June 26, 2006 Minutes


City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

 

Monday, June 26th, 2006

 


 

Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Cynthia Chen
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Rob Howard

Call to Order:

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

 

RES NO.

ITEM

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

R06/12-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 12th, 2006; and

 

 

(2)

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

 

 

each be adopted as circulated.

 

 

CARRIED

 

R06/12-2

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the order of the Council Agenda be varied to deal with Item No. 31 immediately following the conclusion of Committee of the Whole.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

R06/12-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:02 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

 

 

Item No. 14 – 2005 Statement Of Financial Information

 

 

Mr. Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, noted that much of the revenue which was surplus to the budget related to the approval of building permits in the City Centre area.  He suggested that this surplus revenue should be applied to capital projects for the City Centre area to accommodate the many people who were moving into this area.

 

R06/12-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (7:04 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

31.

RICHMOND FIRE RESCUE REVIEW

(File No.:   05-1400-20-02)

 

 

Ms. Sue Paish, Consultant, reviewed the findings and recommendations contained in her report, and responded to questions from Council on this matter.

R06/12-5

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

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

 

 

(2)

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

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R06/12-5 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R06/12-6

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Part (2) of Resolution No. R06/12-5 be amended by:

 

 

(1)

inserting after the words ‘a further report’, the words ‘to the first General Purposes Committee meeting in September’; and

 

 

(2)

adding the words ‘as well as priorities and timelines’ to the end of Part (2).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Mayor Brodie then read aloud portions of a statement from Cllr. Howard regarding the Fire-Rescue Department, a copy of which is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R06/12-5, as amended by Resolution No. R06/12-6, was called, and it was CARRIED.

R06/12-7

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That staff develop and implement a consistent policy framework (as referred to in Ms. Paish’s report)  for all employees.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

R06/12-8

5.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Items 6 through 28 be adopted by general consent.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

That the minutes of:

 

 

(1)

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

 

 

(2)

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

 

 

(3)

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

 

 

(4)

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

 

 

(5)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 21st, 2006,

 

 

be received for information.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

7.

COST RECOVERY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS

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

 

 

That the City of Richmond support the City of Surrey UBCM resolution (Attachment 1 to the report dated June 13th, 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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

8.

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

(Report:  May 16/06, File No.:  09-5350-08-01) (REDMS No. 1897868, 1884441)

 

 

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

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

9.

RCMP EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

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

 

 

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

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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; xr: 0060-20-UBCM1-08) (REDMS No. 1904907)

 

 

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.”

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

11.

PRINCIPAL POLICING CONTACT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND

(Report:  May 30/06, File No.:  01-0172-01; xr: 03-1000-13-006/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1890215)

 

 

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

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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)

 

 

That Option 3 (as outlined in the report dated June 8th, 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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

13.

COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2005

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

 

 

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

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

14.

2005 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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

 

 

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

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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.:  12-8275-30-024/026/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1814079, 1788524, 1509536, 1872118, 1315355, 1505204, 1771258)

 

 

(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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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)

 

 

(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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

17.

RICHMOND ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT AND WORKPLAN

(Report:  June 19/06, File No.:  0100-20-EADV-01) (REDMS No.  1937710, 1964327, 1964326, 1964325)

 

 

(1)

That the Report and Workplan from the Richmond Economic Advisory Committee (attached to the report dated June 19th, 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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

18.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

 

 

 

(A)

AJIT THALIWAL

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

 

 

 

(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)

 

 

 

(C)

PETER YEE

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

(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)”;

 

 

(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

 

 

(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)”.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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, 1698488, 1890556, 1905267)

 

 

(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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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, 1835987)

 

 

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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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)

 

 

(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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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)

 

 

That, (as described in the report dated June 15th, 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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

23.

REGULATING THE BC HOME AND PROPERTY INSPECTION INDUSTRY

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

 

 

(1)

That the report (dated June 7th, 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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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)

 

 

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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

25.

BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT

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

 

 

(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 30th, 2006, from the Director, Engineering).

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

26.

EAST RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL WATER SUPPLY STUDY

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

 

 

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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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)

 

 

(1)

That the Council resolutions of May 23, 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 Gateway Program with 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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

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)

 

 

(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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE -
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Chair

 

 

29.

2005 ANNUAL REPORT

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

R06/12-9

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

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

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

 

 

30.

TRADE AND EXHIBITION CENTRE

(Report:  June 19/06, File No.:   4105-10-04) (REDMS No.  1937768) 

R06/12-10

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the report (dated June 19th, 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.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

OPPOSED: Cllr. Steves

 

 

31.

RICHMOND FIRE RESCUE REVIEW

(File No.:   05-1400-20-02)

 

 

Please see Page 2 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

 

 

32.

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

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

R06/12-11

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the report (dated June 7th, 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.

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R06/12-11 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R06/12-12

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Part (3)(b) of Resolution No. R06/12-11 be amended by deleting the word “primarily”.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie

Cllr. Chen

 

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R06/12-11, as amended by Resolution No. R06/12-12, was not called, as the request was made that Part (3)(a) be dealt with separately.

 

 

The question on Parts (1), (2), (3)(b), (3)(c) and (4) of Resolution No. R06/12-11, as amended by Resolution No. R06/12-12, was called, and it was CARRIED.

 

 

The question on Part (3)(a) of Resolution No. R06/12-12 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Barnes opposed.

 

 

 

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

R06/12-13

33.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:45 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Ms. Joanne Catherine Fisher, 2420 No. 8 Road, addressed Council regarding the problems being created by dump trucks in the 2000 block of No. 8 Road. A copy of her submission is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. (File No.:  6360-02)

 

R06/12-14

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the letter and submission from Ms. Joanne Fisher and the correspondence received from Mr. Henry Hansen, the owner of 13220 Blundell Road, who is asking for a ditch along the filled area adjacent to his property to address flooding, be referred to staff.

 

 

CARRIED

 

R06/12-15

34.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (10:11 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

 

R06/12-16

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8044
(6311 Williams Road, RZ 05-321071)

 

 

 

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8063
(Lane Establishment and Arterial Road Redevelopment Policy Review).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

Cllr. Barnes, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared herself to be in a conflict of interest because she owns property on Garry Street, and she then  left the meeting – 10:14 p.m.

R06/12-17

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

 

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8064
(4840 Garry Street, RZ 06-329556), be adopted.

 

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

Cllr. Barnes returned to the meeting – 10:15 p.m.

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 

R06/12-18

35.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(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 22nd, 2006) into the Bridgeport Station design.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

R06/12-19

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (10:23 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 26th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)