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

R07/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

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

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

The 2007 City Community Street Banners were unveiled to Council and to those in the gallery, and cheques presented by members of Council to the following winning artists: 

“The Garden City” - Cliff Houff

“Market Fresh” - Eric Lee

“Scotch Pond at Dusk” - Bill Chung

“Blue Sky Biker” - Kuna Lu

“Family Sunset” - Leslie Stanick

“Plane Sunset” - Andrey Merkulov

“Snow Geese” - Hank Tseng.

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, gave a brief presentation to Council on the proposed City Centre Area Plan Concept (Item No. 18).

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R07/3-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:32 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 7 – Proposed Merger of Lower Mainland Ports

Allan Baydala, President and CEO of the North Fraser Port Authority, spoke in support of a request from the Amalgamation Steering Committee to meet with Richmond City Council regarding the proposed merger.  Advice was given in response that City Council did intend to meet with the Amalgamation Steering Committee on this matter.

Item Nos. 18, 16, 12 and 11 – City Centre Area Plan Concept; Middle Arm Open Space Master Plan Concept; British Columbia 150^th Anniversary Spirit Squares and Local Motion Fund Grant Opportunities February 2007; and Sustainable Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Infrastructure

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, with regard to Item No. 18 – City Centre Area Plan Concept, expressed pleasure at the depth of the effort which had been put into the planning of the proposed City Centre area plan.

With regard to Item No. 16, Mr. Mitchell spoke in support of the proposed Middle Arm Open Space Master Plan concept.

With regard to Item No. 12, Mr. Mitchell voiced his support for the application being made by City staff for grants from the BC Spirit Squares Program and LocalMotion Fund to undertake certain projects being proposed as part of the Province of British Columbia’s 150^th Anniversary celebrations.

With respect to Item No. 11, Mr. Mitchell expressed his pleasure that a letter would be written from the City to the federal government regarding the provision of a significant national funding program for sport, recreation and cultural infrastructure.  He noted that community centres were concerned about the continuation of their summer programs.

Item Nos. 7, 17, 20 and 18 – Proposed Merger of Lower Mainland Ports; the Richmond Food Security Task Force (RFSTF); Committee Communication; and City Centre Area Plan Concept

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, with regard to Item No. 7, urged Council to hold a public meeting to obtain input from interested citizens on the Gateway projects, as he felt that the proposed merger fell within the list of thirty-four infrastructure projects planned for the Gateway as a whole.  He also voiced concern about the impact of port activities on the health of adjacent residents.

With regard to Item No. 17, Mr. Wolfe voiced support for the proposal put forward by the Richmond Food Security Task Force to use the Garden City lands to provide food for the City.  He suggested that the next step would be to adopt a food charter and he asked that staff be directed to research a similar document which was now being considered by Vancouver City Council.

With respect to Item No. 20, he spoke about the need for on-going communication between the City and the School Board.

With regard to Item No. 18, Mr. Wolfe urged Council not to adopt the recommendations proposed by staff with respect to the proposed City Centre Area Plan, and instead, to adopt the initiatives contained within Section 2.4 – Environmental, Sustainability, Ecology and Adaptability Initiatives.  He suggested that to proceed with these initiatives would require the elimination of other parts of the proposed plan.

R07/3-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:48 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R07/3-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 14 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRANT – NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

2007 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE REVISIONS

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Steveston Water Park – Response To New Health Regulations
(Report:  January 11, 2007, File No.: 06-2345-20-STEV2/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2060319, 2073625)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

RAMAN KOONER

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

(B)

AMANDEEP MANGAT

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

(C)

RAV BAINS

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

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

(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);

(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

(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).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

R07/3-5

It was moved and seconded

That staff comment and report on the feasibility of introducing an anti-idling bylaw.

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R07/3-5 being called, staff were requested to evaluate and provide information on any bylaws which were in effect in other cities.

The question on Resolution No. R07/3-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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)

R07/3-6

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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)

R07/3-7

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

17.

THE RICHMOND FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE (RFSTF)

(Report:  Feb. 9/07, File No.:   06-2280-20-142) (REDMS No. 2078603)

R07/3-8

It was moved and seconded

(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 undertaken by the City;

(3)

(a)

That both the Richmond Food System Assessment report and the Proposal for a Sustainable Food Systems Centre/Park be received for information;

(b)

That staff review and gather comments, including possible locations and community partners, and

(c)

That staff report to a future Planning Committee meeting on the outcome.

CARRIED

18.

CITY CENTRE AREA PLAN CONCEPT

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

R07/3-9

It was moved and seconded

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 the report dated February 1, 2007, from the Manager, Policy Planning); and

(4)

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

CARRIED

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE –

Councillor Derek Dang

19.

SCHOOL FEES

(RSD Report:  Jan. 11/07, File No.:  0155-02 )

R07/3-10

It was moved and seconded

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, and that copies of the correspondence be provided to the Minister of Finance and to Richmond’s three MLAs.

CARRIED

20.

COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION

R07/3-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following motion be referred to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee for a decision on the appropriateness of this action:

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

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R07/3-12

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:28 p.m.).

CARRIED

Linda Shirley, representing the Child Care Development Advisory Committee, accompanied by Nicky Byres, addressed Council regarding the child care crisis in Richmond as a result of recent funding cuts by the Provincial Government.  A fact sheet provided by Ms. Shirley entitled “BC Child Care Cuts and Impacts” is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.  (File No.:  3070-03-01)

R07/3-13

It was moved and seconded

That a strong letter be written to the Provincial and Federal Governments protesting the cuts to child care funding, and advocating that they restore the amounts cut from surplus funds or otherwise.

CARRIED

R07/3-14

It was moved and seconded

That the following motion be referred to staff for comment:

“That the City consider ways to assist in having the Childcare Source and Referral Centre service restored in Richmond.”

CARRIED

R07/3-15

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:46 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R07/3-16

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:

That a strong letter be written to the Provincial and Federal Governments protesting the cuts to child care funding, and advocating that they restore the amounts cut from surplus funds or otherwise.

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that the following individuals had been appointed to the Richmond Olympic Business Advisory Committee:

Honorary Chair Milan Ilich, Chair Terry McPhail, Vince Battistelli; Peter Dhillon; Wayne Duzita; Vic Farmer; Moray Keith; Stanley Kwok; Bob Laurie; Umendra Mittel; Michael O’ Brien; Kush Panatch, Barbara Tinson, Bruce Rozenhart, Scott McCloy, Grace Soo, Paul Tilbury, Kathryn Warren, and Juliana Yung.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R07/3-17

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8126
(3571 Lockhart Road, RZ 06-344783)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8165
(10171 Williams Road, RZ 06-350258)

Filming Application and Fees Bylaw No. 8172

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R07/3-18

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:53 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, February 12^th, 2007.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)