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

R08/12-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 9^th, 2008; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 16^th, 2008,

each be adopted as circulated, and that the GVRD “Boards in Brief” dated April 18th, 2008 and April 25th, 2008, be received for information..

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R08/12-2

It was moved and seconded

That the report from the closed Council Meeting regarding Richmond Oval Incorporation, be added to the Council Agenda as Item No. 28(A).

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R08/12-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 12 – 2008 General Local And School Election

Neal Smith, 3780 Pacemore Avenue, talked about advanced voting opportunities and the difficulties in achieving a larger voter turnout.  He referred to the efforts taken by Nelson, BC to dramatically improve voter turnout, and suggested that Council should examine the action taken by that city.  Mr. Smith also suggested that Council should consider the ramifications of a ‘single transferable vote’ for local elections, as well as bringing the municipal voting system in line with the provincial system.

R08/12-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R08/12-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 26 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10^th, 2008;

(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 11^th, 2008;

(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 16^th, 2008;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 17^th, 2008; and

(5)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 18^th, 2008,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

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)

(1)

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

(2)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

NEW FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY BYLAW

(Report:  May 27, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8306 / 12-8060-20-8329) (REDMS No. 2455751, 2456813, 2456812)

(1)

That Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 8306, be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(2)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

2007 CITY OF RICHMOND AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Report:  May 21/08, File No.:   03-0950-01) (REDMS No. 2453515)

That the City’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

2007 ANNUAL REPORT

(Report:  May 16/08, File No.:  01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 2452948, 2465216)

That the 2007 City of Richmond Annual Report (attached to the report dated May 16^th, 2008, from the Director, Finance), be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER AND DEPUTY CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER FOR THE 2008 GENERAL LOCAL AND SCHOOL ELECTION

(Report:  May 30/08, File No.:  12-8125-50-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2458061)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

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)

(1)

That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 8386 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

(2)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

10 by 10 Challenge

(Report:  May 13, 2008, File No.:  05-1400-01) (REDMS No. 2451862)

That the City of Richmond participate with the Richmond Centre for Disability in promoting the “10 x 10 Challenge”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

External Legal Resources for Land Development

(Report:  May 21, 2008, File No.:  01-0270-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2451642)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

CITY CENTRE AREA PLAN (CCAP) AND RELATED BYLAWS

(Report:  June 5, 2008, File No.:  08-4045-20-10, 12-8060-20-8381/8382/8383) (REDMS No. 2452505, 2440782, 244-0090, 2454325, 2454335, 2468469)

(1)

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;

(2)

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;

(3)

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;

(4)

That Bylaws 8381, 8382 and 8383, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Metro Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

are hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(5)

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

(6)

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;

(7)

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

(8)

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.

(9)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

(A)

CENTRO DEVELOPMENT LTD.

(RZ 08-404404 - Report:  June 3, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8387/8394;) (REDMS No. 2352475, 2460564, 2243859, 2437253)

(B)

SHINDER SAHOTA

(RZ 07-389580 - Report:  May 28, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8389) (REDMS No. 2456210, 2456556)

(C)

AVIS HOMES LTD.

(RZ 07-384769 - Report:  May 20, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8378) (REDMS No. 2452060, 1081048, 2453533)

(D)

AWANA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

(RZ 07-397261 - Report:  May 26, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8379) (REDMS No. 2453781, 2455985)

(E)

AJIT THALIWAL

(RZ 07-394901 - Report:  May 27, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8333) (REDMS No. 2440089, 1910680, 2456862)

(F)

PRITPAL S. RANDHAWA

(RZ 07-390751 - Report:  May 27, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8375) (REDMS No. 2446753, 2457132)

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

(1)

(a)

Bylaw No. 8387, to create “Townhouse District (R2-0.6D)” that addresses the requirements of the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy; and

(b)

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)”;

(2)

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)”;

(3)

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)”;

(4)

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)”;

(5)

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

(6)

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)”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - ORIS DEVELOPMENT (CAMBIE) CORP.

(Report:  June 4, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8397/8395) (REDMS No. 2452783, 2462178, 2457131, 2460178, 1790634, 2457083, 2463375)

(1)

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;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8397, having been considered in conjunction with:

§         

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

§         

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

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

(4)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C7) ZONE

(Report:  May 27, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8384) (REDMS No. 2463903, 2451883)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

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

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES ON DALLYN ROAD – FOLLOW-UP REPORT

(Report:  May 30, 2008, File No.:  10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 2455132)

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).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

PROPOSED DCC PROGRAM AND RATES BYLAW

(Report:  June 2, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-8396; xr: 08-4045-20-10)  (REDMS No. 2455012, 2462106, 2465049

(1)

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.

(2)

That staff obtain public input regarding the draft 2008 Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program and Bylaw (as per the report dated June 2^nd, 2008, from the Director, Finance), and report to Council in July 2008.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

22.

APPLICATION FOR INNOVATION FUND GRANT

(Report:  May 13, 2008, File No.:  03-1090-01) (REDMS No. 2451553)

(1)

That the City's Application for Innovation Funding for the "Richmond City Centre Energy Sustainability Study” be endorsed; and

(2)

That the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to sign grant applications and agreements as required for this Innovation Fund grant submission.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

23.

2008 – 2031 RICHMOND FLOOD PROTECTION STRATEGY

(Report:  June 2, 2008, File No.: 10-6045-01) (REDMS No. 2332532, 2459537)

(1)

That the 2008-2031 Richmond Flood Protection Strategy, and the incorporated implementation program, be adopted; and

(2)

That staff forward the report (dated June 2, 2008, from the General Manager, Planning & Development and the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works), 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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

24.

INTAKE SCREENS UPGRADE AT HORSESHOE SLOUGH

(Report:  June 2, 2008, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.04301/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2361216)

(1)

That the “Intake Screens Upgrade at Horseshoe Slough” project be authorized at a cost of $380,000; and

(2)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

25.

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)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

26.

UBCM RESOLUTION ON RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES

(Report:  June 10, 2008, File No.: 10-6370-09-01) (REDMS No. 2464004)

That:

(1)

The proposed Resolution (Attachment 1 to the report dated June 10^th, 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;

(2)

Copies of the Resolution also be sent to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and  Metro Vancouver; and

(3)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

27.

2007 SURPLUS APPROPRIATION

(Report:  June 12/08, File No.:   03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 2448229, 2465269)

R08/12-6

It was moved and seconded

That the $4,303,790 of surplus funds generated in 2007 be appropriated as follows:

(1)

Corporate Services – Election Budget top up

$         53,000

(2)

Parks, Recreation & Culture – Replacement of seats at the Gateway Theatre

$        103,565

(3)

Law & Community Safety – Upgrade to Fire Rescue safety equipment

$        185,000

(4)

Parks, Recreation & Culture – WaterMania maintenance

$        250,000

(5)

Planning & Development – Agricultural Land Endowment

$        500,000

(6)

Planning & Development – OCP review City wide

$        600,000

(7)

Engineering & Public Works – OCP Engineering

$        300,000

(8)

Olympic Business Office, Strategic Operational Plan

$    2,312,225.

The question on Resolution No. R08/12-6 was not called, as the request was made that Part (5) be dealt with separately.

The question on Parts (1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (7) and (8) of Resolution No. R08/12-6 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (5) of Resolution No. R08/12-6 was called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Barnes, E. Halsey-Brandt, S. Halsey-Brandt and Steves opposed.

COUNCILLOR LINDA BARNES

28.

KWANTLEN FACULTY ASSOCIATION – REQUEST FOR SUPPORT – AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

(Memo:  June 18/08, File No.:   01-0160-06) (REDMS No. 2467995)

R08/12-7

It was moved and seconded

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

WHEREAS Kwantlen University College has been a positive and important contributor to the social and economic conditions within our community; and

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,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Council write the Minister of Advanced Education, with copies to the Richmond MLAs, 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.

CARRIED

OPPOSED:  Cllr. Howard

RICHMOND OLYMPIC BUSINESS OFFICE

28A.

RICHMOND OVAL INCORPORATION

(Report:  June 19/08; File No.:  03-1000-23-003)  (REDMS No. 2468385)

R08/12-8

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Oval Incorporation report, (dated June 19, 2008, from the General Manager, Olympic Business & Major Projects), confirming the incorporation of the Richmond Oval into a company under the laws of the Province of British Columbia on June 16, 2008, be received for information.

CARRIED

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

29.

COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2007

(Report:  June 12/08, File No.:  01-0105-08-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2440851)

R08/12-9

It was moved and seconded

That the Council Remuneration and Expenses report for the year ended December 31, 2007, be received for information.

CARRIED

30.

2007 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Report:  June 12/08, File No.:  03-1200-03/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2451777)

R08/12-10

It was moved and seconded

That the statements and schedules of Financial Information reported for the year ended December 31, 2007 (attached to the report dated June 12^th, 2008, from the Director of Finance), be approved.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R08/12-11

31.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:27 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Roland A. Hoegler, addressed Council 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, and the strip of residential properties on the east side of No. 4 Road which still remains in the Agricultural Land Reserve. 

(File No.:  08-416748)

(2)

Wade Wagar, 11851 Dunavon Place, spoke to Council about his concerns regarding night-time safety and security in Steveston Park and the Village of Steveston and the recent attacks on his two sons.  He spoke about the need for more frequent police patrols, improved lighting and the removal of underbrush in the area of the bleachers in Steveston Park.

(File No.:  09-5350-02)

R08/12-12

It was moved and seconded

That the letter submitted by Mr. Wade Wagar be referred to staff for investigation of this and other similar incidents and report to Council.

CARRIED

R08/12-13

32.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:52 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that:

§          

Cllr. Bill McNulty has been appointed to the E-Comm Board of Directors until the Annual General Meeting in 2009, with Cllr. Derek Dang as the alternate; and

§          

the names MURDOCK AVENUE and  MAH BING STREET had been selected for the proposed new roads in the City Centre Area Plan, Section 8-4-6.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R08/12-14

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8290 (8371 Ash Street, RZ 07-378855)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8336 (9220/9240 Glendower Drive, RZ 07-387365)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R08/12-15

33.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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.

(2)

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.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R08/12-16

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:00 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, June 23^rd, 2008.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)