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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

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Wednesday, September 5, 2007,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Belinda Boyd, Co-Chair, Safe Communities Richmond (SCR), advised that the former Safe Communities Alliance program has been renamed Safe Communities Canada (SCC), and she used a PowerPoint presentation to unveil the re-branded design for SCC, as well as the program’s recently adopted slogan “dream, dare, do”.  Besides Richmond, Kamloops is the only other B.C. community involved in the Safe Communities Canada Program. (A copy of the SCR PowerPoint Presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s Office) (File No.: 01-0060-20-RSCA1)

Ms. Boyd remarked that SCR would continue its Meth Watch and Senior’s Falls Prevention Programs, while creating other programs, such as an injury prevention initiative. She advised that on National Safe Communities Day (September 30, 2007) SSC will release a report card on each Safe Community, and on the same day SCR would host Richmond’s First Annual Safe Communities Day, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ms. Boyd invited the community to the outdoor celebration, located at the Richmond Public Library Main Branch on Minoru Blvd., where information promoting safety and wellness would be available.

In closing, Ms. Boyd directed residents to www.safecommunitiesrichmond.ca for further information, and noted that the City of Richmond’s website provides a link to the SCR website.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:24 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 12-- Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw – One-Year Status Report

Nancy Trent, 10100 No. 3 Road, expressed concern about the poplar trees that had recently been felled at the corner of Cooney Road and Granville Avenue. She questioned why the City would approve of the destruction of the poplars, and also questioned what size any replacement trees would be.

Item No. 12 -- Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw – One-Year Status Report

Doug Louth, 4140 Dallyn Road, addressed Council regarding the issue of the one-year status report on the Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw. A copy of Mr. Louth’s presentation is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes. (File No.: 12-8060-20-8263; 12-8060-20-8288; xr: 10-6550-01)

Item No. 12-- Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw – One-Year Status Report ;  No. 14 – Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan 2007 Annual Progress Report

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, voiced concern about trees in his neighbourhood that had been cut down in June, 2007, despite fencing and signage to protect the trees. He cited this as an example of how, to his knowledge, the Bylaw had been abused throughout the past year. Mr. Wolfe stated that new trees that are planted to replace felled trees do not thrive in the sand that is common at development sites.

With regard to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Master Plan 2007 Annual Progress Report, Mr. Wolfe opined that poor progress had been made in 2007. He spoke about the section of the Richmond Nature Park that abuts the Auto Mall and stated that the PRCS Department had held a chainsaw training session during which Nature Park trees were cut down. He also commented that the planned revitalization of the Nature Park was very unsatisfactory. In closing, he remarked that much had to be done to help the environment.

Item No. 11 – Rosewood Manor – Richmond Intermediate Care Society Bus Donation; No. 12 -- Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw – One-Year Status Report; No. 16 – Steveston Museum

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, with reference to Item No. 11, commended the donation of a low-rider bus from the Rosewood Manor and suggested that when, in the future, a new bus would be required, that he thought generous community groups would step forward with donations to fund a replacement bus, thereby eliminating the need for the City to budget for that contingency.

With regard to Item No. 12, Mr. Mitchell stated that if deciduous trees are the only type of trees planted to replace coniferous trees, the City would be poorer for it. He mentioned that, due to safety concerns, it was necessary for the City to cut down some of the Richmond Nature Park trees due to damage sustained during the November, 2006 wind storms. Mr. Mitchell suggested that the City undertake a survey to gather data to learn residents’ response to the Permanent Tree Protection Bylaw.

With reference to Item No. 16, Mr. Mitchell stated his support for negotiations regarding the Steveston Museum, seeking a shared-use agreement between Tourism Richmond, Steveston Historical Society and the City of Richmond. He noted that the area near the Gulf of Georgia Cannery might present a good location for a visitors information bureau, as opposed to the Steveston Museum location, due to the Cannery’s proximity to public washrooms, availability of parking, and good pedestrian traffic flow in the area.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 19 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 4^th, 2007;

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 24^th, 2007; and

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 6^th, 2007

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE ON HOMELESSNESS - CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR 2007/2009 HOMELESSNESS PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE

(Report:  August 23, 2007, File No.:  06-2270-20-02) (REDMS No. 2262824, 2268952, 2275723)

(1)

That staff be authorized to:

(a)

offer to purchase a property with an existing building suitable for the proposed use and to be registered in the City’s name that can be renovated for use by and leased to the Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) as an emergency shelter for homeless women and youth/children at up to a total cost of $950,000 plus applicable taxes and expenses with $475,000 coming from the City’s available approved Affordable Housing capital funding on the condition that a similar amount of $475,000 is received through the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness Call For Proposals For 2007/2009 Homelessness Partnership Initiative, subject to Council approval;

(b)

enter into a lease of no less than 20 years with the FSGV for the proposed emergency shelter at a rental rate of $1 per year with the operator responsible for the complete operation, maintenance and repair of the facility and all related costs thereto including property taxes and other terms and conditions as acceptable to the Manager, Real Estate Services; and

(c)

take all necessary steps to complete such matters including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services, to negotiate, settle and execute all agreements and documentation to effect the transactions contemplated or required pursuant to items no. 1 (a) and (b) above.

(2)

That written confirmation of Council's support for the Richmond Youth Services Association submission under the 2007/2009 Homelessness Partnership Initiative with the aim of developing a sustainable youth homeless housing model for the future be conveyed to the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

LIQUOR LICENCE RELOCATION PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE B.C. LTD VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL - DOMESTIC

(Report:  August 27, 2007, File No.:  12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 2272712)

(1)

That Council decline comment to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch with regard to the application by Plaza Premium Lounge B.C. Ltd., to relocate their Liquor-Primary licence from the International Terminal to the Domestic Terminal at the Vancouver International Airport.

(2)

That a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the LCLB in accordance with the legislative requirements.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

AWARD OF CONTRACT T.3060 - HYDRO UNDERGROUNDING - RIVER ROAD, NO. 2 ROAD TO HOLLYBRIDGE WAY, ELMBRIDGE WAY AND ALDERBRIDGE WAY TO WESTMINSTER HWY.

(Report:  August 14, 2007, File No.:  03-1000-20-T.3061) (REDMS No. 2266894)

That Contract T.3060: Hydro Undergrounding - River Road, No. 2 Road to Hollybridge Way, Elmbridge Way and Alderbridge Way to Westminster Hwy., be advanced and awarded to the lowest bidder Fred Thompson Contractors (1991) Ltd. for the total amount of $1,962,122 (with $311,514 to be recovered from Bell and Shaw) from the 2007 River Road Re-Alignment capital project, in order to:

§  

Take advantage of a BC Hydro Beautification Grant (up to a potential maximum of $480,000); and

§  

Meet timelines to service the Oval as committed by BC Hydro to VANOC.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

T.3042 - AZTEC AREA DRAINAGE UPGRADES AND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - TRANSFER OF FUNDS

(Report:  August 21, 2007, File No.:  03-1000-20-T.3042) (REDMS No. 2266932)

That transfer of $500,000 in funding from the 2006 No. 2 Road – Steveston Highway to Monteith Road (40449), Broadmoor AC water main replacement (40446), and Comstock AC water main replacement (40447) projects to the 2006 Aztec water main replacement and drainage upgrades (40333) project be approved to award Contract T.3042.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

ROSEWOOD MANOR - RICHMOND INTERMEDIATE CARE SOCIETY BUS DONATION

(Report:  August 20, 2007, File No.:  03-1076-19) (REDMS No. 2262010, 2275726)

(1)

That the donation of a 2007 low-rider bus (6 wheelchair, 11 passenger) from the Rosewood Manor – Richmond Intermediate Care Society be accepted;

(2)

That staff prepare a Memorandum of Understanding between the Rosewood Manor Intermediate Care Society and the City of Richmond which outlines responsibilities for each party;

(3)

That Option D be approved (City accepts the vehicle donation, integrates it into the City fleet and accepts responsibility for transportation coordination and training costs of $26,292 per year) and that staff identify existing funding through cost savings in the existing budget or if that is not possible, to account for this expense through the 2008 budget process; and

(4)

That $11,000 from the 2007 Council Contingency be approved to cover operating costs plus one-time vehicle preparation.

(5)

That a letter be prepared and forwarded to the Rosewood Manor Richmond Intermediate Care Society expressing thanks on behalf of the City for the donation of a 2007 low-rider bus.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

PERMANENT TREE PROTECTION BYLAW – ONE-YEAR STATUS REPORT

(Report:  August 21, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8263/12-8060-20-8288; xr: 10-6550-01) (REDMS No. 2246354, 2252174, 2262061)

(1)

That the Richmond Tree Protection Bylaw 8057, Amendment Bylaw 8263 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

(2)

That the Richmond Municipal Ticketing Information Authorization Bylaw 7321, Amendment Bylaw 8288 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

B.C. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES COMMITMENT

(File No.: 01-0060-20-BCHC1)

That the City confirm its commitment to participate on the Steering Committee of the B.C. Healthy Communities Coalition for a further two year term.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES MASTER PLAN 2007 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

(Report:  July 3, 2007, File No.:  11-7000-20-01) (REDMS No. 2251894, 2263203)

(1)

That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan 2007 Annual Progress Report (attached to the report dated July 3, 2007, from the Director of Recreation and Cultural Services, and the Director of Parks Design and Programs) be received for information; and

(2)

That copies of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Master Plan 2007 Annual Progress Report be forwarded to stakeholders and partners.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

RRDOG REFERRAL AND DOGS IN PARKS WORKING COMMITTEE PROPOSAL(Report:  July 12, 2007, File No.:  06-2345-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2243283, 2263206)

(1)

That the City continue to consult and collaborate with RRDOG as outlined in the report (dated July 18, 2007, from the Director of Parks, and Public Operations);

(2)

That the concept of a Dog Management Strategy be received for information and report back to Committee in early 2008.

(3)

That RRDOG’s Three Pillar Approach to Dog Management Strategy For Richmond be referred to staff for review, including the financial implications;

(4)

That staff investigate the feasibility of designating a portion of Railway Avenue as a potential off-leash area; and

(5)

That staff investigate the feasibility of banning dogs on the West Dyke during nesting season.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

STEVESTON MUSEUM

(Report:  July 10, 2007, File No.:  11-7140-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2253011)

(1)

That staff continue to work with the Steveston Historical Society to explore all viable options for continuing the operation of the post office as it is;

(2)

That information containing precise details of the Tourism Richmond’s proposal for the Steveston Museum building be provided to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee;

(3)

That staff explore the feasibility of a tri-party agreement, for operation of the Steveston Museum, Post Office and Visitor’s Center from the same location, including details regarding size and necessary modifications to the building;

(4)

That staff further investigate the option of keeping the building open as a Museum without the Post Office;

(5)

That staff explore the option of establishing a different Society to operate the Steveston Post Office; and

(6)

That staff communicate with the Steveston Community Society regarding their commitment and possible role in assisting the Steveston Historical Society and Museum to keep the Steveston Post Office operating.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - S-8008 HOLDINGS LTD. AND JOHN YOUNG

(RZ 05-315799 - Report:  August 13, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8022/8088, XR: 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 1769221, 1347006, 1827108, 1827099, 1827089, 1777590, 1904064, 1953130, 1770316)

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

“That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5461 for the properties within the area bounded by Granville Avenue, Comstock Road and Livingstone Place be amended to permit the properties at 6600 Granville Avenue and 6671 Livingstone Place to rezone and subdivide as per “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8088 to amend the East Livingstone Sub-Area Plan Land Use Map (Schedule 2.5B) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by repealing the existing land use designation for 6600 Granville Road and 6671 Livingstone Place and redesignating as “Small Lot Single-Family (Max. F.A.R. 0.6) or Low Density Townhouse (Max. F.A.R. 0.7)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8022, for the rezoning of 6600 Granville Avenue from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” and 6671 Livingstone Place from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 07-374314 - Report: August 7, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8278) (REDMS No. 2248130, 2251903)

(B)

SOHAN & GURMEJ DULAY AND TIRATH & DALVIR SANDHU

(RZ 07-368083 - Report:  August 7, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8285) (REDMS No. 2254766, 280602, 2255144)

(C)

JJC DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

(RZ 06-331192 - Report:  August 7, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8286) (REDMS No. 2258850, 2259440)

(D)

CAROLINE XU

(RZ 07-377797 - Report:  August 1, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8289) (REDMS No. 2263333, 2263469)

(E)

DREW ARNOT

(RZ 07-378855 - Report:  August 10, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8290) (REDMS No. 2266183, 2266238)

(F)

ORIS DEVELOPMENT (LONDON LANDING) CORP.

(RZ 06-331350 - Report:  August 16, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8291) (REDMS No. 2266803, 2266728)

(G)

HARI AND GURINDER GILL

(RZ 07-375571 - Report: August 15, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8292) (REDMS No. 2267244, 280115, 2267271)

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

(1)

Bylaw No. 8278, for the rezoning of 8871 Heather Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)”;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8285, for the rezoning of 4491/4511 Danforth Drive from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”;

(3)

Bylaw No. 8286, for the rezoning of 11571 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

(4)

Bylaw No. 8289, for the rezoning of 10291 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1/-0.6)”;

(5)

Bylaw No. 8290, for the rezoning of 8371 Ash Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K)”;

(6)

Bylaw No. 8291, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/191)” and to rezone 13060 No. 2 Road from “ Light Industrial District (I2)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/191)”; and

(7)

Bylaw No. 8292, for the rezoning of 7520/7540 Langton Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

PROVINCIAL MODERNIZATION STRATEGY AND GREEN BUILDING CODE INITIATIVE

(Report:  Sept. 7/07, File No.:  12-8360-03-02-01) (REDMS No. 2276543, 2270579)

(1)

That the report on the Provincial Modernization Strategy and Green Building Code Initiative (dated August 22, 2007 from the Director, Building Approvals) be received for information.

(2)

That a letter be prepared to the Minister responsible for housing, the Hon. Rich Coleman, over the Mayor’s signature commending the Province on its work with regard to the Provincial Modernization Strategy and Green Building Code initiative, and stating: (i) the City’s support for changes to the Joint and Several Liability (J&S); (ii) the City’s preference that the power to decide whether or not to provide code enforcement services remain with local governments; and (iii) that the City continue to determine which options are available.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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20.

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. Doug Louth, 4140 Dallyn Road, addressed Council regarding the issue of airport noise. A copy of Mr. Louth’s presentation is attached as Schedule B and forms part of these minutes. (File No.: 6125-03-02)

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It was moved and seconded

That staff report to the General Purposes Committee on the issue of airport noise, with a status report on recent communications between the City of Richmond and YVR, and what the next steps for the City would be.

CARRIED

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21.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8115 (11991 No. 1 Road and 3931 Chatham Street, RZ 05-296591)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8137 (8640 and 8660 Railway Avenue, RZ 06-339315)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8168 (8011 Saba Road and 6088 No. 3 Road, RZ 04-268939)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8177 (11631/11651 Montego Street, RZ 06-348076)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8183 (10680 Williams Road, RZ 06-338011)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8188 (5631 Walton Road, RZ 06-352904)

Highway Closure and Removal Dedication (Road and Lane off Garry Street) Bylaw No. 8227

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8245 (10351 Williams Road, RZ 07-361121)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8252 (3751 Lockhart Road, RZ 07-367100)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8257 (10580 Williams Road, RZ 07-367481)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8259 (9980 Seacote Road, RZ 07-368322)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8261 (10151 Williams Road, RZ 07-368100)

Community Legacy & Land Replacement Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 8282

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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22.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 27th, 2007, on July 11th, 2007, on July 25th, 2007 and on August 15th, 2007, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 13th, 2007  be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 05-317013), for property at 8200 Corvette Way, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:12 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, September 10, 2007.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)