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 Rob Howard
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Acting Director, City Clerk’s Office – Gail Johnson

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R06/14-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, July 17th, 2006,

each be adopted as circulated; and that the TransLink “Board in Brief” dated May 24th, 2006, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R06/14-2

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

A recommendation regarding the Richmond-Brighouse Bus Mall, as Item No. 23A; and

(2)

A report and recommendation regarding the sale of a portion of parkland to facilitate the Pinegrove Place Care Home Facility Expansion (Bylaw 8084), as Item No. 23B.

CARRIED

BUSINESS LICENCE SUSPENSION HEARING

2.

SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENCE FOR HUGGYBEAR CANADA ENTERPRISES LTD. dba THREE THIRTY CAFE

(Report: July 4/06; File No.: 12-8275-06/2006-01; REDMS No.:  1990350, 1953146)

Opportunity for Business Licence Holder to be heard in accordance with Section 60 of the Community Charter –Mark Wai Hung To, Owner

The representative of HuggyBear Canada Enterprises Ltd. dba Three Thirty Café, was not in attendance.

R06/14-3

It was moved and seconded

That the business licence of Huggybear Canada Enterprises Ltd doing business as Three Thirty Café, operating from premises located at Unit #1101 - 3779 Sexsmith Road, Richmond, BC, be suspended for a period of thirty days commencing July 29, 2006 to August 27, 2006, both dates inclusive.

The question on Resolution No. R06/14-3 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R06/14-4

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R06/14-3 be amended by deleting the dates “July 29, 2006 to August 27, 2006”, and by substituting therefore, the dates “August 1, 2006 to August 30, 2006”.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. McNulty 

The question on Resolution No. R06/14-3, as amended by Resolution No. R06/14-4, was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. McNulty opposed.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/14-5

3.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

4.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 13(E) – Application for Rezoning – Rize Alliance (Richmond 1) Properties Ltd.; and Item No. 13(F) – Application for Rezoning – W. T. Leung Architects Ltd.

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, commented on the proposed rezoning applications for 8080/8084 Granville Avenue and 7080 No. 3 Road - Item No. 13(E), and 6551/6591 Minoru Boulevard – Item No. 13(F).  A copy of his submission is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Item No. 25 – Affordable Housing Strategy - Interim Strategy and Report; and No. 26 - Support for a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy

Mr. David Reay, of #25 – 4340 Steveston Highway, voiced support for the recommendations being put forward with regard to affordable housing; however, he suggested that the interim strategy could be made stronger, such as increasing the contribution in lieu of affordable housing, which is to be based on $0.60 per building square foot; and including a housing registry.

R06/14-6

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:27 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R06/14-7

6.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 7 through 23, with the removal of Item No. 9 – Richmond Oval:  Buttress Runnels – Artist Designs, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

7.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 18^th, 2006;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 17^th, 2006;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 18^th, 2006, and

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, July 19^th, 2006,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

COMPLIMENTARY PARKING – VETERANS’ PLATES

(Report:  July 7/06, File No.:   10-6455-05-01) (REDMS No. 1740944, 1999766)

That the existing Complimentary Parking program for vehicles displaying veterans’ plates and decals be retained on a year-round basis.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

RICHMOND OVAL: BUTTRESS RUNNELS - ARTIST DESIGNS

(Report:  July 4, 2006, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-053/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1991101, 1910328, 1998918)

Please see Page 14 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

10.

RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL - EXTERIOR COLOUR PALETTE AND POLYCARBONATE COLOUR SCHEME

(Report:  July 11, 2006, File No.:  06-2052-50-05/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1992412, 1998931)

(1)

That the exterior colour palette for the Richmond Olympic Oval be endorsed, with the exclusion of the profile metal; and

(2)

That the polycarbonate colour scheme for the Richmond Olympic Oval, illustrated as option 1, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

CANADA LINE - DOWN ESCALATORS AT RICHMOND STATIONS

(File No.:   6525-07-04-01)

(1)

That a letter be sent now and at the Development Permit Panel stage to CLCO and TransLink, strongly requesting down escalators at each Richmond station; and

(2)

That staff ask CLCO and TransLink senior staff to meet with representatives of Richmond with regard to the down escalators.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - LES COHEN AND AZIM BHIMANI

(RZ 04-270312 - Report:  June 27, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-7761, 12-8060-20-7907; xr: 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 1936024, 280108, 1755827, 1754302, 1936982)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5439 for the properties located in the northeast portion of Section 13-4-7, located to the southwest of the intersection of Granville Avenue and No. 2 Road, be amended to permit 5420 Granville Avenue to rezone and subdivide to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B);

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7761, for the rezoning of 5420 Granville Avenue from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Coach House District (R9)”, be abandoned; and

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7907, for the rezoning of 5420 Granville Avenue from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

0735643 BC LTD.

(RZ 06-328581 - Report:  June 27, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8096) (REDMS No. 1964436, 1989052, 1970564)

(B)

FRANK ISAAK

(RZ 06-329546 - Report:  June 27, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8095) (REDMS No. 1951580, 1952461)

(C)

VIJAY MOHAN

(RZ 06-332827 - Report:  June 27, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8097) (REDMS No. 1970439, 1988644)

(D)

HUI CHIH CHENG

(RZ 06-334555 - Report:  June 30, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8091) (REDMS No. 1910669, 1911105)

(E)

RIZE ALLIANCE (RICHMOND I) PROPERTIES LTD.

(RZ 05-317472:  June 27, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8102) (REDMS No. 1911337, 1792188, 1952907, 1999445)

(F)

W. T. LEUNG ARCHITECTS INC.

(RZ 04-286496:  July 5, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8103) (REDMS No. 1795114, 1882963, 1998459, 1998669)

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 8096, for the rezoning of 9980 Shell Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8095, for the rezoning of 10231 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(3)

Bylaw No. 8097, for the rezoning of 10311 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(4)

Bylaw No. 8091, for the rezoning of 10691 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(5) 

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8102, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/176)” and for the rezoning of 8080 and 8084 Granville Avenue from “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)” and 7080 No. 3 Road from “Downtown Commercial District (C7)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/176), be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That staff continue discussions with the applicant to address:

(a)

the possibility of the inclusion of more conifers; and

(b)

the ratio of public art versus affordable housing contribution, and to explore the possible reallocation of some of the public art contribution to affordable housing; and

(3)

That staff check with the Richmond School District No. 38 with respect to day care needs, to take advantage of future opportunities to work with willing developers to provide on-site day care facilities.

(6)

Bylaw No. 8103, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/177)” and for the rezoning of 6351 and 6391 Minoru Boulevard from “Townhouse and Apartment District (R3)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/177)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

APPLICATION FOR: (I) AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT, (II) THE DISCHARGE OF “LAND USE CONTRACT 081 (LUC 081)” AND (III) REZONING - MENNONITE INTERMEDIATE CARE HOME SOCIETY OF RICHMOND

(RZ 05-303677 Report: July 5, 2006 , File No.:12-8060-20-8098, 12-8060-20-8099) (REDMS No. 1928539, 1928560, 1948329)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8098, to redesignate a portion of 11295 Mellis Drive from “Community Institutional” to “Public & Open Space Use” in Attachment 1 of Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (General Land Use Map), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8098, 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 the said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8098, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That 11331 Mellis Drive be discharged from the provisions of  “Land Use Contract 081 (LUC 081)”; and that Bylaw No. 8099 to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/175)” and for the rezoning of 11331 and portions of 11251 and 11295 Mellis Drive from "School & Public Use District (SPU)" and "Assembly District (ASY)" to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/175)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

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

(RZ 04-186813 - Report:  July 18/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8107/8078) (REDMS No. 1998410, 1892112 (Attach. 5 only), 1885218, 1998387, 1885529)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8107, 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 13251 Princess Street and 6211 Dyke Road from “Mixed-Use” to “Residential”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8107, 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. 8107, 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 referred to Public Hearing on September 6, 2006;

(5)

That Bylaw 8077, which was given first reading by Council on June 12, 2006, be abandoned.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

HAMILTON AND SEA ISLAND FIRE HALL REPLACEMENTS – INCREASED SCOPE OF WORK

(Report:  June 29/06, File No.:  06-2052-25-FHHA1; 2052-25-FHSI1/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1989634)

That funding of $100,000 be authorized from the 2006 Public Works Minor Capital and $50,000 from the 2006 Building Improvements Minor Capital for the BC Hydro and Telus pre-ducting site work at the Hamilton and Sea Island Fire Hall projects.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10^TH, 2006

That the following resolution be adopted:

That Ms. Parm Grewal, be appointed as the organizational representative from the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2007.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 5TH, 2006, RELATING TO THE STEVESTON INTERURBAN TRAM 

That the following resolution be received for information:

That:

(1)

Staff be authorized to negotiate purchase of Steveston Interurban Tram #1220 (“the Tram”) for up to $400,000, to be funded from the Council Provision Account, with the purchase price to include the archival material and artefacts relating to trams in Richmond, if possible;

(2)

Upon successful completion of the purchase, litigation in regards to the Tram be ceased, so long as the litigation is ceased without cost to any party;

(3)

Arrangements be made to move the Tram to a temporary location by March 31, 2006; and

(4)

(a)

The question as to the potential locations for the tram be referred to staff;

(b)

Staff provide additional information regarding the cost of storage and storage options for the tram;

(c)

Staff report on the time and funding requirements to upgrade the tram to a static display; and

(d)

Staff contact RAVCO about the possibility of incorporating a static display into one of the future Canada Line stations.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27^TH, 2006, RELATING TO THE STEVESTON INTERURBAN TRAM 

That the following resolution be received for information:

(1)

That staff proceed with the offer from A and B Rail Services for the donation of track, timbers and other rail materials salvaged from the CP Rail spur line and in kind contribution of the laying of track at the Britannia site at a location determined by the City, based on the offer being viable; and

(2)

That staff advise the Britannia Heritage Advisory Committee of the opportunity.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27TH, 2006 RELATING TO THE RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL ROOF

That the following resolution be received for information:

(1)

That pending further investigation and a positive response from the Construction Manager and Project Manager, that staff begin negotiations with StructureCraft with regard to their proposal for a wood roof structure for the Oval (as described in the report dated February 14, 2006 from the Director, Major Projects), on the basis that this proposal must be revenue neutral, and

(2)

That staff report to Council by the end of March, 2006, as to the construction schedule for the Richmond Olympic Oval.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 24TH, 2006 RELATING TO THE RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL ROOF

That the following resolution be received for information:

That the Mayor, Director, City Clerk’s Office  and staff be authorized to execute the necessary contract and agreement (as outlined in the report dated April 12th, 2006 from the Director, Major Projects), to procure a design build wood roof panel system for the Richmond Olympic Oval, upon execution of the contract by the Provincial Government and Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

22.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 23^RD, 2006, RELATING TO A LEASE FOR MUSEUM STORAGE SPACE

That the following resolution be received for information:

That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to finalize the lease for museum collection storage (on the basic terms set out in the report dated April 25th, 2006, from the Manager, Lands and Property).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

23.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2006, MARCH 27, 2006 AND APRIL 10, 2006 RELATING TO STAFF APPOINTMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

That the following resolution be received for information:

(1)

That the Finance and Corporate Services Division be re-structured to create two departments – the Finance Department, and the Corporate Services Department (as outlined in the report dated March 10th, 2006, from the Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Recommendations on Personnel Issues and Senior Personnel Appointments and Assignments”.)

(2)

That Mr. Andrew Nazareth be appointed to the position of General Manager, Finance.

(3)

That Mr. Mike Kirk be appointed General Manager, Corporate Services.

