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 Harold Steves

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Bill McNulty

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R10/14-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, July 26, 2010,

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA DELETIONS

R10/14-2

It was moved and seconded

That “Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaws No. 8634 and No. 8635

(16780 River Road, RZ 09-503308)” be deleted from the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R10/14-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R10/14-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R10/14-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 12 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 7, 2010;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 8, 2010;

(4)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

AMENDMENTS TO THE 5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2010-2014) BYLAW NO. 8568

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8653, Xr.: 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 2919188, 2971271)

(1)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan be amended to reflect the following changes to the Council-approved 2010 Capital Budget to:

(a)

increase the land acquisitions by $24,837,500 to accommodate land purchases, funded from Accumulated Surplus, Parkland Acquisition DCC’s and the Industrial Use Reserve;

(b)

include the costs for the rehabilitation of No. 4 Road from Westminster Highway to Granville Avenue of $574,000, funded from the Asphalt Paving Provision;

(c)

include subject to the approval of a separate staff report at the Council meeting on September 13, 2010 the Middle Arm Waterfront Greenway project increase of $312,000, funded from Parks DCC’s;

(d)

include the costs for the soil recycling project at the Sidaway site of $150,000, funded from the Drainage Utility Reserve;

(e)

increase the Hamilton Community Centre Expansion project by $145,000, funded from the Minor Capital Equipment Provision, Hamilton Community Centre Association contribution and a reduction to the approved 2010 Building Improvement Capital Program; and

(f)

include the Capital one time additional expenditure of $115,000 for the Watermania Filter Replacement, funded from 2009 Surplus;

(2)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan be amended to reflect the following changes to the Council-approved 2010 Operating Budget to:

(a)

include the Operating one time additional expenditures of $1,964,703, funded from 2009 Surplus;

(b)

include the removal of the concrete foundation, asphalt entrance and parking lot from the former Hamilton Fire Hall site for $10,000, funded from Property Costs Provision;

(c)

include the costs for the 2011 Tall Ships Maritime Festival operational plan of $500,000, funded from the Major Events Provisional Fund;

(d)

reclassify costs related to the newly acquiredRCMP building from Capital to Operating in the amount of $1,000,000 for moving related expenses;

(e)

include the non-cash expenses for Amortization by $50,406,364 for 2010 from Capital Equity; and

(3)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2010 – 2014) Bylaw No. 8568, Amendment Bylaw 8653, which would incorporate and put into effect the changes to the 2010 Capital and Operating Budgets (as summarized in Attachment1), be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Middle Arm Waterfront Greenway Enhancements

(File Ref. No.:  06-2400-20-MARM1-01) (REDMS No. 2962958)

That $312,000 be funded from Parks DCCs and be included as part of the 2010 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw amendment to augment the Middle Arm Waterfront Greenway budget for enhanced recreational opportunities.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund

(File Ref. No.:  03-1075-17, Xr.: 01-0060-20-RTEQ1) (REDMS No. 2971360)

That an interest-free loan of $25,000 from the City’s Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund to the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society, with full repayment to be made to the City six months subsequent to the advance of the loan, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

TURNBERRY LANE HOLDINGS LTD. HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PERMISSION TO REZONE 9451 AND 9471 FERNDALE ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO TOWN HOUSING (ZT69) – NORTH MCLENNAN (CITY CENTRE) IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A 20 UNIT THREE-STOREY TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8640, RZ 09-498765) (REDMS No. 2929517, 2963966, 2942426))

That Bylaw No. 8640 for the rezoning of 9451 and 9471 Ferndale Road from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT69) North McLennan (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATION BY WEN L. CHO AND WEI C. CHO FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION AND REZONING AT 4220/4240 PENDLEBURY ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO TWO-UNIT DWELLING (RD1)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8644, RZ 10-509819, Xr.: SC 10-527413) (REDMS No. 2955670, 2959069, 1467889, 280177)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8644, for the rezoning of 4220/4240 Pendlebury Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Two-Unit Dwelling (RD1)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That the application for a Strata Title Conversion by Wen L. Cho and Wei C. Cho for the property located at 4220/4240 Pendlebury Road be approved on fulfilment of the following conditions:

(a)

Adoption of Bylaw No. 8644, rezoning the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Two-Unit Dwelling (RD1)”;

(b)

Payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2010;

(c)

Filing by the City of a restrictive covenant limiting the number of dwelling units to two;

(d)

Registration of a flood indemnity covenant on Title; and

(e)

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Approving Officer within 180 days of the date of this resolution.

(3)

That the City, as the Approving Authority, delegate to the Approving Officer, the authority to execute the strata conversion plan on behalf of the City, as the Approving Authority, on the basis that the conditions set out in Recommendation 2 have been satisfied.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION BY 0775007 BC LTD. FOR REZONING AT 6731 COLTSFOOT DRIVE/6740 RIVERDALE DRIVE FROM TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8645, RZ 10-531043) (REDMS No. 2960607, 2966644, 2967609, 1616420)

That Bylaw No. 8645, for the rezoning of 6731 Coltsfoot Drive/6740 Riverdale Drive from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

13.

2011 Tall Ships Maritime Festival Infrastructure

(File Ref. No.: 11-7400-35-01, Xr.: 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 2914343)

R10/14-6

It was moved and seconded

That a capital submission in the amount of $1.10 million for the infrastructure development at Garry Point Park, as recommended, be considered as part of the 2011 Capital Budget process.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. G. Halsey-Brandt

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

14.

APPLICATION BY VIRDI PACIFIC HOLDINGS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 16540 RIVER ROAD FROM AGRICULTURE (AG1) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8648, RZ 10-524476) (REDMS No. 2969206, 2969640)

R10/14-7

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8648, to amend the “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district and to rezone 16540 River Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Light Industrial (IL)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Steves

15.

APPOINTMENT OF SECOND ALTERNATES TO THE METRO VANCOUVER DIRECTORS

R10/14-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt be appointed as the second alternate to the first Director on the Metro Vancouver Board for a term commencing on September 13, 2010 and replacing the current corresponding appointment made by this Council on December 1, 2008; and

(2)

That Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt be appointed as the second alternate to the second Director on the Metro Vancouver Board for a term commencing on September 13, 2010 and replacing the current corresponding appointment made by this Council on December 1, 2008.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R10/14-9

16.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (7:41 p.m.).

CARRIED

Francois Chong, spoke of his 2010 Property Tax Notice and Home Owner’s Grant (HOG) application experience.  He stated that both his property taxes and HOG were submitted at the same time, and questioned why his property taxes were late while his HOG was on time.  Mr. Chong read from his submission, attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1.

R10/14-10

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:47 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R10/14-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932, Amendment Bylaw No. 8598

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 8619

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8149

(7300 & 7340 Blundell Road, RZ 05-320327)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8150

(7360, 7380 and 7420 Blundell Road, RZ 08-320332)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8310

(8091 Gilbert Road, 6760 and 6800 Blundell Road, RZ 07-361150)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8371

(4600 Steveston Highway, RZ 07-372498)

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8427 and Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8428

(5891, 5931 No. 3 Road and 5900 Minoru Boulevard, RZ 06-341234)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8497

(4071, 4091, 4111, and 4131 No. 4 Road, RZ 07-381074)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8482

(9560 and 9620 Westminster Highway and 9571 Ferndale Road, RZ 07-372179)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8504

(8051, 8091, and 8111 Williams Road, RZ 08-417995)

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8516 and Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8517

(7500 Alderbridge Way, RZ 07-402059)

Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8581

(Lots 61 to 70 Section 4 Block 4 North Range 4 West NWD Plan 1593, RZ 09-493545)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8587

(9611 Ferndale Road, RZ 09-483465)

Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8588

(9650 and 9580 Alberta Road, RZ 09-495595)

Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8604 and Bylaw No. 8605

(6951 Elmbridge Way, RZ 07-380222)

CARRIED

R10/14-12

It was moved and seconded

That Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8607 (13091, 13131, 13080, 13120 Bathgate Place, the northern 1.66 hectares (4.1 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, RZ 09-497385) be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Steves

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R10/14-13

18.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, Wednesday, August 11, 2010 and Wednesday, August 25, 2010, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on August 25, 2010, August 11, 2010, July 28, 2010, July 14, 2010, June 30, 2010, May 12, 2010, and March 24, 2010, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 10-535569) for the property at 10780 Cambie Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 07-402062) for the property at
7500 Alderbridge Way;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 10-520511) for the property at 6951 Elmbridge Way;

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 10-525175) for the property at 3200 Sweden Way, 13091, 13131, 13080, 13120 Bathgate Place and the northern 1.66 hectares (4.1 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;

(e)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 10-529985) for the property at 5631 Parkwood Way;

(f)

a Development Permit (DP 07-359083) for the property at 5891, 5931 No. 3 Road, 5900 Minoru Boulevard and a Surplus Portion of No. 3 Road;

(g)

a Development Permit (DP 10-519994) for the property at 7300, 7340, 7360, 7380, and 7420 Blundell Road;

(h)

a Development Permit (DP 09-506577) for the property at 9560, 9620 Westminster Highway and 9571, 9611 Ferndale Road;

(i)

a Development Permit (DP 10-517750) for the property at 9560 and 9580 Alberta Road;

(j)

a Development Permit (DP 09-486487) for the property at 4071, 4091, 4111 and 4131 No. 4 Road; and

(k)

a Development Permit (DP 09-504501) for the property at 8051, 8091, 8111 Williams Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(3)

That the changes to the parking layout and building elevations of the high-rise tower residential development at 8228 Westminster Highway be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 05-297678) issued for that property.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R10/14-14

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:10 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, September 13, 2010.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)