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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 12, 2007 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, March 19, 2007.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Oval Riverfront Lands Development RFP and Sale Process Results – Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, and consultants.

Report to be distributed at the Council Meeting.

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; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 22.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

5.

OLYIMPIC OVAL RIVERFRONT LANDS DEVELOPMENT RFP AND SALE PROCESS RESULTS

(Report:  Mar. 23/07; File No.:  )  (REDMS No.   )

Report to be distributed on Monday, March 26^th, 2007.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated March 23^rd, 2007, from the Manager, Purchasing & Risk), regarding the Olympic Oval Riverfront Lands Development RFP and Sale Process Results, be received for information.

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

·   

Receipt of Committee minutes.

·   

Emergency Management Plan

·   

5 Year Financial Plan (2007-2011)

·   

Tourism and Sport Tourism Funding

·   

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on April 16, 2007):

·         

9280 General Currie Road – Rezone from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/120), (Bob Cheema – applicant).

·         

9460 and 9628 Ferndale Road – Rezone from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/168), (Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. – applicant).

·         

6600, 6620 Cooney Road and 6591, 6611 Eckersley Road – Rezone from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/180). (MacLean Homes Ltd. – applicant).

·         

11200 Railway Avenue – Rezone from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area J (R1/J) (Kim Redlich – applicant).

·         

The parcel of land immediately south of 10780 Cambie Road - To discharge Land Use Contract (LUC 139) and rezone the site to Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6), (Hywel Jones Architect Ltd. – applicant).

·   

2006/2007 Report on Frost and Snow Conditions

·   

Enforcement of Grease Discharges to City Sewers

·   

Seismic Upgrades to Fire Hall #2 – Steveston, and Fire Hall #6 - Shellmont

·   

Water Services Section Benchmarking Findings / Level of service Review

·   

ICBC/City of Richmond Road Safety Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2007

·   

Enhanced Accessible Intersections and Crosswalks Initiative

6.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 17 by general consent.

7.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on March 13, 2007;

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(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on March 15, 2007;

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(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on March 19, 2007;

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on March 20, 2007; and

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(5)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on March 21, 2007,

be received for information.

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8.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

(Report:  February 26, 2007, File No.:  09-5125-03-02) (REDMS No. 2085004, 2086316, 2037437, 2086554)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Emergency Management Plan, as required under the British Columbia Emergency Program Act, be approved. 

(2)

That the General Manager, Law and Community Safety:

(a)

update the Emergency Management Plan annually; and

(b)

undertake a complete review of the Emergency Management Plan every three years and present the review to Council through the appropriate Standing Committee.

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9.

5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2007-2011)

(Report:  Feb. 28/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8216 ) (REDMS No. 2085952, 2088280)

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed 5 Year Financial Plan (2007-2011) be approved; and

(2)

That staff undertake a process of public consultation regarding this Plan before it is adopted by Council, as per the requirement of Section 165 of the Community Charter.

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10.

TOURISM AND SPORT TOURISM FUNDING

(Report:  Mar. 5/07, File No.:  08-4150-04-01) (REDMS No. 2078875, 2119506)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City make use of funds available through UBCM to develop and implement a comprehensive Community Tourism/Sport Tourism Strategy.

11.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

BOB CHEEMA

(RZ 06-352460 - Report:  February 26, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8193) (REDMS No. 2084633, 2085335)

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(B)

MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC.

(RZ 05-312239 - Report:  March 1, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8205) (REDMS No. 2079752, 2082340)

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(C)

MACLEAN HOMES LTD.

(RZ 06-339190 - Report:  February 27, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8207) (REDMS No. 2079313, 2002295, 2084457)

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(D)

KIM REDLICH

(RZ 06-350640 - Report:  March 1, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8210) (REDMS No. 2086648, 2086971)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

Bylaw No. 8193, for the rezoning of 9280 General Currie Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/120)”;

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(2)

Bylaw No. 8205, for the rezoning of 9460 and 9628 Ferndale Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/168)”;

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(3)

Bylaw No. 8207, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/180)” and for the rezoning of 6600, 6620 Cooney Road, and 6591, 6611 Eckersley Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/180)”; and

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(4)

Bylaw No. 8210, for the rezoning of 11200 Railway Avenue from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area J (R1/J)”.

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12.

APPLICATION (I) TO DISCHARGE LAND USE CONTRACT (LUC 139) AND (II) FOR REZONING - HYWEL JONES ARCHITECT LTD.

