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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 11^th, 2008 (distributed previously);and

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, February 18, 2008.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

·   

Receipt of Committee minutes.

·   

Appointment Of Bylaw Enforcement Officers

·   

MTI Bylaw Amendment For Graffiti And Unsightly Premises

·   

Richmond Centre Mall Defibrillator Program

·   

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on March 17^th, 2008):

·         

7611 Bridge Street – Rezone from (R1/F) to (CD/139) (Sohan S. Mann – applicant).

·         

6760, 6780, 6800, 6820 Cooney Road; 8371, 8411 Anderson Road; 6771, 6811,6831 Eckersley Road – Rezone from (R1/E) to (CD/195) (Iredale Group Architecture – applicant).

·   

Housing Agreement Amendment:  Income Thresholds

·   

Building Height Restrictions

·   

Request For Proposals – Consulting Services To Prepare And Evaluate Private Sponsorship Opportunities In Provision Of Public Bus Shelters And Street Furniture On City Streets

·   

Traffic Safety Awareness Week – March 3-7, 2008

·   

Metro Vancouver Port Cities Committee And Vancouver Fraser Port Authority – Support Of Engagement Framework

·   

Status Update On Additional Translink Funding For No. 3 Road Restoration

·   

Illegal Dumping On Commercial Properties

·   

Local Area Services Program Bylaw And Processes

5.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 19 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 12^th, 2008;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 18^th, 2008;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 19^th 2008;and

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 20^th, 2008.

be received for information.

7.

(Report:  Jan. 17/08, File No.:  01-0172-03) (REDMS No. 2330373)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That James Robert Anderson, and Jackie Randolph Nishikawa be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officers, in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointments be for the term of their employment as Bylaw Enforcement Officers with the City of Richmond.

8.

FINES FOR GRAFFITI AND UNSIGHTLY PREMISES – AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL TICKET INFORMATION aUTHORIZATION bYLAW nO. 7321

(Report:  Jan. 25/08, File No.:  12-8060-20-8320) (REDMS No. 2224460)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8320 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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9.

Richmond Centre Mall Defibrillator Program

(Report:  February 13, 2008, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2345428)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be written to the Richmond Centre Mall, on behalf of the City, commending the mall for starting the Richmond Centre Mall Defibrillator Program; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to other Richmond malls: (i) advising them of the Richmond Centre Mall Defibrillator Program, and of the City’s endorsement of such a life saving program in its places of congregation, (ii) encouraging participation in the Defibrillator  Program for their mall, and (iii) providing the Fire Department’s contact information for those interested in participating in the program.

10.

APPLICATION BY SOHAN S. MANN FOR REZONING AT 7611 BRIDGE STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/139)

(RZ 06-345524 - Report:  January 31, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8304) (REDMS No. 2242403, 2291250, 2291253)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8304, for the rezoning of 7611 Bridge Street from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area  F (R1/F)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/139)", be introduced and given first reading.

11.

APPLICATION BY IREDALE GROUP ARCHITECTURE FOR REZONING AT 6760, 6780, 6800, 6820 COONEY ROAD, 8371, 8411 ANDERSON ROAD AND6771, 6811, 6831 ECKERSLEY ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/195)

(RZ 06-322803 - Report:  January 7, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8327/8316) (REDMS No. 2257193, 2283745, 2324150)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8327, to amend the Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 Division 100 and 200 to include terms and provisions in accordance with the Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8316, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/195)” and for the rezoning of 6760, 6780, 6800, 6820 Cooney Road, 8371, 8411 Anderson Road, and 6771, 6811, 6831 Eckersley Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/195)”, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

HOUSING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT: INCOME THRESHOLDS

(Report:  January 29, 2008, File No.:  06-2270-13) (REDMS No. 2335683)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That clause Part I (o) of the template Housing Agreement for the Affordable Housing Strategy be removed and replaced with the following:

Part I (o):

Original Rent

(i)

$500.00 a month for a bachelor suite (e.g., for eligible tenant having an annual income of  $23,000 or less);

(ii)

$625.00 a month for a one bedroom suite (e.g., for eligible tenant having an annual income of $28,000 or less);

(iii)

$750.00 a month for a two bedroom suite (e.g., for eligible tenant having an annual income of $33,000 or less);

(iv)

$943.00 a month for a three bedroom suite (e.g., for eligible tenant having an annual income of $37,700 or less)

13.

Building Height Restrictions

(Report: February 20, 2008, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 2346139)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be prepared to Peter Dhillon, the City’s representative on the Vancouver International Airport Board (YVR), for the Mayor’s signature, with a copy to Larry Berg, CEO of YVR, to:

(1)

request a status report on the suggestion that building height restrictions in the southern section of the City Centre be increased; and

(2)

suggest that a meeting, attended by City representatives, Peter Dhillon and Larry Berg, take place before the YVR Board responds to the City’s letter.

14.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – CONSULTING SERVICES TO PREPARE AND EVALUATE PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN PROVISION OF PUBLIC BUS SHELTERS AND STREET FURNITURE ON CITY STREETS

(Report:  January 15, 2008, File No.:  10-6360-03-03) (REDMS No. 2301094)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff be directed to retain a consultant, to a maximum cost of $75,000, to assist in the preparation and evaluation of a Request for Proposals for private sponsorship in the provision of citywide bus shelters and street furniture.

(2)

That the source of funding for the above consulting work be the Corporate Enterprise Fund with the amount to be repaid to the Fund from the revenue to be generated within the first five years of the sponsorship program beginning July 1, 2009 at an annual interest rate of 5%.

(3)

That staff report back on the outcome and recommendation of the above Request for Proposals by Winter 2008.

15.

TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK – MARCH 3-7, 2008

(Report:  February 5, 2008, File No.:  10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 2332605)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That:

(a)

the 2008 Traffic Safety Awareness Week (March 3-7, 2008) activities initiated by the Richmond District Parents Association, sponsored by ICBC Road Safety, the Autoplan Broker Road Safety Program and the Richmond School Board with the participation of the Way to Go! School Program and the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation, as outlined in the attached report be endorsed; and

(b)

staff involvement in the 2008 Traffic Safety Awareness Week activities as part of the City’s on-going traffic safety education initiatives be endorsed.

(2)

That the report be referred to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee for information.

16.

METRO VANCOUVER PORT CITIES COMMITTEE AND VANCOUVER FRASER PORT AUTHORITY – SUPPORT OF ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

(Report:  February 6, 2008, File No.:  01-0140-20-VFPO1) (REDMS No. 2338016)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Engagement Framework proposed jointly by the Metro Vancouver Port Cities Committee and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to form the basis for a future regional Charter between Metro Vancouver port cities and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, as outlined in the attached report, be endorsed.

(2)

That the Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board be advised of the above resolution.

17.

STATUS UPDATE ON ADDITIONAL TRANSLINK FUNDING FOR NO. 3 ROAD RESTORATION

(Report:  January 14, 2008, File No.:  10-6525-01) (REDMS No. 2327537)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works or his delegate be authorized to execute any agreement necessary to accept the following:

(a)

$4.4M funding increase in the TransLink contribution for a total of $8.4M under the MRN Minor Capital program;

(b)

$132,353 of cycling infrastructure funding from TransLink under the BICCS Program as related to the section of No. 3 Road outside of the MRN;

(c)

$235,286 of cycling infrastructure funding under the MRN Minor Capital program.

18.

ILLEGAL DUMPING ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

(Report:  January 21, 2008, File No.:  10-6405-12-01) (REDMS No. 2285803)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff prepare information concerning guidelines for proper management of commercial garbage/recycling wastes.

(2)

That this information be made available to commercial developers at the development permit stage as well as made available on the City’s website.

19.

LOCAL AREA SERVICES PROGRAM BYLAW AND PROCESSES

(Report:  January 23, 2008, File No.:  10-6190-00, xr 12-8060-20-8318) (REDMS No. 2281294, 2307890, 223384, 2296836)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Local Improvement Project Charges Bylaw No. 7189 Repeal Bylaw No. 8318 (Attachment 1) be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

(2)

That the Local Area Services Program Process Policy (Attachment 2) be adopted.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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20.

The Garden City Lands – Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application
Staff Report
ALR Block Exclusion Application - Binder 1
ALR Block Exclusion Application - Binder 2
(Report:  February 15,2008, File No.:  08-4105-04-02) (REDMS No. 2343964)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllrs. Barnes, S. Halsey-Brandt, and Steves opposed)

That

(1)

The following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

That Council endorse the “Block Application” (Attachment 1) to exclude the properties known as the “Garden City Lands” bounded by Garden City Road, Alderbridge Way, No. 4 Road and Westminster Highway from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) on behalf of the Musqueam Indian Band (Musqueam), the City of Richmond and the Canada Lands Company (CLC), collectively known as “the partners”; and

(2)

This report be referred to Richmond Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Advisory Committee on the Environment for their comments and input to Council prior to the Public Hearing; and

(3)

The “Block Application” be forwarded to a Public Hearing on March 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

21.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items.

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Michael Lanier and Stephanie Seaman, representing the Community Social Workers in Richmond.

22.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8128

(10020 No. 4 Road, RZ 06-328429)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Councillors E. Halsey-Brandt, S. Halsey-Brandt, and Steves.

ADJOURNMENT