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

R07/9-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 23, 2007;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, May 7, 2007; and

(3)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Wayne Yee, Supervisor, Youth Services, was accompanied by Astrid Alsemgeest, Mike Powar, and Vanessa Tan, all of whom are involved in the City’s “Support Youth” advertising campaign. Mr. Yee stated the after working on the project for approximately five months, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department launched that ad campaign launched this month, May, 2007, and that the campaign would be on-going.

Mr. Yee summarized the three components of the campaign: (i) five themed glossy posters and sets of 4”x6” postcards promoting: Support Learning, Support the Inner Hero, Support Passions, Support Dreams and Support Youth; (ii) posi-pins, fashion accessories, attached to thank you cards for youth to distribute to remarkable mentors of their choosing; and (iii) a Street Team comprising approximately 20 of Richmond’s finest youth who will take the message of supporting youth into the community.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R07/9-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items ( 7:26 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 13– Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, supported the idea that the City write to the Minister responsible for HRDC grants to encourage the continuation of the Summer Career Placement Grants program. He noted that without this type of grant, small organizations, as well as community centres, would have to cut their budgets.

R07/9-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report ( 7:28 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R07/9-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 9 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007;

(2)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

UBCM SENIOR HOUSING AND SUPPORT INITIATIVE GRANT
(Report:  April 12, 2007, File No.:  03-1087-01) (REDMS No. 2141928, 2133658)

(1)

That Richmond City Council support the Union of BC Municipalities grant application submitted by the West Richmond Community Association for a “Surfing Seniors Outreach Program”; and,

(2)

That the resolution of Council supporting the West Richmond grant application be sent to the Union of BC Municipalities.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

DISC GOLF

(Report:  April 12, 2007, File No.:  06-2345-20-MORR1) (REDMS No. 2084603)

That the proposal from Thompson Community Association for the installation of a 9-hole disc golf course at Morris Neighbourhood Park (as outlined in the report dated April 12, 2007 from the Director, Parks and Public Works Operation) be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

MAD GREEK RESTAURANT LTD. DOING BUSINESS AS MAD GREEK RESTAURANT AT 7260 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY, RICHMOND
Food-Primary Liquor Licence Amendment - Change to Hours of Sale & Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement

(Report:  Apr. 16/07, File No.:  12-8275-30-01) (REDMS No. 2151959)

That the following amendments to the Food-Primary liquor licence held by Mad Greek Restaurant located at 7260 Westminster Highway,:

(1)

Change of hours of sale from the current 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Sundays through Mondays to 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Sundays through Mondays

(2)

Patron Participation Endorsement (entertainment must end by midnight)

be supported (for the reasons outlined in the report dated April 16^th, 2007, from the Manager, Business Liaison), and  that a Letter of Resolution be forwarded to the Manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch in support of the amendments.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

10.

RICHMOND ECONOMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(Report:  Mar. 29/07, file no.:  01-0100-20-EADY-01/2007-Vol 01) (Redms No. 2080358)

R07/9-5

It was moved and seconded

That the following resolution be received for information:

(1)

That Laurie Schultz and Tony Duggleby be appointed to the Richmond Economic Advisory Committee for one two-year term to expire December 31, 2008;

(2)

That Florence Gordon, Leslie Triplett, Keith Tsukishima and Joe Zallen  be re-appointed to the Richmond Economic Advisory Committee for one two-year term to expire December 31, 2008;

(3)

That Keith Tsukishima be appointed as Chair of the Richmond Economic Advisory Committee for this two-year term ending December 31, 2008.

(4)

That Wendy Yuan be appointed for one two-year term ending December 31, 2008.

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

11.

R07/9-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Councillor Bill McNulty be appointed to attend the investigative trip;

(2)

That a staff representative be approved to accompany the Sister City delegation on the investigative trip to China at a cost up to $11,150 with funds to come from Council Contingency;

(3)

That a staff representative be approved to accompany the Sister City delegation on the November trip to China at a cost up to $8,400 with funds to come from Council Contingency;

(4)

That Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Councillor Linda Barnes and Councillor Cynthia Chen be authorized to participate in the November trip to China; and

(5)

That staff comment on the apportionment of sponsorship and other funds for the various trips.

CARRIED

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

12.

