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City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

 

Monday, April 28, 2008

 

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

 

R08/8-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 14, 2008 (distributed previously);

 

 

 

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, April 21, 2008.

 

 

 

each be adopted as circulated.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

 

R08/8-2

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the “5-Year Financial Plan (2008-2012) Bylaw 8369” be added to  the Council Agenda as Item No. 25A.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

R08/8-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:02 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda Items 12, 9, 14, 23 and 25.

 

 

Item No. 12 – Climate Change Action Charter

 

 

Neil Smith, 3780 Pacemore Avenue suggested that the City delay the signing of the Charter until after the next Provincial election to allow a more thorough look at the issue. He stated that the City’s plan to sign the Climate Change Action Charter was commendable, but advised against rushing in and jumping onto the ‘green-washing bandwagon’. In closing he noted that the Charter puts all emphasis on the City reducing green house gases, but no resources are put toward encouraging citizens to reduce green house gases.

 

 

 

Item No. 9– Enhanced Smoke-Free Areas in Richmond

 

 

Mr. Santos, representing J.P. Malone’s Pub remarked that most of the pub’s patrons are smokers. He was concerned that that the amendments to the bylaw would hurt his business and encouraged Council to not rush to enact the Bylaw’s amendments.

 

 

 

Ashley Duyker, Community Action Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), distributed material relating to the smoking regulation issue (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). She stated that the CCS supports the prohibition of smoking in public spaces. She noted that Richmond’s smoking rate of 12% is the lowest in BC and in Canada.  The CCS: (i) believes that governments should strengthen tobacco control legislation, and (ii) supports the City’s measures to reduce exposure to second hand smoke.

 

 

Ms. Duyker requested that the City consider prohibiting smoking in other areas where people gather, such as parks, playgrounds and playing fields, and she further requested that the City consider increasing the 6 m buffer zone to 7.5 m.

 

 

 

Steve Chong, Health Assessment Supervisor, Richmond Health Services advised that where expanded regulations have been authorized, in North America and Europe, there has been no negative impact on businesses. He noted that almost 90% of Richmond residents do not smoke. He remarked that second hand smoke is harmful to employees of businesses that allow smoking on patios. In closing, Mr. Chong stated that Vancouver Coastal Health supports the 6 metre buffer zone.

 

 

 

Item Nos. 9, 23, 12 and 25 – Enhanced Smoke-Free Areas in Richmond; Pay Parking and Disabled Parking Review; Climate Change Action Charter; and 2008 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw 8356

 

 

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, with regard to Item No. 9 – Enhanced Smoke-Free Areas in Richmond, advised that some members of the Army, Navy and Air Force and the Royal Canadian Legion smoke and socialize on the patios at their club house locations, and that socializing is probably the most important component of these activities. He noted that Richmond will host international visitors during the 2010 Olympics and that many of these will be smokers.

 

 

For this reason he remarked that it may be difficult to explain our restrictive smoking regulations and he suggested that the City have multilingual signage regarding smoking areas. Mr. Mitchell further remarked that as the City Centre is developed and becomes more compact, that it may be difficult to find any place that is not 6 metres away from an entrance or air intake.

 

 

With regard to Item No. 23, Pay Parking and Disabled Parking Review, Mr. Mitchell commented that the City should be mindful of taxing different parts of the City in different ways.

 

 

With respect to Item No. 12, Climate Change Action Charter, Mr. Mitchell commended the City in its attempts to create a better environment and remarked that in signing the Charter the City does not preclude individual residents from doing all they can to reduce green house gases.

 

 

With regard to Item No. 25, 2008 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw 8356, Mr. Mitchell noted that the Brighouse industrial area is not the only area of the City facing tax increases.

 

 

 

Item No. 14 – Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force

 

 

Doug Louth, 4140 Dallyn Road, expressed his support for the creation of the Task Force. He expressed hope that Transport Canada, NAV Canada and the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) would participate with the City in Task Force activities. He added that he would not put his name forward for a position on the Task Force due to his imminent relocation overseas for a one year period.

 

 

 

Mr. Walden, 10500 Dennis Crescent read a written statement that described his experience living under the flight path in Richmond and his views on the impact of aircraft noise on the qualify of life in Richmond. A copy of Mr. Walden’s written submission is attached as Schedule 1 to these Minutes.

 

R08/8-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (8:09 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

R08/8-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Items 6 through 22, with the removal of Item No. 9, Enhanced Smoke-Free Areas in Richmond, be adopted by general consent.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

That the minutes of:

 

 

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008;

 

 

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 21, 2008;

 

 

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008; and

 

 

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

 

 

be received for information.

 

 

7.

RESPONSIBLE BEEKEEPING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AMENDMENT TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATION BYLAW NO 7932

(Report:  March 20, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8357) (REDMS No. 2347463, 2361363

 

 

That Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932, Amendment Bylaw No. 8357 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

8.

39TH ANNUAL LIBOA-BC CONFERENCE - OCT 7-10, 2008 LICENCE INSPECTORS & BYLAW OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF B.C.

(Report:  March 17, 2008, File No.:  01-0125-01) (REDMS No. 2359854)

 

 

That the City of Richmond host the October 2008 LIBOA-BC Conference.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

9.

See page 12 for action taken on this item.

 

 

10.

REGULATION OF CONDITIONS AND ACTIVITIES AT PROBLEM PROPERTIES IN TRANSITION NEIGHBOURHOODS

(Report:  March 26, 2007, File No.:  12-8060-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2354916)

 

 

That Council endorse the City’s comprehensive approach to programs and processes addressing conditions and activities at problem houses and properties in transition neighbourhoods.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

11.

Funding for Front Line Policing

(Report:  March 31, 2008, File No.:  09-5350-01) (REDMS No. 2431961)

 

 

That the Solicitor General John Van Dongen be requested to direct the recently announced federal funding commitment to front line policing in municipalities.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

12.

CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION CHARTER

(Report:  March 24, 2008, File No.:  01-0340-03-01) (REDMS No. 2353246)

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the City of Richmond sign the British Columbia Climate Action Charter (Attachment 1); and,

 

 

(2)

an addendum to the Charter be submitted stating the City’s Climate Change Response Agenda and Action Initiatives (Attachment 2); and,

 

 

(3)

Council send a letter to UBCM requesting that the UBCM support the development of a local government climate neutral program which:

 

 

 

(a)

maintains local government flexibility in developing corporate neutral plans and specifically with respect to determining where local offset investments are made;

 

 

 

(b)

is developed as part of comprehensive climate change action, inclusive of both corporate and community-wide initiatives in the areas of emission reduction and adaptation;

 

 

 

(c)

establishes ongoing funding mechanisms; and

 

 

 

(d)

ensures that a reasonable timeline for implementation is provided; and

 

 

(4)

Council send a letter to the Premier, with a copy to Richmond’s MLAs and to the Provincial Climate Change Secretariat, Minister of Community Services and Minister of Environment, advising that City of Richmond has signed the BC Climate Action Charter and conveying Richmond’s interests pertaining to local government flexibility, comprehensive climate change approaches, funding and timelines for implementation.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

13.

AMENDMENT TO GAMES VENUE AGREEMENT, RICHMOND SPEED SKATING OVAL – EXHIBIT F

(Report:  March 7, 2008, File No.:  03-1000-18-015) (REDMS No. 1898733, 2344678)

 

 

That Council authorize the Director of Major Projects to execute the proposed amendments to the Games Venue Agreement Exhibit F as outlined in the report (dated March 7, 2008 from the Director, Major Projects).  

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

14.

RICHMOND AIRPORT NOISE CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE – PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Report:  March 3, 2008, File No.:  01-0100-20-RANC1-01) (REDMS No. 2322884, 2440968)

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force be established with a dialogue-based approach to provide a forum for open discussions and sharing of community concerns on airport-related noise pertaining to Richmond as outlined in the proposed Terms of Reference (Attachment 3 and Attachment 4 of the report dated April 18, 2008, from the Director, Transportation);

 

 

(2)

staff report back on the recommended Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force appointees for Council’s consideration and approval;

 

 

(3)

the City request the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) to take the lead in initiating an Air Traffic Strategy for the Region; and

 

 

(4)

a consultant be hired to assist the Task Force.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

15.

Richmond Oval – Contingency Adjustments within $178M Project Budget

(Report:  April 9, 2008, File No.:  03-0975-03) (REDMS No. 2439671)

 

 

That, within the $178M Richmond Oval Project Budget, $1M from the Owner’s Allowance be allocated to the Construction Contingency.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

16.

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME BUILDERS – AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY( Memorandum: April 18, 2008, File No.: 2270-13-01) (REDMS No. 2439655)

 

 

(1)

That the issues raised by the delegation in their presentation, along with the memorandum (dated April 18th, 2008 from the Director, Development Planning and the Affordable Housing Coordinator), be referred to a future Committee meeting to provide Committee members and staff with revisions to the Affordable Housing Policy with respect to single-family developments.

 

 

(2)

That the following policies apply to in-stream single-family rezoning applications received after July 1, 2007, until a revised Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy related to single-family rezoning applications is approved:

 

 

 

(a)

To help meet the City’s Affordable Housing Targets, a density bonusing approach be taken for all single-family rezoning applications received after July 1, 2007, namely:

 

 

 

 

(i)

In order to help meet the City’s targets for affordable subsidized rental housing, a density bonusing approach involving the provision of a cash contribution be used. Where a cash contribution for affordable housing is received under this density bonusing approach, it be based on $1 per square foot of building area for single-family developments;

 

 

 

 

(ii)

In order to help meet the City’s targets for rental housing, a density bonusing approach involving the provision of a secondary suite be used. Where the density bonusing approach is taken in exchange for a higher density, all lots that are being rezoned but not subdivided and at least 50% of any lots that are being rezoned and subdivided are to include a secondary suite.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

17.

APPLICATION BY GOERTZEN CONTRACTING LTD. FOR REZONING AT 6340 FRANCIS ROAD AND 6351 MARTYNIUK PLACE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA C (R1/C) AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B)

(RZ 06-334710 - Report:  April 2, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8275, xr: 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 2334531, 1729489, 2014261, 2306920, 2237473, 2246755, 2443610)

 

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

 

 

 

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5428 for the properties contained in Section 30-4-6, be amended to permit the southerly 36.24 m (118.9 ft.) of 6340 Francis Road to subdivide in accordance with Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B).

 

 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8275 for the rezoning of 6340 Francis Road and 6351 Martyniuk Place from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)” and “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”, be referred to Public Hearing.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

 

18.

APPLICATION BY MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8091 GILBERT RD AND 6800 & 6760 BLUNDELL ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD)

(RZ 07-361150 - Report:  April 7, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8310) (REDMS No. 2358604, 1664954, 2433378, 2443649)

 

 

(1)

That authorization be given for staff to examine the amendment of Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5442 for the properties contained in Sections 19-4-6 & 20-4-6 (Attachment 1 to the report dated April 7th, 2008, from the Director of Development) to permit the rezoning of 6800 & 6760 Blundell Road and 8091 Gilbert Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Comprehensive Development District (CD) for a 6-lot subdivision accessed by a lane not connected to Mirabel Court; and

 

 

(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

 

 

19.

