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

R07/21-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 26^th, 2007, be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD ‘Board in Brief’ dated October 26, 2007, be received for information.

CARRIED

2.

ANNUAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR MALCOLM D. BRODIE

Mayor Brodie gave his annual address, a copy of which is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes.

3.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons be appointed until December 1^st, 2008:

(a)

Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Bureau - Councillor Linda Barnes, Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie (alternate);

(b)

BC Aviation Council - Councillor Linda Barnes, Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt (alternate); and

(c)

Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee - Councillor Linda Barnes, Councillor Harold Steves (alternate).

CARRIED

4.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR (in accordance with the Local Government Act)

Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership:

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

(Police Services/Fire & Rescue/Emergency & Environmental Programs/Community Bylaws)

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt  (Chair)

Cllr. Cynthia Chen (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Derek Dang

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Rob Howard

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Cllr. Rob Howard (Chair)

Cllr. Cynthia Chen (Vice Chair)

All members of Council

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

(Finance/Economic Development / Human Resources / City Clerk / Information)

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)

All members of Council

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

(Recreation & Cultural Services/Parks Design & Construction)

Cllr. Linda Barnes (Chair)

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Cynthia Chen

Cllr. Bill McNulty

Cllr. Harold Steves

PLANNING COMMITTEE

(Development Applications/Neighbourhood Plans/Permits & Licences/Social Services/ Housing)

Cllr. Harold Steves (Chair)

Cllr. Bill McNulty  (Vice-Chair)

Cllr. Linda Barnes

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Rob Howard

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

(Public Works/Transportation)

Cllr. Derek Dang (Chair)

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Linda Barnes

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Harold Steves

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

R07/21-1

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons, be appointed until December 1^st, 2008:

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee – Cllr. Harold Steves;

(c)

BC Healthy Communities Coalition Steering Committee – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

(d)

Corporate Sponsorship Program Committee – Cllr. Bill McNulty, Cllr. Harold Steves and Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

(e)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee – Cllr. Derek Dang and Cllr. Linda Barnes;

(f)

Economic Advisory Committee – Cllr. Derek Dang and Cllr. Rob Howard;

(g)

Heritage Commission – Cllr. Rob Howard;

(h)

Olympic Business Advisory Committee – Cllr. Cynthia Chen, Cllr. Bill McNulty and Cllr. Harold Steves;

(i)

Olympic Oval Building Committee – Cllr. Rob Howard and Cllr. Linda Barnes;

(j)

Oval Community Stakeholder Advisory Committee – Cllr. Derek Dang and Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(k)

Richmond Athletic Commission – Cllr. Harold Steves;

(l)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

(m)

Richmond Committee on Disability – Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(n)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Council – Cllr. Derek Dang;

(o)

Richmond Family & Youth Court Committee – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

(p)

Richmond Farmers' Institute – Cllr. Harold Steves;

(q)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

(r)

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee – Cllr. Derek Dang;

(s)

Richmond Public Art Commission – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(t)

Richmond Safe Communities Alliance – Cllr. Rob Howard;

(u)

Richmond School Board’s Career Options Committee – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

(v)

Richmond Sister City Committee – Cllr. Rob Howard;

(w)

Richmond Sports Council – Cllr. Bill McNulty;

(x)

Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee – Cllr. Rob Howard;

(y)

Seniors' Advisory Council – Cllr. Derek Dang;

(z)

Spirit of BC Richmond Community Committee – Cllr. Bill McNulty;

(aa)

Tourism Richmond Association – Cllr. Cynthia Chen; and

(bb)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group – Cllr. Linda Barnes.

CARRIED

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

R07/21-3

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons, be appointed until December 1^st, 2008:

(a)

Arenas Community Association – Cllr. Bill McNulty;

(b)

City Centre Association – Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(c)

East Richmond Community Association – Cllr. Rob Howard;

(d)

Hamilton Community Association – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(g)

Sea Island Community Association – Cllr. Harold Steves;

(h)

South Arm Community Association – Cllr. Derek Dang;

(i)

Thompson Community Association – Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt; and

(j)

West Richmond Community Association – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt.

CARRIED

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

R07/21-4

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons, be appointed until December 1^st, 2008:

(a)

Aquatic Services Board – Cllr. Bill McNulty;

(b)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board – Cllr. Bill McNulty; Cllr. Harold Steves (alternate);

(c)

Child Care Development Board – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Museum Society Board – Cllr. Harold Steves;

(e)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board – Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(f)

Richmond Public Library Board – Cllr. Bill McNulty; Cllr. Cynthia Chen (alternate); and

(g)

Steveston Harbour Authority Board – Cllr. Bill McNulty; Cllr. Harold Steves (alternate).

CARRIED

8.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

R07/21-5

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons, be appointed until December 1^st, 2008:

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society – Cllr. Harold Steves;

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society – Cllr. Linda Barnes;

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society – Cllr. Cynthia Chen;

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society – Cllr. Rob Howard;

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society – Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(f)

Steveston Community Society – Cllr. Bill McNulty; and

(g)

Steveston Historical Society – Cllr. Linda Barnes.

CARRIED

9.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

R07/21-6

It was moved and seconded

That the members of the Public Works & Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services for the 2008 year.

CARRIED

10.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 10^TH, 2007 TO NOVEMBER 30^TH, 2008

R07/21-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until November 30, 2008:

December 11, 2007 – January 31, 2008

Cllr. Harold Steves

February 1 to March 15, 2008

Cllr. Derek Dang

March 16 to April 30, 2008

Cllr. Cynthia Chen

May 1 to June 15, 2008

Cllr. Linda Barnes

June 16 to July 31, 2008

Cllr. Bill McNulty

August 1 to September 15, 2008

Cllr. Rob Howard

September 16 to October 31, 2008

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

November 1 to November 30, 2008

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

CARRIED

11.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES

The following Advisory Committee appointments were announced:

·   

Richmond Public Library Board

·         

Two-year term:  Dulce Cuenca, Leslie Wilson, Albert Beh, Mark Bostwick and Susan Koch

·   

Richmond Oval Building Advisory Committee

·         

One-year term:  Kathleen Beaumont, Nelson Chan, Bob Cowan, Derek Hodgkinson, Tim Loo, John Peddle, David Thom, Richard Yoneda

·   

Richmond Family Court Committee

·         

One-year term:  John Abelseth, Gerry Browne, Howard Burgess, Dulce Cuenca, Heather Hettiarachchi, Mashood Kamal, Suzan Maclachlan, Janene Preston, Bill Shayler, Teresa Vozza, Ron Dickson, Hatem Ela-Alim, Raj Johal, and Elaine Kott 

·   

Board of Variance

·         

Two-year term:  Dalip Sandhu

·   

Economic Advisory Committee

·         

Two-year term:  Parm Sandhu, Tom Corsie, William Laurie, Bruce May, Bruce Rozenhart and Ray Segat

·   

Sister City Committee

·         

Two-year term:  Ben Branscombe, Joe Greenholtz, Sylvia Gwozd, James Hsieh, Walter Soo and Carol Zheng

·   

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee

·         

Two-year term:  Catherine Yau

·   

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee

·         

Two-year term:  Shawkat Hasan, Lawrence Lim, Joe Greenholtz, Shashi Assanand, Ministry of Children and Family Development; Belinda Boyd, Richmond Health Services; Nick Chopra, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee; Parm Grewal, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee; Nycki Basra, RCMP Richmond Detachment; Tak Nam Foo, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, and Daphne McMillan, School District #38

·   

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee

·         

Two-year term:  Neil Bernbaum, Aileen Cormack, Mohinder Grewal, Douglas Symons, Gail Thompson, Daryl Whiting, Tricia Ackerman and Susan Match

·   

Child Care Development Advisory Committee

·         

Two-year term:  Sreedevi Kuttamkulangara and Charlene Wong

·   

Advisory Design Panel

·         

Two-year term:  Gary Fields (Architect), Dean Gregory (Landscape Architect) and Diana Maureen (Willa) Walsh (Richmond Public Art Commission)

·         

One-year term:  Simon Ho (Architect)

·   

Richmond Heritage Commission

·         

Two-year term:  Wendy Andrews, Teresa Murphy, Mitch Sakumoto and Vera Smart

·   

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee

·         

Two-year term:  Jack Chen

12.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER ADVISORY COMMITTEES

(Forwarded from the December 10^th, 2007 Regular (closed) Council Meeting)

The following additional Advisory Committee appointments were then announced:

·   

Richmond Aquatic Services Board

·         

Two-year term:  Nikki Howard, Craig McCord, Barbara Mathias and Roger Watts

·   

Richmond Athletic Commission

·         

One-year term:  Rick Henderson; Harry Oppal; Gord Racette; and John Singh

·   

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board

·         

One-year term:  Jill Yates Dahlgren, Jo-Anne Rocque, Brenda Stringer and Jim McMillan

·   

Richmond Museum Society

·         

Two-year term:  Sreedevi Varium Kuttamkulangara and Joe De Silva

·   

Gateway Theatre Society Board Of Directors

·         

Two-year term:  Keith Liedtke, E. Michael O’Brien, and Samir Shah

·   

Public Art Commission

·         

Two-year term:  Valerie Jones and Willa Walsh

·   

Richmond Spirit of BC Community Committee

·         

Two-year and ½ year term (until May 31, 2008):  Ed Gavsie, Jo-Anne Rocque, Jack Wong, Rollie Back, Christine Blanchette, Shirley Olafsson and Larry Taverence

·   

Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE)

·         

Two-year term:  Zhaoaguo (William) Xie, Joanne Fisher, Teresa Murphy and Eric Thorleifson

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R07/21-8

13.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

14.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R07/21-9

15.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:51 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R07/21-10

16.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 17 through 26 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

17.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on November 29, 2007;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on December 3, 2007;

(3)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on November 27, 2007;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on December 4, 2007,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

UBCM AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES PILOT PROJECT – GRANT APPLICATION

(Report:  Nov. 22/07, File No.:  03-1087-22-01) (REDMS No. 2305501, 2297281, 2302515)

That the “Decreasing Barriers, Increasing Wellness” project be fully supported, and that the City of Richmond take the lead on this initiative working with the community to build a responsive service network for isolated and frail seniors in our community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

2008 Artificial Turf Field Capital Project
(Report:  Nov. 29/07, File No.: 06-2345-20-01) (REDMS No. 2308999)

That the 2008 Capital budget include provisions for artificial turf field construction at King George Park, and one other location to be determined in March 2008, for a maximum commitment of $3,500,000 and an additional operating budget impact of up to $30,000 or a .03% tax impact.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

UPGRADE OF RECREATION REGISTRATION AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS

(Report:  Nov. 20/07, File No.:  04-1385-01) (REDMS No. 2236926v9)

That:

(1)

the City enter into agreements with The Active Network, Ltd. (“TAN”) and any other necessary supporting system service providers to replace the current recreation registration and electronic payment computer systems; and

(2)

the Director of Information Technology be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

Steveston Museum & Post Office

(Report:  November 2, 2007, File No.: 11-7140-01 ) (REDMS No. 2299515, 2309888)

(1)

That the report (dated November 2, 2007, from the Director, Recreation and Cultural Services) regarding the Steveston Museum and Post Office be received for information.

(2)

That Council send a letter to the Steveston Community Society thanking them for their support of the Steveston Historical Society and operation of the post office.

(3)

That staff report back with potential options for generating revenue for the Steveston post office related to processing the mail produced by the City and the City’s related associations.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

22.

Recreation and Cultural Services Financial Review

(Report:  November 15, 2007, File No.:  03-1200-01, XR: 11-7375-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2298334)

(1)

That the recommendations contained in the report prepared by MMK Consulting (Attachment 3), dated November 15, 2007, regarding a Financial Review of Recreation and Cultural Services in the City of Richmond, and as summarized in the staff report dated November 15, 2007, from the Director, Recreation and Cultural Services and Director of Finance, be endorsed;

(2)

That the consultant’s report be forwarded to the Boards of Directors of Recreation and Cultural Services partner organizations (Attachment 1) for implementation;

(3)

That letters be sent to all community representatives who worked on the Recreation and Cultural Services Financial Review, thanking them for their contribution.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

23.

APPLICATION FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION - INTERFACE ARCHITECTURE INC.

(Report:  November 5, 2007, File No.:  SC 07-381275) (REDMS No. 2299229, 113733)

That the application for a strata title conversion by Interface Architecture Inc. for the property located at 14380 Triangle Road be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

(1)

Registration of a flood indemnity covenant on title;

(2)

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2007; and

(3)

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of this resolution.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

24.

CONSERVATION OPTIONS FOR THE 4091 CHATHAM STREET HERITAGE BUILDING

(Report:  November 22, 2007, File No.:  06-2025-01) (REDMS No. 2305436, 2311120)

That:

(1)

the heritage building at 4091 Chatham Street be saved;

(2)

that the option to conserve the building on the ANAF site be favoured;

(3)

that the feasibility of the ANAF making a financial contribution to conserve the building on or off the ANAF site be explored; and

(4)

if:

(a)

the option to conserve the building on the ANAF Legion Branch No. 1 Road site, and

(b)

the feasibility of the ANAF making a financial contribution to conserve the building on or off the ANAF No. 1 Road site,

are not feasible, that the City further investigate alternative sites for the heritage building, and that staff report back to Committee by January 15^th, 2008.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

25.

CITY CENTRE TRANSPORTATION PLAN VISION

(Report:  November 13, 2007, File No.:  10-6500-04) (REDMS No. 2270333, 2311127)

That:

(1)

 the proposed City Centre Transportation Plan Vision (as described in the report dated November 13, 2007 from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed; and

(2)

staff explore the question of the Shell Road rail corridor in terms of Canadian National Railway’s future intentions for the line, and the City’s options.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

26.

STEVESTON HIGHWAY-NO. 5 ROAD AREA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN

(Report:  November 16, 2007, File No.:  10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 2302095)

That the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and TransLink be forwarded a copy of the of the report (dated November 16^th, 2007, from the Director, Transportation), regarding the Steveston Highway-No. 5 Road Area Transportation Improvement Plan, and requested to include the future improvements for the Highway 99 corridor, including the George Massey Tunnel, Blundell Interchange, and Steveston Interchange, in their respective transportation improvement plans for the region and as part of TransLink’s 2040 Transportation Strategy.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

27.

2008 CAPITAL BUDGET

(Report:  Oct. 19/07, File No.:  03-0970-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2292978, 2310573)

R07/21-11

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2008 Capital Budget report be approved as the basis for preparing the 5 Year Financial Plan (2008 – 2012).

(2)

That staff be authorized to commence construction of the 2008 projects effective January 1, 2008.

CARRIED

28.

2008 ONGOING ADDITIONAL LEVELS

(Report:  Nov. 15/07, File No.:   0970-01) (REDMS No. 2301445, 2311099)

R07/21-12

It was moved and seconded

That Additional Level Requests No. 1 through 14 be approved with:

(1)

A $25,000 reduction to each of the following $250,000 requests:

(a)

No. 2 – Vehicle Replacement Reserve;

(b)

No. 3 – Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve; and

(c)

No. 4 –Building Infrastructure Maintenance; and

(2)

No. 26 – Senior Centre Extended Hours being removed from the list of Not Recommended Additional Level Requests, and added to the Recommended Additional Level Requests for the amount of $45,000;

for an overall tax impact of 3.92%.

The question on Resolution No. R07/21-12 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R07/21-13

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R07/21-12 be amended by reducing each of the following Additional Level Requests as indicated:

(1)

No. 5 – Asphalt Capping from $200,000 to $150,000;

(2)

No. 2 – Vehicle Replacement Reserve to an amount of $100,000;

(3)

No. 3 – Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve to an amount of $150,000; and

(4)

No. 4 –Building Infrastructure Maintenance to an amount of $100,000,

for an overall tax impact of 3.65%.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED:  Mayor Brodie

Cllr. Barnes

Chen

Dang

E. Halsey-Brandt

S. Halsey-Brandt

Howard

Steves

The question on Resolution No. R07/21-12 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt, Howard and McNulty opposed.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

29.

DEMAND FOR AND BUSINESS LICENCING OF TAXICABS IN RICHMOND – REPORT BACK ON REFERRAL

(Report:  Oct. 5/07, File No.:  12-8275-02/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2281427, 2310618)

R07/21-14

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the report (dated October 5, 2007, from the Director, Transportation, and the Manager, Business Liaison), regarding “Demand for and Business Licensing of Taxicabs in Richmond – Report Back on Referral”, be received for information; and

(2)

That a letter be written to the Provincial Transportation Board indicating Council’s opinion that more taxicab licences for Richmond would be justified.

The question on Resolution No. R07/21-14 was not called, as the Chair indicated that the recommendations would be dealt with separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R07/21-14 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Howard opposed.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R07/21-14 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R07/21-15

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8250 (10271 Williams Road, RZ 07-358336)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8258 (11211 Williams Road, RZ 07-367922)

Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 8284

Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8296 (311/3431 Moresby Drive, RZ 07-374318)