May 25, 2010 - Minutes
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Regular Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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7:00 p.m. |
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Council Chambers Richmond City Hall |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt (arrived 7:01 p.m.) Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt Councillor Ken Johnston Councillor Bill McNulty Councillor Harold Steves Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R10/9-1 |
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It was moved and seconded | ||
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That: | ||
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 10, 2010, |
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, May 17, 2010, |
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each be adopted as circulated. | ||
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CARRIED | ||
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AGENDA ADDITIONS |
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R10/9-2 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That: | |
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Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8433 (11900 No. 1 Road and 4091, 4111 Chatham Street, RZ 07-384741) be added under ‘Bylaws for Adoption’; and |
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“Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8600 (Bathgate Place), Bylaw 8601 (Portion of Jacombs Road) and Bylaw 8611 (Parcel A) and Transfer of Closed Road Areas to Ikea Properties Limited (“Ikea”) and Purchase of Property from Ikea to Become Road” be added to the Council Agenda to be considered in conjunction with Item No. 18. |
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CARRIED | |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R10/9-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:11 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items. |
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Item No. 19 – Draft Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan – Greater Vancouver Regional District |
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Ted Rattray, President, Belkorp Environmental Services Inc., distributed materials and reviewed his submission (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office). He commented on the status of the Cache Creek Landfill and spoke of the benefits of landfills versus incinerators and stated that incinerators require a major capital investment and often require that users provide waste feedstock or pay in lieu. Mr. Rattray was of the opinion that eventually, this option would become a deterrent to moving toward zero waste. |
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R10/9-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:27 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R10/9-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items 6 through 16 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES | |
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That the minutes of: | |
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the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, May 17, 2010; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010; |
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the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010; |
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the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010; |
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be received for information. | |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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UNIFORM PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY USE BYLAW OFFICERS (File Ref. No.: 02-0615-02) |
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That staff be authorized to purchase the uniforms for Property Use Inspectors in the Community Bylaws Division. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Sister City Committee 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Activity Plan (File Ref. No.: 01-0100-20-SCIT1-01) (REDMS No. 2870919, 2877746, 288006, 264854) | |
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That the staff report dated April 29, 2010 from the Deputy CAO, which includes the Sister City Committee 2009 Annual Report be received for information; |
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Subject to matters in Part (3), that the Sister City Committee 2010 Activity Plan be approved; |
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That staff be directed to work with the Sister City Committee on the program staff component, finances, timing and other details for Sister City trips including the Shanghai Expo; |
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That staff be directed to commence work with the Sister City Committee to draft a further 3 year plan for 2011 to 2013; and |
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That the balance of #4 on Page 3 and Page 4 of the 2010 Activity Plan and Budget be referred to staff. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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Regulation & Mitigation of Noise (File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-6989) (REDMS No. 2887911, 2894783) |
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That staff retain the necessary expertise to update and redraft, in consultation with the Richmond Medical Health Officer, the City’s Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989 to address further advances in sound technology; assessment of ambient noise impact; inventory of potential noise conflict boundaries; impact of any changes in objective measurement; successful enforcement models and collaborative neighbourhood impact models. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Hamilton Community Centre - Capital Project (File Ref. No.: 06-2052-20-HCC) (REDMS No. 2883794) | |
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That: | |
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the Hamilton Community Centre Capital Project as outlined in the staff report dated April 12, 2010 from the Director, Project Development be approved; |
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the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Project Development and Facilities Services, or designate, be authorized to execute documents that permit this project to be constructed as per the staff report dated April 12, 2010 from the Director, Project Development, and review the operating agreement with the School Board and report back; |
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a $20,000 solar hot water system be approved as part of the Hamilton Community Centre project, and be funded by reducing the previously approved 2010 Building Improvement Capital program accordingly and re-allocating the transfer from the Capital Reserve to the Hamilton Community Centre capital budget; |
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a $125,000 commercial standard kitchen be approved as part of the Hamilton Community Centre project, and be funded from two sources: $62,500 from the Hamilton Community Centre Association and $62,500 from Minor Equipment Provision; |
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staff be directed to investigate the possibility of green uses for the roof and report back; and |
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staff be directed to investigate the future of the portable on site and report back. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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TRANSLINK BUSES (File Ref. No.: 01-0154-01) |
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That the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to TransLink to emphasize the request of the City that a proportionate number of new low-emission buses be located at the Steveston Highway bus centre. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8608, RZ 09-504936) (REDMS No. 288473, 2882484) |
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That Bylaw No. 8608, for the rezoning of 5051 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2009 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2010 WORK PLAN (File Ref. No.: 01-0100-20-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 2820785) |
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That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2010 Work Plan (attached to the report dated May 5, 2010, from the General Manager, Planning and Development) be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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POTENTIAL FOR PUBLIC BICYCLE SYSTEM IN GREATER VANCOUVER (File Ref. No.: 10-6360-16-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2876399) | |
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That: | |
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staff continue to work with TransLink and other interested municipalities on the future development and implementation of an integrated public bicycle system in Greater Vancouver; and |
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the City send a letter to TransLink and the City of Vancouver requesting that any implementation of a public bicycle system within its jurisdiction be expandable to other municipalities in the Greater Vancouver area in the future to ensure a compatible and seamless regional system for users. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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23031 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY – FORMER HAMILTON FIRE HALL SITE (File Ref. No.: 06-2050-20-F5) (REDMS No. 2886306) | |
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That: | |
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staff remove the concrete foundation, asphalt entrance and parking lot from the former Hamilton Fire Hall site (23031 Westminster Highway); and |
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funding for the demolition and removal of materials come from the Property Costs Provision Account. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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DITCH CLEANING PROGRAM(File Ref. No.: 10-6045-07-03) (REDMS No. 2891482) | |
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That: | |
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the Sidaway Works Yard soil recycling project, in the amount of $150,000 be approved; and |
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the funding of $150,000 come from the Drainage Utility Reserve. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE – |
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(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8604/8605, RZ 07-380222) (REDMS No. 2891798, 2887493, 2887326) | |
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R10/9-6 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That Bylaw No. 8604, to amend the “Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3)” zone to more accurately reflect the intent of the City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) with regard to non-residential uses and related considerations for lands designated “Urban Centre T5 (45 m)” and “Village Centre Bonus”, be introduced and given first reading; and |
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That Bylaw No. 8605, to rezone 6951 Elmbridge Way from “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3)”, as amended by Bylaw No. 8604, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllr. G. Halsey-Brandt | |
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(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8607, RZ 09-497385) (REDMS No. 2868048, 2881042) | |
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Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8600 (Bathgate Place), Bylaw 8601 (Portion of Jacombs Road) and Bylaw 8611 (Parcel A) and Transfer of Closed Road Areas to Ikea Properties Limited (“Ikea”) and Purchase of Property from Ikea to Become Road (File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8600/8601/8611, 06-2290-20-116/117/118) (REDMS No. 2887094, 2888782, 2890125, 2890363) | |
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R10/9-7 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That: | |
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Bylaw No. 8607, to rezone 13091, 13131, 13080, 13120 Bathgate Place and the northern 1.62 hectares (4 acres) of 3810 Jacombs Road (addressed as 3760 and 3820 Jacombs Road), the existing Bathgate Place surplus City Road Right-of-Way and portions of the existing Jacombs Road surplus City Road Right-of-Way from Industrial Business Park (IB1) to Industrial Retail (IR1), be introduced and given first reading; |
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Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8600 (Bathgate Place), Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8601 (A Portion of Jacombs Road Adjacent to 13091 Bathgate Place) and Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8611 (A portion of Jacombs Road Adjacent to 3200 Sweden Way) be introduced and given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings; |
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the required notices of road closures and dispositions of the closed road be advertised prior to final adoption; |
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staff be authorized to file certifying statements executed by the Corporate Officer at Land Title Office cancelling the rights of resumption in the closed roads pursuant to the Resumption of Highways Regulation; |
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staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to raise title to the Bathgate Place road closure area of ±2,855 square metres (±30,731 sf) and title to a portion of Jacombs Road road closure area of ±455 square metres (±4,898 sf) and transfer them plus the titled road property, which forms part of Jacombs Road and is known as Parcel A of ±377 square metres (±4,058 sf), which totals ±3,687 square metres (±39,687 sf), to Ikea or its designate for $1,587,480; |
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staff be authorized to take all necessary steps for the City to purchase from Ikea an area of ±614.5 square metres (±6,614 sf) at the north end of Jacombs Road plus ±3,725 square metres (±40,096 sf), which totals ±4,339.5 square metres (±46,710 sf), for $1,587,480 for land to become road; and |
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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 transaction, including executing all required Land Title Office documentation. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllr. Steves | |
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – |
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DRAFT INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN - GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT (File Ref. No.: 10-6405-04-02) (REDMS No. 2884526) | ||
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R10/9-8 |
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It was moved and seconded | ||
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That the Metro Vancouver Board be advised of the City of Richmond’s comments relative to the Draft Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan as contained in their April 28, 2010 letter as follows: | |
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The City of Richmond supports the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan, dated April 28, 2010; and |
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The City of Richmond wishes to explore the concept of establishing an Eco-Centre in Richmond in cooperation with the Greater Vancouver Regional District. |
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That staff investigate waste reduction and recycling strategies for multi-family complexes in Richmond and report back; and | |
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That the City indicate to Metro Vancouver that particular emphasis be given to advancing strategies for the recycling of plastic materials. | |
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The question on Resolution R10/9-8 was not called as staff, accompanied by Fred Nenninger, Regional Utility Planning Manager, Metro Vancouver, replied to queries from Council. | ||
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The question on Part 1 (a) of Resolution R10/9-8 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Barnes, S. Halsey-Brandt, and Steves opposed. | ||
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The question on Parts 1(b), 2, and 3 of Resolution R10/9-8 were then called and it was CARRIED. | ||
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PESTICIDE USE CONTROL AMENDMENT BYLAW (File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8602) (REDMS No. 2770733, 2875158) |
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No action was taken on this matter. |
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COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE – | |
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SCHOOL DISTRICT’S 2010/2011 BUDGET AS IT RELATES TO AFFECTS ON ADOLESCENTS (File Ref. No.: 01-0155-02) | |
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R10/9-9 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That as a result of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee, the following motion be referred to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee: | |
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That staff, through the Wellness Strategy, in conjunctions with the Richmond School Board and Vancouver Coastal Health, prepare an interim report on current issues that may be impacting Richmond adolescents, and report back in six months. |
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Carol Zheng has been appointed to the Sister City Committee until December 31, 2010. | |
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Ruby Ba, Sharon Nasadyk, Maryanne Schulz and Sylvana Yeomans have been appointed to the Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee until December 31, 2010. | |
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Wayne Duzita has been re-appointed as the City’s representative on the Board of the 2010 Games Operating Trust Society until the end of the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Society. | |
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York Road has been selected for the new road located on Port Metro Vancouver Lands, west of the intersection of No. 8 Road off Blundell Road. | |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R10/9-10 |
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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. 8436 (8200 St. Albans Road, RZ 06-348080) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8444 (7751 and 7851 Bridge Street and 9351 and 9551 Blundell Road, RZ 07-380219) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8454 (8091 No. 1 Road, RZ 08-431599) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8489 (8200, 8220, 8240 and 8260 Blundell Road, RZ 07-390411) |
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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8432 (11900 No. 1 Road and 4091, 4111 Chatham Street, RZ 07-384741) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8433 |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R10/9-11 |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 and Wednesday, May 12, 2010, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 24, 2010, October 28, 2009, and January 28, 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 09-463392) for the property at 7751, 7851 Bridge Street and 9531, 9551 Blundell Road; |
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a Development Permit (DP 09-482449) for the property at 8200, 8220, 8240 and 8260 Blundell Road; and |
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a Development Permit (DP 07-389916) for the property at 11900 No. 1 Road and 4091, 4111 Chatham Street; |
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R10/9-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:24 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |