June 23, 2008 - Agenda
City Council
Council Chambers, City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
7:00 p.m.
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Motion to adopt: | |
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 9th, 2008 (distributed previously); and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 16th, 2008, and |
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to receive for information, the GVRD “Boards in Brief” dated April 18th, 2008 and April 25th, 2008. | |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items. |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items. |
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(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 33.) |
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Motion to rise and report. |
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RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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(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.) |
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CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS | |||
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Receipt of Committee minutes. | ||
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Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers | ||
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New Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw | ||
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2007 City of Richmond Audited Consolidated Financial Statements | ||
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2007 Annual Report | ||
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Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2008 General Local and School Election | ||
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2008 General Local and School Election Bylaw | ||
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10 BY 10 Challenge | ||
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External Legal Resources for Land Development | ||
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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on July 21, 2008): | ||
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10671, 10691, 10711 No. 5 Rd. – Rezone from R1/E to R2-0.6D (Centro Development Ltd. – applicant). | |
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9211 No. 1 Road – Rezone from R1/E to R9 (Shinder Sahota – applicant). | |
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3491/3511 Lockhart Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1/B (Avis Homes Ltd. – applicant). | |
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7371/7391 Williams Road – Rezone from R5 to R1-0.6 (Awana Construction Limited – applicant). | |
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6411 Blundell Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Ajit Thaliwal – applicant). | |
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7351 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Pritpal S. Randhawa – applicant). | |
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9340, 9360 & 9400 Cambie Road – Rezone from R1/F, and 9420, 9460 & 9480 Cambie Road – Rezone from CD/137, to CD/196 (Oris Development (Cambie) Corp. – applicant). | |
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Other matters for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on July 21, 2008): | ||
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Density Bonus For Affordable Housing in the Downtown Commercial District (C7) Zone | |
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Amendments to Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 – Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements | |
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City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) and Related Bylaws | |
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Proposed DCC Program and Rates Bylaw | ||
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Proposed Traffic Calming Measures on Dallyn Road – | ||
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Application For Innovation Fund Grant | ||
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2008 – 2031 Richmond Flood Protection Strategy | ||
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Intake Screens Upgrade at Horseshoe Slough | ||
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Transfer of Funds to Complete Montrose Sanitary Pump Station Upgrades | ||
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UBCM Resolution on Recycling Requirements For Special Events in Parks and Public Spaces | ||
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Motion to adopt items 6 through 26 by general consent. |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES | ||
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That the minutes of: | ||
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the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008; | |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 11th, 2008; | |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 16th, 2008; | |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008; and | |
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the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 (Minutes distributed separately), | |
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be received for information. |
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APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EDWIN JONATHAN TAHIR AND RUBY THIND (Report: May 20, 2008, File No.: 01-0172-03) (REDMS No. 2445835, 2454431, 2445845) | ||
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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | ||
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That Edwin Jonathan Tahir be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointment be for the term of his employment as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City of Richmond; and | |
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That Rupinder Kaur Thind be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointment be for the term of her employment as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City of Richmond. |
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NEW FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY BYLAW | ||
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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | ||
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That Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 8306, be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and | |
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That Municipal Ticket Authorization Bylaw No. 7321 Amendment Bylaw No. 8329, which amends fines associated with the Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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2007 CITY OF RICHMOND AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Report: May 21/08, File No.: 03-0950-01) (REDMS No. 2453515) | |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | |
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That the City’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007, be approved. |
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(Report: May 16/08, File No.: 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 2452948) | ||||
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FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the 2007 City of Richmond Annual Report (attached to the report dated May 16th, 2008, from the Director, Finance), be approved. |
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(Report: May 30/08, File No.: 12-8125-50-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2458061) | ||
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | ||
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That David Weber be appointed as Chief Election Officer, and that Gail Johnson be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer, for the 2008 General Local and School Election. | ||
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2008 GENERAL LOCAL AND SCHOOL ELECTION (Report: May 30/08, File No.: 12-8060-20-8386; xr: 12-8125-50-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2446435, 2450679, 2455429) | ||
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | ||
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That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 8386 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. | |
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That a copy of the 2008 General Local and School Election report (dated May 30, 2008 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office) be forwarded to the Richmond Board of Education for information. |
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(Report: May 13, 2008, File No.: 01-0130-01) (REDMS No. 2451862) | |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | |
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That the City of Richmond participate with the Richmond Centre for Disability in promoting the “10 x 10 Challenge”. |
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External Legal Resources for Land Development (Report: May 21, 2008, File No.: 01-0270-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2451642) | |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | |
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That, at their cost, land developers be provided the opportunity of completing the required land development agreements with the City by interfacing with external legal counsel representing the City. |
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CITY CENTRE AREA PLAN (CCAP) AND RELATED BYLAWS (Report: June 5, 2008, File No.: 08-4045-20-10, 12-8060-20-7100/8381/8382/8383) (REDMS No. 2452505, 2440782, 244-0090, 2454325, 2454335, 2461518, 2468469) | |||
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | |||
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That Bylaw 8381, which amends Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 by amending various maps in the Official Community Plan to include the West Bridgeport and Van Horne area into the City Centre area, to include pertinent Development Permit Guidelines from the City Centre Area Plan, and to replace the Generalized Land Use Map to ensure that it coincides with the City Centre Area Plan Land Use Maps, be introduced and given first reading; | ||
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That Bylaw 8382, which amends Schedule 2.12 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 by repealing the existing Bridgeport Area Plan and replace it with a new Bridgeport Area Plan that does not include the West Bridgeport and Van Horne area, be introduced and given first reading; | ||
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That Bylaw 8383, which amends Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 by repealing the existing City Centre Area Plan and replace it with a new City Centre Area Plan, be introduced and given first reading; | ||
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That Bylaws 8381, 8382 and 8383, having been considered in conjunction with: | ||
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; | |
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the Metro Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; | |
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are hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; | ||
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That Bylaw 8383, having been considered in conjunction with Section 882(3)(c) of the Local Government Act, be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment and response by Wednesday, July 16, 2008 | ||
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That Bylaw 8383, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority for comment and response by Wednesday, July 16, 2008; | ||
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That Bylaw 8383, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond) for comment and response at their regular meeting on Monday, July 7, 2008; and | ||
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That Bylaw 8381, 8382 and 8383, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby deemed not to require any further consultation. | ||
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That, after the proposed City Centre Area Plan is approved, on-going consultation with participants would occur and an updated review of the City Centre Area Plan presented to the Planning Committee not later than June, 2009. |
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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING |
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(RZ 08-404404 - Report: June 3, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8387/8394; xr: 08-4045-00) (REDMS No. 2352475, 2460564, 2243859, 2437253) |
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(RZ 07-389580 - Report: May 28, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8389) (REDMS No. 2456210, 2456556) |
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(RZ 07-384769 - Report: May 20, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8378; xr: 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 2452060, 1081048, 2453533) |
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(RZ 07-397261 - Report: May 26, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8379) (REDMS No. 2453781, 2455985) |
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(RZ 07-394901 - Report: May 27, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8333; xr: 08-4430-00) (REDMS No. 2440089, 1910680, 2456862) |
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(RZ 07-390751 - Report: May 27, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8375) (REDMS No. 2446753, 2457132) |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | ||||
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That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading: | ||||
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Bylaw No. 8387, to create “Townhouse District (R2-0.6D)” that addresses the requirements of the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy; and | ||
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Bylaw No. 8394, for the rezoning of 10671, 10691, 10711 No. 5 Rd. from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.6D)”; | ||
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Bylaw No. 8389, for the rezoning of 9211 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Coach House District (R9)”; | |||
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Bylaw No. 8378, for the rezoning of 3491/3511 Lockhart Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; | |||
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Bylaw No. 8379, for the rezoning of 7371/7391 Williams Road from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; | |||
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Bylaw No. 8333, for the rezoning of 6411 Blundell Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; and | |||
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Bylaw No. 8375, for the rezoning of 7351 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”. | |||
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING - ORIS DEVELOPMENT (CAMBIE) CORP. (Report: June 4, 2008, File No.: 08-4430-20-8395; 12-8060-20-8397/7100; 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 2452783, 2462178, 2452783, 2457131, 2460178, 1790634, 2457083, 2463375) | |||
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | |||
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That Bylaw No. 8397, to redesignate 9340, 9360, 9400, 9420, 9460, 9480 Cambie Road from "Residential Area 1 1.5 base FAR (Max. 1.7 FAR with density bonus for affordable housing). Townhouse, Low-rise Apts. (4-storey typical)" to "Residential Area 1A 1.5 base FAR (Max. 1.75 FAR with density bonus for affordable housing). Townhouse, low-rise Apts. (6-storey maximum)" in the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map to Schedule 2.11A of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 (West Cambie Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading; | ||
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That Bylaw No. 8397, having been considered in conjunction with: | ||
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; | |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; | |
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is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; | ||
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That Bylaw No. 8397, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and | ||
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That Bylaw No. 8395, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/196) and to rezone 9340, 9360 & 9400 and 9420, 9460 & 9480 Cambie Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)" and “Comprehensive Development District (CD/137)” to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/196)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C7) ZONE (Report: May 27, 2008, File No.: 08-4430-01, 12-8060-20-8384) (REDMS No. 2452379 superceded by 2463903, 2451883 | |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | |
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That Bylaw No. 8384, to amend the Downtown Commercial District (C7) zone to include a density bonus of 0.15 Floor Area Ratio for affordable housing, be introduced and given first reading. |
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AMENDMENTS TO ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAW 5300 – OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS (Report: May 30, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8380) (REDMS No. 2440888, 2445600 | |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | |
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That Bylaw No. 8380 to amend the Off-Street Parking and Loading Section (Division 400) of the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300 be introduced and given first reading. |
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PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ON DALLYN ROAD – FOLLOW-UP REPORT (Report: May 30, 2008, File No.: 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 2455132) | |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | |
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That staff proceed with the implementation of the proposed speed humps as a traffic calming measure for the Dallyn Road area, as described in the attached report, with the funding source being the 2006 Major Capital Works Program – Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Improvements (Account No. 40271). |
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PROPOSED DCC PROGRAM AND RATES BYLAW (Report: June 2, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8024/8396; xr: 08-4045-20-10) (REDMS No. 2455012, 2462106, 2465049 | ||
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION | ||
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That Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8396 which amends the 2008 Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program and is required to implement the proposed new City Centre Area Plan, be introduced and given first reading. | |
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That staff obtain public input regarding the draft 2008 Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program and Bylaw (as per the report dated June 2nd, 2008, from the Director, Finance), and report to Council in July 2008. |
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APPLICATION FOR INNOVATION FUND GRANT (Report: May 13, 2008, File No.: 03-1090-01) (REDMS No. 2451553) | ||
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS | ||
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That the City's Application for Innovation Funding for the "Richmond City Centre Energy Sustainability Study” be endorsed; and | |
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That the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to sign grant applications and agreements as required for this Innovation Fund grant submission. | |
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2008 – 2031 RICHMOND FLOOD PROTECTION STRATEGY (Report: June 2, 2008, File No.: 10-6045-01) (REDMS No. 2332532, 2459537) | ||
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS | ||
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That the 2008-2031 Richmond Flood Protection Strategy, and the incorporated implementation program, be adopted; and | |
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That staff be directed to forward the report from the General Manager, Planning & Development and the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, dated June 2, 2008, and the accompanying 2008-2031 Richmond Flood Protection Strategy to the Provincial Minister for the Ministry of Environment and to the Provincial Diking Authority for their review and endorsement as appropriate. |
Consent Agenda Item |
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INTAKE SCREENS UPGRADE AT HORSESHOE SLOUGH (Report: June 2, 2008, File No.: 10-6340-20-P.04301/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2361216) | ||
