September 24, 2007 Minutes


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City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

 

Monday, September 24th, 2007

 


 

Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Cynthia Chen
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Rob Howard
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

RES NO.

ITEM

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

R07/16-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 10th, 2007, and

 

 

 

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, September 17th, 2007;

 

 

 

each be adopted as circulated; and that the GVRD “Boards in Brief” dated July 20th and July 27th, 2007, be received for information.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

 

R07/16-2

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8288 (on the agenda under Bylaws for Adoption) be deleted from the Council Agenda; and

 

 

(2)

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

 

 

 

(a)

A recommendation relating to Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8300, as Item No. 16A; and

 

 

 

(b)

The presentation of an award received by the City.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

 

 

The Manager, Engineering Design & Construction, Jim Young, stated that it was a pleasure to present to the Mayor and Council, the “PWA Project of the Year” Award received from the Public Works Association of British Columbia for the Cook-Buswell Pump Station.  He explained that the PWA was an association which recognized professional excellence, public awareness and sustainable practices.  Mr. Young then provided information on the Cook-Buswell Pump Station, during which he advised that the project had encompassed a full range of City resources to complete the project.  He then introduced and acknowledged the contribution of Mile Racic, who was one of the key team members involved in the project.  Mayor Brodie then accepted the award from Mr. Young on behalf of the City.

 

 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

R07/16-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:09 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

 

R07/16-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (7:10 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

R07/16-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Items 6 through 15 be adopted by general consent.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

That the minutes of:

 

 

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 17th, 2007;

 

 

(2)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 18th, 2007; and

 

 

(3)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 18th, 2007,

 

 

be received for information.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

7.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – SHIH YU ARTHUR HSU

(Report:  Aug. 15/07, File No.:  01-0172-03) (REDMS No. 2266562, 2266515)

 

 

That Shih Yu Arthur Hsu be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in accordance with section 36 of the Police Act, and confirm that such appointment is for the term of his employment as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

8.

HOLLYBRIDGE CANAL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS – PUBLIC ART

(Report:  Sept. 10/07, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.05208/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2277472)

 

 

That the transfer of $40,500 from the Public Art Program (2003) and $55,066 from the Public Art Program (2006) to the Hollybridge Canal Bridge Art project, be approved.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

9.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

 

 

 

(A)

SI PENG MAI

(RZ 07-362664 - Report:  August 28, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8211) (REDMS No. 2257191, 2273053)

 

 

 

(B)

MKT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC.

(RZ 06-355463 - Report:  September 4, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8280) (REDMS No. 2274841, 2274918)

 

 

 

(C)

PAVAN DEVELOPMENT LTD.

(RZ 07-380226 - Report:  August 21, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8295) (REDMS No. 2270383, 2270828)

 

 

 

(D)

RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 07-374318 - Report:  August 23, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8296) (REDMS No. 2270944, 2271002)

 

 

 

(E)

9331 NO. 3 ROAD INVESTMENTS LTD.

(RZ 07-374060 - Report:  August 24, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-20-8297) (REDMS No. 2271758, 2271104)

 

 

 

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

 

 

(1)

Bylaw No. 8211, for the rezoning of 6211 Blundell Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

 

 

(2)

Bylaw No. 8280 to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/193)” and to rezone 3800 Cessna Drive from “Airport District (AIR)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/193)”;

 

 

(3)

Bylaw No. 8295, for the rezoning of 10180 Cambie Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/61)”;

 

 

(4)

Bylaw No. 8296, for the rezoning of 3411/3431 Moresby Drive from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; and

 

 

(5)

Bylaw No. 8297, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/192)” and for the rezoning of 9331 No. 3 Road from “Two-Family District (R5)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/192)”.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

10.

DESIGNATION OF A STUDY AREA PURSUANT TO SECTION 702 OF THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 LOCATED IN SECTIONS 21-4-7 & 22-4-7

(RZ 07-360193 Sections 21-4-7 & 22-4-7 - Report:  August 22, 2007, File No.:  xr: 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 2227929)

 

 

(1)

That authorization be given for staff to examine the establishment of a single-family lot size policy for the area located between Blundell Road, No. 1 Road, Francis Road, and West Dyke Trail in Sections 21-4-7 & 22-4-7 (as illustrated on the attached map entitled "Attachment 1").

 

 

(2)

That staff conduct a public process with property owners and occupants within the study area, and that the findings be reported to Council through the Planning Committee.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

11.

RIVER ROAD REFERRAL – PROPOSED ACTION PLAN

(Report:  August 28, 2007, File No.:  08-4040-01; xr: 12-8000-02) (REDMS No. 2273276, 2255737)

 

 

(1)

That (as per the report dated August 28, 2007 from the Acting Director of Development and the Manager, Policy Planning) regarding the River Road Referral – Proposed Action Plan,) the Interim and Long-Term Action Plans be approved for consultation purposes.

 

 

(2)

That staff undertake consultation with applicants and residents along impacted portions of River Road regarding the Interim and Long-Term Action Plan and report back on the results.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

12.

GREAT CANADIAN CASINO LOCATED AT 8811 RIVER ROAD -- APPLICATION TO RELOCATE THE DOCK MARLIN PUB LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE

(Report:  September 10, 2007, File No.: 12-8275-30-008 ) (REDMS No. 2277589)

 

 

That the application before the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for the relocation of the Liquor Primary licence, be supported, and that a letter supporting the relocation be forwarded to the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

13.

TRANSLINK 2008 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSIONS - MAJOR ROAD NETWORK, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT-RELATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

(Report:  Sept. 5/07, File No.:  01-0154-04/2007 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2264926)

 

 

(1)

That the submission of:

 

 

 

(a)

various road and traffic signal improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2008 Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program,

 

 

 

(b)

various bicycle facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2008 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program, and

 

 

 

(c)

various transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2008 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program,

 

 

 

(as described in the report dated September 5th, 2007, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

 

 

(2)

That the designation of Charles Street (No. 3 Road to Great Canadian Way) as a planned cycling route be added to the City’s On-Street Cycling Network Plan to support the above bicycle facility improvement submission.

 

 

(3)

That, should the above submissions be successful, the General Manager, Planning & Development, or his delegate, be authorized to execute the funding agreements.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

14.

INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE METRO VANCOUVER GILBERT ROAD TRUNK SEWER

(Report:  July 4/07, File No.:  10-6400-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2252220, 2083733)

 

 

(1)

That a letter be written to Metro Vancouver recommending that they complete their Gilbert Road Trunk Sewer Main inspection and cleaning program by the end of 2011.

 

 

(2)

That the funding for an annual increase of $500,000 to the Metro Vancouver operating expense budget from 2008 to 2011 (total $2 million) to complete the Gilbert Road Trunk Sewer Main inspection and cleaning program by year 2011, be taken from the Sewer Rate Stabilization account.

 

 

15.

TRAFFIC BYLAW AMENDMENT – REPEAL OF PROVISION FOR REVERSE TURNS AT SELECTED INTERSECTIONS ON NO. 3 ROAD

(Report:  Aug. 28/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8298) (REDMS No. 2260844)

 

 

That Bylaw 8298, which amends Traffic Bylaw 5870 by deleting Section 43 and therefore disallowing reverse turns (U-turns) at six intersections on No. 3 Road, (as described in the report dated August 28th, 2007 from the Director of Transportation), be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

 

 

16.

BUSINESS LICENCING OF CLASS A AND CLASS N TAXICABS IN RICHMOND – FOLLOW-UP REPORT

(Report:  Sept. 4/07, File No.:  12-8275-02) (REDMS No. 2070436, 2281711)

R07/16-6

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That Recommendation No. 3, “That staff bring forth amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw 7360 to eliminate the maximum number of vehicle licences that can be issued for Class A and Class N taxicabs”, be referred to staff for the preparation of a report which would:

 

 

 

(a)

include information on the need, if any, for additional Class A and Class N taxi cabs in the City both now and for the future, and whether this need could be addressed within the City’s existing taxi companies or were additional companies required;

 

 

 

(b)

include mechanisms to ensure that the needs of the disabled community were being addressed and included in a bylaw, with appropriate fines or licence removal for those companies which did not comply with the City’s standards; and

 

 

 

(c)

provide a legal opinion on whether or not the City has the authority to deny business licences for taxi cab companies once approval had been given by the Provincial Transportation Board for the issuance of taxi licences for companies wanting to operate in Richmond.

 

 

(2)

That staff bring forth amendments to Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 6900 to:

 

 

 

(a)

add a Standard of Service section for all Class A and Class N taxicabs, including a provision that Class N taxicabs must give priority of service to people with disabilities;

 

 

 

(b)

require that all taxicabs display an enhanced tariff decal that includes information regarding the process for customers to register comments about the service they receive;

 

 

 

(c)

require that all taxicab drivers must complete a suitable disability awareness training course offered by the Justice Institute of BC and approved by Council;

 

 

 

(d)

strengthen provisions that Class N taxicabs must have adequate equipment for transporting people with mobility aids with such equipment to be maintained in proper working order; and

 

 

 

(e)

add a Chauffeur Permit requirement section that specifically addresses application and appeal procedures.

 

 

(3)

That staff bring forward a report to add specific fines for violations made under the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 6900.

 

 

(4)

That a letter be sent to the Passenger Transportation Board requesting that any future taxi licences issued for Richmond-based taxicab operators provide for an increase in the number of accessible taxis available to serve Richmond.

 

 

(5)

That the City request Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement to jointly participate with City staff and Richmond RCMP in annual vehicle inspections of Richmond taxi operators with this inspection to coincide with one of the City’s semi-annual inspections.

 

 

(6)

That the curriculum of the disability awareness and sensitivity training course offered by the Disability Resource Centre be forwarded to the Justice Institute of BC for its consideration in the development of a new disability awareness course for taxicab drivers.

 

 

(7)

That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Passenger Transportation Board for information.

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R07/16-6 was not called, as the request was made that Part (1) be dealt with separately.

 

 

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R07/16-6 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Barnes and Steves opposed.

 

 

The question on Parts (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) of Resolution No. R07/16-6 was called, and it was CARRIED .

 

 

 

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

 

 

16A.

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8300

(Report:  Sept. 24/07, File No.:  12-8060-20-8300) (REDMS No. 2283558)

 

R07/16-7

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

 

(1)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8288 be abandoned; and

 

 

 

(2)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8300, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

 

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

R07/16-8

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That concerns about the large amount of traffic on Fourth Avenue in Steveston be referred to staff to examine safety as it relates to traffic flow, with a view to providing possible traffic calming devices, for report to the next Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

 

R07/16-9

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8224 (10391 Williams Road, RZ 07-361386)

 

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8230 (13951 Bridgeport Road, RZ 06-354537)

 

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8260 (11500 Williams Road, RZ 07-368080)

 

 

 

Richmond Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057, Amendment Bylaw No. 8263

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 

R07/16-10

17.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 12, 2007, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 11th, 2007 and on July 25, 2007, be received for information.

 

 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permits for properties at:

 

 

 

(a)

10851 Shellbridge Way (DP 06-355443); and

 

 

 

(b)

6131 No. 5 Road (DP 07-369495)

 

 

 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

R07/16-11

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (8:13 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 24th, 2007.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)