Pg. #

ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 11^th, 2006 (distributed previously).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

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

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED.)

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.

·   

Eligibility for 2007 Permissive Exemptions – India Cultural Centre

·   

Interior Design Plan and Exterior Gable End Infill Walls – Richmond Olympic Oval

·   

Secondary Suites

·   

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, October 16^th, 2006):

·         

7271 Gilbert Road – Rezone from R1/E to R9 (Ati Construction Ltd. – applicant).

·         

7311 Gilbert Road – Rezone from R1/E to R9 (Julian Rey – applicant).

·         

10111 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Balbir S. Biring – applicant).

·         

11471 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Benn Panesar – applicant).

·         

10551 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (All Line Construction Ltd. – applicant).

·         

10300 No. 5 Road – Rezone from AG1 to ASY (Richmond Christian School Association – applicant).

·         

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

·         

11111 Steveston Highway – Discharge of Land Use Contract to R1-0.6 (Rosanne Costain – applicants).

·   

Municipal Access Agreement With Shaw Cablesystems Limited

·   

Items arising from the closed Council Meeting of September 11^th, 2006, relating to Road Naming – Extension of McKim Way, Leslie Road and Stolberg Street; new road names in the West Cambie Area Plan – May, Dubbert and Tomicki; and inclusion of the name “Zylmans” in the list of Potential Road Names.

5.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 14 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

1

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 12^th, 2006;

7

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 18^th, 2006;

20

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 19^th, 2006; and

26

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 20^th, 2006,

be received for information.

7.

Eligibility For 2007 Permissive Exemptions – INDIA CULTURAL CENTRE

(Report:  Sept. 13/06, File No.:  03-0925-02-04/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2019117, 2022556)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the India Cultural Centre be granted a permissive tax exemption for 2007.

8.

RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL – INTERIOR DESIGN PLAN AND EXTERIOR GABLE END INFILL WALLS (MATERIAL CHOICE)

(Report:  Sept. 6/06, File No.:  06-2052-50-05) (REDMS No. 2010626)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the interior design plan for the Richmond Olympic Oval, be endorsed; and

(2)

the exterior gable end infill wall material be endorsed as a profiled pre-finished Metal panel (Option 1) for the Richmond Olympic Oval .

9.

SECONDARY SUITES

(Report:  July 11/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8106; xr 08-4057-12, 10-6650-00) (REDMS No. 1794703)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw 8106, which amend the Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 with regard to secondary suites, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That the following “Secondary Suites Water Metering Policy” be adopted:

“It is Council policy that:

A single-family dwelling property identified by the Manager of Community Bylaws as having a secondary suite, shall have their water service metered at the direction of the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, and that the water meter shall remain regardless of any future decommissioning or vacation of the secondary suite.  The cost of the water meter installation is to be borne by the property owner.”

(3)

That staff prepare bylaw amendments and implementation options for the legalization of secondary suites.

(4)

That $20,000 be allocated from the Council contingency fund to cover legal counsel and public consultation costs associated with development of the secondary suite legalization options program noted in recommendation 3.

(5)

That this report be referred to the Richmond School District Board for their information and comment.

10.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

85

(A)

ATI CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 04-273100 - Report:  August 31, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-7811) (REDMS No. 2007782, 2016194, 2016080, 1910680)

105

(B)

JULIAN REY

(RZ 05-321176 - Report: September 1, 2006 , File No.:  12-8060-20-8058) (REDMS No. 201075, 2016337, 2016244, 1910680)

121

(C)

BALBIR S. BIRING

(RZ 06-332907 - Report:  August 21, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8118) (REDMS No. 2010678, 2013222, 2010815)

132

(D)

BENN PANESAR

(RZ 06-337137 - Report:  September 1, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8116) (REDMS No. 2010259, 2012651, 2013488)

147

(E)

ALL LINE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 06-341092 - Report:  August 21, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8110) (REDMS No. 2004819, 2011521, 2012790, 2011520)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

85

(1)

Bylaw No. 7811, for the rezoning of 7271 Gilbert Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Coach House District (R9)”;

105

(2)

Bylaw No. 8058, for the rezoning of 7311 Gilbert Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Coach House District (R9)”;

121

(3)

Bylaw No. 8118, for the rezoning of 10111 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

132

(4)

Bylaw No. 8116, for the rezoning of 11471 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; and

147

(5)

Bylaw No. 8110, for the rezoning of 10551 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”.

11.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RICHMOND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

(RZ 06-321434 - Report:  September 5, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-7528l 12-8060-20-8123) (REDMS No. 2010874, 2015436, 222141, 2007210)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7528, for the rezoning of 10300 No. 5 Road from “Agricultural District (AG1)” to Assembly District (ASY)”, be abandoned; and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8123, for the rezoning of 10300 No. 5 Road from “Agricultural District (AG1)” to “Assembly District (ASY)”, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - SAL BHULLAR

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DHINJAL CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 06-331753, RZ 06-334342 - Report:  August 29, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8080, 12-8060-20-8081 and 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 2013528, 1897949, 1897947, 1895331, 280092, 1660044, 1713110, 1735795, 1763711, 1898155, 1898157, 2013902, 2010674, 2013912, 2013914)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendations be forwarded to Public Hearing:

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:

(a)

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

(b)

Permit properties fronting on Williams Road from Shell Road to No. 5 Road, properties fronting on Steveston Highway from Seaward Gate to Shell Road, and properties fronting on No. 5 Road from Williams Road to approximately 135 m south of Seacliff 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.

(c)

Permit the properties fronting No. 5 Road from Steveston Highway to approximately 135 m south of Seacliff Road to rezone and subdivide in accordance with the provision of the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

(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 forwarded to Public Hearing on October 16^th, 2006; 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 forwarded to Public Hearing on October 16^th, 2006.

13.

APPLICATION FOR THE DISCHARGE OF LAND USE CONTRACT (LUC 007) AND REZONING - ROSANNE COSTAIN

(RZ 05-301311 - Report:  September 1, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8016) (REDMS No. 1714082, 1715541)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That 11111 Steveston Highway be discharged from the provisions of “Land Use Contract (LUC 007)” and that Bylaw No. 8016, to rezone 11111 Steveston Highway to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

MUNICIPAL ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH SHAW CABLESYSTEMS LIMITED

(Report:  July 21/06, File No.:  12-8060-02-01) (REDMS No. 1884929, 2007649)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Municipal Access Agreement between the City of Richmond and Shaw Cablesystems Limited (attached to the report dated July 21^st, 2006, from the Director, Engineering), be executed.

15.

ITEM ARISING FROM THE CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11^TH, 2006 RELATING TO ROAD NAMING

That the following resolutions be received for information:

(1)

That MCKIM WAY and LESLIE ROAD be extended to the east of Garden City Road; and that STOLBERG STREET be extended to the south of Cambie Road, in the West Cambie Area Plan in Section 34-5-6; and

(2)

That the names MAY, DUBBERT and TOMICKI, which appear on the Primary List of potential road names, be selected for the three (3) new roads in the West Cambie Area Plan in Section 34-5-6.

(3)

That the name ZYLMANS be selected for inclusion in the list of potential road names.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Acting Mayor Sue Halsey-Brandt, Chair

288

16.

DCC Review - DCC Program and Development Cost Charges Rates Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8049
(Report:  Sept. 11/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8049) (REDMS No. 2016076, 2017268, 1789644, 1781612)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Development Cost Charges Rates Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8049 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

318

17.

OLYMPIC OVAL AND OLYMPIC BUSINESS RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE 2ND QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2006

(Report:  Aug. 10/06, File No.:   01-0370-03-01) (REDMS No. 2008694, 2022299)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated August 10^th, 2006, from the Manager, Finance & Administration, Olympic Business Office), regarding resource allocation relating to the Olympic Oval and Olympic business for the 2nd Quarter ended June 30, 2006 be received for information.

324

NOTE:

Report from the General Manager, Business & Financial Services, regarding the above matter.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

325

18.

RICHMOND LONG RANGE DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN: VOLUNTEER WATER METER PROGRAM EXTENSION

(Report:  Sept. 5/06, File No.:  10-6060-02-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2013620, 2022563)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Richmond Long Range Drinking Water Management Plan: Volunteer Water Meter Program be extended for another three years.

(2)

That the extension of the contract be negotiated with Neptune Technology Group, subject to Council approval.

331

19.

TRANSLINK 2007 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSIONS - MAJOR ROAD NETWORK, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT-RELATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

(Report:  Sept. 8/06, File No.:  01-0154-04/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1992359, 2022564)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission of various road and traffic signal improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2007 Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program, (as described in the report dated September 8^th, 2006, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(2)

That the submission of pavement marking improvements on bicycle routes for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2007 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program, (as described in the report dated September 8^th, 2006, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(3)

That the submission of various transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2007 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program, , (as described in the report dated September 8^th, 2006, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(4)

That the submission of the cycling lane portion of the No. 3 Road streetscape enhancements for cost-sharing, as part of the TransLink 2007 Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program or Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Program or both, be endorsed.

(5)

That, should the above submissions be successful, the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, or her delegate, be authorized to execute the funding agreements.

337

20.

TRANSLINK PRINCIPLES FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – COMMENTS FROM CITY OF RICHMOND

(Report:  Aug. 31/06, File No.:  01-0154-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1989571)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That TransLink be advised that the City supports TransLink’s proposed principles for public consultation and community engagement and that the following comments be considered in the refinement and execution of the principles in order to enhance their effectiveness:

(1)

clarify how public opinion and views at the local municipal level will be solicited and considered, separate from local Council resolutions;

(2)

define the terms “key” decisions and “major” projects, policies and programs as well as what criteria will trigger public consultation; and

(3)

provide a public consultation web page within the TransLink website that clearly states TransLink’s principles for public consultation and directs viewers to appropriate areas where public consultation reports, opportunities for feedback and other related information can be accessed.

359

21.

ICBC ZERO CRASH MONTH CHALLENGE – OCTOBER 2006

(Report:  Sept. 1/06, File No.:  10-6450-09-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2014571)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City endorse and participate in ICBC’s Zero Crash Month Challenge during October 2006, (as described in the report dated September 1^st, 2006 from the Director, Transportation), to help reduce vehicle crashes and road-related harm in the community.

(2)

That a proclamation be issued to indicate that Richmond will be an official participant in the Zero Crash Month Challenge.

(3)

That the Challenge be referred to various community groups and City-related organizations.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

22.

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

366

(1)

Bruce Passmore, Farm Animal Welfare Project Coordinator, Vancouver Humane Society.

383

(2)

Shirley Chen, on behalf of Richmond residents who practice Falun Gong.

23.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

454

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8054
(8400 Heather Street, RZ 06-328448)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

456

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8090
(10451 Williams Road, RZ 06-336742)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT