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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, October 23^rd, 2006 (distributed previously); and to receive for information, the GVRD “Board in Briefs” dated September 22nd, 2006 and September 29th, 2006, and the TransLink “Board in Brief” dated October 18th, 2006.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

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

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

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

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.

·   

Notification Policy for Business Regulation Bylaws

·   

Cancellation of the December 27^th, 2006 Regular Open and Closed Council Meetings

·   

Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw – Six-Month Status Report

·   

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on December 18, 2006):

·         

10020 No. 4 Road; 10120, 10260, 10100, 10600 and 10280 Williams Road– Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Les Cohen and Azim Bhimani; Benn Panesar; Bob Kooner; Ajit Thaliwal; Dhinjal Construction Ltd. and Satnam Sangha – applicants).

·         

11351, 11391, 11411, 11431, 11471 and 11491 Steveston Highway – Rezone from R1/E to R2-0.6 (Jacken Investments Ltd. – applicant).

·         

11731 and 11991 Steveston Highway – Rezone from G2 to CD/81 (Gustavson Wylie Architects – applicant).

·         

11491 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Jasbir Grewal – applicant).

5.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 11 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

11

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, November 6^th, 2006; and

16

(2)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 7^th, 2006,

be received for information.

7.

Notification Policy for Business Regulation Bylaws
(Report:  October 26, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-00/Vol 02) (REDMS No. 2033250, 2033246)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Business Regulation Bylaw Notification policy (as outlined in the report dated October 26, 2006 from the Manager, Business Liaison) be adopted.

8.

cancellation of the december 27, 2006 regular open and closed council meetings
(Report:  October 25, 2006, File No.:  10-0105-01/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2035264)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That both the Regular Open and Regular Closed Council Meetings scheduled for December 27^th, 2006, be cancelled (as permitted by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560).

9.

PERMANENT TREE PROTECTION BYLAW – SIX-MONTH STATUS REPORT

(Report:  October 23, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8157) (REDMS No. 2028447, 2035753)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Tree Protection Bylaw 8057, Amendment Bylaw 8157 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

10.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - LES COHEN AND AZIM BHIMANI

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - BENN PANESAR

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - BOB KOONER

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - AJIT THALIWAL

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - DHINJAL CONSTRUCTION LTD.

APPLICATION FOR A REZONING - SATNAM SANGHA

(RZ 06-328429, RZ 06-329052, RZ 06-330156, RZ 06-330492, RZ 06-334343, RZ 06-340380 - Report: October 19, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8128, 8129, 8131, 8132, 8133, 8134 (REDMS No. 2018184, 280087, 1789815, 1903166, 1903059, 1791415, 2022427, 2022428, 2022429, 2022430, 2022432, 2022433)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendations be forwarded to Public Hearing:

(a)

Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5443 for the area bounded by Williams Road, No. 4 Road, Steveston Highway, and Shell Road (Section 35-4-6), adopted by Council on December 17, 1990, be amended to permit:

(i)

properties fronting on Williams Road from No. 4 Road to Shell Road and properties fronting No. 4 Road from Williams Road to Dennis Place, to subdivide in accordance with the provisions of Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6) or Coach House District (R9), provided that vehicle accesses are to the existing rear laneway only; and

(ii)

retention of the Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) zoning for all other the properties within this quarter-section including properties fronting on No. 4 Road between Dennis Place and Wilkinson Road, and properties fronting on Shell Road between Williams Road and Maddocks Road.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8128, for the rezoning of 10020 No. 4 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;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8129, for the rezoning of 10120 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;

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8131, for the rezoning of 10260 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;

(5)

That Bylaw No. 8132, for the rezoning of 10100 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;

(6)

That Bylaw No. 8133, for the rezoning of 10600 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

(7)

That Bylaw No. 8134, for the rezoning of 10280 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.

11.

APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING - GUSTAVSON WYLIE ARCHITECTS

(RZ 04-272679 - Report:  October 13, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8144) (REDMS No. 1790112, 2025965, 2025970)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7834 be abandoned;

(2)

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7835 be abandoned;

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8143, to redesignate 11731 Steveston Highway from “Neighbourhood Residential” to “Neighbourhood Service Centre” in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map) and from “Low Density Residential” to “Neighbourhood Service Centre” in Attachment 2 (Specific Land Use Map) to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, and to amend the Development Permit Area Map in Schedule 2.8A (Ironwood Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8143, 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 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;

(5)

That Bylaw No. 8143, having been considered in accordance with the City’s Policy on Consultation During Official Community Plan (OCP) Development is hereby deemed not to require any further consultation; and

(6)

That Bylaw No. 8144, for the rezoning of 11731 Steveston Highway from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” and 11991 Steveston Highway from “Service Station District (G2)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/81)”, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

151

(A)

JACKEN INVESTMENTS INC.

(RZ 04-276170 - Report: October 18, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8140) (REDMS No. 1677380, 2020505)

180

(B)

JASBIR GREWAL

(RZ 06-342551 - Report:  October 16, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8148) (REDMS No. 2027739, 2027892)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

151

(1)

Bylaw No. 8140, for the rezoning of 11351, 11391, 11411, 11431, 11471 and 11491 Steveston Hwy. from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.6)”; and

180

(2)

Bylaw No. 8148, for the rezoning of 11491 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

192

13.

RESPONSE TO REFERRAL TO PROVIDE UPDATES ON VISIONS FOR THE WATERFRONT STRATEGY, BRITANNIA BUSINESS PLAN, THE HERITAGE & MUSEUM STRATEGY AND PROVIDE CONTEXT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A VESSEL SUCH AS THE BRORA THOR

(Report: October 25  File No.: 11-7000-03/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2035585)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Howard opposed)

(1)

That staff report to Council on the Vision (program) to position Richmond as a community that celebrates its maritime location and heritage; and

(2)

That staff report to Council on the Major Events program for pre, during and post 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games; and

(3)

That staff report on the Business Case for the acquisition of a sailing vessel in general, and the Brora Thor in particular, prior to a final decision regarding the purchase.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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14.

21500 Westminster Highway - Expropriation
(Report:  Nov. 1/06, File No.:  06-2275-20-297-016/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2037650)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Council of the City of Richmond pursuant to Section 18 of the Expropriation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.125, as the approving authority for the expropriation contemplated in the Expropriation Notice dated 24 October, 2006 registered in the New Westminster/Vancouver Land Title Office under number BA563615 does approve that expropriation.

(2)

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

(a)

sign and seal the Certificate of Approval in the form attached to the report dated November 1, 2006, from the Manager, Lands and Property, as Schedule A;

(b)

notify or cause to be notified the expropriating authority and each owner (as defined in the Expropriation Act) of the City’s approval of the expropriation;

(c)

make the advance payment or payments as required under Section 20(1)(d) of the Expropriation Act and serve the Notice of Advance Payment in Form 8 along with a copy of the appraisal report(s) on which the advance payment is made;

(d)

file or cause to be filed in the Land Title Office a Vesting Notice under Section 23 or the Expropriation Act;

(e)

sign and seal the Notice of Advance Payment and Vesting Notice.

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15.

22031 Fraserwood Way - Expropriation

(Report:  Nov. 2/06, File No.:  06-2275-20-297-011/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2037953)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

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

(2)

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.

(3)

AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Richmond considers it necessary to expropriate a portion of the land located at 22031 Fraserwood Way, Richmond, B.C. and legally described as Lot D Section 11 Block 4 North Range 4 West New Westminster District Plan LMP38491, 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 26th day of June 2006 (a reduced copy of which is Attachment 1 to this Report to Council dated November 2, 2006) and is hereinafter referred to as the “Land”, for the purpose of using the Land as part of the adjacent public highway.

(4)

Council of the City of Richmond hereby resolves that:

(a)

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;

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(i)

sign and seal the Expropriation Notice;

(ii)

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

(iii)

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;

(iv)

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

(v)

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

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES / ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS

J

16.

2007 UTILITY RATES

(Report:  Oct. 28/06, File No.:  03-0970-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2036507)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following bylaws, which will bring into effect the 2007 Utility Rates as approved by Council on October 23, 2006, be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(a)

Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 8151,

(b)

Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 8152,

(c)

Waterworks and Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 8153.

(2)

That the Mayor and Director, City Clerk’s Office be authorized to execute the agreement dated July 4, 2006 with the Vancouver International Airport Authority, which clarifies maintenance responsibility for watermains situated under the Canada Line tracks.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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17.

OPEN SKIES

(Report:  Nov. 14/06, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1688925)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the expansion of international air transportation agreements know as “Open Skies” be supported, and that a letter be sent to the Canadian Government expressing Council’s strong support as soon as possible.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

18.

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

239

(1)

Carlene Lewall and Shaun Carroll, Chairs, Operation Red Nose, Delta Gymnastics Society, to provide information about ‘Operation Red Nose’.

240

(2)

Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, regarding the proposed bylaw to ban smoking in public places.

19.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

241

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7778
(10351 Leonard Road, RZ 03-247345)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

245

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8070

(10271 Gilmore Crescent, RZ 06-328088)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

247

Albert Airey Park – Sale of Portion of Park Bylaw No. 8084

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8109

(11251 Williams Road, RZ 06-333643)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

251

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 8119

(To approve complimentary parking for resident veterans.)

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

252

Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 8120

(To approve complimentary parking for resident veterans.)

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

253

To Regulate the Provision of Works and Services Upon Subdivision of Land Bylaw No. 6530, Amendment Bylaw No. 8124

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

255

Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366, Amendment Bylaw No. 8142
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT