December 22, 2009 - Minutes (Special)
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Special Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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4:00 p.m. |
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Anderson Room Richmond City Hall |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt Councillor Bill McNulty Councillor Harold Steves Councillor Ken Johnston (arrived at 4:53) Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber |
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Absent: |
Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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RECESS FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE (4:01 p.m.)
(OPEN and CLOSED) AND
SPECIAL (CLOSED) COUNCIL MEETING |
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RECONVENE (at 4:53 p.m.)
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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SP09/8-1 |
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Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items. |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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SP09/8-2 |
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Motion to rise and report. |
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RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION
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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
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Police Records Information Management Environment British Columbia (PRIME-BC) (File Ref. No.: 09-5350-00) (REDMS No. 2724689) |
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SP09/8-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a letter be sent to the Solicitor General of British Columbia requesting that: |
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the Province not increase user fees for PRIME-BC; and |
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elected officials be appointed to the PRIME-BC Board of Directors in proportion to the costs paid by the municipal sector; and further |
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That a letter be sent to all provincial MLAs and affected municipalities; and |
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That the following resolution for submission to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities be approved: |
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WHEREAS in 2010 the Province of British Columbia proposes to increase the annual user fees for Prime Records Information Management Environment British Columbia from $500 to $1000 per member which represents an increase of 100%; |
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AND WHEREAS there is no elected local government officials on the Board of Directors of Prime Records Information Management Environment British Columbia Board, even though municipalities fund a significant portion of the operating costs for Prime Records Information Management Environment British Columbia; |
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities requests the Province maintain the costs of PRIME paid for by municipalities at the 2009 rate and that elected local government officials be appointed to the Board of Directors of Prime Records Information Management Environment British Columbia Board in proportion to the costs paid by the municipal sector. |
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CARRIED |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
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(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2776392) |
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SP09/8-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the application by Skyline Airport Hotel (1997) Ltd., doing business as Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Hotel, for a Liquor Primary Licence at 3099 Corvette Way, in order to offer liquor service, be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that: |
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Council recommends the issuance of the proposed license based on the community responses received and that the operation will not have a significant negative impact on the community. |
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Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria are as follows: |
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The establishment is located at the end of Corvette Way and fronts Sea Island Way. To the north is a mix of retail, restaurants and light industrial uses. To the west of the establishment is a marina and to the east is a hotel. Behind the establishment and to the south are two residential towers currently under construction. |
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The proximity to other social or recreational facilities and public buildings was considered. There are no schools and one park within a 500 metre radius of the proposed liquor primary location. |
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The application for a 10 person capacity operation, with liquor service hours of 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday to Sunday and offering patron non-participating entertainment 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. |
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The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved was considered. |
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The issue of parking was considered. |
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The zoning of the establishment, Residential/Hotel-Capstan Village City Centre (ZMU5) was reviewed and conforms to the regulations. |
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The 2008 population figure of 42,600 for the City Centre with a projected growth of 90,000 by 2031 was considered. Relevant socio-economic information was considered. |
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The impact on the community if the application is approved was considered. |
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As the operation of a licensed establishment might affect nearby residents, the City gathered the views of the residents as follows: |
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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. |
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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. |
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Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows: |
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There was no public responses received from residents within a 100 metre radius and Council considers that the application is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the nearby area. |
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CARRIED |
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11011/11051 No. 2 Road - BC Hydro Statutory Right of Way for Steveston Fire Hall #2 (File Ref. No.: 06-2285-30-145/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2778969) |
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SP09/8-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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staff be authorized to register a statutory right of way in favour of BC Hydro over a ±128 m2 portion of City-owned property at 11011/11051 No. 2 Road for a nominal fee of $10.00; and |
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staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to negotiate and execute all documentation to effect the transactions, including all contracts and Land Title office documentation. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No.: 11-7000-09-20-093/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2775035) |
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SP09/8-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the selection of Coast Salish artist Sonny Assu for the Youth Mentorship Program for the VANOC Venues’ Aboriginal Art Program at the Richmond Olympic Oval Precinct, as outlined in the staff report dated December 9, 2009 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be endorsed. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No.: 11-7000-09-20-099/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2772874) |
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SP09/8-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the addition of the four artworks, Cabezas, Dinosaur, Mao Jacket, and Homage to my Dad, for temporary exhibition in Richmond by the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale, 2009-2011, to replace the previously endorsed artworks Angels & Demons and Made in China, and for new opportunities with InTransit BC, as outlined in the staff report dated December 9, 2009 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be endorsed. |
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CARRIED |
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SINGLE FAMILY AND DUPLEX WATER METER PROGRAM (File Ref. No.: 10-6060-02-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2779264) |
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SP09/8-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the existing contract with Neptune Technology Group be extended for four months ending on April 30, 2010 using the 2003 unit rates. |
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CARRIED |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
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2010 Operating Budget and 5 Year Financial Plan (2010-2014) (File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2777631) |
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No Committee Recommendation came forward. |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
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(File No.: 12-8060-20-8333/8562; RZ 09-497547) (REDMS No. 2769995) |
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SP09/8-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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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)", be abandoned; and |
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Bylaw No. 8562, for the rezoning of 6411 Blundell Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach House (RCH)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File No.: 12-8060-20-8557; RZ 09-484669) (REDMS No. 2747308) |
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SP09/8-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 8557, for the rezoning of 3951, 3971, 4071, 4111 Boundary Road, Portions of 23660 River Road, No Address Parcels (P.I.D. 003-693-805, 003-693-996, 003-694-143,003-693-899) and Portions of Existing Surplus City Road Right-of-Way from “Industrial (I), Light Industrial (IL) and Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Light Industrial (IL)”, be introduced and given first reading; and |
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That Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 8563 (portion of Thompson Road) and Bylaw No. 8564 (portion of Boundary Road) be introduced and given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings; |
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That the required notice of road closure and disposition of the closed roads be advertised prior to final adoption; |
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That staff be authorized to file certifying statements executed by the Corporate Officer at Land Title Office cancelling the right of resumption in each of the closed roads pursuant to the Resumption of Highways Regulation; |
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That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to raise title to each road closure area totalling ±2,302 square metres (±24,778 sf) and transfer them to Translink or its designate for $483,171; |
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That the City acquire the following properties from Translink, which total ±2,283 square metres (±24,574 sf), for $483,171: |
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PID: 004-062-965 |
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PID: 004-056-451 |
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PID: 004-053-541 |
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PID: 004-891-937 |
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That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete all matters detailed herein including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the transactions, including executing all required Land Title Office documentation. |
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CARRIED |
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(File No.: 12-8060-20-8558; RZ 07-401012) (REDMS No. 2765018) |
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SP09/8-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw No. 8558, for the rezoning of 8140 Heather Street from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File No.: 12-8060-20-8560; RZ 09-490139) (REDMS No. 2766844) |
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SP09/8-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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Bylaw No. 8560, for the rezoning of 251 Douglas Crescent from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach House (ZS20)”, be introduced and given first reading; and |
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the notification area for the applicable Public Hearing be enlarged from the standard 50 m radius to include all of Burkeville. |
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CARRIED |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION
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SP09/8-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8046 (9391 Alberta Road, RZ 05-301844) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8420 (11131 & 11151 Williams Road, RZ 07-398903) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8503 (7340 & 7360 Garden City Road, RZ 08-430370) |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL
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SP09/8-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on November 25, 2009, and October 14, 2009, be received for information. |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of: |
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a Development Permit (DP 09-471540) for the property at 7340 and 7360 Garden City Road; and |
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a Development Permit (DP 08-433637) for the property at 9391 Alberta Road; |
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT
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SP09/8-15 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (5:00 p.m.). |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |