Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes

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

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R09/21-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 23, 2009, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R09/21-2

It was moved and seconded

That “Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8554” be added to the Council Agenda under ‘Bylaws for Adoption’.

CARRIED

2.

ANNUAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR MALCOLM D. BRODIE

Mayor Brodie gave his Annual Address, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms part of these minutes.

3.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

R09/21-3

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed as the Council representative to the Greater Vancouver Regional Labour Relations Bureau, and that Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt be appointed as the alternate, until December 5, 2011.

CARRIED

R09/21-4

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed as the Council representative to the BC Aviation Council, and that Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt be appointed as the alternate, until December 13, 2010.

CARRIED

R09/21-5

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed as the Council representative to the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee, and that Councillor Derek Dang be appointed as the alternate, until December 13, 2010.

CARRIED

4.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR (in accordance with the Community Charter)

Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership:

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

Cllr. Derek Dang (Chair)

Cllr. Ken Johnston (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Bill McNulty

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Vice Chair)

All members of Council

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)

All members of Council

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Cllr. Harold Steves (Chair)

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Ken Johnston

Cllr. Bill McNulty

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Chair)

Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt (Vice-Chair)

Cllr. Linda Barnes

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Harold Steves

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Cllr. Linda Barnes (Chair)

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Derek Dang

Cllr. Ken Johnston

Cllr. Harold Steves

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

R09/21-6

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 13, 2010:

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment – Councillor Derek Dang;

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Harold Steves;

(c)

BC Healthy Communities Coalition Steering Committee – Councillor Linda Barnes;

(d)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee – Councillors Greg Halsey-Brandt and Linda Barnes;

(e)

Economic Advisory Committee – Councillors Derek Dang and Ken Johnston;

(f)

Heritage Commission – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(g)

Richmond Athletic Commission – Councillor Harold Steves;

(h)

Richmond Centre for Disability – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(i)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(j)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee – Councillor Linda Barnes;

(k)

Richmond Family & Youth Court Committee – Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(l)

Richmond Farmers' Institute – Councillor Harold Steves;

(m)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(n)

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang;

(o)

Richmond Public Art Commission – Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(p)

Richmond Safe Communities Alliance – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(q)

Richmond Sister City Committee – Councillor Linda Barnes;

(r)

Richmond Sports Council – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(s)

Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee – Councillor Ken Johnston;

(t)

Seniors Advisory Committee – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(u)

Spirit of BC Richmond Community Committee – Councillor Ken Johnston;

(v)

Tourism Richmond Association – Councillor Ken Johnston; and

(w)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt.

CARRIED

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

R09/21-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons be appointed until December 13, 2010:

(a)

Arenas Community Association – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(b)

City Centre Community Association – Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(c)

East Richmond Community Association – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Hamilton Community Association – Councillor Ken Johnston;

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(g)

Sea Island Community Association – Councillor Harold Steves;

(h)

South Arm Community Association – Councillor Derek Dang;

(i)

Thompson Community Association – Councillor Linda Barnes; and

(j)

West Richmond Community Association – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt.

CARRIED

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

R09/21-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 13, 2010:

(a)

Aquatic Services Board – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(b)

Child Care Development Board – Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(c)

Museum Society Board – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Board – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(e)

Richmond Public Library Board – Councillors Linda Barnes, and Derek Dang (alternate); and

(f)

Steveston Harbour Authority Board – Councillors Harold Steves, and Linda Barnes (alternate).

CARRIED

8.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

R09/21-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons be appointed until December 13, 2010:

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society – Councillor Harold Steves;

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society – Councillor Linda Barnes;

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society – Councillor Derek Dang;

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(f)

Steveston Community Society – Councillor Bill McNulty; and

(g)

Steveston Historical Society – Councillor Linda Barnes.

CARRIED

9.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

R09/21-10

It was moved and seconded

That the members of the Public Works & Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services until December 13, 2010.

CARRIED

10.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 14, 2009 TO DECEMBER 13, 2010

R09/21-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until December 13, 2010:

December 15, 2009 – January 31, 2010

Cllr. Harold Steves

February 1 – February 11, 2010

Cllr. Derek Dang

February 12, 2010

Cllr. Harold Steves

February 13, 2010

Cllr. Derek Dang

February 14, 2010

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

February 15, 2010

Cllr. Linda Barnes

February 16, 2010

Cllr. Ken Johnston

February 17, 2010

Cllr. Bill McNulty

February 18, 2010

Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt

February 19, 2010

Cllr. Harold Steves

February 20, 2010

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

February 21, 2010

Cllr. Derek Dang

February 22, 2010

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

February 23, 2010

Cllr. Linda Barnes

February 24, 2010

Cllr. Ken Johnston

February 25, 2010

Cllr. Bill McNulty

February 26, 2010

Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt

February 27, 2010

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

February 28, 2010

Cllr. Bill McNulty

March 1 – March 31, 2010

Cllr. Derek Dang

April 1 – May 15, 2010

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

May 16 – June 30, 2010

Cllr. Linda Barnes

July 1 – August 15, 2010

Cllr. Ken Johnston

August 16 – September 30, 2010

Cllr. Bill McNulty

October 1 – November 15, 2010

Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt

November 16 – December 13, 2010

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R09/21-12

11.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:34 p.m.).

CARRIED

12.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 23 – Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8544 – Portion of 5^th Avenue at Steveston Highway

Trevor Wickham-Foxwell, new owner of 11000 5^th Avenue, stated that he was not aware of the proposed road closure and potential sale of the road ends until after he had purchased the property as it was never disclosed during closing.  Mr. Wickham-Foxwell spoke of the property’s current state and wished it would remain as-is and that their address would remain as a 5^th Avenue address.

Item No. 23 – Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8544 – Portion of 5^th Avenue at Steveston Highway

Owner of 3240 Steveston Highway, was opposed to the proposed road closure as he believed it would lower the value of his home.  He also indicated that they were under the impression that the road could not be closed as long as a 5^th Avenue address existed.

R09/21-13

13.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:42 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R09/21-14

14.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 15 through 23 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

15.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, December 7, 2009;

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009;

(4)

the Council/Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

KOTO IZAKAYA RESTAURANT COMPANY LTD. UNIT 101 – 8171 ALEXANDRA RD - FOOD PRIMARY LIQUOR LICENCE AMENDMENT

(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-035) (REDMS No. 2756901)

That the application by Koto Izakaya Restaurant Company Ltd., doing business as Koto Izakaya Sushi & Robata, to permanently extend the hours of liquor service from 9:00 a.m. to Midnight, Monday to Sunday to 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 am., Monday to Sunday, be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the proposed amendment having considered the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 53(4) of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) and comments as follows:

(a)

That the potential for noise in the area if the application is approved was considered.

(b)

That the application for extended liquor service hours will not pose a significant negative impact on the community based on the lack of responses received from the residents and businesses in the area.

(c)

That the application for extended liquor service should not result in the establishment being operated contrary to its primary purpose.

(2)

As the operation of a licensed establishment might affect nearby residents and businesses, the City gathered the views of the residents and businesses as follows:

(a)

As per City Policy, residents, property owners and businesses within a 100 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application and were provided with instruction on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.

(b)

In addition, signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  This signage and notice provided information on the application and instruction on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.

(3)

Council’s comments considered the views of the residents and businesses as follows:

(a)

The only response to the public notifications was an email dated November 4, 2009, from a nearby business owner.  Based on the lack of any responses from residents in the nearby area, Council considers that the application is acceptable to the majority of the residents.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Temporary Requests for Extended Hours of Service for Liquor Primary Licences

(File Ref. No.: 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 2766086)

That Council provide a no objection comment to LCLB on the temporary increase of hours to liquor service on the Liquor Primary Licences held by Stanley’s Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge and Vancouver Airport Hilton as the increase in hours and temporary seating at the Vancouver Airport Hilton will not have an impact on residential areas and traffic and noise in the areas will not be adversely affected.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

2010 GAMES CITY OLYMPIC HOSTING AND PROTOCOL PROGRAM UPDATE

(File Ref. No.: 01-0450-03) (REDMS No. 2773895)

That the 2010 Games City Olympic Hosting and Protocol Program Update (as outlined in the Staff Report dated December 2, 2009 from the Manager, Community Relations and Protocol and the Senior Program Manager of CPMG), be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

South Arm Community Park Vision and Master Plan

(File Ref. No.: 06-2345-20-SARM1) (REDMS No. 2718415, 2659773)

That:

(1)

the draft South Arm Community Park Vision and Development Plan be endorsed.

(2)

staff  begin discussions with Richmond School District No. 38 regarding the feasibility of the draft Park Vision and Development Plan, as well as the replacement timetables for Whiteside Elementary and McRoberts Secondary schools.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

APPLICATION BY NKS ENTERPRISES FOR REZONING AT 8571 HEATHER STREET FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/B) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/A)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8435, RZ 08-438376) (REDMS No. 2502170, 2743827)

That Bylaw No. 8435, for the rezoning of 8571 Heather Street from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

CITY OF RICHMOND RECOMMENDATIONS: METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY

(File Ref. No.:  01-0157-20-RGST1) (REDMS No. 2773926, 2769830)

(1)

That the Recommendations contained in Attachments 3, 5 and 6 of the staff report from the General Manager Planning and Development, entitled: City of Richmond Recommendations: Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy, dated December 3, 2009, be approved and forwarded to the Metro Vancouver Board for incorporation into the next draft of the Regional Growth Strategy, on the basis that the RGS Industrial and Employment Lands designations will not be legal, until Richmond reviews its Official Community Plan and a new Regional Context Statement is approved; and

(2)

That Metro Vancouver consult with the property owners of the Riverside Industrial Park (area between Highway 99, Shell Road, Steveston Highway and the Fraser River) with regard to the proposed RGS Industrial designation over their entire area, that this consultation be to the standards deemed acceptable to the City of Richmond, and that MV involve City of Richmond staff throughout the process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

22.

BYLAW 8561 TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN 7100 SCHEDULE 1, AIRCRAFT NOISE SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND MAP AND SCHEDULE 2.11A (WEST CAMBIE AREA PLAN)

(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8561)REDMS No. 2766929, 2767360)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8561 proposing an amendment to:

(a)

the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 7100) Schedule 1, Section 5.4 Noise Management:

(i)

by removing the single-hatched areas of the OCP Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development map;

(ii)

by adding 80/100 Lancaster Crescent to the ANSD map as Area 2;

(iii)

by clarifying the air cooling system standards and techniques, in Note 4 of the OCP Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development Table;

(b)

the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 7100) Schedule 2.11A (West Cambie Area Plan), Section 8.1.6 to clarify the air cooling system standards and techniques for new construction in the Alexandra area of West Cambie,

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8561, in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation during an OCP Amendment, be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) for comment before January 13, 2010.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

23.

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8544 – Portion of 5th Avenue at Steveston Highway

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8544/Vol 01, 06-2290-20-109-004/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2744083)

That:

(1)

the Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8544 be introduced and given 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd readings;

(2)

the required notice of road closure and the intent to dispose of it be advertised prior to final adoption;

(3)

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 complete this matter and the Manager, Real Estate Services be authorized to execute all required documentation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

The following advisory committee appointments were announced:

Richmond Museum Society

§          

Two-year term:  Sreedevi Kuttamkulangara and Joe Da Silva.

Richmond Aquatic Services Board

§          

One-year term: Andy Nimmo.

§          

Two-year term: Harminder Gill, Winson Wan, Rosemary Nickerson, and Roger Watts.

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society

§          

Two-year term: Keith Liedtke and E. Michael O’Brien.

Child Care Development Advisory Committee

§          

Two-year term:  Sushma Wadwania.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R09/21-15

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Miscellaneous Amendments Arising From Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8542

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 8555

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 8548

Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 8549

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 8550

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8455

(3051 Catalina Crescent, RZ 08-434507)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8554

CARRIED

In accordance with section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Barnes declared herself to be in a potential conflict of interest as she owns property in the area and left the meeting (8:30 p.m.).

R09/21-16

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8508

(4311 Garry Street, RZ 09-461562) be adopted.

CARRIED

Councillor Barnes re-entered the meeting (8:31 p.m.).

R09/21-17

It was moved and seconded

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8515

(5580, 5600 and 5620 Moncton Street; RZ 08-425926)

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Barnes

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R09/21-18

24.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 09-469892) for the property at 5580, 5600, and 5620 Moncton Street; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 09-494545) for the property at 4000 No. 3 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R09/21-19

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:40 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 14, 2009.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)