Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Cynthia Chen

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and welcomed students from the SUCCESS ‘Youth Leadership Millennium Program’, who were in attendance this evening.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R06/16-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 11^th, 2006, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R06/16-2

It was moved and seconded

That the recommendation and associated report regarding the Mediation/Arbitration Consent Order Of Vince Ready - Richmond Fire Department & RFFA Local 1286- Policy Grievance:  Harassment, be added as Item No. 15A on the Consent Agenda.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/16-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Jeff Fisher, Director of Municipal Affairs & Research, Urban Development Institute (UDI), commented on the proposed new Development Cost Charges Bylaw,  the increases which would result from the adoption of this bylaw, and the consultation process that staff initiated with UDI.

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, questioned why certain matters, such as road naming for new roads in the West Cambie (Alexandra) Area, were dealt with at closed Council Meetings.  With reference to the new road names, he then spoke about the development of a vehicle-oriented plan for the Alexandra Area; the existing traffic congestion in the area; and the impact which the seven additional intersections would have on the existing road congestion.  He also voiced concern about the impact which this additional traffic congestion could have on the health of local residents and wildlife due to increased pollution in the air. 

R06/16-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:22 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R06/16-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 15A, with the removal of Item No. 10(B) – Application for Rezoning for 7311 Gilbert Road, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

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 .

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

(C)

(D)

BENN PANESAR

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

(E)

ALL LINE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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

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

(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)”;

(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)”;

(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

(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)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RICHMOND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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, 2022297)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15A.

MEDIATION/ARBITRATION CONSENT ORDER OF VINCE READY
RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT & RFFA LOCAL 1286

POLICY GRIEVANCE:  HARASSMENT

That the following resolution and associated report be received for information:

(1)

That the terms of Vince Ready’s Consent Order defining mediated recommendations for Fire facilities, training and a dispute resolution mechanism for any complaint of harassment or sexual harassment be approved.

(2)

That staff report to the October 2^nd, 2006 General Purposes Committee meeting with an updated plan on the physical changes to the fire hall facilities.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

Cllr. Derek Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared himself to be in a conflict of interest because a family member had an interest in the property at 7311 Gilbert Road, and he then  left the meeting – 7:45 p.m.

10B.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING -

(B)

R06/16-6

It was moved and seconded

That 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)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Cllr. Dang returned to the meeting – 7:46 p.m.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Acting Mayor Sue Halsey-Brandt, Chair

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, 1789644, 1781612, 2021823)

R06/16-7

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Steves

17.

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

(Report:  Aug. 10/06, File No.:   06-2052-50-01) (REDMS No. 2008694, 2022299)

R06/16-8

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

18.

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

(Report:  Sept. 5/06, File No.:  10-6650-02; xr: 03-1000-20-2533P) (REDMS No. 2013620, 2022563)

R06/16-9

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

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; xr: 03-1000-03-038) (REDMS No. 1992359, 2022564)

R06/16-10

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

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)

R06/16-11

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

21.

ICBC ZERO CRASH MONTH CHALLENGE – OCTOBER 2006

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

R06/16-12

It was moved and seconded

(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.

(4)

That the City accept the crash reduction challenge issued by the City of Coquitlam.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R06/16-13

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:46 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Bruce Passmore, Farm Animal Welfare Project Coordinator, Vancouver Humane Society, spoke in support of the use of eggs from free-range chickens, as opposed to eggs from battery-caged chickens, and the alternatives which were available.  He asked that the City adopt a policy which would ensure that only cage-free eggs would be used in City-run facilities. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation given by Mr. Passmore is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.  (File No.:  8060-02-01)

R06/16-14

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the matter of cage free eggs be referred to staff to investigate, in consultation with the appropriate advisory committee, the feasibility of requiring caterers in City-run facilities to use eggs from cage-free chickens; and

(2)

That staff prepare a discussion paper and policy options on steps which could be taken to prevent battery cage farms from being established in the City.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie

(2)

Shirley Chen, on behalf of Richmond residents who practice Falun Gong, spoke about the persecution undertaken against Falun Gong practitioners living in China, and the allegations recently reported in the media regarding organ harvesting.  A copy of the material circulated to Council, along with a copy of the PowerPoint presentation given by Ms. Chen, is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.  (File No. 0135-01)

R06/16-15

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R06/16-16

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

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

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

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R06/16-17

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:22 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, September 25^th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)