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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 22^nd, 2007 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, February 5th, 2007.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

Unveiling of the 2007 City Community Street Banners, and the presentation of cheques to the winning artists.  (File No.:  11-7200-20-SBAN1)

Presentation of the City Centre Area Plan Concept by the Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe.

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

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Receipt of Committee minutes.

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Proposed Merger of Lower Mainland Ports

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Energy Management Grant – Natural Resources Canada

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2007 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule Revisions

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Steveston Water Park – Response To New Health Regulations

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Sustainable Sport, Recreation And Physical Activity Infrastructure

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British Columbia 150th Anniversary Spirit Squares and Local Motion Fund Grant Opportunities February 2007

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on March 19, 2007):

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11191 Steveston Highway – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Raman Kooner – applicant).

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11091 Steveston Highway – Discharge from provisions of “Land Use Contract (LUC 007)” and rezone to R1-0.6 (Amandeep Mangat – applicant).

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5631 Walton Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1/B (Rav Bains – applicant).

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Item Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of January 22, 2007 relating to appointments to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee:

·        

Ms. Pamela Hoeppner, Mr. Ofer Marom, Ms. Teresa Pan, Ms. Linda Shirley, and Ms. Grace Tsang, School Board Liaison.

5.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 14 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 5^th, 2007;

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(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 23^rd, 2007;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 6^th, 2007, and

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(4)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 23^rd, 2007,

be received for information.

7.

PROPOSED MERGER OF LOWER MAINLAND PORTS

(Report:  Jan. 24/07, File No.:  01-0140-20-TCAN1-01/2007-Vol 01; xr:  0140-20-FRHA1; 0140-20-NFHA1; 0140-20-SHAR1) (REDMS No. 2070796, 2038902)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed merger of the three Lower Mainland ports not be supported unless the following conditions are fully met to the satisfaction of the City:

(a)

greater consultation occur amongst the port authorities and all affected municipalities, operators and user groups in order to fully discuss and resolve concerns prior to the finalization of any merger;

(b)

a commitment from the federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities that the interests of Fraser River municipalities, tenants and user groups including issues such as flood protection, dredging, debris trap, environmental/habitat impacts, and river operations, will be recognized and made as part of new port’s primary mandates; and

(c)

a commitment from the federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities that Fraser River municipalities, tenants and user groups will have adequate representation on the Board of the new entity.

(2)

That federal Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities staff and the Transition Committee of the three port authorities be requested to organize a joint meeting of all the affected municipalities and port authorities to fully discuss and develop means to address the concerns raised by the municipalities before any merger occurs.

(3)

That a letter be written to the federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities requesting that the City’s concerns be addressed prior to any merger, with copies distributed to all GVRD municipalities, MLAs and MPs whose constituencies include the affected municipalities, and the three port authorities.

8.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRANT – NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA

(Report:  Jan. 15/07, File No.:  03-0970-01-2007; xr: 06-2045-01) (REDMS No. 2050862)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2007 Capital Budget be amended for the new capital submission “Energy Management Improvements” with a total project budget of $866,300.

(2)

That funding of $866,300 through the Enterprise Fund be approved as the funding source for the “Energy Management Improvements” capital project.

9.

2007 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE REVISIONS

(Report:  Jan. 23/07, File No.:  01-0105-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2041222)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Regular Council Meetings (open and closed) of August 13, August 27, and December 24, 2007, be cancelled.

(2)

That the following Standing Committee meetings be cancelled:

(a)

General Purposes Committee meetings of August 7 and 20, 2007;

(b)

Planning Committee meetings of August 8 and 21, 2007;

(c)

Community Safety Committee meeting of August 14, 2007;

(d)

Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting of August 15, 2007; and

(e)

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting of August 28 and December 27, 2007.

(3)

That the August 20, 2007 Public Hearing be re-scheduled to Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

(4)

That the Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2007 be re-scheduled to Thursday, September 6, 2007.

10.

Steveston Water Park – Response To New Health Regulations

(Report:  January 11, 2007, File No.: 06-2345-20-STEV2/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2060319)

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2007 Capital Budget be amended for the new capital submission “Steveston Park Water Play – Additional Funding” in response to new Vancouver Coastal Health regulations;

(2)

That the 2007 Characterization – Neighbourhood Parks submission be decreased by $208,730 in order to fund this new 2007 capital submission;

(3)

That the Contribution Agreement dated January 9, 2006 be amended to reflect the additional $30,000 contribution by the Steveston Community Society; and

(3)

That staff work with the Steveston Community Society to create an accessible washroom and family room in the Steveston Water Park.

11.

Sustainable Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Infrastructure

(Report:  January 11, 2007, File No.:  03-1090-01 / XR 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 2063114)

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be written to the federal minister responsible for Sport,  Recreation and Physical Activity, for the Mayor’s signature, requesting a commitment to provide a significant national funding program for sport, recreation, and cultural infrastructure and that copies of the letter be sent to the ministers responsible for Finance, Health, Culture and the Arts.

12.

British Columbia 150th Anniversary Spirit Squares and Local Motion Fund Grant Opportunities February 2007

(Report:  January 11, 2006, File No.:  03-1087-01) (REDMS No. 2055625)

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That an application be submitted to the Province of British Columbia Spirit Square Program to facilitate the enhancement of the Riverside Waterfront Park on the Middle Arm adjacent to the Richmond Oval.

(2)

That an application be submitted to the Province of British Columbia Spirit Square Program to facilitate the installation of the Minoru Park Plaza Sculpture and Gathering Place.

(3)

That an application be submitted to the Province of British Columbia Local Motion Fund for the City Centre and Middle Arm Greenways connecting the Canada Line to the Richmond Oval.

13.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 05-304459 - Report:  January 15, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8015) (REDMS No. 1705916, 2013902, 1715945)

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(B)

AMANDEEP MANGAT

(RZ 05-313184 - Report:  January 15, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-8017) (REDMS No. 1716252, 2013902, 1716374)

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(C)

RAV BAINS

(RZ 06-352904 - Report:  January 15, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-8188) (REDMS No. 2060676, 1094880, 2061670)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

Bylaw No. 8015, for the rezoning of 11191 Steveston Highway from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6);

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(2)

11091 Steveston Highway be discharged from the provisions of “Land Use Contract (LUC 007)” and that Bylaw No. 8017 to rezone 11091 Steveston Highway to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6); and

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(3)

Bylaw No. 8188, for the rezoning of 5631 Walton Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

14.

Item Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of January 22, 2007 relating to appointments to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee

That the following resolutions be received for information:

(1)

That Ms. Pamela Hoeppner, Mr. Ofer Marom, and Ms. Teresa Pan be appointed to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008;

(2)

That Ms. Linda Shirley be re-appointed to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008;

(3)

That Ms. Grace Tsang, School Board Liaison, be appointed to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2008.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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15.

EMPRESS LOUNGE LTD., 8711 ALEXANDRA ROAD – LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE

(Report:  Feb. 7/07, File No.:  12-8275-30-024) (REDMS No. 2070419, 1814079, 1965067, 2077964)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllr. Steves opposed)

(1)

That the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised that the City supports a Liquor Primary Licence for Empress Lounge Ltd., at 8711 Alexandra Road, with the hours of liquor sales ending at midnight Mondays through Sundays.

(2)

That a letter be written to the Provincial Government, the Liquor Control & Licencing Branch and the City’s local MLAs, requesting that there be a process established for the issuance of temporary liquor licences in appropriate circumstances.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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16.

Middle Arm Open Space Master Plan Concept

(Report:  Jan. 30/07, File No.:  08-4045-20-10 / XR 08-4060-01) (REDMS No. 2066804, 2073630)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Middle Arm Open Space Plan Concept be endorsed as the long-term vision for the City Centre Waterfront;

(2)

That the Middle Arm Open Space Plan Concept be included in the City Centre Area Plan and Implementation Strategy and the Official Community Plan update to be completed in 2007/2008; and

(3)

That staff investigate the options for replacement of the industrial lands in the City Centre and elsewhere throughout the City.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

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17.

THE RICHMOND FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE (RFSTF)

(Report:  Feb. 9/07, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 2078603)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllr. Howard opposed to Part 2)

(1)

That the urban agriculture proposal be received for information.

(2)

That the Richmond Poverty Response Committee and the Richmond Food Security Task Force be included on any stakeholders list for the Garden City Lands Study.

(3)

That both the Richmond Food System Assessment report and the Proposal for a Sustainable Food Systems Centre/Park be received for information, and that staff be directed  to review and gather comments, including possible locations and community partners, and that City staff report to a future Planning Committee meeting on the outcome.

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18.

CITY CENTRE AREA PLAN CONCEPT

(Report:  Feb. 1/07, File No.:  08-4045-20-10) (REDMS No. 2070757) 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, (as per the report dated February 1, 2007, from the Manager, Policy Planning,  and entitled, “City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) Update – Proposed Area Plan CONCEPT”):

(1)

The City Centre Area Plan CONCEPT (Attachment 5) be approved in principle;

(2)

Based on the approved in principle City Centre Area Plan CONCEPT, staff be instructed to prepare the City Centre Area Plan Bylaw and complementary Implementation Strategy for Council’s consideration;

(3)

Staff proceed with the improved consultation process with the Richmond School Board, as outlined in this report; and

(4)

Staff proceed with the proposed strategy for public consultation (e.g., Open House 3) scheduled for March 2007.

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE

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19.

SCHOOL FEES

(RSD Report:  Jan. 11/07, File No.:   )

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond City Council join with the School Board in its campaign and write a letter to the Ministry of Education noting the adverse effect that the school fees judgement has on health, wellness and recreation within the Community.

20.

COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Committee communication and communication between Councillors and Trustees be placed on the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Committee agenda as a Standing Item.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

21.

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

440

Child Care Development Advisory Committee delegation, regarding the child care crisis in Richmond as a result of recent funding cuts by the Provincial Government.

22.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Announcement of appointments to the Richmond Olympic Business Advisory Committee.

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

441

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8126

(3571 Lockhart Road, RZ 06-344783)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

443

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8165

(10171 Williams Road, RZ 06-350258)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

445

Filming Application and Fees Bylaw No. 8172

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

ADJOURNMENT