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 Economics 12 students from Charles E. London Secondary School.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R07/11-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 28^th, 2007, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R07/11-2

It was moved and seconded

That the following matters be added to the Council agenda as additional items:

(1)

As Item No. 11A, Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8269 to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement to Secure Seniors’ Rental Units; and

(2)

For adoption, the following bylaws:

(a)

Athletic Commission Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 8246;

(b)

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8000 (8200 Corvette Way (formerly including 3031 No. 3 Road));

(c)

Zoning & Development Amendment Bylaw No. 8072 (3031 No. 3 Road (formerly including 8200 Corvette Way)); and

(d)

Zoning & Development Amendment Bylaw No. 8073 (8200 Corvette Way).

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

The Manager, Facility Management, Phil Hogg, presented to Mayor Brodie, who accepted on behalf of the City, the “Power Smart Excellence Award for Excellence in Energy Management” which was awarded to the City by BC Hydro as part of  their Power Smart Program.  A brief discussion ensued, during which Mr. Hogg provided information on the steps being taken by the City to become more energy efficient.

The Manager, Heritage & Cultural Services, Jane Fernyhough, spoke briefly about the development of the Museum and Heritage Strategy.  She then introduced consultants Donald Luxton and Janet Leduc of Donald Luxton & Associates Inc., who presented the Strategy to Council. Discussion then took place among Council members and the delegation regarding the proposed Strategy. (File No.: 06-2000-01)  (REDMS No. 2240714, 2236745, 2240716, 2240720, 2240782)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R07/11-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:46 p.m.).

CARRIED

(Cllr. Dang left the meeting – 7:46 p.m.)

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 11 – Museum & Heritage Strategy

Mr. Graham Turnbull, 9531 Saunders Road, Chair of the Richmond Heritage Commission, spoke in support of the proposed Museum & Heritage Strategy, and about the need for a new museum for the City.

Mr. Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, spoke about the uniqueness of the City’s heritage.  He also talked about the location of a new museum, indicating that it was important that the museum be located close to, or become, a tourist destination.  Mr. Mitchell suggested that the location of a new museum should be considered in conjunction with the City’s transportation system, hotels, and wherever a convention and exhibition centre might be sited.  He then proposed a number of suggestions, including a museum day pass, and the offering of a discount to visitors who were members of museums located in other areas.

(Cllr. Dang returned to the meeting – 7:55 p.m.)

Item No. 9 – Steveston Museum & Post Office

Mr. Mitchell commented on the possible closure of the Steveston Post Office within the Steveston Museum and the challenges being faced by the Post Office with respect to Canada Post.  He provided information on a unique post office in Toronto, Ontario, which was in operation as it had been 150 years ago, and was now a tourist destination.  He talked about the need to make the Steveston Post Office a destination point for tourists which was open on Sundays to provide a place for visitors to mail their post cards. 

R07/11-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:57 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R07/11-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 10 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, May 28^th, 2007; and

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 29^th, 2007; and

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 5^th, 2007;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Residency Requirements

(Report:  May 11, 2007, File No.:  11-7000-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2221806)

That a 60/40 ratio of Richmond residents/others for any public Richmond organization wanting to book recreation or sport facilities from the City be maintained, as outlined in the City of Richmond’s Policy 8701.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

True Sport Community Award Fund Allocation

(Report:  May 10, 2007, File No.:  03-1085-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2230707, 2240865)

(1)

That the $5,000 True Sport Community Award grant be given to the Richmond Sports Council to be used to establish a Richmond KidSport™ Chapter to assist financially disadvantaged youth in the community to play sports.

(2)

That staff report to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee in one year’s time with an update on allocation and adequacy of funds for the Richmond Kidsport Program .

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Steveston Museum & Post Office
(Report:  May 3, 2007, File No.: 11-7141-01, xr: 01-0060-20-SHIS1 ) (REDMS No. 2227752, 2240871)

(1)

That the report (dated May 3, 2007, from the Director of Recreation and Cultural Services, and the Manager of Heritage and Cultural Services), regarding the Steveston Museum and Post Office, be received for information;

(2)

That staff liaise with the Steveston Historic Society to explore the most viable options for the Steveston Heritage Museum Building.

(3)

That staff meet with the owner of the Steveston Grocery Store to confirm whether it will be Canada Post’s new location for a post office in Steveston.

(4)

That staff meet with Tourism Richmond to explore viable options for the Steveston Museum building and to speak to Councillor Steves about acquiring Heritage post mark stamps and post cards.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

DAVID J. HO

(ZT 07-366344 - Report:  May 7/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8247) (REDMS No. 2227217, 2227112)

(B)

PARM DHINJAL

(RZ 06-333519 - Report:  May 8/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8249) (REDMS No. 2229548, 2013902, 2230563)

(C)

JJC DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

(RZ 07-358336 - Report:  May 11/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8250) (REDMS No. 2229724, 2230904)

(D)

ERWIN PLETT

(RZ 07-367100 - Report:  May 14/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8252) (REDMS No. 2232140, 1081048, 2232763)

(E)

BHUPINDER SEMBHI

(RZ 07-366402 - Report:  May 15/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8253) (REDMS No. 2232991, 2233613, 280220)

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 8247, to amend Comprehensive Development District (CD/160) by revising the provisions on use and density;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8249 for the rezoning of 11560 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(3)

Bylaw No. 8250, for the rezoning of 10271 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(4)

Bylaw No. 8252, for the rezoning of 3751 Lockhart Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; and

(5)

Bylaw No. 8253, for the rezoning of 10180 Railway Avenue from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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

11.

Museum & Heritage Strategy

(Report:  May 1, 2007, File No.: 11-7000-03 ) (REDMS No. 2226834)

R07/11-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Museum & Heritage Strategy consisting of vision, goals & objectives, dated May 2007, be endorsed as the guide for developing the Museum & Heritage sector in the City;

(2)

That an Implementation Plan be developed in consultation with Stakeholders; and

(3)

That a feasibility study be carried out for a potential new Richmond Museum.

CARRIED

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

11A.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8269 to Permit the City to Enter into a Housing Agreement to Secure Seniors’ Rental Units
(Report:  June 8/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8269) (REDMS No. 2242836, 2242832)

R07/11-7

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8269, to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement in accordance with requirements of the Local Government Act (Section 905), be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R07/11-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8000 (8200 Corvette Way (formerly including 3031 No. 3 Road)), RZ 04-275910)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8016 (11111 Steveston Highway, RZ 05-301311)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8072 (3031 No. 3 Road (formerly including 8200 Corvette Way)), RZ 04-275910)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8073 (8200 Corvette Way, RZ 04-275910)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8219 (2560 Shell Road/2633 Simpson Road, RZ 06-351471)

Athletic Commission Bylaw No. 8035, Amendment Bylaw No. 8246

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R07/11-9

12.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, May 30th, 2007, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 27th, 2006, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit for property at 10351 Palmberg Road (DP 05-311765) be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R07/11-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:42 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, June 11^th, 2007.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)