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., and welcomed to the meeting, the graduates of the 2007 Leadership Richmond program, and their supporters.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R07/6-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 12^th, 2007; and

(2)

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

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Oval Riverfront Lands Development RFP and Sale Process Results – Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, the Manager, Purchasing & Risk Management, Glenn McLaughlin, reported to Council on the results of the Request for Proposal Call and Sale Process relating to the development of the Oval Riverfront Lands.

James Chang, of James Chang Architects, representing ASPAC Developments, presented the vision for the development of the subject site adjacent to the Richmond Olympic Oval.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R07/6-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:44 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 10 – Tourism and Sport Tourism Funding

Kathryn Warren, representing Tourism Richmond, spoke in support of the proposed strategy, during which she commended City Council and staff for their commitment to increase tourism in Richmond through the proposed comprehensive community tourism and sport tourism strategy.  She then spoke about the strategy being developed by Tourism Richmond to assess and identify specific objectives for the next five years to develop tourism in the City.

Item No. 14 – Enforcement of Grease Discharges to City Sewers

Dave Takata, Plant Operations Manager for West Coast Reduction Ltd., spoke about the service offered by his company to restaurant operations to dispose of grease, which accumulated as part of their cooking processes, in an environmentally friendly manner.  He also talked about the potential to convert the grease product to biodiesel fuel.

R07/6-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:06 p.m.).

CARRIED

5.

Olympic oval riverfront lands development rfp and sale process results
(Report:  Mar. 23/07; File No.:  02-0775-50-2827T)  (REDMS No.   2088105)

R07/6-4

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R07/6-5

6.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 7 through 18, with the removal of Item No. 16 – Water Services Section Benchmarking Findings/Level of Service Review, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

7.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on March 15, 2007;

(3)

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

(4)

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

(5)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2007-2011)

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

TOURISM AND SPORT TOURISM FUNDING

(Report:  Mar. 5/07, File No.:  08-4150-04-01; xr: 03-1087-01) (REDMS No. 2078875, 2119506)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

BOB CHEEMA

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

(B)

MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC.

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

(C)

MACLEAN HOMES LTD.

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

(D)

KIM REDLICH

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

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

(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)”;

(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)”;

(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

(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)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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.:  12-8060-20-8208/8209) (REDMS No. 2073386, 2086287, 2086291)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

2006/2007 REPORT ON FROST AND SNOW CONDITIONS

(Report:  Feb. 21/07, File No.:  10-6360-13) (REDMS No. 2073322, 2071832)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

ENFORCEMENT OF GREASE DISCHARGES TO CITY SEWERS

(Report:  Feb. 22/07, File No.:  10-6400-01/2007-Vol 01; xr: 12-8060-20-7551/7321; xr: 05-1810-01) (REDMS No. 2083733)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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; 06-2050-20-F6) (REDMS No. 2087713)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

WATER SERVICES SECTION BENCHMARKING FINDINGS / LEVEL OF SERVICE REVIEW

(Report:  Mar. 6/07, File No.:   10-6650-01; xr: 03-0970-01-2007) (REDMS No. 2070151)

See Page 9 of these minutes for action taken on this matter.

17.

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

(Report:  Feb. 21/07, File No.:  03-1000-03-006; xr: 0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 2082643)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

ENHANCED ACCESSIBLE INTERSECTIONS AND CROSSWALKS INITIATIVE

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

16.

WATER SERVICES SECTION BENCHMARKING FINDINGS / LEVEL OF SERVICE REVIEW

(Report:  Mar. 6/07, File No.:   10-6650-01; xr: 03-0970-01-2007) (REDMS No. 2070151)

R07/6-6

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Barnes

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R07/6-7

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine the feasibility of recycling household oils and grease at either the City’s Recycling Depot or at another location within the City.

CARRIED

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

19.

OFFICER AND GENERAL MANAGER BYLAW NO. 8215

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

R07/6-8

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. McNulty 

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R07/6-9

20.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:42 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Doug Louth addressed Council regarding the issue of airport noise.  A copy of Mr. Louth’s presentation is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.  (File No.:  6125-03-02)

R07/6-10

It was moved and seconded

That the presentation made by Mr. Doug Louth on the issue of airport noise be referred to staff for comment and report to Council through Committee.

Prior to the question being called on Resolution No. R07/6-10, staff were directed to advise Council of the date of the second public meeting to be held by the Vancouver International Airport Authority.

The question on Resolution No. R07/6-10, was then called, and it was CARRIED.

R07/6-11

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R07/6-12

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 Bylaw No. 7977 (11651/11671/11691/11711 Steveston Highway, RZ 04-272331)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 Bylaw No. 8148 (11491 Williams Road, RZ 06-342551)

Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 Bylaw No. 8175 (11520 Williams Road, RZ 06-351245)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R07/6-13

22.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R07/6-14

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:16 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, March 26^th, 2007.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)