(RZ 07-362264 - Report:  March 6, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8208) (REDMS No. 2073386, 2086287, 2086291)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8208, to:

(a)

Redesignate Parcel A (Reference Plan BCP23042) Section 35 Block 5 North Range 6 West New Westminster District as Dedicated on Plans 61424 and LMP 16312 to "Commercial" in the Generalized Land Use Map Attachment 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, and;

(b)

Redesignate Parcel A (Reference Plan BCP23042) Section 35 Block 5 North Range 6 West New Westminster District as Dedicated on Plans 61424 and LMP 16312 to "Commercial" in the Land Use Map to Schedule 2.11b  of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (East Cambie Area Plan);

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8208, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8208, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Parcel A (Reference Plan BCP23042) Section 35 Block 5 North Range 6 West New Westminster District as Dedicated on Plans 61424 and LMP 16312 be discharged from the provisions of “Land Use Contract “LUC 139” and that Bylaw No. 8209 to rezone Parcel A (Reference Plan BCP23042) Section 35 Block 5 North Range 6 West New Westminster District as Dedicated on Plans 61424 and LMP 16312 to “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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13.

2006/2007 REPORT ON FROST AND SNOW CONDITIONS

(Report:  Feb. 21/07, File No.:  10-6000-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2073322)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Current service levels, as per Policy 7013, be maintained.

(2)

Staff be authorized to proceed with the acquisition of equipment and resources, as outlined in the staff report from the Manager – Fleet & Environmental Programs, dated February 21, 2007, to support current service levels for salting and snow removal operations, with funding from prior years’ capital programs.

(3)

Annual operating impacts and proposed 2008 capital cost items be included in the applicable 2008 budget submissions.

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14.

ENFORCEMENT OF GREASE DISCHARGES TO CITY SEWERS

(Report:  Feb. 22/07, File No.:  10-6400-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2083733)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That recommended Option 2 (as outlined in the report dated February 22^nd, 2007, from the Director, Engineering), be adopted; and that staff:

(a)

Amend Sanitary Sewer System and Drainage System Bylaw No. 7551 to specifically identify the discharge of grease into the sewer system as being illegal and subject to fines under the Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw 7321;

(b)

Amend Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) Authorization Bylaw 7321 to specifically identify a fine associated with a violation of a bylaw requirement to dispose of grease other than into a sewer system;

(c)

Hire a part time bylaw enforcement staff person to complete grease discharge enforcement of the updated Bylaws 7551 and 7321 including business inspections, issuing of fines and coordination with Business Licences;

(d)

Complete a communication program.

(2)

That staff send a letter to the GVRD requesting that they complete their sewer inspection and cleaning program in the City by the end of 2009.

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15.

SEISMIC UPGRADES TO FIRE HALL #2 – STEVESTON, AND FIRE HALL #6 - SHELLMONT

(Report:  Mar. 3/07, File No.:  06-2050-20-F2/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2087713)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the current approved funding for seismic upgrades for Fire Hall #2 - Steveston be transferred and added to Fire Hall #6 - Shellmont.

(2)

That a new capital project be submitted to the 2008 Capital Program for a new Fire Hall to replace Fire Hall #2- Steveston including investigation of alternative locations.

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16.

WATER SERVICES SECTION BENCHMARKING FINDINGS / LEVEL OF SERVICE REVIEW

(Report:  Mar. 6/07, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 2070151)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Water Service Section’s operations and maintenance levels of service be revised to reflect the National Water/Wastewater Benchmarking Initiative; and

(2)

That $361,200 savings resulting from the revised service level adjustment be transferred to the Water Utility’s replacement reserve in future water utility budgets.

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17.

ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2007

(Report:  Feb. 21/07, File No.:  0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 2082643)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects, (as described in the report dated February 21, 2007, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2007 Road Safety Improvement Program.

(2)

That should the above applications be successful, the Director of Transportation be authorized to execute the cost-share agreements.

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18.

ENHANCED ACCESSIBLE INTERSECTIONS AND CROSSWALKS INITIATIVE

(Report:  Feb. 27/07, File No.:  10-6450-07-03/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2081045)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That an implementation strategy be developed for enhanced accessible features at signalized intersections and crosswalks in Richmond (as described in the report dated February 27, 2007, from the Director, Transportation); and

(2)

That staff report on the outcome of the above work in time for Council’s consideration as part of the City’s 2008 capital budget approval process.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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19.

OFFICER AND GENERAL MANAGER BYLAW NO. 8215

(Report:  Mar. 6/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8215/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2082002, 2088067)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. McNulty opposed)

That Officer and General Manager Bylaw No. 8215, which introduces housekeeping changes and  provides authority to staff to execute routine agreements and other documents necessary to implement Council decisions, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

20.

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

Mr. Doug Louth regarding airport noise.

21.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

437

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 Bylaw No. 7977

(11651/11671/11691/11711 Steveston Highway, RZ 04-272331)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

439

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 Bylaw No. 8148

(11491 Williams Road, RZ 06-342551)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

441

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 Bylaw No. 8175

(11520 Williams Road, RZ 06-351245)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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22.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on February 14, 2007, February 28, 2007 and March 14, 2007, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on August 30, 2006, November 15, 2006 and March 14, 2007, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

Development Permits for the properties at:

(i)

11651, 11671, 11691, and 11711 Steveston Highway (DP 05-320225); and

(ii)

8080 and 8084 Granville Avenue and 7080 No. 3 Road (DP 05-317317); and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit for property at 12033 Riverside Way (DV 06-351211),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT