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

R07/2-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 8, 2007;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, January 15, 2007, and

(3)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R07/2-2

It was moved and seconded

That the following matters be added to the Council agenda as additional items:

(1)

Presentation on the “Countdown to 2010 Community Celebration – 3 Years to the Games” event (Item No. 19); and

(2)

A resolution regarding 8400/8440 Anderson Road – Highway Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 7976, and Sale of a Portion of Lot 120, Plan 24321, to be considered as Item No. 18A.

CARRIED

PUBLIC HEARING

2.

(6080 River Road, City of Richmond)

Applicant’s Comments:

Staff had no comments.

Written Submissions:

None.

Submissions from the floor:

Mr. Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, voiced support for the proposed rezoning, but suggested that the floor area ratio for the area located south-west of the Olympic Oval should be .08 rather than the .09 which was being recommended.  As well, Mr. Mitchell questioned whether it would be possible to specify that parking would be entirely within a building footprint.

R07/2-3

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8136 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

R07/2-4

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8136 be adopted.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

The Acting Director, Richmond Olympic Building Office, Gary Young, accompanied by the Manager Community Relations & Protocol, Denise Tambellini, provided information on the activities which were being planned in connection with the upcoming “Countdown to 2010 Community Celebration – 3 Years to the Games” event to be held on February 10^th, 2007, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Granville Avenue, adjacent to City Hall (Item No. 19 of the Council agenda).

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R07/2-5

3.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:45 p.m.).

CARRIED

4.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –None.

R07/2-6

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:46 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R07/2-7

6.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 7 through 18, with the removal of Item No. 12(E), Application for Rezoning - 450470 BC Ltd., be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

7.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, January 15, 2007;

(2)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007; and

(3)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

RICHMOND FILM STRATEGY

(Report:  Dec. 18/06, File No.:  12-8060-20-8172) (REDMS No. 2055035, 2045758, 2031021, 2021845)

That:

(1)

the Richmond Film Strategy, including the creation of a full time Film Coordinator position (as described in the report dated December 18^th, 2006, from the Manager, Business Liaison), be adopted.

(2)

That Filming Application and Fees Bylaw No. 8172 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2006 ANNUAL REPORT, 2007 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET

(Report:  December 18, 2006, File No.:  01-0100-20-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 2053569, 2053537)

That,( as per the report dated December 18, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning entitled “Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2006 Annual Report, 2007 Work Program and Budget”), the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2007 Work Program be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2006 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2007 WORK PROGRAM & BUDGET

(Report:  December 18, 2006, File No.:  01-0100-20-RIAD1-01) (REDMS No. 2054089, 2039872, 2011286, 1897432, 1698624, 1780080, 2011141, 1884727)

That, (as per the report dated December 18, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning, entitled “Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2006 Annual Report and 2007 Work Program & Budget”), the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2007 Work Program be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2006 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2007 WORK PROGRAM

(Report:  December 18, 2006, File No.:  01-0100-20-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 2054047, 2050004, 2037589, 2054061)

That, (as per the report dated December 18, 2006, from the Manager, Policy Planning, entitled “Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2006 Annual Report and 2007 Work Program”), the Richmond Seniors’ Advisory Committee’s 2007 Work Program be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

SAMUEL YAU

(RZ 06-329755 - Report:  December 19, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8130) (REDMS No. 2054580, 1791415, 2054867, 2054882)

(B)

SIMON DEVELOPMENT LTD.

(RZ 05-313124 - Report:  January 2, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8147) (REDMS No. 2046866, 2027181, 2046874)

(C)

PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC.

(RZ 04-272735- Report:  December 11, 2006, File No.: 12-8060-20-8179) (REDMS No. 2049662, 2002295, 2049749)

(D)

AM-PRI DEVELOPMENT (2004) LTD.

(RZ 06-327611 - Report:  December 15, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8181) (REDMS No. 2051827, 2054346)

(F)

BENN PANESAR

(RZ 06-338011 - Report:  December 19, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8183) (REDMS No. 2055080, 1791415, 2055114, 2055120)

(G)

RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 06-347545 - Report:  December 19, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8184) (REDMS No. 2055196, 1791415, 2055207)

(H)

ALL-LINE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

(RZ 06-342754 - Report:  January 2, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8187) (REDMS No. 2056649, 1791415, 2056683)

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 8130, for the rezoning of 10351 Aragon Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Coach House District (R9)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8147, for the rezoning of 7791 and 7931 No. 4 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Townhouse District (R2 – 0.6)”;

(3)

Bylaw No. 8179, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/170)” and for the rezoning of 8400 and 8440 Anderson Road, a portion of Anderson Road, and a portion of surplus City owned land from “Townhouse District (R2)” and “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/170)”;

(4)

Bylaw No. 8181, to reduce the minimum lot size from 0.300 ha (0.741 acre) to 0.117 ha (0.289 acre) in “Comprehensive Development District (CD/167)”, and to rezone 9400 Ferndale Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/167)”, as amended;

(6)

Bylaw No. 8183, for the rezoning of 10680 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(7)

Bylaw No. 8184, for the rezoning of 10080 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; and

(8)

Bylaw No. 8187, for the rezoning of 10500 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

PROPOSED AGREEMENT ON NELSON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY AND BLUNDELL ROAD

(Report:  Oct. 24/06, File No.:  03-1000-18-032) (REDMS No. 2026406)

That the General Manager of Law and Community Safety or her designate be authorized to execute the proposed agreement, (as outlined in the report dated October 24^th, 2006, from the Director, Transportation), with the Fraser River Port Authority on the road and traffic signal improvements along Nelson Road between Westminster Highway and Blundell Road.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY CYCLING COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2007 INITIATIVES

(Report:  Dec. 12/06, File No.:  01-0100-20-RCYC1/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2052519)

That the proposed 2007 initiatives of the Richmond Community Cycling Committee regarding cycling-related engineering and education activities, (as described in the report dated December 12^th, 2006, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2007 INITIATIVES

(Report:  Dec. 12/06, File No.:  0100-20-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 2052517)

That the proposed 2007 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, (as outlined in the report dated December 12^th, 2006, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

DUAL FLUSH TOILETS

(Report:  Nov. 15/06, File No.:  12-8360-03-07) (REDMS No. 2023669, 2069067)

(1)

That the City’s current policy and practice with regard to toilet regulation remain unchanged.

(2)

That a letter be written to the Provincial Government asking that when they consider changes to the Building Code, that consideration be given to changing the requirements to provide for dual flush toilets; and

(3)

That copies of the correspondence be sent to the Greater Vancouver Water District, to all GVRD municipalities and to the UBCM.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

FRASER RIVER DEBRIS TRAP

(Report:  Dec. 20/06, File No.:  10-6150-01) (REDMS No. 2052054)

That a letter be written to the Fraser River Debris Trap Operating Committee indicating the City’s strong support to secure stable, long-term funding from provincial and federal sources to ensure continued operation of the Fraser River Debris Trap.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

Item Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of JANUARY 8^TH, 2007, relating to Appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Committee

That the following resolutions be received for information:

(1)

That Todd May and Ken May, nominated from the Richmond Farmers Institute, be re-appointed to the Richmond Agricultural Advisory Committee for two-year terms to expire on December 31, 2008.

(2)

That Louis Zivot be appointed to the Richmond Agricultural Advisory Committee, as the Advisory Committee on the Environment representative, for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

12.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(E)

450470 BC Ltd.
(RZ 06-345322 - Report:  December 14, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-20-8182) (REDMS No. 2037628, 714236, 2053522)

Cllr. Chen, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared herself to be in a conflict of interest because her husband owned property in the area, and she then left the meeting – 8:06 p.m.

R07/2-8

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8182, for the rezoning of 11840 Dunavon Place from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Cllr. Chen returned to the meeting – 8:07 p.m.

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

18A.

8400/8440 ANDERSON ROAD – HIGHWAY CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY DEDICATION BYLAW 7976 AND SALE OF A PORTION OF LOT 120 PLAN 24321.

R07/2-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Highway Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 7976 be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That the required notice of road closure and disposition of a portion of Anderson Road in exchange for other road dedication, as set out in Bylaw 7976, be advertised prior to final reading; and

(3)

That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps, including advertising the notice of disposition, to subdivide and sell to 712380 BC Ltd. or its designate, approximately 158 square metres (1700.75 square feet) of the City’s land described as Lot 120 Section 9 Block 4 North Range 6 West New Westminster District Plan 24321, for $113,950 (a unit price of $67.00 per square foot).

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

19.

Countdown to 2010 Community Celebration - 3 Years to the Games

(Report: January 15, 2007; File No: 11-7400-20-OCCE1)  (REDMS No. 2063258, 2069062)

R07/2-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Foundation offer to partner with the City of Richmond in the establishment and production of an annual Richmond Winter Festival (as outlined in the report dated January 15^th, 2007, from the Acting Director, Richmond Olympic Business Office), be accepted; and

(2)

That this event be in partnership with the Countdown to 2010 event.

(3)

That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps, including negotiating any necessary legal agreements, to arrange for the staging and presentation of the Countdown Celebration Event 2007, and further, that the Acting Director Richmond Olympic Business Office be authorized to execute any necessary documents and agreements.

(4)

That staff report to Council following the February 10, 2007 event.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

20.

RICHMOND SCHOOL BOARD – REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF THEIR DEFINITION OF ‘COMMUNITY SCHOOLS’

R07/2-11

It was moved and seconded

That the City request (i) the School Board to clarify its definition of Community Schools, and (ii) an opportunity  for a visioning exercise between the two groups.

CARRIED

21.

RICHMOND COMMENTS: GVRD DISCUSSION PAPER ON A REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY

(Report:  January 4, 2007, File No.:  08-4057-05/2007-Vol 1) (REDMS No. 2057041)

R07/2-12

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) be advised that the City of Richmond:

(a)

supports the GVRD Board in preparing and implementing a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy, since affordable housing is an important federal, provincial, regional and municipal issue;

(b)

has no major objections or concerns regarding the GVRD “Discussion Paper on a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy” received with a letter dated December 8, 2006 from Lois E. Jackson, Chair, GVRD Board; and

(c)

requests further information and discussion on how a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy will be implemented (e.g., the proposed $50 million regional surcharge; the affordable housing targets; the requirement that these targets be achieved in an Official Community Plan regional context statement; etc.).

(2)

That a letter be written to the Federal Government asking that the Federal Government pursue and implement a national housing strategy, with copies to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of BC Municipalities.

(3)

That copies of this resolution be forwarded to:

(a)

all GVRD municipalities with a suggestion that they may wish to provide similar support to the GVRD Board preparing and implementing a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy; and

(b)

the Richmond Federal MPs and Richmond Provincial MLAs with a request that the Federal and Provincial Governments support the GVRD in preparing and implementing a Regional Affordable Housing Strategy.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R07/2-13

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:25 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, spoke to Council regarding (i) Veteran Parking at the Minoru Seniors Centre (ii) wasteful lighting on City property; (iii) tail pipes on Richmond fire trucks; (iv) various issues relating to fire equipment and firefighters; and (v) the RCMP.  (File No.:  0005-01)

R07/2-14

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:34 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R07/2-15

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7997 (9711, 9751 and 9771 Ferndale Road, RZ 05-300409)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8041 (5491 No. 2 Road, RZ 06-326438)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8108 (10820 Southdale Road, RZ 06-329870)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122

3440 to 3640 Regent Street and 11333 2^nd Avenue Local Area Service Bylaw No. 8173.

CARRIED

R07/2-16

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8133 (10600 Williams Road, RZ 06-334343) be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt

S. Halsey-Brandt

H. Steves

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R07/2-17

24.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 10th, 2007, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, January 10th, 2007, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 06-325115), for property at 9751 Ferndale Road (formerly 9711, 9751 and 9771 Ferndale Road), be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R07/2-18

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:37 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 22^nd, 2007.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)