Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Ken Johnston

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

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 24^th, 2008; and

(2)

the minutes of the Inaugural Council Meeting held on Monday, December 1^st, 2008.

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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It was moved and seconded

That the recommendation (forwarded from the Monday, December 8, 2008, General Purposes Committee meeting for Item No. 12) “That Council enter into discussions with its partners – the CLC and the Musqueam after City Council formulates its position, in order to discuss the future of the Garden City Lands.” be added to the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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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 –

Item No. 13 – 2008 General Local and School Election - Official Results

Neil Smith, 3780 Pacemore Avenue, expressed concerns regarding the voter turn-out percentage during the 2008 election campaign.  Mr. Smith commended the City Clerk’s Office for undertaking the advanced voting initiative, and advised that he would be forwarding his suggestions for other initiatives that may be taken into consideration by the City Clerk’s Office to increase future voter turn-out.

Item No. 12 – Supplemental Report to “The Garden City Lands “Block Application” for Exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve – Status Update” Report Presented at the November 17, 2008 General Purposes Committee Meeting

Jim Wright, 8300 Osgoode Drive, commended City Council for taking the initiative to re-enter into discussions with the Canada Lands Company (CLC) and the Musqueam.  He pointed out that the process would not have to end in re-negotiations only, and that arbitration may also offer a solution.  He suggested that the City make an offer to its partners under the right of first refusal, and stated that the objective should be to obtain the lands at fair market value.  In conclusion, Mr. Wright expressed that he wished to see the conclusion of the matter resulting in a fair deal made in good faith for all those involved.

Item No. 8 – Arts Awards

Gordon Kibble, 11171 4^th Avenue, expressed his appreciation for the concept of the arts awards, and queried if a similar award idea may be considered in connection with environmental initiatives, as was done at one time in the City.

Item No. 12 – Supplemental Report to “The Garden City Lands “Block Application” for Exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve – Status Update” Report Presented at the November 17, 2008 General Purposes Committee Meeting

Roeland Hoegler, 6560 No. 4 Road, expressed concern related to the provisions for public notice prior to the scheduling of “last minute” Committee or Special Council meetings.  He also asked that assurances be given in connection to the Garden City Lands matter, guaranteeing that the matter would not come forward to another meeting this year. 

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:16 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 9 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 2^nd, 2008; and

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 25^th, 2008.

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

THE RICHMOND FARM SCHOOL

(Report:  November 26, 2008, File No.:  08-4040-01-01/2008-Vol 01) (Redms No. 2533042, 2535024, 2531878, 2535361)

(1)

That the City of Richmond endorse Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the  Richmond Food Security Task Force’s concept of the Richmond Farm School as an important component for the agricultural sector in the region.

(2)

That staff work with Kwantlen Polytechnic University to explore options for a potential location for the Richmond Farm School and potential terms of a lease or licence to occupy.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Arts Awards

(Report:  November 19, 2008, File No.:  01-0083-10) (REDMS No. 2526138 v.2, 2533184)

That the implementation of the Richmond Arts Awards program be endorsed with the inclusion of a category for youth in order to promote and celebrate the value of the arts in Richmond.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board

(Report:  November 12, 2008, File No.: 01-0100-20-BHSH1-01) (REDMS No. 2510007, 289854, 2528584)

(1)

That the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board be dissolved and no appointments be made for 2009-2010; and

(2)

That a letter of thanks be sent to the current members of the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board for their important contribution to the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

10.

2009 UTILITY BUDGETS AND RATES

(Report: November 24, 2008, File No.:  03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 2508367v5)

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2009 Utility Expenditure Budgets, as recommended under Option 3 for each utility in the staff report dated November 24, 2008 from the General Managers of Business & Financial Services and Engineering & Public Works, be approved as the basis for establishing the 2009 Utility Rates; and

(2)

That staff be directed to report directly to Council with the necessary amendment bylaws to bring into effect the proposed Sewer Connection Charges, amendments to the Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw, Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw, and the 2009 Utility Rates option, as outlined in this staff report.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt 

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

11.

2009 UTILITY RATE BYLAWS

(Report:  December 3, 2008, File No.:  12-8060-20-8451/8452/8453) (REDMS No. 2536583, 2519217, 2520503, 2520493)

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws, which will bring into effect the 2009 Utility Rates be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(a)

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 8451;

(b)

Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 8452; and

(c)

Waterworks and Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 8453.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

12.

Supplemental Report to “The Garden City Lands “Block Application” for Exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve – Status Update” Report Presented at the November 17, 2008 General Purposes Committee Meeting

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It was moved and seconded

That Council enter into discussions with its partners – the CLC and the Musqueam - after City Council formulates its position, in order to discuss the future of the Garden City Lands.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

13.

2008 General Local and School Election - Official Results

(Report:  November 27, 2008, File No.:  12-8125-50-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2528011)

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It was moved and seconded

That the Declaration of Official Results of the 2008 General Local and School Election (attached to the report dated November 27, 2008, from the Chief Election Officer), be received for information in accordance with the requirement of Section 148 of the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

A brief discussion took place regarding several factors that may have contributed to the low voter turn-out.  As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff analyze and comment on the low voter turn-out , including: (i) efforts made by other cities; (ii) voters from other cultures; (iii) the situation with new residents to Richmond.

(2)

That staff liaise with the Richmond School District through the Council/School Board Liaison Committee to discuss including these subjects in grade school curriculum.

CARRIED

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES

The following advisory committee appointments were announced:

Richmond Athletic Commission

Two-year term:  Rick Henderson, Harry Oppal, Gord Racette, and John Singh.

Richmond Public Library Board

Two-year term:  Lyn Greenhill, Pat Watson, and Arlene Yoshikawa.

One-year term: Peter Kafka.

Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee

One-year term:  John Abelseth, Gerald Browne, Ronald Dickson, Hatem Ela-Alim, Raj Johal, Mashood Kamal, Janene Preston, Billy Shayler, Teresa Vozza, Haydn Acheson, Ally Hu, Debbie Nider, Deepti Sharma, and Mabel Tsang.

Board of Variance

Three-year term:  Dean Hsieh.

Sister City Committee

Two-year term:  Priscilla Bollo, Jim Kojima, and Max Liu.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Two-year term:  Todd May, and Ken May.

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee

Two-year term:  Samina Bashir, and Donna Lee,

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee

Two-year term:  Luningning Alcuitas-Imperial, Diane Jubinville, Bhupinder Sihota (Youth Representative), Jake Pogoson, Bhavraj Singh Ghtaura (Youth Representative); Sylvia Tremblay, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee; Viet Vu, Richmond Committee on Disability; Jocelyn Wong, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee; Mohinder Grewal, Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee.

Child Care Development Advisory Committee

Two-year term:  Catherine Arrigo, Melanie Rupp, Janet Dhanani, Linda Li, Henry Yao, Ofer Marom, Teresa Pan, Linda Rosas, Linda Shirley, and Pamela Wallberg.

Richmond Heritage Commission

Two-year term:  Ray Froh, Jo-Anne Rocque, Graham Turnbull, Michael Gurney, and Laurie Wozny.

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee

Two-year term:  Harley Binder, Danny Leung, Rick Bischler, Peter Mitchell, Sheldon Nider, Katherine Martin, and Gary Watson.

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee

Two-year term: Debbie Choy, Josephine Tam, Seemah Aaron, Olive Bassett, Shams Jilani, Carol Smith, and Bill Sorenson.

Richmond Aquatic Services Board

Two-year term: Michael Crawford, Ian MacLeod, Rosemary Nickerson, Judith Pettifer, and John Turchak.

Richmond Museum Society

Two-year term: Jack Wong and Gregory Walker.

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society

Two-year term: Jack Evans and Rob Fleming.

Richmond Public Art Commission (RPAC)

One-year term: Tamaka Fisher, Leo Mol, James Phillips, Xuedong Zhao, and Alison Cormack.

Spirit of BC Community Committee

Seventeen month term: Julie Halfnights, Glenn Kishi, Roli Pogoson, Thomas Yu, Mary Kemmis, Lisa Wong, and Gary Chiu.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication for Portion of Albion Road Bylaw No. 8446

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8308

(12020 No. 5 Road and 12040 Rice Mill Road, RZ 07-374148)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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14.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 26, 2008, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 30, 2008 be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DV 07-374149) for the property at 12020 No. 5 Road and 12040 Rice Mill Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued:

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:23 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, December 8^th, 2008.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)