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS | ||
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That the “Intake Screens Upgrade at Horseshoe Slough” project be authorized at a cost of $380,000; and | |
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That transfer of $380,000 from the 2007 “Gilbert North Drainage Area” Project (40341) be approved to allow the “Intake Screens Upgrade at Horseshoe Slough” project to proceed. |
Consent Agenda Item |
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TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COMPLETE MONTROSE SANITARY PUMP STATION UPGRADES (Report: June 4, 2008, File No.: 10-6340-20-P.08603/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2461488) | |
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS | |
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That the 2008 “Shellmont SSA Pump Station Rehabilitation” capital project be closed and the $250,000 funding transferred to a “Montrose Sanitary Pump Station Upgrades” project. |
Consent Agenda Item |
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UBCM RESOLUTION ON RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES (Report: June 10, 2008, File No.: 10-6370-0901) (REDMS No. 2464004) | ||
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS | ||
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That: | ||
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The proposed Resolution (Attachment 1 to the report dated June 10th, 2008, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services) to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) encouraging other municipalities to require Special Event recycling, be adopted and sent to the UBCM; | |
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Copies of the Resolution also be sent to the Lower Mainland Municipal Association and Metro Vancouver; and | |
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A letter be sent to the Richmond School Board advising of the City’s Special Event recycling event practices and encouraging the District to adopt similar policies. |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair |
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(Report: May 28/08, File No.: 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 2448229) |
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Steves opposed to Parts (1) through (7); Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt opposed to Part (5) | ||||
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That the $4,303,790 of surplus funds generated in 2007 be appropriated as follows: | ||||
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Corporate Services – Election Budget top up |
$ 53,000 | ||
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Parks, Recreation & Culture – Replacement of seats at the Gateway Theatre |
$ 103,565 | ||
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Law & Community Safety – Upgrade to Fire Rescue safety equipment |
$ 185,000 | ||
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Parks, Recreation & Culture – WaterMania maintenance |
$ 250,000 | ||
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Planning & Development – Agricultural Land Endowment |
$ 500,000 | ||
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Planning & Development – OCP review City wide |
$ 600,000 | ||
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Engineering & Public Works – OCP Engineering |
$ 300,000. | ||
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COUNCILLOR LINDA BARNES |
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(Memo: June 18/08, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 2467995) |
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RECOMMENDATION |
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WHEREAS at a March 12, 2008 meeting with the Minister of Advanced Education, public post-secondary institutions were advised that there would be cuts to the operating grants from the provincial government; and |
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WHEREAS Kwantlen University College has been a positive and important contributor to the social and economic conditions within our community; and |
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WHEREAS the prospect of cuts to the operating grants will seriously undermine the capacity of Kwantlen University College to continue to play a vital role in our community, |
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Council write the Minister of Advanced Education and express its concern over the proposed cuts to operating grants for post-secondary institutions and the impacts that those cuts will have on affordability and access for students from this community and on the ability of Kwantlen University College to continue serving our community. |
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BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2007 (Report: June 12/08, File No.: 01-0105-08-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2440851) |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That the Council Remuneration and Expenses report for the year ended December 31, 2007, be received for information. |
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2007 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Report: June 12/08, File No.: 03-1200-03/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2451777) |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That the statements and schedules of Financial Information reported for the year ended December 31, 2007 (attached to the report dated June 12th, 2008, from the Director of Finance), be approved. |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items. |
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Roland A. Hoegler, regarding the proposed $10 Million Agricultural Endowment Fund to be created subject to the successful exclusion of the Garden City Lands from the Agricultural Land Reserve. |
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Wade Wagar, regarding night-time safety and security in Steveston Park and the Village of Steveston. |
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Motion to rise and report. |
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RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8290 (8371 Ash Street, RZ 07-378855) Opposed at 1st Reading – None. Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None. |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8336 (9220/9240 Glendower Drive, RZ 07-387365) Opposed at 1st Reading – None. Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None. |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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RECOMMENDATION | |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June 11th, 2008, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 11th, 2008, be received for information. |
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That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit for property at 8811 River Road (DP 07-399254), be endorsed and the Permit so issued. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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