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

R09/13-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 22, 2009 be adopted as circulated, and the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated June 12, 2009 be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Stuart Rothnie, Principle, Hughes Condon Marler Architects, accompanied by Janet Whitehead, Project Manager, reviewed details of the Richmond Fire Rescue Hall at No. 2 Road and Steveston Highway.

Highlights of Mr. Rothnie’s presentation included the Steveston Fire Hall’s design, and functional needs as well as location of training towers, staff facilities, and green roofs.  Mr. Rothnie indicated that one of the project’s objectives was to realize a minimum standard of LEED silver, and that several sustainable initiatives were under consideration. 

In conclusion, Mr. Rothnie advised that operational needs of the Steveston Fire Hall would not be disrupted during the construction phase.  Also, in answer to a query about possible treatments for the side flank wall, Mr. Rothnie indicated that different treatments such as public art or other textured treatments may be considered.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R09/13-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:20 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 17 – Public Consultation On Dogs In Parks Task Force Report

Tracy Odell, owner of Ruff Stuff Dog Services, and Deborah Koyanagi, owner of Woof’N It Pet Services, expressed concern regarding the proposed Strategy’s recommendation to permit professional dog walkers only one additional off-leash dog and requested that consideration be given to increasing the allowable number of off-leash dogs to six or eight dogs.  The delegation also reviewed standard protocol followed by professional dog walkers when dealing with problematic or aggressive dogs.  The delegation’s submission is attached as Schedule 1 and forms part of these minutes.

R09/13-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:30 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R09/13-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 16 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 6, 2009;

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

ROAD DEDICATION AND LAND TRANSFER WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AT BAYVIEW STREET AND NO. 1 ROAD

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8283/Vol 01, 06-2290-20-095/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2282142,  2652325)

That:

(1)

the Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8283 be introduced and given 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd readings;

(2)

the required notice of road closure and disposition of the road closure be advertised prior to final adoption;

(3)

that staff be authorized to file a certifying statement executed by the Corporate Officer at Land Title Office cancelling the right of resumption pursuant to the Resumption of Highways Regulation; and

(4)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to negotiate and complete the land transfers and road dedication as described in the staff report dated May 27, 2009 report and that the General Manager, Business & Financial Services be authorized to execute all documentation to effect the transactions, including all Land Title office instruments, to:

(a)

raise title to the road closure area of ±331.7 m² and transfer the road closure area to the Federal Government for consolidation with their adjoining Parcel D;

(b)

dedicate for road ±184.1 m² of Lot 1 Plan 249 (currently owned by the Federal Government) and ±121.9 m² of Parcel A Plan 12306 (owned by the City) for Bayview Street;

(c)

transfer the City owned remainder of Parcel A Plan 12306 (±162.4 m²) to the Federal Government for consolidation with their remainder of Lot 1 Plan 249; and

(d)

register rights of way for City utilities as required over Parcel A prior to transfer to the Federal Government.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

PROPOSED RICHMOND TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES AND O ZONE

(File Ref. No.:  10-6500-05/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2658378)

That the proposed Richmond Transportation Plan for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and O Zone, as outlined in the staff report dated June 22, 2009 from the Director of Transportation, be endorsed. 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

RICHMOND FOOD SECURITY SOCIETY “POCKET” FARMERS MARKET

(File Ref. No.:  11-7400-20-PMNP1) (REDMS No. 2662994, 2667660)

Reccommendation Forwarded From Committee Meeting 

(1)

That the Richmond Food Security Society be granted permission to operate a Farmers Market in the outdoor concourse of the Richmond Cultural Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate; and

(2)

That staff review the procedures for further sites, after consultation with the Food Security Society, for other pocket farmer’s markets and food stands.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

TALL SHIPS 2011 UPDATE
(File Ref. No.:  11-7400-20-TALL1-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2619332, 2516940, 2629536)

(1)

That the City continue efforts to secure dates for a Tall Ships Festival as part of the American Sail Training Association’s Tall Ships Challenge 2011; and

(2)

That Stakeholder groups be consulted as to the opportunities and impacts associated with a Tall Ships Festival in the Steveston area.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

RECOMMENDED FOOD SECURITY RESPONSE FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND

(File Ref. No.:  08-4040-08-01) (REDMS No. 2528004, 2661907)

Reccommendation Forwarded From Committee Meeting

(1)

That the four items requested by the Richmond Food Security Society be referred to staff for further analysis and report back to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee by mid-September 2009; and

(2)

That staff explore the potential for a grant to the Richmond Food Security Society, and that the Society be asked to recommend a member for delegation to the Metro Vancouver group.

(3)

That a letter be sent to Metro Vancouver supporting the Metro Vancouver Board regional food security leadership role by preparing and implementing a collaborative regional Food Security Strategy and Implementation Program; and

(4)

That the Food Security Response Agenda as outlined in Attachment 2 of the staff report dated June 12, 2009 from the Director of CPMG, be endorsed. 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION BY RAV BAINS FOR REZONING AT 8380 HEATHER STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA A (R1/A)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8482, RZ 09-466786) (REDMS No. 2606604, 814043, 2659397)

That Bylaw No. 8492, for the rezoning of 8380 Heather Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

APPLICATION BY MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8091 AND 8131 NO. 2 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT (R2)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8498 RZ 08-422812) (REDMS No. 2536923, 2647071)

That Bylaw No. 8498, for the rezoning of 8091 and 8131 No. 2 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.7)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD. HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PERMISSION TO REZONE 7340 AND 7360 GARDEN CITY ROAD FROM “SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F)” TO “COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT (CD/128)” IN ORDER TO DEVELOP 24 TOWNHOUSE UNITS.

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8503, RZ 08-430370 (REDMS No. 2604284, 2443197, 2657783)

That Bylaw No. 8503 for the rezoning of 7340 and 7360 Garden City Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/128)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

APPLICATION BY ROKAPA MANAGEMENT LTD. FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C7) TO PERMIT A LICENSEE RETAIL STORE (TYPE 2) AT 8080 PARK ROAD

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8510/8511, ZT 09-456554) (REDMS No. 2646093, 1505481, 1729441, 264707, 2658343)

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 8510, for a zoning text amendment to “Downtown Commercial District (C7)” to permit a “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)” (private liquor store) at 8080 Park Road, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

Bylaw No. 8511, for a zoning text amendment to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/109)” to remove “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)” (private liquor store) from the list of permitted uses at 4651 No 3 Road, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

APPLICATION BY HUGHES CONDON MARLER ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR REZONING AT 11051 NO. 2 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO SCHOOL & PUBLIC USE DISTRICT (SPU)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8506/8507, RZ 09-472975) (REDMS No. 2654123, 2654422, 2654427)

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8506, to redesignate 11051 No. 2 Road:

(a)

from “Neighbourhood Residential” to “Public and Open Space Use” in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (Generalized Land Use Map); and

(b)

from “Single-Family” to “Institutional” in the Steveston Area Land Use Map in Schedule 2.4 of the Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (Steveston Area Plan)

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8506, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

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. 8506, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8507, for the rezoning of 11051 No. 2 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)" to "School & Public Use District (SPU)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

17.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON DOGS IN PARKS TASK FORCE REPORT

(File Ref. No.: 11-7200-20-DPAR1/xr 01-0100-20-DPAR1-01 / 08-4105-10-08) (REDMS No. 2589226, 1613203, 1518124, 2626694, 2661902, 2667118, 2671296)

Staff Memo on status of proposed off-leash dog park trials

Reccommendation Forwarded From Committee Meeting

R09/13-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the first 29 recommendations as listed on pages four to six in the staff report dated June 8, 2009 from the Director of Parks and Public Works Operations, entitled "Public Consultation on Dogs in Parks Task Force Report", be endorsed; provided that any trial of Park Lane Park be postponed pending further consultation and report back to Council.

(2)

That staff investigate increasing the number of dogs permitted off-leash for professional dog walkers;

(3)

That staff review and report back on what is required to implement a bylaw to ban the sale of dogs in storefronts;

(4)

That staff consider sections of the Railway Avenue right-of-way as a designated off-leash area and report back; and

(5)

That staff bring back a bylaw to ban the sale of unneutered rabbits in stores.

The question on Resolution No. R09/13-5 was not called, as a request was made to vote on each part separately.

A discussion ensued, and the following amendment was introduced:

R09/13-6

It was moved and seconded

That part (1) of the motion be amended to read as follows:

That the first 29 recommendations as listed on pages four to six in the staff report dated June 8, 2009 from the Director of Parks and Public Works Operations, entitled "Public Consultation on Dogs in Parks Task Force Report", be endorsed, provided that reference to Parklane Park be deleted.

CARRIED

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R09/13-5 as amended by R09/13-6, was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. G. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution No. R09/13-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. McNulty and Steves opposed.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R09/13-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (4) of Resolution No. R09/13-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (5) of Resolution No. R09/13-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R09/13-7

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (8:38 p.m.).

CARRIED

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Amy Hennessey of Terasen Gas provided background information regarding Terasen Gas Inc. and some of its current initiatives, technology and projects.  Ms. Hennessey then highlighted Terasen Gas Inc.’s employee volunteer day on May 30, 2009 at the Richmond Sharing Farm at which employees assisted in planting more than 1500 herbs and trees, as well as a variety of vegetables.  In conclusion, Ms. Hennessey mentioned that Mayor Brodie participated in awarding a cheque from Terasen Gas Inc. to the Richmond Sharing Farm in the amount of $30,000, and that several Terasen Gas Inc. employees have been back to visit the farm as well as volunteer on a regular basis.

R09/13-8

19.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R09/13-9

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8138 (8531 No. 4 Road, RZ 06-347521) be adopted.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R09/13-10

20.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 08-440200) for the property at 10671, 10691 and 10711 No. 5 Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R09/13-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:59 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, July 13, 2009.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)