Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
 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

Absent:

Councillor Linda Barnes

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R07/1-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, December 11^th, 2006;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, December 18th, 2006,

(3)

minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

each be adopted as circulated; and that the GVRD “Board in Brief” dated November 24th, 2006, and the TransLink “Board in Brief” dated December 13th, 2006, each be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R07/1-2

It was moved and seconded

That the order of the Council Agenda be varied to consider the adoption of the following bylaws as Item No. 4(a), immediately after hearing delegations under Committee of the Whole:

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 8155

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8162; and

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 8163
(To add new regulations relating to Scrap Metal Dealer, Second-Hand Dealer and Pawnbroker.)

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

Diane Cousar, Chair, Board of Directors, and Simon Johnston, Artistic and Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, reviewed the Theatre’s 2005-2006 operations.  (PowerPoint Presentation, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.) 
(File No.:  01-0060-20-RGTH1-01)

Amarjeet Rattan, Manager, Business Liaison, provided an update and presentation on his further consultations with the industry on the Scrap Metal Dealer Bylaws.  A copy of his memorandum to Council on this matter is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. 
(File No.:  12-8060-20-8155)  (REDMS No. 2061663)

Mr. Rattan then introduced Cst. Katherine Ramsay, Cpl. Tim Faulkner and Sgt. Tim Chad, representing the RCMP.  Cst. Ramsay spoke about the impact of metal theft on the Lower Mainland.  A copy of Cst. Ramsay’s submission is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. 

A DVD entitled “Project Alchemy”, (a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office) which provided information on a sting operation undertaken by the Vancouver Police Department, was then shown to Council.  At the conclusion of the DVD, Cst. Ramsay spoke further on the issue of scrap metal theft and whether the bylaws being considered for adoption by Council later this evening would provide an effective deterrent. 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R07/1-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (8:08 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Adoption of Bylaw Nos. 8155, 8162 and 8163

Mr. Leonard Shaw, Executive Director, Canadian Association of Recycling Industries, talked about the problem of scrap metal theft and whether this was a major issue within the industry, during which he commented on the ‘Project Alchemy’ DVD viewed earlier by Council.  He also commented on whether the City’s proposed bylaws would prevent the theft of metal; privacy issues relating to these bylaws, and the legitimate disposal of scrap metal through the industry. 

Jason Macdonnell, General Manager, Operations for the South Lower Mainland, Telus Communications, accompanied by Maureen Kirkbride, Director of Government Relations, Telus, voiced support for the proposed bylaw amendments and congratulated the City for taking a leadership role and action to protect its citizens against criminal activity.  A copy of Mr. Macdonnell’s submission is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Harbinder Gill, General Manager, Richmond Steel Recycling, provided information on how his company dealt with any scrap metal brought to the company; and the action taken when confronted with stolen scrap metal material.  He then raised concerns about certain requirements which would come into effect upon adoption of the bylaw amendments, including the requirement for a seven-day holding period; the provision of a materials list, privacy issues with regard to the provision of information about sellers to the police, and whether scrap metal material should be paid for in cash or other means.

A representative of Sims Metal, located in Richmond, California, who worked in association with Harbinder Gill, also commented on the theft of scrap metal, and he talked about action taken by his company in conjunction with the local police department, utility companies, etc., in an effort to reduce the amount of metal theft in his area.  He spoke about the need to (i) share information; (ii) communicate with the legitimate scrap metal dealers and (iii) focus on the small group of companies which deal with stolen scrap metal. 

Gerhardt Kayle, representing BC Transmission Corporation, and Paul Stanley, representing the Corporate Security Department of BC Hydro, spoke about the theft of metal materials from hydro substations; the resulting danger to the individual taking the materials and to BC Hydro employees entering the substations following such break-ins, and the impact which these thefts had on BC Hydro, its employees and BC residents.  Mr. Kayle suggested that the City’s bylaws would not ‘make a large dent’ in the theft of scrap metal but was a step in the right direction.

Mr. Stanley commented briefly on the deaths which his department has had to review as a result of attempts to steal scrap metal from hydro substations.  He expressed support for the proposed bylaws

Brad Rudover, Chairman of the BC Chapter of Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI), and also representing Davis Trading, voiced concern about the lack of communication between police departments and the scrap metal industry about stolen metal products.  He then provided information on a website which he was developing which would allow the reporting of stolen metal materials online which would then be broadcast to all CARI members across Canada.  Mr. Rudover also commented on (i) the proposed seven-day holding period for scrap metal purchases; and (ii) the requirement that personal client information be forwarded to the local police.

Arthur Weinstein, Allied Salvage & Metals, expressed agreement with statements made by previous speakers about the need for communication with local police departments regarding questionable metal products. 

Item No. 12 – Items Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of December 11^th, 2006

Mr. Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, voiced concern about the lack of discussion on the appointment of members to the Advisory Committee on the Environment.

R07/1-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

ADOPTION OF BYLAWS

R07/1-5

4A.

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 8155

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8162; and

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 8163

(To add new regulations relating to Scrap Metal Dealer, Second-Hand Dealer and Pawnbroker.)

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R07/1-5 being called, staff were directed to report to Council in six months time on the effectiveness of the amendment bylaws and on the outcome of the litigation presently before the BC Court of Appeals.

The question on Resolution No. R07/1-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

CONSENT AGENDA

R07/1-6

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 12, with the removal of Item No. 12 - Items Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of December 11th, 2006, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006;

(2)

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

(3)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Establishment of Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System
(Report:  November 24, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8122; xr:  12-8080-00) (REDMS No. 2028682, 1803539, 1886925, 1523557)

That:

(1)

the Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122 be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

the necessary Council Policy pursuant to Section 10 (2) of the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act be adopted;

(3)

the public education initiatives to be developed in consultation with the City’s Communications Division prior to launch date of April 1, 2007, be endorsed;

(4)

the 2007 Capital Budget be amended to include the Establishment of the Bylaw Adjudication System; and

(5)

funding of $42,500 through the Enterprise Fund be approved as the funding source for the Establishment of the Bylaw Adjudication System.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

REMEDIATION ACCESS AGREEMENTS

(Report:  Dec. 7/06, File No.:  01-0172-01; xr: 03-1000-00-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2034866)

That the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be authorized to execute Remediation Access Agreements.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Local Area Services Program Construction – 3440 to 3640 Regent Street and 11333 2nd Avenue - Bylaw No. 8173

(Report:  Dec. 4/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8173) (REDMS No. 2042249, 2042683, 1915745)

(1)

That the Local Area Services Program for Basic Ditch Elimination on 3440 to 3640 Regent Street and 11333 2nd Avenue be adopted in accordance with Section 211 and 212 of the Community Charter; and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8173 which authorizes local area services construction at 3440 to 3640 Regent Street and 11333 2nd Avenue be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

6080 RIVER ROAD

(Report:  Dec. 19/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8136) (REDMS No. 2055202)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8136, to amend Comprehensive Development District (CD/157) by revising the provisions on use and density, and to clarify provisions for site coverage, height, setback and parking, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That the proposed text amendment Bylaw No. 8136 proceed to a Special Public Hearing to be held in conjunction with the Regular Council meeting on January 22, 2007 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

ROAD NAMING

(Report:  Dec. 13/06, File No.:  10-6360-05-01/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2024691)

That the name “River Road” continue to be used on an interim basis for the new road connecting River Road (west of No. 2 Road) to Hollybridge Way.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

ItemS Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of DECEMBER 11^TH, 2006, relating to Appointments to the RICHMOND AQUATIC SERVICES BOARD; THE BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD ADVISORY BOARD; THE RICHMOND MUSEUM SOCIETY; THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION; THE SPIRIT OF BC COMMUNITY committee; THE ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL; THE RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION; THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE) AND THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (VIAA) ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Please see Page 8 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

12.

ItemS Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of DECEMBER 11^TH, 2006, relating to Appointments to the RICHMOND AQUATIC SERVICES BOARD; THE BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD ADVISORY BOARD; THE RICHMOND MUSEUM SOCIETY; THE RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION; THE SPIRIT OF BC COMMUNITY committee; THE ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL; THE RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION; THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE) AND THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (VIAA) ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

R07/1-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following resolutions be received for information:

(1)

That Nikki Howard be appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Board for a one-year term to expire on December 31, 2007;

(2)

That John Turchak be appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Board for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008;

(3)

That Ian MacLeod, Rosemary Nickerson, Judith Pettifer and Dyann Yamamura be re-appointed to the Richmond Aquatic Services Board for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2008;

(4)

That Ron Bradley, Bob Butterworth, Jack Evans, and Georgia Katz, be re-appointed to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2008;

(5)

That Larry Tolton be re-appointed as the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society representative for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008;

(6)

That Mr. Jack Wong and Mrs. Mary Horton be re-appointed to the Richmond Museum Society Board for a period of two years to expire December 31, 2008;

(7)

That Aileen Cormack and Leo Mol be re-appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2008;

(8)

That Tamaka Fisher and Xuedong Zhao be appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2008;

(9)

That Ronald Coleman, Julie Halfnights, Glenn Kishi, Roli Pogoson, Thomas Yu, Mary Kemmis and Lisa Wong be appointed to the Richmond Spirit of BC Community Committee for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2008;

(10)

That Mahmood Awan be appointed to the Richmond Spirit of BC Community Committee for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2007;

(11)

That Mark J. Greatrix (Architect), Tom Parker, Disability Resource Centre, and Don Wuori (Landscape Architect) be appointed to the Richmond Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008;

(12)

That Dana Westermark, Urban Development Institute, be reappointed to the Richmond Advisory Design Panel for a two year term to expire December 31, 2008;

(13)

That the following persons each be re-appointed to the Richmond Heritage Commission for two year terms to end on December 31, 2008:

(a)

Ray Froh

(b)

Jo-Anne Rocque

(c)

Graham Turnbull

(d)

Dana Westermark

(14)

That Norbert Spitz be appointed to the Richmond Heritage Commission for a two-year term to expire on December 31/2008.

(15)

That the following persons be appointed to the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008:

(a)

Mr. Saleh Haidar

(b)

Mr. Barry Milner

(c)

Mr. Joseph Pagayonan

(d)

Mr. Jon Pillsbury

(e)

Mr. Felix San

(f)

Mr. Edigio Spinelli.

(16)

That Mr. Robert Elliot be appointed to the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment for a one-year term to expire on December 31, 2007.

(17)

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

(a)

Mr. Gordon Kibble

(b)

Mr. Alan Ngo

(c)

Mr. Mike Radu

(d)

Mr. Louis Zivot

(18)

That the following persons be re-appointed as alternate members to the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment for one-year terms to expire on December 31, 2007:

(a)

Mr. Tom Chan

(b)

Mr. Paul Schaap

(19)

That Mr. Mike Radu be appointed as the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) regular member citizen representative to the Vancouver International Airport Authority Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (VIAA ANMC) for a two year term expiring on December 31, 2008.

(20)

That Mr. Tom Chan be re-appointed as the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) alternate member citizen representative to the Vancouver International Airport Authority Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (VIAA ANMC) for a one year term expiring on December 31, 2007.

(21)

That Mr. Saleh Haidar be appointed as the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) regular member citizen representative to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) for a two year term, ending on December 31, 2008.

(22)

That Mr. Paul Schaap be re-appointed as the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) alternate member citizen representative to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) for a one year term, ending on December 31, 2007.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt

Steves

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Chair

13.

Shelter Operation and Animal Control Services Contract Request-for-Proposals Competition # 2941P

(Report:  November 29, 2006, File No.:  03-1000-20-2941P) (REDMS No. 2047608)  (Correspondence received (for the City web site):  Volume 1; Volume 2; Volume 3)

R07/1-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the City enter into a contract with the Richmond Animal Protection Society for shelter operation and partial animal control services for a two year term at the amount of $172,900 for the first year and $176,350 for the second year; and

(2)

That the Mayor and the Director, City Clerk’s Office ratify the final contract (upon completion, based on the budget above) with the Richmond Animal Protection Society.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

14.

COMMUNITY USES AT 6931 GRANVILLE AVENUE

(Report:  Dec. 4/06, File No.:  06-2280-20-133; xr: 06-2050-20-GRANI) (REDMS No. 2050622, 2056376)

R07/1-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That:

(a)

the report (dated December 4th, 2006, from the Director, Engineering) regarding Community Uses at 6931 Granville Avenue, be received for information; and

(b)

staff work with representatives of the Disability Resource Centre regarding their need for the balance of the floor space not used by the City at 6931 Granville Avenue, and include an analysis of finances, various costs and space requirements.

(2)

That:

(a)

staff submit a report detailing the condition of the Richmond Family Place building, including the safety of the building, and recommending potential uses of the building, including whether  it could be used for storage purposes only, or if it could be used for both  storage space and office space; and

(b)

staff create an inventory that includes City-owned space, and space owned by others in the City Centre, that is available for use by community organizations.

CARRIED

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

15.

RICHMOND ARENAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (RACA)

(Forwarded from the November 28^th, 2006 Committee meeting.)  (File No.:  01-0060-20-RACA1)  (REDMS No. 2060507)

R07/1-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Arenas Community Association submission (Schedule 1 to the minutes of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 28th, 2006), be forwarded to staff for analysis and that they report to the Committee on:

(a)

the lease charge for the Richmond Ice Centre in the City’s arenas budget, and the idea of charging it instead of the City’s capital budget;

(b)

the feasibility of freezing the operating fee which the RACA pays to the City; and

(2)

That staff review the viability and possibility of purchasing the Richmond Ice Centre facility.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R07/1-11

16.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (10:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

Trustee Linda McPhail, Chair, Board of School Trustees, School District No. 38 (Richmond), and Trustee Donna Sargent, Vice Chair, spoke about the Board’s concerns regarding the proposed City Centre Area Plan.  (A copy of the School Board submission is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.) 

(File No.:  08-4045-20-10)

R07/1-12

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (10:39 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R07/1-13

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 8156
(To add new regulations relating to Karaoke establishments.)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8164

(To establish fines and introduce new ticketable offences relating to Karaoke establishments.)

Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Adjacent to 5491 No. 2 Road Bylaw No. 8180

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R07/1-14

18.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on October 26th, 2005, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 03-249328) for property at 8120 Lansdowne Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R07/1-15

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:41 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, January 8^th, 2007.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)