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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 25, 2010 (distributed previously).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 25.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee Minutes

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Recruitment of Management Staff

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Prohibition on the Sale of Rabbits in Pet Stores

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New Liquor Primary Licence Application Great Canadian Casinos Inc. Unit #105 - 8888 River Road

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Temporary Request for Extended Hours of Service for Liquor Primary Licence

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Additional Hotel Room Tax and Future Local Tourism Funding

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Proposed Youth Park at Burnett Thompson Community Park

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Richmond Community Wellness Strategy

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Richmond Sport For Life Strategy 2010-2015

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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8406 to Permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement to Secure Affordable Housing Units – 9340 - 9400 Cambie Road

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2009 Annual Report and 2010 Work Program: Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, March 15, 2010):

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Lots 61 to 70 Section 4 Block 4 North Range 4 West NWD Plan 1593 (5700 Dhillon Way) – Rezone from (GC) To (AG4) (Ralph A. May (on behalf of Ocean Spray of Canada)  – Applicant);

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22331 Westminster Highway – Rezone from AG1 to ZT61 (Denis Turco Architect Inc.  – applicant);

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9640 Patterson Road and the Easternmost 1.0 M of 9620 Patterson Road – Rezone from RS1/E to (RS2/B) (Amrit Paul Atwal – applicant); and

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9171/9191 No. 3 Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RCH (Christine Lei – applicant).

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, February 1, 2010;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 1, 2010;

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(3)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010;

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010;

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(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010;

be received for information.

7.

RECRUITMENT OF MANAGEMENT STAFF

(File Ref. No. :)

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff be directed to bring the replacement of management staff to Council for consideration prior to the recruitment process.

8.

Prohibition on the Sale of Rabbits in Pet Stores

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2772185)

GP-33

See Page GP-33 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

Note:  The revised proposed bylaw which reflects a one month effective date following adoption is found attached to page CNCL-37.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 8566 be introduced and given first, second and third reading to ban the sale of rabbits in Richmond pet stores, provided that it be implemented one month from adoption;

(2)

That a letter be sent to Vancouver, Surrey, and Delta regarding Richmond’s bylaw;

(3)

That staff be directed to consider ways to work with the Richmond Animal Protection Society to communicate to the public regarding rabbits available for adoption; and

(4)

That a resolution be forwarded to UBCM and the Lower Mainland LocalGovernment Association regarding the proposed bylaw.

9.

NEW LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE APPLICATION GREAT CANADIAN CASINOS INC. UNIT #105 - 8888 RIVER ROAD

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 2803514)

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See Page GP-37 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application from Great Canadian Casinos Inc., doing business as River Rock Casino Resort, for a Liquor Primary Licence at 8888 River Road Unit #105, to offer liquor service be supported, and a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

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.

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed review criteria are as follows:

(a)

The establishment is located on the ground floor of a 7 storey parking structure and Canada Line transit station.  To the north is the River Rock Hotel and Casino.  To the west and east are commercial buildings housing light industrial uses and to the south is a bus loop and commercial buildings.

(b)

The proximity to other social or recreational facilities and public buildings was considered as no schools or parks are within a 500-metre radius.

(c)

The application for a 200 person capacity operation with liquor service hours from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday to Sunday from where the game of poker is offered to patrons will not pose a significant negative impact on the community based on the lack of responses from the residents and businesses in the area.

(d)

The number and market focus or clientele of liquor primary licence establishments within a reasonable distance of the proposed location was considered.

(e)

There are no concerns regarding additional noise, traffic or parking in the area if the application is approved. 

(f)

The zoning of the establishment, Casino Hotel Commercial (ZC17) – Bridgeport Village (City Centre), was reviewed and conforms to the regulations.

(g)

The 2008 population figure of 42,600 for the City Centre area with a projected growth to                 90,000 by 2031 and relevant socio-economic information was considered.

(h)

The impact on the community if the application is approved was considered.

(3)

As the operation of a licensed establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the views of the residents 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 instructions 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 instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

Since there was no public responses received from residents within a 100-metre radius, Council considers that the application is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the nearby area.

10.

Temporary Request For Extended Hours of Service for Liquor Primary Licence

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2806917)

GP-43

See Page GP-43 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council provide a no objection comment to LCLB on the temporary increase of hours to liquor service on the Liquor Primary Licence held by Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel as the increase in hours will not have an impact on residential areas and traffic and noise in the area will not be adversely affected.

11.

Additional Hotel Room Tax and Future Local Tourism Funding

(File Ref. No.:  08-4150-03-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2802682)

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See Page GP-47 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts and UBCM, providing comments on current local tourism funding scenarios, as outlined in the attached staff report dated January 18, 2010.

12.

Proposed Youth Park at Burnett Thompson Community Park

(File Ref. No.:  06-2345-20-BTHO1/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2794498)

PRCS-23

See Page PRCS-23 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee agenda for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Thompson Youth Park Concept be endorsed as described in the staff report dated January 5, 2010 entitled “Proposed Youth Park at Burnett Thompson Community Park”;

(2)

staff be authorized to negotiate a Contribution Agreement with the Thompson Community Association for $250,000 to support Phase 1 development of the Thompson Youth Park; and

(3)

staff be directed to conduct a public consultation process for the Thompson Youth Park which includes the general public, youth and residents in the Thompson neighbourhood.

13.

Richmond Community Wellness Strategy

(File Ref. No.:  07-3040-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2792394)

PRCS-31

See Page PRCS-31 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee agenda for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the ‘Richmond Community Wellness Strategy’, as attached to the staff report dated January 4, 2010 from the Acting Director, Recreation, be endorsed;

(2)

the ‘Richmond Community Wellness Strategy’, as attached to the staff report dated January 4, 2010 from the Acting Director, Recreation, be sent to Vancouver Coastal Health and the Richmond Board of Education, with the request that they endorse the strategy; and

(3)

the Richmond Community Wellness Strategy Steering Committee members be thanked for their assistance in developing the document.

14.

Richmond Sport For Life Strategy 2010-2015

(File Ref. No.:  11-7200-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2797258)

PRCS-121

See Page PRCS-121 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee agenda for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

staff seek feedback from stakeholders on the DRAFT Richmond Sport For Life Strategy 2010-2015, as attached to the staff report dated January 12, 2010 from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and then bring back a revised strategy document for endorsement; and

(2)

the Richmond Sport For Life Strategy Working Group be thanked for their assistance in developing the DRAFT Richmond Sport For Life Strategy 2010-2015.

15.

HOUSING AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 8406 TO PERMIT THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A HOUSING AGREEMENT TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS – 9340 - 9400 CAMBIE ROAD

(File Ref. No.:  06-2280-30-017) (REDMS No. 2797172)

PLN-5

See Page PLN-5 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8406 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8406 is adopted, to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto in accordance with the requirements of s. 905 of the Local Government Act to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by Rezoning application 07-366342 and the associated Bylaw No. 8395.

16.

2009 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2010 WORK PROGRAM: RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2804645)

PLN-27

See Page PLN-27 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the “2009 Annual Report and 2010 Work Program: Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee”, as referenced in the staff report dated January 19, 2010 from the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

17.

APPLICATION BY RALPH A. MAY (ON BEHALF OF OCEAN SPRAY OF CANADA) FOR REZONING AT LOTS 61 TO 70 SECTION 4 BLOCK 4 NORTH RANGE 4 WEST NWD PLAN 1593 (5700 DHILLON WAY) FROM GOLF COURSE (GC) TO AGRICULTURE (AG4)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8581, RZ 09-493545) (REDMS No. 2796258)

PLN-47

See Page PLN-47 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8581, to create the Agriculture (AG4) zone and for the rezoning of Lots 61 to 70 Section 4 Block 4 North Range 4 West NWD Plan 1593 (5700 Dhillon Way) from “Golf Course (GC)” to “Agriculture (AG4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

18.

APPLICATION BY DENIS TURCO ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 22331 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY FROM AGRICULTURE (AG1) TO TOWN HOUSING (ZT61) – HAMILTON

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8575, RZ 07-361639) (REDMS No. 2487695)

PLN-79

See Page PLN-79 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8575, to amend “Town Housing (ZT61) – Hamilton” and to rezone 22331 Westminster Highway from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Town Housing (ZT61) – Hamilton”, be introduced and given first reading.

19.

APPLICATION BY AMRIT PAUL ATWAL FOR REZONING AT 9640 PATTERSON ROAD AND THE EASTERNMOST 1.0 M OF 9620 PATTERSON ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8576, RZ 09 –500596) (REDMS No. 2797266)

PLN-99

See Page PLN-99 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8576, for the rezoning of 9640 Patterson Road and the easternmost 1.0 m of 9620 Patterson Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

20.

APPLICATION BY CHRISTINE LEI FOR REZONING AT 9171/9191 NO. 3 ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSE (RCH)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8577, RZ 09-494705) (REDMS No. 2797486)

PLN-111

See Page PLN-111 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8577, for the rezoning of 9171/9191 No. 3 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach House (RCH)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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FINANCE COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

21.

2010 OPERATING BUDGET

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2810540)

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See Page FC-7 of the Finance Committee agenda for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt, G. Halsey-Brandt, Johnston, and McNulty opposed)

That the 2010 Operating Budget with a net expenditure increase of $5.10M and a corresponding 3.45% tax increase be approved and form the basis of the City’s 5 Year Financial Plan (2010 – 2014).

22.

APPLICATION BY BALBIR JAWANDA FOR REZONING AT 16780 RIVER ROAD – REQUEST TO CONSIDER REZONING APPLICATION PRIOR TO 12 MONTH RESUBMISSION INTERVAL

(File Ref. No.:  RZ 09-503308) (REDMS No. 2792423)

PLN-41

See Page PLN-41 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

Procedural Note:  In accordance with Section 2.7 of the Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Item 22 requires an affirmative vote of at least two thirds of Council members eligible to vote in order to pass.

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That permission be granted to the rezoning application submitted for 16780 River Road (RZ 09-503308) to be processed and considered by Council prior to the minimum 12 month resubmission interval as required in Zoning Bylaw 8500 (Section 2.7).

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

23.

2010 – 2014 Sport Hosting Strategy and Implementation Plan and Sport Hosting Task Force Terms of Reference

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 2793750v.5)

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See Page PRCS-169 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee agenda for full report

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Note:  See procedural memorandum relating to recommendation #2.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Sport Hosting Strategy, as outlined in the staff report dated January 5, 2010 from the General Manager, Community Services entitled “2010 – 2014 Sport Hosting Strategy and Implementation Plan and Sport Hosting Task Force Terms of Reference” be endorsed;

(2)

the Terms of Reference, as outlined in the staff report dated January 5, 2010 from the General Manager, Community Services entitled “2010 – 2014 Sport Hosting Strategy and Implementation Plan and Sport Hosting Task Force Terms of Reference” be endorsed; and

(3)

a copy of the Richmond Sport Hosting Strategy and Implementation Plan, upon approval, be forwarded to stakeholders and the Richmond School Board, for information.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24.

RICHMOND Sport Hosting PROGRAM REFERRALS

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 2816222)

Recommendation to be forwarded from the Special General Purposes Committee meeting of Monday, February 8, 2010.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8253

(10180 Railway Avenue, RZ 07-366402)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 8573

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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RECOMMENDATION

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, be received for information.

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and

DPP Plan Package

(dist. separately)

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 07-399354) for the property at 8600 Park Road (Formerly 6760, 6780, and 6800 Eckersley Road, 8500, 8520, and 8540 Park Road, 6751, 6760, 6771, 6780, 6791, 6800, and 6831 Park Place, and the Park Place Road Right-of-Way); and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 09-500638) for the property at 9888 Keefer Avenue;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT