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

R09/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 26, 2009 , be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R09/3-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 13A– “Shovel Ready Project – Grant Funding Submission” be added to the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Serena Lusk, Acting Manager, Parks - Planning & Design, presented the “Waterfront Strategy – Redefining Living on the Edge”.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R09/3-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 10 – Public Consultation Results: 4091 Chatham Street Heritage Building Relocation Options

Speaking on behalf of the Preservation Group, Jim Tanaka, acknowledged and thanked the efforts of City staff, Council, volunteers, and others in their perseverance and support of preserving the 4091 Chatham Street heritage building, as well as the City’s Planning Department for conducting a public open house process.  He restated the Preservation Group’s intentions of fundraising in support of display, exhibit and educational materials. 

Mr. Tanaka advised that since the General Purposes Committee meeting of February 2, 2009, he had met with community volunteers who had agreed to assist in organizing and coordinating with City staff in an effort to reduce the costs of the proposed project.  He then reviewed his letter dated February 9, 2009 (Schedule 1), which addressed concerns expressed at the February 2, General Purposes Committee meeting, as well as highlighted the Preservation Group’s desire to resolve financial and other outstanding issues in order to uphold a mutually beneficial conclusion for the Japanese Canadian Community and the City of Richmond

In conclusion, Mr. Tanaka requested Council to take into consideration the factors stated in his letter prior to deliberating on matters related to budget allocations for 2009.

Item No. 10 – Public Consultation Results: 4091 Chatham Street Heritage Building Relocation Options and Item No. 11 – Waterfront Strategy – Redefining Living on the Edge

Gordon Kibble, 11171 4th Avenue, advised that he was not speaking on behalf of the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE).  He stated that ACE had not been requested for its input regarding the above noted matter, which he believed should have been done, as relocation of the heritage building may infringe on the current parklands on the proposed site. As a citizen of Richmond, Mr. Kibble inquired if there were plans for a “Japanese Corner”, and whether the acquisition of the Sakada House and Garden property had been considered by the City.

Item No. 11 – Waterfront Strategy – Redefining Living on the Edge

With regard to Item No. 11, Mr. Kibble stated that ACE should be given an opportunity to provide comments related to the matter, and requested that a staff presentation on the Waterfront Strategy be made at an upcoming ACE meeting.

R09/3-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:31 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R09/3-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 5 through 13 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, January 26, 2009;

(2)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, January 26, 2009;

(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 2, 2009;

(4)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 27, 2009;

(5)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 3, 2009; and

(6)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2009 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule Revisions

(Report:  January 21, 2009, File No.:  01-0105-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2564820)

(1)

That the Regular Council Meetings (open and closed) of August 10, August 24, and December 29, 2009 be cancelled;

(2)

That the following Standing Committee meetings be cancelled:

(a)

General Purposes Committee meetings of August 4 and 17, 2009;

(b)

Planning Committee meetings of August 5 and 18, 2009;

(c)

Community Safety Committee meeting of August 11, 2009;

(d)

Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting of August 19, 2009;

(e)

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting of August 25, and December 30, 2009; and

(3)

That the August 17, 2009 Public Hearing be re-scheduled to Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

City Response: Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) Request For Comments Regarding The Summary Of LMTAC Interests Regarding Common Table Negotiations

(Report:  January 21, 2009, File No.:  01-0157-20-LMTA1-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2563854)

That, as per the report dated January 21, 2009 from the General Manager, Planning and Development entitled: City Response: Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) Request For Comments Regarding The Summary Of LMTAC Interests Regarding Common Table Negotiations, the Summary be endorsed and the LMTAC be so advised.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

STREET FURNITURE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – PROPOSED SCOPE AND PROCESS

(Report:  January 12, 2009, File No.:  10-6360-03-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2516850)

That:

(1)

staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposals for the supply, installation and maintenance of a citywide co-ordinated suite of street furniture, as described in the attached report dated January 12, 2009, from the Director, Transportation; and

(2)

staff report back on the responses to the above Request for Proposals with a recommendation to award a contract in May 2009.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Public Consultation Results: 4091 Chatham Street Heritage Building Relocation Options

(Report:  January 29, 2009, File No.:  06-2025-20-014) (REDMS No. 2568119, 2570510, 2572551)

Petition materials submitted by Jim Tanaka since the General Purposes Committee meeting on February 2, 2009.

That:

(1)

as per the “Public Consultation Results: 4091 Chatham Street Heritage Building Relocation Options” report, dated January 29, 2009 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, the 4091 Chatham Street Heritage Building be relocated to 3811 Moncton Street behind the existing Steveston Museum.

(2)

staff provide comments on the use of the heritage building, including the costs. 

(3)

staff be directed to discuss with the Preservation Group, options and strategies for fundraising for the heritage building and its potential uses.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Waterfront Strategy- Redefining Living on the Edge

(Report:  January 6, 2009, File No.:  08-4060-07-01) (REDMS No. 2500908V3)

That:

(1)

the attached report, “2009 Waterfront Strategy: Redefining Living on the Edge” be adopted as a long-term vision and resource for managing Richmond’s waterfront;

(2)

the Strategic Directions Framework and 3-Year Work Program be reviewed on an annual basis and used to monitor progress towards achieving the long-term Waterfront Vision; and

(3)

staff develop a Waterfront Strategy Implementation Plan including a strategic land acquisition plan for each Waterfront Character Area.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION BY KESAR NAGRA FOR REZONING AT 8171 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1-0.6)

(RZ 08-437909 - Report:  January 15, 2009, File No.:  12-8060-20-8467) (REDMS No. 2553026, 2561595)

That Bylaw No. 8467, for the rezoning of 8171 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 401 JARDINE STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER

(Report:  January 20, 2009, File No.:  01-0155-20-NWESI/2009- Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2546083, 2548840, 2561964)

That:

(1)

the Council of the City of New Westminster be advised that Richmond has no objections to the proposed OCP amendment for 401 Jardine Street, New Westminster; and

(2)

the Council of the City of New Westminster be requested to consult with the City of  Richmond  when transportation and/or engineering studies are being done for the proposed development at 401 Jardine Street, New Westminster.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

13A.

Shovel Ready Projects - Grant Funding Submission

(Report:  February 6, 2009, File No.:  03-1080-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2571981)

R09/3-6

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the following shovel ready projects be endorsed:

(a)

Sewer, Forcemain, and Pump Station Essential Service Replacement Project

(b)

Lulu North, Lulu South, East Richmond Water Main Replacement and Supply Project

(c)

Lansdowne Road Extension – Hollybridge to Gilbert Road

(d)

Granville Avenue-Garden City Road - Intersection Improvements

(2)

staff prepare a letter under the Mayor’s signature to advise Members of Parliament representing Richmond, Members of the Legislative Assembly representing Richmond, Minister Baird, Minister Falcon, and Minister Day of the City of Richmond’s shovel ready projects for consideration of federal and provincial grant funding.

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

The following advisory committee appointments were announced:

·   

Agricultural Advisory Committee

·         

Two-year term: David Johnston (as the farming representative)

·   

Vancouver International Airport Environmental Advisory Committee

·         

Two-year term: Saleh Haidar, and Frank Tofin (as an alternate member)

·   

Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee

·         

Two-year term:  Haydn Acheson, and Margot Spronk (as an alternate member)

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R09/3-7

14.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 08-448057) for the property at 7551 Westminster Highway be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R09/3-8

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:35 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, February 9, 2009.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)