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

R10/10-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010,

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, June 7, 2010, and

each be adopted as circulated, and that

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated May 12, 2010 and May 21, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Dave Semple, General Manager, Parks and Recreation, highlighted that the Garden City Park Play Environment has been recognized for its innovative playground design.  Mr. Semple thanked Glen Davies, Acting Principal at Henry Anderson Elementary School and Paige Robertson, representative of the City Centre Community Association, for their respective organization's participation in the development of the play environment.  He then presented Mayor Brodie with the BC Recreation and Parks Association Parks & Open Space Award for the Garden City Play Environment.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE METRO VANCOUVER BOARD IN BRIEF

In reference to a news article titled “Millions of litres of pollutants dumped in cities: analysis” published on June 13, 2010 regarding a sewage spill in December 2009, the following motion was introduced:

R10/10-2

It was moved and seconded

That, in relation to the information in the article published June 13, 2010, the Mayor send a letter to Metro Vancouver requesting details of the sewage spill in December 2009, including the reporting procedure for such spills.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (on file, City Clerk’s Office), Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, reviewed the 2041 Official Community Plan Update and commented on the findings of the first round of public consultation.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R10/10-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:24 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 11 – Paulik Gardens Neighbourhood Park Completion

Gene Zedenick, volunteer gardener at Paulik Park, wholeheartedly supported staff’s recommendation to locate the community garden as per option 2 of the staff report dated May 10, 2010.  She noted that the proposed location is ideal and it will make a great addition to the park.  However, Ms. Zedenick was strongly opposed to the instalment of all-weather pathways throughout the park.  She commented on Park staff’s rationale for these pathways, but was of the opinion that the drainage problems are due to other factors, such as the number of large developments taking place adjacent to the park.  Ms. Zedenick noted that the all-weather pathways would ruin the natural beauty of the park and take from the park’s uniqueness.  She concluded by stating that volunteers regularly maintain the park, so the City should utilize taxpayers’ dollars elsewhere and that the pathways should be considered separately from the community garden issue.

Item No. 19 – Final Report of the Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force – Report Back on Referral

Howard Jampolsky, Chair of the Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force, provided background information and advised that the Task Force’s report is comprehensive and its recommendations aim for a quieter community.  He commented on night time operations and was of the opinion that in order to see any significant changes in this area, it would have to be tackled at the political level.  Mr. Jampolsky noted that the proposed Task Force recommendations are achievable if there is a will to follow through on them and that if implemented, the proposed recommendations would make a big difference for many Richmond residents.

R10/10-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:43 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R10/10-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 18 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, June 7, 2010;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 7, 2010;

(3)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2009 Auditors Report on Financial Statements

(File Ref. No. 03-1200-02)

That the 2009 Auditors report on financial statements be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

2009 CITY OF RICHMOND AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(File Ref. No. 03-1200-02) (REDMS No. 2897364)

That the City’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

2009 ANNUAL REPORT

(File Ref. No. 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 2898313)

That the City of Richmond 2009 Annual Report and the 2009 Annual Report – Highlights be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

2010 RECREATION & PHYSICAL FITNESS SURVEY

(File Ref. No. 11-7375-01)

That:

(1)

the 2010 Recreation and Physical Fitness Syndicated  Survey Report be received for information;

(2)

the report be referred to staff for dissemination to various  community groups and the media; and

(3)

the report be referred to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee  for  information  with regard to school programs on children’s wellness and healthy diet.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Paulik Gardens Neighbourhood Park Completion

(File Ref. No.:  06-2345-20-MCLS1) (REDMS No. 2894299)

That the Paulik Park community gardens be located as per Option 2 shown in Attachment 4 of the staff report entitled “Paulik Gardens Neighbourhood Park Completion” dated May 10, 2010 from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Thompson Youth Park Contribution Agreement

(File Ref. No.:  03-1000-03-050Xr.:06-2345-20-BTHO1) (REDMS No. 2896127)

That:

(1)

the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation be authorized to finalize and execute an Agreement with the Thompson Community Association for a $250,000 contribution to fund Phase 1 of the Thompson Youth Park; and

(2)

a letter be sent on behalf of the City to the Thompson Community Association thanking them for their financial contribution to the park project.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Community Garden at Railway Avenue and Brunswick Drive in Steveston

(File Ref. No.:  11-7200-20-CGAR1) (REDMS No. 2895536)

That:

(1)

the proposed community garden at Railway Avenue and Brunswick Drive in Steveston be approved;

(2)

staff work with Richmond RCMP and Tomekichi Homma Elementary School regarding traffic and parking issues in the area related to the project; and

(3)

staff consider appropriate shrubs or fencing along Railway Avenue to buffer the garden plots.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Prohibition of dogs at Terra Nova Park

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8612/8613) (REDMS No. 2893610, 2893551, 2893606)

That:

(1)

the Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 7310, Amendment Bylaw No. 8612 (Attachment 1) be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw  No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8613 (Attachment 2) be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

APPLICATION BY KENNETH KING ARCHITECTURE PLANNING URBAN DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN FOR REZONING AT 6311,6331, 6351, 6371 NO. 4 ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL4) IN ORDER TO PERMIT A 26 TOWNHOUSE UNIT COMPLEX

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8614, RZ 06-346055) (REDMS No. 2880731, 2902889)

That Bylaw No. 8614, for the rezoning of 6311,6331, 6351, 6371 No. 4 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

APPLICATION BY MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 7411 AND 7431 MOFFATT ROAD FROM MEDIUM DENSITY LOW RISE APARTMENT (RAM1) TO HIGH DENSITY TOWNHOUSE (RTH4)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8615, RZ 08-449233) (REDMS NO. 2886409, 2897758)

That Bylaw No. 8615, for the rezoning of 7411 and 7431 Moffatt Road from “Medium Density Low Rise Apartment (RAM1)” to “High Density Townhouse (RTH4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

APPLICATION BY PSD ENTERPRISES LTD. FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) TO PERMIT A RETAIL LIQUOR 2 STORE AT 3031 BECKMAN PLACE AND TO REMOVE A RETAIL LIQUOR 1 STORE FROM 8260 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY (STRATA PLAN LMS1590)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8616/8617, ZT 10-508056) (REDMS No. 2886366, 2898156, 1505481, 17294)

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 8616, for a zoning text amendment to “Neighbourhood Commercial (CN)” to permit a “Retail Liquor 2” (private liquor store) as a site specific additional use at 3031 Beckman Place, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

Bylaw No. 8617, for a zoning text amendment to “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” to remove “Retail Liquor 1” (private liquor store) as a site specific additional use at 8260 Westminster Highway (Strata Plan LMS1590), be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

2041 OCP UPDATE - FIRST ROUND OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION FINDINGS & NEXT STEPS
Detailed Survey Results for 2041 OCP Update - First Round of Public Consultation(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-02-42) (REDMS No. 2905407, 2802691, 2801789, 2802746, 2882454, 2888170, 2801675, 2803516, 2804272, 2803951)

That the staff report entitled: “2041 OCP Update – First Round of Public Consultation Findings & Next Steps”, from the General Manager, Planning and Development, be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

19.

FINAL REPORT OF THE RICHMOND AIRPORT NOISE CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE – REPORT BACK ON REFERRAL

(File Ref. No.:  01-0100-20-RANC1-01/2010) (REDMS No. 2880934, 2778055)

R10/10-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the final report of the Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force, as presented in Attachment 1 of the attached report dated June 3, 2010, be endorsed with the following amendments:

(a)

That Recommendation 21 of the Task Force report be deferred at this time and the role of the City’s representatives to the YVR Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (ANMC) be strengthened as described in Option 1 of Section 2 of the attached report such that:

(i)

for the Advisory Committee on the Environment to establish the reporting to General Purposes Committee of the City’s representatives to the YVR ANMC at least twice per year;

(ii)

VAA be requested to modify the YVR ANMC meeting procedures and regularly report back to the YVR ANMC regarding how the deliberations of the Committee are considered by the VAA Board and/or senior VAA management as described in Sections 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 of Attachment 1;

(iii)

the Task Force be retained to allow for the opportunity to provide comment on discussions of the Task Force report with the relevant federal agencies as per Recommendation 2 below and that staff review, with the City’s representatives, the effectiveness of the recommendations after one year;

(b)

That YVR be recommended to put a person in place to investigate and enforce noise complaints;

(2)

That the final report of the Task Force, as amended per Recommendation 1 above, be endorsed for purposes of further consultation and forwarded to the relevant federal agencies including VAA, Transport Canada and NAV CANADA with a request to meet to discuss its implementation or the development of mutually acceptable alternative solutions that meet the intended objectives of each of the report recommendations, with a copy to the City’s representative to YVR Board and the BC Aviation Council;

(3)

That Council reiterate its request to the VAA to incorporate the comments previously submitted by the City on the YVR 2009-2013 Noise Management Plan, along with the above Task Force recommendations, as amended, or alternatives to achieve their intended objectives, into its aeronautical noise management action plan to be developed later this year;

(4)

Per Recommendation 2, that the relevant federal agencies be requested to provide formal responses by September 30, 2010 as to how each of the Task Force recommendations, as amended, was or will be addressed and that staff be directed to report back in Fall 2010 on the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force; and

(5)

That the Government of Canada be requested to prepare new legislation and/regulations governing NAV CANADA, Transport Canada, and YVR to require these agencies to be more open and transparent to the public.  Public and annual meetings shall be regularly held by these organizations and convened during hours when the public could be expected to be able to attend (as in the evening).  Questions from the public and other governments, and agencies and groups shall be answered in writing if requested, and that a copy of the correspondence to the Government of Canada be sent to the local MPs.

The question on Resolution R10/10-6 was not called as discussion ensued regarding various details of the proposed recommendations, notably the establishment of a permanent Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Committee.

The question on Part 1 (a) of Resolution R10/10-6 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. S. Halsey-Brandt, McNulty and Steves opposed.

The question on the remainder of Resolution R10/10-6 was then called and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R10/10-7

20.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Jim Kojima provided background information and highlighted that the Japan Skating Federation was pleased to have won six medals during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.  In celebration of the Games, the Federation hosted a large party in Tokyo, which Mr. Kojima and his wife attended.  Mr. Kojima stated that President of the Federation, Seiko Hashimoto was very pleased by both the City’s and community’s hospitality and in recognition of this, wished to acknowledge the City with a Certificate of Appreciation.  Mr. Kojima then presented Mayor Brodie with the Certificate of Appreciation, which reads as follows: 

In grateful recognition of continued excellence and commitment in the field of team support on occasion of the 21^st Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver 2010, and in appreciation of your tireless efforts to set up a and organize “Japan Support House” for the benefit of Japan Olympic Team.

(2)

Gary Ho, CEO of the Tzu Chi Foundation Canada, spoke of Tzu Chi’s disaster relief campaigns for Haiti and China and acknowledged that two Richmond residents volunteered in Haiti.  Mr. Ho played a video clip that demonstrated Tzu Chi’s presence in Haiti and thanked its 200,000 volunteers worldwide for their generosity.

R10/10-8

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R10/10-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8584

(10240 Gilmore Crescent, RZ 09-498513)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8576

(9640 Patterson Road and the Easternmost 1.0M of 9620 Patterson Road, RZ 09-500596)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R10/10-10

22.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 28, 2010, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 07-374744) for the property at 6888 Cooney Road (formerly 6760, 6780, 6800, 6820 Cooney Road; 8371, 8411 Anderson Road; and 6771, 6811,6831 Eckersley Road) be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R10/10-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:27 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, June 14, 2010.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)