(4)

That the matter of administrative housekeeping for the renaming of business units of the Corporate Administrative organizational structure be approved (as outlined in the report dated March 10th, 2006, from the Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Recommendations on Personnel Issues and Senior Personnel Appointments and Assignments”.)

(5)

That the organizational changes and personnel re-assignments (outlined in the report dated March 10th, 2006, from the Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “Recommendations on Personnel Issues and Senior Personnel Appointments and Assignments”), be received for information.

(6)

That organizational changes and additions to the Parks and Public Works Operations component (as outlined in the report dated March 26th, 2006, from the Chief Administrative Officer), regarding senior staff personnel issues, be approved.

(7)

That organizational changes and additions to the Community Safety Issues component (as outlined in the report dated March 26th, 2006, from the Chief Administrative Officer), regarding senior staff personnel issues, be approved.

(8)

That the Community Safety Department be renamed the Law and Community Safety Department (as explained in the report dated March 31st, 2006, from the Chief Administrative Officer).

(9)

That Ms. Phyllis Carlyle be appointed to the position of General Manager – Law and Community Safety, effective May 1st, 2006.

(10)

That the Finance Department be renamed the Business and Financial Services Department, and appropriately, the General Manager’s title be changed to General Manager, Business and Financial Services; and

(11)

That the update on personnel and organizational changes from the Chief Administrative Officer, be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

9.

RICHMOND OVAL: BUTTRESS RUNNELS - ARTIST DESIGNS

(Report:  July 4, 2006, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-053/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1991101, 1910328, 1998918)

R06/14-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the designs by Susan Point for the relief sculptures of the buttress runnels on the north side of the Richmond Oval, be approved;

(2)

That staff:

(a)

review the issue to determine how to incorporate an outline of the history of Richmond, including using etched glass; and

(b)

undertake a further analysis of the garden plan within the art budget.

(3)

That staff be authorized to enter into a contract with the artist for the Oval Buttress Relief Sculpture.

CARRIED

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

23A.

RICHMOND-BRIGHOUSE BUS MALL

R06/14-9

It was moved and seconded

That the Jointly Funded Scope for the Richmond-Brighouse Bus Mall be approved, to be cost shared by all three parties: Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority, the Canada Line Rapid Transit Inc., and the City of Richmond, the total cost increase of which is estimated at $6 million, to be cost shared to a maximum of $2 million per party.

CARRIED

23B.

ALBERT AIREY PARK - SALE OF PORTION OF PARKLAND TO FACILITATE PINEGROVE PLACE CARE HOME FACILITY EXPANSION (BYLAW 8084)

(Report:  June 1, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8084; xr: 06-2290-20-070) (REDMS No. 1901505, 1901278)

R06/14-10

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8084, authorizing the sale of a portion of Albert Airey Park to the Mennonite Intermediate Care Home Facility (Pinegrove Place), for $170,000 to facilitate expansion of the facility, be introduced and given first reading; and that staff be authorized to complete the required advertising in conjunction with rezoning application RZ 05-303677.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

24.

SOIL REMOVAL AND FILL DEPOSIT REGULATION BYLAW

(Report:  July 7, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8094) (REDMS No. 1970447, 1902223, 1999772)

R06/14-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Regulation Bylaw No. 8094 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That public education initiatives be endorsed, and that the ‘Soil Watch’ signage program be developed in consultation with the City’s Agricultural Advisory Committee.

(3)

That staff examine the feasibility of establishing a City-owned soil stockpiling facility.

(4)

That staff be requested to review the bylaw in twelve months’ time.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

25.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY - INTERIM STRATEGY AND REPORT

(Report:  July 5, 2006, File No.:  08-4057-05/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1965342, 1999440)

R06/14-12

It was moved and seconded

That, (based on the “Affordable Housing Strategy – Interim Strategy and Report” dated June 29, 2006 from McClanaghan & Associates):

(1)

Comments from the stakeholders and public be forwarded to McClanaghan & Associates for consideration in the drafting of the final Affordable Housing Strategy; and

(2)

The following policies apply to in-stream development applications until such time as the final Affordable Housing Strategy is approved (e.g., at the end of 2006):

City Wide Policy:

(a)

that affordable housing be defined by the following three (3) housing forms and annual income thresholds, which are to be reviewed from time to time:

(i)

entry level ownership (households earning $60,000 or less assuming a 10% down payment);

(ii)

low end of market rental (less than $37,700); and

(iii)

subsidized housing (less than $20,000);

City Wide Policy – Excluding The West Cambie Alexandra Area:

(b)

the provision of affordable housing or the contribution in lieu, be requested for all in stream multiple-family development applications;

(c)

where affordable housing is provided in multiple-family development applications, that it constitute at least 14% entry level ownership housing units, or 6% of the units if they are subsidized housing;

(d)

where a contribution in lieu of affordable housing is made, that it be based on the current minimum of $0.60 per buildable square foot, which is to be reviewed from time to time;

(e)

a moratorium be put on development applications (e.g., rezoning; subdivision; strata title conversion; development permit) involving the demolition or conversion of the existing multiple-family rental housing stock, except in cases where there is 1:1 replacement; and

(f)

that convertible or flex housing be permitted in single-family areas (subject to applicable Official Community Plan, Area Plan and City planning policies, the Zoning and Development Bylaw, and the normal Public Hearing process) and not be subsidized by the City of Richmond.

The question on Resolution No. R06/14-12 was not called, as staff were directed to ensure that Richmond School District senior staff and the Board were consulted regarding the updating of the City Centre Area Plan.

The question on Resolution No. R06/14-12 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

26.

SUPPORT FOR A REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY

(Report:  July 7, 2006, File No.: 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 1999091)

R06/14-13

It was moved and seconded

That, (as per the report dated July 7, 2006 from the Manager, Policy Planning entitled: “Support For A Regional Housing Strategy”):

(1)

(a)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board be supported in preparing and implementing an effective Regional Affordable Housing Strategy, by requesting that the regional affordable housing strategy address all the essential affordable housing components, particularly how to pay for affordable housing, and.

(b)

the Ministry of Forest and Ranges, Office of Housing and Construction Standards be requested to ensure that the Provincial Housing and Homelessness Strategy which it is preparing, address all the essential affordable housing components, particularly how to pay for affordable housing and that it assist the GVRD in preparing and implementing the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy.

(2)

Copies of this report be forwarded to Richmond federal MPs and provincial MLAs, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Service Canada (SC), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), BC Housing, the Greater Vancouver Housing Corporation (GVHC), GVRD municipalities, the Urban Development Institute (UDI), the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA), GVRD Chambers of Commerce, the United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society (SUCCESS), Habitat For Humanity, Richmond Royal Canadian Legion chapters, the Army Navy Air Force Veterans Unit 284 (Steveston), the Richmond School Board, and Richmond religious and community groups, with the suggestion that they may wish to provide similar support and comments to the GVRD and the BC Office of Housing and Construction Standards.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

27.

ILLEGAL DUMPING

(Report:  June 28/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8100/8101) (REDMS No. 1735796, 1993260, 1996425, 2000631)

R06/14-14

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8100, which amends Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803 to provide a recovery mechanism for costs associated with clean up and disposal of illegally dumped materials on City property, be introduced and given first three readings.

(2)

That a reward of $200 be offered to the general public for information leading to the conviction of individuals who undertake illegal dumping.

(3)

That the Richmond Detachment of the RCMP and the Community Bylaws Department be requested to undertake additional enforcement and surveillance of illegal dumping activity.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8101, which amends Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321 to add ticketing authority by a police officer and increases the fine for depositing or dumping garbage to $1,000, be introduced and given first three readings.

(5)

That staff investigate the feasibility of addressing illegal dumping on commercial properties (in a manner similar to the towing of vehicles from private properties) within the Solid Waste & Recycling Bylaw.

CARRIED

28.

CITY CENTRE COMMUNITY SHUTTLE – PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN

(Report:  June 26/06, File No.:  10-6480-04-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1882778, 2000680)

R06/14-15

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed transit service plan of the City Centre Community Shuttle scheduled for implementation in December 2006 by TransLink and Coast Mountain Bus Company be endorsed with the use of sections of Saba Road, Buswell Street, Westminster Highway, Minoru Boulevard, Alderbridge Way, Hazelbridge Way, Sexsmith Road, Great Canadian Way, River Road, and No. 3 Road as part of the proposed routing of this new community shuttle service.

(2)

That TransLink and Coast Mountain Bus Company be requested to implement the following enhancements to the new City Centre Community Shuttle service as soon as practically feasible:

(a)

the addition of a second vehicle to allow a 30-minute frequency on the entire route;

(b)

the extension of service hours to later in the evening and to Sundays and public holidays; and

(c)

the use of alternate fuel shuttle buses as a long term objective for this service.

CARRIED

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

R06/14-16

29.

APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF LICENCE INSPECTOR

(Report:  June 28/06, File No.:  01-0172-04/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1980547)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Resolution No. R04/18-7 (adopted on October 12^th, 2004), relating to the appointment of Anne Stevens as Chief Licence Inspector, be rescinded.

(2)

Mr. Amarjeet Rattan be appointed as the Chief Licence Inspector for the purpose of carrying out the statutory duties prescribed in Section 60 of the Community Charter and in accordance with Business Bylaw No. 7360.

CARRIED

30.

21000 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY – EXPROPRIATION FOR HIGHWAY WIDENING

(Report:  July 13/06, File No.:  06-2275-20-297-006/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1991030)

R06/14-17

It was moved and seconded

WHEREAS the Council of the City of Richmond operates public highways within its boundaries.

AND WHEREAS Section 31 of the Community Charter authorizes the Council to expropriate real property or an interest in real property for the purpose of exercising or performing its powers, duties and functions.

AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Richmond considers it necessary to expropriate a portion of the land located at 21000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, B.C. and legally described as Common Property, Strata Plan LMS1095, which portion is shown outlined in heavy black on the reference plan prepared by Hans Troelsen, B.C.L.S. and certified correct on the 10th day of July 2006 (a reduced copy of which is Attachment 1 to the Report to Council dated July 13, 2006) and is hereinafter referred to as the “Land”, for the purpose of using the Land as part of the adjacent public highway.

Council of the City of Richmond hereby resolves that:

(1)

the City of Richmond take and expropriate the Land and is hereby authorized to enter on the Land and establish, operate, maintain, alter and improve the Land as part of the adjacent public highway;

(2)

the work or purpose for which the Land is required is for widening and improving the adjacent public highway;

(3)

an expropriation notice pursuant to the Expropriation Act be issued (the “Expropriation Notice”) in respect of the expropriation;

(4)

the Director, City Clerk’s Office, is authorized and directed to:

(a)

sign and seal the Expropriation Notice;

(b)

cause the Expropriation Notice to be filed in the appropriate land titles office and to execute all documents required in connection with such filing;

(c)

serve the Expropriation Notice, together with a copy of the Expropriation Act, on the registered owner of the Land, the holders of any charges registered against title to the Land and to any person in legal possession or occupation of the portion to be expropriated, other than a person who leases residential premises under an agreement that has a term of  less than one year;

(d)

cause an expropriation sign to be placed on the Land in accordance with the Expropriation Act;  and

(e)

serve the Expropriation Notice on the approving authority for the expropriation.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R06/14-18

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7795 (8291 and 8311 No. 2 Road, RZ 04-270815)

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 7972 (12060 Steveston Highway, RZ 05-309078)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7973 (12060 Steveston Highway, RZ 05-309078)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7988 (7460 Williams Road, RZ 05-313273)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7998 (5091 and 5111 Francis Road, RZ 04-274078)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8053 (10400 Aragon Road, RZ 06-326332)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8059 (6611, 6631, 6671 and 6691 Blundell Road, RZ 06-326949)

Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8060.

CARRIED