APPLICATION BY MASHUKUR KAMIL, SAKHINA RHAMAN, ALEJANDRO CUSTODIO AND EDNA CUSTODIO FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION AT 7391/7411 NO. 2 ROAD

(SC 07-363226 - Report:  March 25, 2008, File No.: 07-363226) (REDMS No. 2361874, 1467889, 280115)

 

 

(1)

That the application for a strata title conversion by Mashukur Kamil, Sakhina Rhaman, Alejandro Custodio and Edna Custodio for the property located at 7391/7411 No. 2 Road be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

 

 

 

(a)

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2008;

 

 

 

(b)

Registration of a Restrictive Covenant on title that would require the existing two (2) driveways to be consolidated into a single 6 m wide and 6 m deep driveway to be located in the middle of the No. 2 Road frontage should the site be redeveloped with a new building.  The driveway letdowns must be built as per City engineering specifications and the driveway design approved by the Transportation Department;

 

 

 

(c)

Registration of a flood indemnity covenant on title; and

 

 

 

(d)

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

 

 

20.

 

BUILDING HEIGHT AND HALF-STOREY BUILDING AREA

(Report:  April 8, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8204, 12-8060-20-5300) (REDMS No. 2308151, 2435660, 2435750, 2435962)

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the Staff Report dated April 8, 2008, from the Director of Development regarding Building Height and Half-Storey Building Area, be referred to the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association (GVHBA) and the Urban Development Institute (UDI) for comment and discussion; and

 

 

(2)

 staff bring forth final recommendations on amendments to the Zoning Bylaw related to Building Height and Half-Storey Building Area, based on input from the GVHBA and UDI.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

21.

PROPOSED WALKWAY ON FOURTH AVENUE IN STEVESTON
(Report:  March 3, 2008, File No.:  10-6360-12-01) (REDMS No. 2298701)

 

 

That the concept of the proposed pedestrian walkway to be constructed on the west side of Fourth Avenue between Steveston Highway and Chatham Street, as described in the attached report, be forwarded to the area residents for comments and indication of support by means of a mail-out questionnaire survey.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

22.

NO. 3 ROAD RESTORATION – INNOVATIONS FUND
(Report:  April 4, 2008, File No.:  10-6525-01) (REDMS No. 2359081)

 

 

That the General Manager of Olympic Business and Major Projects or his delegate be authorized to execute any agreement necessary to accept $2,037,400 “Innovations Fund” funding under the agreement on transfer of federal gas tax revenues as administrated by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

 

 

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

9.

ENHANCED SMOKE-FREE AREAS IN RICHMOND(Report:  March 28, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8360 / 12-8060-20-8361) (REDMS No. 2361518, 2433192, 2361852)

R08/8-6

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

Council endorse the increased regulation of smoking in Richmond;

 

 

(2)

Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 8360 be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

 

 

(3)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8361 be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

 

 

(4)

the Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, as amended, be deposited with the Minister of Health.

 

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R08/8-6 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R08/8-7

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6898, Amendment Bylaw No. 8360 be amended with the appropriate wording so that the amending bylaw comes into force and effect on November 30, 2008, except for regulations relating to outdoor patios serving food or alcohol, which would come into force and effect on March 31, 2009.

 

 

Prior to the question being called, staff were directed to discuss the increased regulation of smoking in Richmond with the owners of establishments with outdoor patios (which are defined in the bylaw as customer service areas) in order to assist them in meeting the requirements of the bylaw prior to the effective date.  Further clarification on the amending motion was given that the intent of the amendment was to provide more time for businesses to come into compliance with the expanded regulation of smoking as opposed to providing a reprieve from the bylaw’s eventual application.

 

 

The question on the amendment, Resolution No. R08/8-7 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

 

 

The question on Resolution No. R08/8-6, as amended by Resolution R08/8-7 to read:

 

 

(1)

Council endorse the increased regulation of smoking in Richmond;

 

 

(2)

Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 8360  be introduced and given first, second and third reading, as amended;

 

 

(3)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8361  be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

 

 

(4)

the Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, as amended, be deposited with the Minister of Health.

 

 

was then called and it was CARRIED.

 

 

23.

PAY PARKING AND DISABLED PARKING REVIEW
(Report:  March 28, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8341/8342) (REDMS No. 2347485, 2440908, 2344789, 2345791, 2443590)

R08/8-8

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Pay Parking and Disabled Parking Review recommendations be referred to the Regular Council meeting of Monday, May 12, 2008 so that staff may incorporate the requested amendments to recognize and not penalize drivers of vehicles displaying out of province and out of country disabled parking permits:

 

 

(1)

That Council increase the City’s pay parking meter rates by $0.50 per hour, for two years;

 

 

(2)

That Council increase the City’s parking permit rates as outlined in the report dated March 28, 2008 from the Manager, Community Bylaws;

 

 

(3)

That Council prohibit stopping in parking spaces designated for use by persons with disabilities;

 

 

(4)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 8341 be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

 

 

(5)

That Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 8342 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

 

CARRIED

 

 

24.

TAX DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN ASSESSMENT CLASSES

(Report:  March 6, 2008, File No.:  03-1240-01) (REDMS No. 2352676, 2440682)

R08/8-9

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the 2008 tax distribution between classes as presented in the staff report (dated March 6, 2008 from the Director, Finance) be approved.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. H. Steves

 

 

25.

2008 ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW 8356

(Report:  April 9, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8356) (REDMS No. 2436073, 2359075, 2362474)

R08/8-10

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the 2008 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw 8356 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt

B. McNulty

 

 

25A.

5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2008-2012) BYLAW 8369

(Report:  April 28, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8369) (REDMS No. 2445136, 2436584)

R08/8-11

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2008-2012) Bylaw 8369 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

 

R08/8-12

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:

 

 

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8088  (6600 Granville Avenue and 6671 Livingstone Place, RZ 05-315799)

 

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8022  (6600 Granville Avenue and 6671 Livingstone Place, RZ 05-315799)

 

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8193
(9280 General Currie Road, RZ 06-352460)

 

 

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8325
 
(11260 Williams Road, RZ 07-375545)

 

 

 

Latecomer Payment Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 8362

 

 

 

 

West Cambie Sanitary and Storm Sewer Works Reserve Funds Transfer
Bylaw No. 8363

CARRIED

 

 

 

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

 

 

 

26.

WEST CAMBIE SANITARY AND STORM SEWER WORKS RESERVE FUNDS TRANSFER

(Report:  February 25, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8363) (REDMS No. 2347920, 2362557)

R08/8-13

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

The City will use the sum of $4,785,345 from the Industrial Use Reserve Fund for the purposes of the Drainage Utility Reserve Fund, and in particular to pay the City’s portion of the capital cost of the Alexandra Neighbourhood Area Off-Site Sanitary and Storm Sewer Utility Works further to the Excess and Extended Services Resolution passed by Council on June 25th, 2007 and the Excess and Extended Services Agreement entered into between the City and Polygon Hennessy Green Development Ltd. and Polygon Meridian Gate Homes Ltd. on June 25th, 2007, subject to the requirement that the City must repay to the Industrial Use Reserve Fund, no later than the time when the money is needed for the purposes of that Reserve Fund,

 

 

 

(a)

the amount used, and

 

 

 

(b)

an amount equivalent to the interest that would have been earned on the amount used had it remained in the Industrial Use Reserve Fund, and the City will repay the Industrial Use Reserve Fund from:

 

 

 

(c)

excess or extended services charges imposed and collected by Council Resolution dated June 25th, 2007;

 

 

 

(d)

Development Cost Charge Reserve Funds used to pay the capital cost of providing and construction sewage and drainage facilities that relate directly or indirectly to the development in respect of which the charge was collected and to pay interest incurred as a result of paying the capital costs of the sewage and drainage facilities; or a combination of the amounts referred to in paragraphs (c) and (d).

CARRIED

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 

R08/8-14

27.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 and Wednesday, February 13, 2008, be received for information.

 

 

 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

 

 

 

 

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 06-353282) for property at 9280 General Currie Road; and

 

 

 

 

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 07-396897) for property at 2600 No. 7 Road

 

 

 

 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

R08/8-15

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (9:56 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, April 28, 2008.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)