R07/9-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That smoke free zones be promoted at the entrances of all City owned municipal buildings including but not limited to City Hall, indoor sport venues, community centres, cultural facilities, libraries and museums;

(2)

That smoke free zones be promoted at the main entrance gates and all areas where the public gather to watch or participate in outdoor events (such as behind backstops, the sidelines of sports fields and spectator seating areas) at all City owned playing fields and children’s playgrounds;

(3)

That all affiliated community organizations be informed that a condition of use of City facilities will include their cooperation in promoting and monitoring this program;

(4)

That a letter be forwarded to the Richmond School District #38 to inform them of these resolutions; and

(5)

That a letter be forwarded to the Provincial Government encouraging that it bring forward its amended Tobacco Control Act as soon as possible.

The question on Resolution No. R07/9-7 was not called, as the following referral was introduced:

R07/9-8

It was moved and seconded

That the item be referred to staff to (i) analyze the draft Provincial regulations, (ii) coordinate the City’s response to ensure that the Provincial regulations meet the City’s needs and that Richmond’s actions are consistent with the regulations, and (iii) report to the Community Safety Committee as soon as possible. 

Prior to the question on the referral motion (Resolution No. R07/9-8) being called, the request was made that staff create a draft Bylaw to address smoke free zones at the entrances of all City owned municipal buildings as well as at bus stops and other venues that may not be covered by the draft Provincial regulations.

The question on Resolution No. R07/9-8 was called and it was CARRIED.

R07/9-9

It was moved and seconded

That the City install “No Smoking” signs at Richmond’s artificial turf sports fields until such time that a bylaw is adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Mayor Brodie

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

R07/9-10

It was moved and seconded

That staff bring a bylaw to Council as soon as possible to prohibit smoking at Richmond’s artificial turf sports fields.

CARRIED

13.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA (HRDC)

(File No.:  1090-01)

R07/9-11

It was moved and seconded

That the City write to the Federal Minister responsible for Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) to request that the Summer Career Placement Grant program be reinstated for the summer of 2007.

Prior to the question on the motion (Resolution No. R07/9-11) being called, the request was made that staff include information in the letter on how funding from this grant program supported working youth and their families in the community, and to include statistics with regard to the number of jobs that were funded and the number of agencies affected in Richmond in terms of the number of jobs lost to Richmond’s youth.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R07/9-12

14.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:44 p.m.).

CARRIED

Mr. Raymond Cheung, President of Target Event Production Ltd.,  and Organizer of the Richmond Night Market addressed Council and advised that the eighth season of the Richmond Night Market begins on Friday, May 18, 2007 and will run each weekend until closing on Monday, October 8, 2007.

Mr. Cheung thanked the Mayor, Councillors, City staff and the residents of Richmond for their support of the Richmond Night Market.

The summer of 2007 is the Market’s fourth summer at its 12631 Vulcan Way location, and Mr. Cheung advised that the lease would not be extended to allow the Market to open at that location in 2008. He stated that he does not wish to move the Night Market out of Richmond and is currently searching in Richmond for an alternative location.

Mr. Cheung advised that when he has located a suitable site for the 2008 Richmond Night Market he would work with staff to make preparations for next summer’s event.

R07/9-13

15.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:55 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R07/9-14

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8209 (Parcel A (Reference Plan BCP23042) Section 35 Block 5 North Range 6 West New Westminster District as Dedicated on Plans 61424 and LMP 16312, RZ 07-362264)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8132

(10100 Williams Road, RZ 06-330492)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8176
(10471 Williams Road, RZ 06-350211)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8181 (9400 Ferndale Road, RZ 06-327611)

Property Maintenance & Repair (Grow-Op) Amendment Bylaw No. 8231

CARRIED

Councillor Dang, in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared himself to be in conflict of interest because a family member owns property on Gilbert Road, and he then left the meeting – 9:04 p.m.

R07/9-15

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaw be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8058
(7311 Gilbert Road, RZ 05-321176)

CARRIED

Councillor Dang returned to the meeting – 9:05 p.m.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R07/9-16

16.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, Wednesday, April 11, 2007 and Wednesday, April 25, 2007 and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 28, 2007 and April 11, 2007 be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 06-348703), for the property at 6211 Dyke Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

(3)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 06-340375), for the property at 9400 Ferndale Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R07/9-17

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:07 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, May 14, 2007.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)