Area Plan Update – Preliminary Findings & Proposed Public Consultation Process”, staff proceed with the public consultation process for the City Centre Area Plan Update.

23.

REGULATING THE BC HOME AND PROPERTY INSPECTION INDUSTRY

(Report:  June 7^th, 2006, File No.:  01-0150-01) (REDMS No. 1847096)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report (dated June 7^th, 2006, from the Manager, Building Approvals), regarding Regulating the BC Home and Property Inspection Industry, be received for information.

(2)

That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Building Policy Branch of the Provincial Office of Housing and Construction Standards for consideration during the current review of Building Safety Systems.

24.

NO. 3 ROAD UNDERGROUNDING PRE-DUCTING – CAMBIE ROAD TO SEA ISLAND WAY

(Report:  June 6/06, File No.:  10-6600-01) (REDMS No. 1904994, 1031004)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2005 capital funds allocated for undergrounding of foreign utilities along Gilbert Road from Granville Avenue to Westminster Highway in the amount of $600,000 be reallocated to fund pre-ducting for undergrounding of foreign utilities along No. 3 Road from Cambie Road to Sea Island Way.

25.

BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT

(Report:  May 30/06, File No.:  01-0157-20-REAC1-03) (REDMS No. 1898819)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That City staff participate in the GVRD’s Liquid Waste Management Sub-Committee to provide input and direction regarding the management of treatment plant biosolids in a sustainable manner.

(2)

That the strategies proposed by the GVRD in managing biosolids be supported in principle (as per the “Draft Biosolids Management Plan” attached to the report dated May 30^th, 2006, from the Director, Engineering).

26.

EAST RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL WATER SUPPLY STUDY

(Report:  June 5/06, File No.:  10-6650-01; xr: 10-6045-08-01) (REDMS No. 1894042)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Staff develop an implementation strategy based on the study recommendations and submit capital projects into the 2007 – 2011 Capital Program for Council consideration;

(2)

Staff pursue available grants for the capital projects through Provincial and Federal Agencies; and

(3)

the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works be given the authority to sign grant agreements on behalf of City Council.

27.

COMMENTS ON “GVRD RESPONSE TO THE PROVINCIAL GATEWAY PROGRAM” REPORT

(Report:  June 1/06, File No.:  01-0157-01/2006/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1884491)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Council resolutions of May 22, 2006 and a copy of the report regarding the GVTA report entitled “Regional Transportation Implications of the Provincial Gateway Program” be forwarded to GVRD staff for inclusion in their report back to the GVRD Board.

(2)

That the GVRD be advised that the City supports the incorporation of the following principles regarding the management of land use and regional utility impacts in the development and execution of the Gateway Program:

(a)

at a minimum, there should be no net loss of agricultural and Green Zone lands, including regional parks, impacted by the projects; and

(b)

funding from the Gateway Program budget for expenditures on infrastructure that is directly impacted by the Gateway Program should also include regional utilities.

(3)

That the GVRD be requested to clarify if its decisions regarding the Gateway Program will be made based on the existing 1996 LRSP or the upcoming LRSP, which will provide a land use and planning context to 2031, and to ask the Province to do the same. 

(4)

That a copy of this report be forwarded to member municipalities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and to GVRD staff for inclusion in their report back to the GVRD Board.

28.

PROPOSED TERM SHEET ON NELSON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, BETWEEN WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY AND BLUNDELL ROAD

(Report:  June 7/06, File No.:  10-6360-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1903987)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff be authorized to sign-off on the proposed term sheet with the Fraser River Port Authority on the road and traffic signal improvements along Nelson Road, between Westminster Highway and Blundell Road, which would form the basis of a subsequent agreement to be established between the Authority and the City.

(2)

That, based on the above proposed term sheet, staff draft an agreement between the Fraser River Port Authority and the City on the details of commitment from both parties to the Nelson Road improvements, and report back to Council for approval prior to its execution.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

FINANCE COMMITTEE –

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Chair

581

29.

2005 ANNUAL REPORT

(Report:  June 6/06, File No.:  01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 1906085)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2005 City of Richmond Annual Report (attached to the report dated June 6^th, 2006, from the General Manager, Business and Financial Services), be approved.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

663

30.

TRADE AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

(Report:  June 19/06, File No.:   4105-10-04) (REDMS No.  ) 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Steves opposed)

(1)

That the report (dated June 19^th, 2006, from the Manager, Economic Development), regarding an Update on the Trade and Exhibition Centre, be received for information; and

(2)

That Tourism Richmond be provided with an extension on the project timeline until such time as a decision on the availability of the land is rendered.

667

31.

RICHMOND FIRE RESCUE REVIEW

(Delegation:  Ms. Sue Paish, Consultant)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council receive the  report from Sue Paish Q.C.;

(2)

That the report be referred to staff for a further report on the plan to implement Ms. Paish’s recommendations which includes the budget and other resources required.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

726

32.

RICHMOND SUB-AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY - STAGE 2 (BLUNDELL AND STEVESTON INTERCHANGES) AND FUTURE GEORGE MASSEY TUNNEL IMPROVEMENT

(Report:  June 7/06, File No.:  10-6350-07-07/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1846898, 1960563)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllrs. Barnes and Howard opposed to Part (3)(a); (Cllr. Barnes opposed to Part (3)(b))

(1)

That the report (dated June 7^th, 2006, from the Acting Director, Transportation) titled Richmond Sub-Area Transportation Study - Stage 2 (Blundell and Steveston Interchanges) and Future George Massey Tunnel Improvement, be received for information.

(2)

That staff continue to carry out joint discussions with the Ministry of Transportation and the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA) on the recommendations of the Richmond Sub-Area Transportation Study - Stage 2 study, upon completion of the respective internal review by these agencies, with a view to reaching a consensus on implementing highway improvements in the Fraserport area and negotiating the project funding and implementation arrangements.

(3)

That the City write a letter to the Provincial Government, with copy to Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority and the Corporation of Delta, requesting:

(a)

the inclusion of George Massey Tunnel crossing improvements in their capital plan for implementation concurrent with the completion of the Gateway Program;

(b)

any future expansion of the tunnel crossing capacity be designated primarily for the movement of commercial goods and services, transit, cyclists and high-occupancy vehicles, not single-occupant private automobiles; and

(c)

the timing of implementing the Blundell and Steveston interchanges or other alternative highway improvements acceptable to the City to support the Fraserport industrial area be targeted for completion no later than 2013 and not be contingent upon the timing of improving the tunnel.

(4)

That staff report to Committee periodically on the progress of pursuing the above initiatives with the Ministry of Transportation and Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

33.

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

739

Ms. Joanne Catherine Fisher, 2420 No. 8 Road, regarding the problems being created by dump trucks in the 2000 block of No. 8 Road.

34.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

742

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8044

(6311 Williams Road, RZ 05-321071)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

744

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8063

(Lane Establishment and Arterial Road Redevelopment Policy Review)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

749

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8064

(4840 Garry Street, RZ 06-329556)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

751

35.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, June 14th, 2006, be received for information.

(2)

That the revised plans be considered to be in General Compliance with Development Permit DP 05-292001 for an 84-unit multiple-family building at 6033 Katsura Street (formerly 9180, 9186, 9200 and 9220 Westminster Highway) that generally covers the following changes:

(a)

Addition of openings in the exterior parkade wall at the southwest corner of the parkade;

(b)

Deletion of the retaining wall and the landscape fill at the southwest corner of the site between the parkade and the property lines; and

(c)

Adjustment to the landscaping at the southwest corner of the project.

(3)

That Major Projects Office staff continue to work with CLCO (Canada Line representatives) to implement the design revisions outlined in the memorandum dated June 7, 2006 from Joyce Chang, Project Manager, Major Projects Team (Attachment 1 to the Chair’s report dated June 22^nd, 2006) into the Bridgeport Station design.

ADJOURNMENT