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 Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R06/19-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, October 23^rd, 2006, be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD “Board in Briefs” dated September 22nd, 2006 and September 29th, 2006, and the TransLink “Board in Brief” dated October 18th, 2006, each be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R06/19-2

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. 9 – Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw – Six-Month Status Report

Joe Oeser, 12004 No. 4 Road, commented on the cost of saving and replacing trees; the types of trees used to replace those trees which had been removed; and on his belief that the problem with the replacement of trees was not with single-family property owners but with the developers of multi-family dwellings who appeared to plant the fewest replacement trees and had the highest percentage of trees not approved for removal.

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, referred to the number of single trees which had been removed, and commented, that in the majority of cases, the owners who had removed trees due to size, being in the wrong location, or dying, were replacing these trees with trees which were more suitable for their properties.  He referred to the paper work required to remove a single tree and questioned whether the process could streamline requests for single tree removal to reduce the burden on Richmond taxpayers and the City.  In concluding his presentation, Mr. Mitchell congratulated City staff regarding information provided on the City web site with respect to tips for tree planting.

Item No. 16 – 2007 Utility Rates; Item No. 17 – Open Skies; and Item No. 9 – Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw – Six-Month Status Report

Michael Wolfe, with reference to Item No. 16, urged Council to pressure the Greater Vancouver Regional District to upgrade local sewage treatment plants with respect to tertiary treatment.  He then spoke about the pollution of the waters of the Fraser River.

With regard to Item No. 17, Mr. Wolfe voiced concern about the potential loss of heritage wetland areas if expansion of the airport was approved.  He then talked about the ailments suffered by people living under local flight paths, and about the staff recommendation, the adoption of which he felt would have a greater impact on the health of current and future residents. 

With regard to Item No. 9, Mr. Wolfe commented on the number of trees which had been removed throughout the City, and he provided information on a four acre property in the West Cambie area from which every tree had been removed.  He also spoke about the need for a good definition for ‘significant trees’ and ‘wildlife trees’ and suggested that the definition for ‘water course’ should also include ditches and ground water.

R06/19-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:36 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R06/19-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 12, with the removal of Item No. 10 (Applications for Rezoning), be adopted by general consent.

The question on Resolution No. R06/19-4 was not called, as staff were requested, with reference to Item No. 9 - Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw – Six-Month Status Report, to provide a general review to Council in six month’s time; as well as providing information on the status/results of court cases with respect to those individuals who were in direct violation of the Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw.

The question on Resolution No. R06/19-4 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

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

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

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).

                                                                                           ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

PERMANENT TREE PROTECTION BYLAW – SIX-MONTH STATUS REPORT

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

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

Please see Page 6 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

11.

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

(RZ 04-272679 - Report:  October 13, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8144/8060-20-8143) (REDMS No. 1790112, 2025965, 2025970)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

JACKEN INVESTMENTS INC.

(RZ 04-276170 - Report: October 18, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8140) (REDMS No. 1677380, 2020505, 2020515)

(B)

JASBIR GREWAL

(RZ 06-342551 - Report:  October 16, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8148) (REDMS No. 2027739, 2027892, 2027893)

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

(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

(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)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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)

R06/19-5

It was moved and seconded

(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, for a minimum period of five years as per the existing 702 Lot Size policy.

(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.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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, 2040902)

R06/19-6

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R06/19-6 was not called, as the request was made that Part (3) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1) and (2) of Resolution No. R06/19-6 was called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R06/19-6 was called, and it was CARRIED, with Cllrs. Chen, Evelina Halsey-Brandt and Howard opposed.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

14.

21500 Westminster Highway - Expropriation

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

R06/19-7

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

15.

22031 Fraserwood Way - Expropriation

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

R06/19-8

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES / ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS

16.

2007 UTILITY RATES

(Report:  Oct. 28/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8151; 12-8060-20-8152; 12-8060-20-8153) (REDMS No. 2036507, 2035993, 2035983, 2039612)

R06/19-9

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

17.

OPEN SKIES

(Report:  Nov. 14/06, File No.:  01-0140-01; xr 01-0153-01) (REDMS No. 2041165)

R06/19-10

It was moved and seconded

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 support as soon as possible, and further that a copy of the staff report and resolution be forwarded to the BC Aviation Council for its information.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt

McNulty

Steves

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R06/19-11

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:51 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Carlene Lewall, Chair, Operation Red Nose, Delta Gymnastics Society, accompanied by “Rudy”, provided information on the ‘Operation Red Nose’ program.  (File No.:  0060-01)

(2)

Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, addressed Council regarding smoking and the proposed bylaw to ban smoking in public places.  (File No.:  8060-02-01)

R06/19-12

19.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R06/19-13

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

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

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8070 (10271 Gilmore Crescent, RZ 06-328088)

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

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8109(11251 Williams Road, RZ 06-333643)

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 8119
(To approve complimentary parking for resident veterans.)

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

(To approve complimentary parking for resident veterans.)

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

Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366, Amendment Bylaw No. 8142

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R06/19-14

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:07 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 Tuesday, November 14^th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)