December 11, 2006 Minutes


City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

 

Monday, December 11th, 2006

 


 

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

 

 

 

Mayor Brodie introduced the McRoberts High School Triple A Field Hockey Team, who became the Provincial champions on November 17th, 2006, after defeating their rivals, Cowichan of Duncan.  Mayor Brodie congratulated the team on behalf of Council on their success and wished them continued success for the coming year.

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

R06/21-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 27th, 2006, be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD “Board in Briefs” dated October 20th, 2006 and November 3rd, 2006, each be received for information.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

 

R06/21-2

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Zoning & Development Amendment Bylaw No. 8116, for property at 11471 Williams Road, be added to the Council Agenda for adoption.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

2.

ANNUAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR MALCOLM D. BRODIE

 

 

 

Mayor Brodie gave his annual address, a copy of which is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.

 

 

3.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 

R06/21-3

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Council liaisons be appointed until December 10, 2007:

 

 

(a)

Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Bureau - Councillor Linda Barnes;

 

 

(b)

BC Aviation Council - Councillor Linda Barnes, Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt (alternate); and

 

 

(c)

Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee - Councillor Linda Barnes, Councillor Harold Steves (alternate).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

4.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR (in accordance with the Local Government Act)

 

Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership:

 

 

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

(Police Services/Fire & Rescue/Emergency & Environmental Programs/Community Bylaws)

 

 

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt  (Chair)

Cllr. Cynthia Chen (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Derek Dang

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Rob Howard

 

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

 

 

Cllr. Rob Howard (Chair)

Cllr. Cynthia Chen (Vice Chair)

All members of Council

 

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

(Finance/Economic Development / Human Resources / City Clerk / Information)

 

 

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)

All members of Council

 

 

 

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

(Recreation & Cultural Services/Parks Design & Construction)

 

 

Cllr. Linda Barnes (Chair)

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Cynthia Chen

Cllr. Bill McNulty

Cllr. Harold Steves

 

 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE

(Development Applications/Neighbourhood Plans/Permits & Licences/Social Services/ Housing)

 

 

Cllr. Harold Steves (Chair)

Cllr. Bill McNulty  (Vice-Chair)

Cllr. Linda Barnes

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Rob Howard

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

(Public Works/Transportation)

 

 

Cllr. Derek Dang (Chair)

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Linda Barnes

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Harold Steves

 

 

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

 

R06/21-4

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Council liaisons, be appointed until December 10, 2007:

 

 

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

 

 

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee – Cllr. Harold Steves;

 

 

(c)

BC Healthy Communities Coalition Steering Committee – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

 

 

(d)

Corporate Sponsorship Program Committee – Cllr. Bill McNulty, Cllr. Harold Steves, and Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

 

 

(e)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee – Cllr. Derek Dang and Cllr. Linda Barnes;

 

 

(f)

Economic Advisory Committee – Cllr. Derek Dang and Cllr. Rob Howard;

 

 

(g)

Heritage Commission – Cllr. Rob Howard;

 

 

(h)

Olympic Business Advisory Committee – Cllr. Cynthia Chen, Cllr. Bill McNulty and Cllr. Harold Steves;

 

 

(i)

Olympic Oval Building Committee – Cllr. Rob Howard and Cllr. Linda Barnes;

 

 

(j)

Olympic Oval Stakeholder/User Committee – Cllr. Derek Dang and Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt;

 

 

(k)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

 

 

(l)

Richmond Committee on Disability – Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

 

 

(m)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Council – Cllr. Derek Dang;

 

 

(n)

Richmond Farmers' Institute – Cllr. Harold Steves;

 

 

(o)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

 

 

(p)

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee – Cllr. Derek Dang;

 

 

(q)

Richmond Public Art Commission – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt; 

 

 

(r)

Richmond Safe Communities Alliance – Cllr. Rob Howard;

 

 

(s)

Richmond School Board’s Career Options Committee – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

 

 

(t)

Richmond Sister City Committee – Cllr. Rob Howard;

 

 

(u)

Richmond Sports Council – Cllr. Bill McNulty;

 

 

(v)

Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee – Cllr. Rob Howard;

 

 

(w)

Seniors' Advisory Council – Cllr. Derek Dang;

 

 

(x)

Spirit of BC Richmond Community Committee – Cllr. Bill McNulty;

 

 

(y)

Tourism Richmond Association – Cllr. Cynthia Chen; and

 

 

(z)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group – Cllr. Linda Barnes.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

 

R06/21-5

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Council liaisons, be appointed until December 10, 2007:

 

 

(a)

Arenas Community Association – Cllr. Bill McNulty;

 

 

(b)

City Centre Association – Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

 

 

(c)

East Richmond Community Association – Cllr. Rob Howard;

 

 

(d)

Hamilton Community Association – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

 

 

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

 

 

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt;

 

 

(g)

Sea Island Community Association – Cllr. Harold Steves;

 

 

(h)

South Arm Community Association – Cllr. Derek Dang;

 

 

(i)

Thompson Community Association – Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt; and

 

 

(j)

West Richmond Community Association – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

 

R06/21-6

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Council liaisons, be appointed until December 10, 2007:

 

 

(a)

Aquatic Services Board – Cllr. Bill McNulty;


 

(b)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board – Cllr. Bill McNulty; Cllr. Harold Steves (alternate);

 

 

(c)

Child Care Development Board – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt;

 

 

(d)

Museum Society Board – Cllr. Harold Steves;

 

 

(e)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board – Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

 

 

(f)

Richmond Public Library Board – Cllr. Bill McNulty and Cllr. Cynthia Chen (alternate); and

 

 

(g)

Steveston Harbour Authority Board – Cllr. Bill McNulty and Cllr. Harold Steves (alternate).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

 

R06/21-7

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Council liaisons, be appointed until December 10, 2007:

 

 

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society – Cllr. Harold Steves;

 

 

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

 

 

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

 

 

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society – Cllr. Rob Howard;

 

 

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt;

 

 

(f)

Steveston Community Society – Cllr. Bill McNulty; and

 

 

(g)

Steveston Historical Society – Cllr. Linda Barnes.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

 

R06/21-8

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the members of the Public Works & Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services for the 2007 year.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

10.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 12TH, 2006 TO DECEMBER 10TH, 2007

 

R06/21-9

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

 

That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until December 10th, 2007:

 

 

December 12, 2006 – January 31, 2007

Cllr. Harold Steves

 

 

February 1 to March 15, 2007

Cllr. Derek Dang

 

 

March 16 to April 30, 2007

Cllr. Rob Howard

 

 

May 1 to June 15, 2007

Cllr. Linda Barnes

 

 

June 16 to July 31, 2007

Cllr. Bill McNulty

 

 

August 1 to September 15, 2007

Cllr. Cynthia Chen

 

 

September 16 to October 31, 2007

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

 

 

November 1 to December 10, 2007

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

R06/21-10

11.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:56 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

12.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

 

 

Item No. 17 – Snow Removal

 

 

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, spoke about the issue of snow removal in the City, and submitted a number of suggestions to amend the Traffic Regulation Bylaw to deal with this issue.  A copy of Mr. Mitchell’s submission is attached as Schedule B and forms part of these minutes.

 

 

Item Nos. 16 – Green Fleet Policy; Item No. 25 - Bell Mobility Incorporated Telecommunications Apparatus Proposal For Hugh Boyd Pitch & Putt And King George Park; and Item No. 19 - City of Port Alberni’s Request To Help Save The Martin Mars Water Bombers

 

 

Michael Wolfe, 9371 Odlin Road, in referring to Item No. 16 – Green Fleet Policy, spoke about biofuels, the impact to the environment  resulting from the production of these fuels, and the recommendations being made by the General Purposes Committee. 

 

 

With regard to Item No. 25, Mr. Wolfe talked about the impact of the installation of a telecommunications tower in Hugh Boyd Park could have on the health of residents in the surrounding area.

 

 

With reference to Item No. 19, Mr. Wolfe suggested that there were other projects which could be financially supported by the City rather than the Mars Water Bombers in Port Alberni.

 

R06/21-11

13.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (8:07 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

R06/21-12

14.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Items 15 through 24, with the removal of Item No. 19 - City of Port Alberni’s Request to Help Save the Martin Mars Water Bombers, be adopted by general consent.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

15.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

That the minutes of:

 

 

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, December 4th, 2006;

 

 

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 28th, 2006; and

 

 

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 5th, 2006,

 

 

be received for information.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

 

16.

GREEN FLEET POLICY

(Report:  Nov. 24/06, File No.:  02-0780-00) (REDMS No. 2034322, 2035599, 113094, 2050547)

 

 

(1)

That “City Vehicles – Alternative Fuel Sources Policy No. 2006” (adopted on April 22nd, 1991), be rescinded.

 

 

(2)

That the proposed “Green Fleet Policy” (as per the report dated November 24th, 2006, from the Environmental Coordinator), be adopted.

 

 

(3)

That a letter be written to the Prime Minister and to Richmond’s MPs to offer support for the 1-Tonne Challenge and to encourage the continuation of this program.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

17.

SNOW REMOVAL

 

 

 

(1)

That City Council convey its thanks to those Public Works crews which were involved in the recent snow removal operations; and

 

 

(2)

That staff report to the Public Works & Transportation Committee on the City’s experiences with the recent snow storm, including any recommendations for additional equipment which may be required in the future.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

18.

COMPOSITION OF RICHMOND TEAMS AND ASSOCIATIONS RELATIVE TO RICHMOND RESIDENTS PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMMES

 

 

That staff, in conjunction with the Richmond Sports Council (RSC) and sports groups not affiliated with the RSC, review the 60/40 ratio of Richmond residents/others involved in sports programs in the City of Richmond, as outlined in the City of Richmond’s Policy 8701.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

19.

CITY OF PORT ALBERNI’S REQUEST TO HELP SAVE THE MARTIN MARS WATER BOMBERS

(File No.:  0150-01)

 

 

Please see Page 16 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

 

 

20.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

 

 

 

(A)

KHALID HASAN

(RZ 06350258 - Report:  November 10, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8165) (REDMS No. 2039935, 2040901)

 

 

 

(B)

REGENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

(RZ 04-268939 - Report:  Oct. 30/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8168) (REDMS No. 2021597, 2049963, 2042256)

 

 

 

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

 

 

(1)

Bylaw No. 8165, for the rezoning of 10171 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; and

 

 

(2)

Bylaw No. 8168 to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/179)” and for the rezoning of 8011 Saba Road and 6088 No. 3 Road from “Downtown Commercial District (C7)” to “Comprehensive Development (CD/179)”.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

21.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - MATTHEW CHENG MAIBC

(RZ 04-267994 - Report:  November 22, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8166, 8141) (REDMS No. 2023903, 2002295, 2043014, 2024637)

 

 

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8166, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/178) be introduced and given first reading; and

 

 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8141 to rezone 8400 and 8440 Cook Road and 6571 Eckersley Road from “Townhouse District (R2)” and “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/178)” be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

22.

Item Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of november 27th, 2006, relating to Appointments to the Gateway Theatre Society Board of Directors; the Richmond Public Library Board; the Sister City Committee; the Richmond Parking Advisory Committee; the Richmond Family Court Committee; the Board of Variance; the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee; the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee; and the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee.

 

 

 

That the following resolutions be received for information:

 

 

(1)

That Patrick McAndless be re-appointed to the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society for a two-year term to expire on December 31st, 2008.

 

 

(2)

That Saadi Lau be appointed to the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society for a two-year term to expire on December 31st, 2008.

 

 

(3)

That Lyn Greenhill and Arlene Yoshikawa be re-appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a two-year term to expire on December 31st, 2008.

 

 

(4)

That Pat Watson be appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a two-year term to expire on December 31st, 2008.

 

 

(5)

That Donalda Buie, Frances Turmeau and Wei Liu be re-appointed to the Sister City committee for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2009.

 

 

(6)

That Bennie Yung be appointed to the Sister City committee for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2009.

 

 

(7)

That Ben Branscombe and Carol Zheng be appointed to the Sister City Committee for  a one year term to expire on December 31, 2007.

 

 

(8)

That Shirley Wong-Chong, Danny Leung, Peter Mitchell, Harley Binder, and Katherine Park each be re-appointed to the Richmond Parking Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire December 31, 2008.

 

 

(9)

That Sheldon Nider be appointed to the Richmond Parking Advisory Committee for a 2-year term to expire December 31, 2008.

 

 

(10)

That Mr. John Abelseth, Mr. Gerry Browne, Ms. Dulce Cuenca, Ms. Janene Preston and Mr. Bill Shayler be re-appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2007.

 

 

(11)

That Ms. Kenna Anderson, Mr. Howard Burgess, Mr. Mashood Kamal, Ms. Suzan Maclachlan, Mr. Sacha Peter, Ms. Teresa Vaccaro and Ms. Teresa Vozza be appointed to the Richmond Family Court Committee for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2007.

 

 

(12)

That Mahmood Awan, Balwant Sanghera and Abdolhamid Ghanbari be appointed to the Board of Variance for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2009.

 

 

(13)

That Miss Eve Chuang be appointed to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008.

 

 

(14)

That the following citizens be appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2008;

 

 

 

(a)

Mr. Anjena Gandham,

 

 

 

(b)

Mr. Bhavraj Singh Ghtaura,

 

 

 

(c)

Ms. Kami Lau, and

 

 

 

(d)

Mr. Jake Pogoson.

 

 

(15)

That Mr. Rod Belleza be re-appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008.

 

 

(16)

That the following organizational representatives be appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

(a)

Ms. Jocelyn Wong, Richmond Community Services Advisory Council, and

 

 

 

(b)

Mr. Greg Gillis, RCMP Richmond Detachment;

 

 

(17)

That the following organizational representatives be re-appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

(a)

Mr. Tony Carrigan, School District #38,

 

 

 

(b)

Mr. Mohinder Grewal, Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee;

 

 

(18)

That Ms. Corisande Percival-Smith be appointed to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008; and

 

 

(19)

That the following persons be re-appointed to the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2008:

 

 

 

(a)

Ms. Seemah Aaron,

 

 

 

(b)

Ms. Olive Bassett,

 

 

 

(c)

Mr. Shams Jilani,

 

 

 

(d)

Mr. Stephen Ngan,

 

 

 

(e)

Ms. Carol Smith,

 

 

 

(f)

Mr. Bill Sorenson.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

 

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

 

 

23.

22031 Fraserwood Way - Expropriation
(Report:  Nov. 29/06, File No.:  06-2275-20-297-011/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2047833)

 

 

(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 22 November, 2006 registered in the New Westminster/Vancouver Land Title Office under number BA448218, 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 29, 2006, from the Manager, Property Services, 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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

24.

Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw 8180 

(Report:  Dec. 5/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8180; xr 12-8060-20-8161/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2041535v2, 2051415, 2051410)

 

 

(1)

That Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 8161 be abandoned.

 

 

(2)

That Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 8180 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

 

 

(3)

That staff be given the authority to take all necessary steps as required by the Community Charter to:

 

 

 

(a)

give the public notice in accordance with s. 94 of the Community Charter;

 

 

 

(b)

provide an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw to make representations to Council;  and

 

 

 

(c)

give notice to the operators of utilities whose transmission or distribution facilities or works the City considers will be affected by the closure; and

 

 

(4)

That staff be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to grant rights of way as required for City and non-City utilities and for public rights of access (including vehicular access), and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute on the City’s behalf all documentation (including agreements and plans) as may be necessary or advisable in connection with the granting of such rights.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

 

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

19.

CITY OF PORT ALBERNI’S REQUEST TO HELP SAVE THE MARTIN MARS WATER BOMBERS(File No.:  0150-01)

R06/21-13

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That staff prepare a letter to Premier Campbell and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities asking that the Province step in and invest in these aircraft, their support infrastructure and the personnel that operate and maintain them; and

 

 

(2)

That staff investigate other ways to support Port Alberni’s desire to save the water bombers.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

 

 

25.

Bell Mobility Incorporated Telecommunications Apparatus Proposal for Hugh Boyd Pitch & Putt and King George Park
(Report:  November 14, 2006, File No.: 03-1000-14-131, 03-1000-14-132) (REDMS No. 2030964, 2049069)

R06/21-14

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That staff authorize Bell Mobility Incorporated to initiate a public consultation process for the potential installation of a telecommunications apparatus at the Hugh Boyd Pitch & Putt Park and at King George Park;

 

 

(2)

That staff report to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee with the results of the public consultation process undertaken by Bell Mobility along with recommendations for potential next steps; and

 

 

(3)

That the revenue realized through the Bell Mobility agreement be directed to the special sports reserve sub-fund for sports field development.

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R06/21-14 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. R06/21-14 was not called, as staff were requested to prepare a report at the time of reporting to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee on the results of the public consultation process, as to why a ‘pole’ type apparatus was better than the ‘wire’ type of apparatus.

 

 

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R06/21-14 was not called, as the following referral motion was introduced:

R06/21-15

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Part (3) of Resolution No. R06/21-14 be referred to staff to examine the implications of directing revenue generated from all revenue producing assets into specialized reserve funds.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

The question on Parts (1) and (2) of Resolution No. R06/21-14 was called, and it was CARRIED.

 

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

 

R06/21-16

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8080 (11540 Williams Road, RZ 06-331753)

 

 

 

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8081 (11680 Williams Road, RZ 06-334342).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

OPPOSED: Cllrs. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Sue Halsey-Brandt

 

R06/21-17

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7811 (7271 Gilbert Road, RZ 04-273100)

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8116 (11471 Williams Road, RZ 06-337137)

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8118 (10111 Williams Road, RZ 06-332907)

 

 

Local Area Services Program Construction Bylaw No. 8127

 

 

Rental Premises Standards of Maintenance Bylaw No. 8159.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 

R06/21-18

26.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on November 15th, 2006 and on November 29th, 2006, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 29th, 2006, be received for information.

 

 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 06-345111), for property at 10171 No. 1 Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

R06/21-19

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (8:51 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, December 11th, 2006.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)