May 8, 2007 - Minutes
Special Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
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4:00 p. m. |
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Anderson Room Richmond City Hall |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Cynthia Chen Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt Councillor Rob Howard Councillor Bill McNulty Councillor Harold Steves Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber |
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Absent: |
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Malcolm Brodie called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and announced that the meeting would be recessed until the conclusion of the Planning Committee meeting and the closed Planning Committee meeting. |
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The Special Council Meeting was reconvened by Mayor Brodie at 6:37 p.m. with Councillors Barnes, Chen, Sue Halsey-Brandt, Howard, McNulty and Steves present. Councillors Dang and Evelina Halsey-Brandt were absent. |
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CLOSURE OF THE COUNCIL MEETING TO THE PUBLIC AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMUNITY CHARTER CLOSED MEETING CRITERIA |
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S/C07/3-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Council hereby declares that the meeting held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 is to be closed to the public and that the basis of this closure is that the following item on the agenda of this meeting complies with the following closed meeting criteria specified in Section 90 of the Community Charter: | ||
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Item 1 |
90(1)(e) - the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality. |
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CARRIED |
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DISPOSITION OF 3391 SEXSMITH ROAD (Report: April 23, 2007, File No.: 06-2290-20-08) (REDMS No. 2222384) | |
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S/C07/3-2 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That the following recommendation be forwarded to the open Council meeting to be considered along with the land use application for the Pinnacle site (RZ 03-254977): | |
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That the sale of 3391 Sexsmith Road to Pinnacle International (Richmond) Plaza Inc., Sun Tech City Development Corp. and or their designates be approved for a total price of $3,669,067 to consolidate the property with other lands being rezoned under RZ 03-254977; and |
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That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter, including advertising as required under the Community Charter, including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services, to execute all documentation to effect the transaction. |
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CARRIED | |||
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RESOLUTION TO OPEN THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC |
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S/C07/3-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Special Council Meeting be opened to the public. |
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CARRIED | ||
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PLANNING COMMITTEE |
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SP07/4-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the recommendations for Items 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 be adopted. |
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CARRIED | ||
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(RZ 07-359525 – Report: April 18, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8212) (REDMS No. 2087692, 2196955) | |
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SP07/4-1 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That Bylaw No. 8212, for the rezoning of a portion of 8840 River Road and a portion of the rail right-of way (ROW) located on Lot 102, Section 21 and 22 Block 5 North Range 6 New Westminster District Plan 46989 from “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/87)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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That Bylaw No. 8212 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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ADOPTED | |||
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(RZ 06-355420 – Report: April 19, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8229) (REDMS No. 2119938, 2133572) | |
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SP07/4-1 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That Bylaw No. 8229 for the rezoning of 4000 No. 3 Road (formerly 4020, 4040 and 4060 No. 3 Road) from “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/183)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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That Bylaw No. 8229 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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ADOPTED | |||
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE PINNACLE SITE | |
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APPLICATION BY ANDREW CHEUNG ARCHITECTS INC. FOR REZONING AT 3131, 3171, 3191, 3211, 3231, 3251, 3271, 3291, 3331, 3371, 3391 & 3411 SEXSMITH ROAD AND 3200, 3220, 3240, 3280, 3300 & 3320 NO. 3 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F), 3360 NO. 3 ROAD FROM ROADSIDE STAND (CLASS C) DISTRICT (RSC), AND 8511 CAPSTAN WAY FROM AUTOMOBILE-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C6) AND GAS STATION DISTRICT (G1) TO SCHOOL AND PUBLIC USE (SPU), COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/181), AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/182) (RZ 03-254977 - Report: April 19, 1007, File No.: 12-8060-20-7882/7883/8113/8117, xr 8060-20-7109/7110) (REDMS No. 2155044, 1382224, 2090175, 2090172, 2013029) |
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SP07/4-1 |
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That Bylaw No. 7109 to redesignate 3200, 3220, 3240, 3280, 3300, 3320, and 3360 No. 3 Road, 3131, 3171, 3191, 3211, 3231, 3251, 3271, and 3291 Sexsmith Road, and 8511 Capstan Way from “Detailed Land Use Study Required” to “Urban Entertainment District” in the Official Community Plan Land Use Map in Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100; and to add the definition of Urban Entertainment District under Section 1.2.2 (Land Use Map Definitions) of that same schedule as “a medium- to high-density pedestrian-oriented district supporting a dynamic mix of entertainment and related uses”, be abandoned. | |
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That Bylaw No. 7110, for the rezoning of 3200, 3220, 3240, 3280, 3300, and 3320 No. 3 Road and 3131, 3171, 3191, 3211, 3231, 3251, 3271, and 3291 Sexsmith Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)”, 3360 No. 3 Road from “Roadside Stand (Class C) District (RSC)”, and 8511 Capstan Way from “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)” and “Gas Station District (G1)”, to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/97)”, be abandoned. | |
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That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7882, to: | |
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redesignate 3200, 3220, 3240, 3280, 3300, 3320 & 3360 No. 3 Road, 3131, 3171, 3191, 3211, 3231, 3251, 3271, 3291, 3331, 3371, 3391 & 3411 Sexsmith Road, 8511 Capstan Way, and a portion of City Road Right-of-Way North of Capstan Way from “Mixed Use” to “High Density Mixed Use” in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map) to Schedule 1 of the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, and to revise the map in section 3.1, Neighbourhoods & Sense of Community, Neighbourhoods in Richmond, City Centre, accordingly; and |
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redesignate 3200, 3220, 3240, 3280, 3300, 3320 & 3360 No. 3 Road, 3131, 3171, 3191, 3211, 3231, 3251, 3271, 3291, 3331, 3371, 3391 & 3411 Sexsmith Road, 8511 Capstan Way, and a portion of City Road Right-of-Way North of Capstan Way from “Detailed Land Use Study Required” to “Mixed Use – High Density” and “Park – Configuration and location to be determined” in the “Land Use Map” in Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (City Centre Area Plan), together with associated amendments to the accompanying “Development Permit Guidelines”, |
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be introduced and given first reading. | ||
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That Bylaw No. 7882, having been considered in conjunction with: | |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act. | ||
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That Bylaw No. 7882, in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation during OCP Amendment, be referred to the following agencies for comment by May 22, 2007: | |
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Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA); and |
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School District No. 38 (Richmond). |
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That Bylaw No. 8117, for the rezoning of a portion of the subject site as indicated in Schedule A to the said bylaw from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)”, “Roadside Stand (Class C) District (RSC)”, “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)”, and “Gas Station District (G1)” to “School and Public Use District (SPU)”, be introduced and given first reading. | |
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That Bylaw No. 7883, to introduce a new “Comprehensive Development District (CD/181)” and for the rezoning of a portion of the subject site as indicated in Schedule A to the said bylaw from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)”, “Roadside Stand (Class C) District (RSC)”, “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)”, and “Gas Station District (G1)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/181)”, be introduced and given first reading. | |
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That Bylaw No. 8113, to introduce a new “Comprehensive Development District (CD/182)” and for the rezoning of a portion of the subject site as indicated in Schedule A to the said bylaw from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)”, “Roadside Stand (Class C) District (RSC)”, “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)”, and “Gas Station District (G1)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/182)”, be introduced and given first reading. | |
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That Bylaw No. 7882, Bylaw No. 8117, Bylaw No. 7883 and Bylaw No. 8113 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. | |
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PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SITE – HIGHWAY CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY DEDICATION BY BYLAW 8220 AND TRANSFER OF CLOSED ROAD PORTIONS TO PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL (Report: April 26, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8220) (REDMS No. 2136104, 2128507) | |
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SP07/4-1 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That the following recommendations be considered in conjunction with general rezoning application RZ 03-254977: | |
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That Highway Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw 8220 be introduced and given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings; |
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That the required notice of road closure and disposition of the road closure be advertised prior to final adoption; and |
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That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to raise title to the three road closure areas and transfer the road closures, totalling 581 square metres (6,254 square feet), to Pinnacle International or its designate as detailed in this report dated April 26, 2007, from the Manager, Real Estate Services. |
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DISPOSITION OF LAND (Report: April 23, 2007, File No.: 06-2290-20-08) (REDMS No. 2222384) | |
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SP07/4-1 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That the sale of 3391 Sexsmith Road to Pinnacle International (Richmond) Plaza Inc., Sun Tech City Development Corp. and or their designates be approved for a total price of $3,669,067 to consolidate the property with other lands being rezoned under RZ 03-254977; and |
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That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter, including advertising as required under the Community Charter, including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services, to execute all documentation to effect the transaction. |
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(RZ 06-344033 - Report: April 16, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8238 ) (REDMS No. 2155080, 1790634 as attached, 2119477) | |
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SP07/4-1 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That Bylaw No. 8238 to introduce “Comprehensive Development District (CD/186)”, and to rezone 9200, 9240, 9280, 9300 and 9320 Odlin Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development (CD/186)”, be introduced and given first reading; and |
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That Bylaw No. 8238 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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(RZ 06-354959 - Report: April 26, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8241 ) (REDMS No. 2138545, 2143970) | |
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SP07/4-1 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That Bylaw No. 8241, to create a new multi-family residential zone, “Comprehensive Development District (CD/185)” and for the rezoning of 9680, 9700, 9720, 9740, 9760, 9762, and 9800 Odlin Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” and "Two-Family Housing District (R5)" to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/185)” and “School & Public Use District (SPU)”, be introduced and given first reading; and |
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That Bylaw No. 8241 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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SP07/4-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (6:39 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |