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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

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(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 27, 2010;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, September 27, 2010 (distributed previously);

(3)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 (distributed previously); and

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to receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated September 24, 2010.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

(1)

Presentation of two awards to Council from the Canadian Public Works Association for the City’s Works Yard Open House; and

(2)

Presentation to Council of the 2010 UBCM Community Excellence Award in the category of Partnerships – Tourism for the City of Richmond, 2010 Olympic Marketing Strategy.

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. 17.)

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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2011 Permissive Exemption Bylaw 8629

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Banning the Sale of Dogs In Storefronts – Referral Report

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Anderson Room – Lighting Control

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The Methodology to Update OCP Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAS)

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2009 – 2016 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy

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

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9131 and 9151 Williams Road – Rezone from (RS1/E) to (RTL4) (Thomas Chalissery – applicant)

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City of Richmond Comments on the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) (September 3, 2010 Version)

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 13 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, October 4, 2010;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 4, 2010; and

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(3)

the Planning Committee meetings held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 and Tuesday, October 5, 2010;

be received for information.

7.

2011 PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION - BYLAW 8629

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8629) (REDMS No. 2970686, 2970686, 2911255)

FIN-31

See Page FIN-31 of the Finance Committee agenda for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2011 Permissive Exemption Bylaw No. 8629 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

8.

Banning the Sale of Dogs in Storefronts – Referral Report

(File Ref. No.:  12-8275-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2987900, 2731601)

GP-7

See Page GP-7 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the staff report dated September 10, 2010, entitled “Banning the Sale of Dogs in Storefronts – Referral Report” from the Chief Licence Inspector be received for information;

(2)

staff prepare an amendment to the Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Schedule B Section 8, removing the Domestic Dog as an exception to the Prohibited Species of Canidae effectively banning the sale of the dogs from storefronts in Richmond, effective April 30, 2011, and return that bylaw to the October 12^th, 2010, Regular Council meeting for Council consideration of first, second and third reading; 

(3)

a letter be sent to the Premier and the appropriate minister and local MLAs emphasizing the need for provincial regulations regarding the sale of dogs in store fronts; and

(4)

a letter be sent to the other communities in  Metro Vancouver and the BC SPCA advising them of this resolution.

ADDITIONAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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See Page CNCL-57 of the Council Agenda for full report

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 8663 (Attachment 1) to ban the sale of dogs and puppies from Pet Stores in Richmond, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

9.

Anderson Room - Lighting Control

(File Ref. No.:  06-2050-20-CH/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2996355)

GP-57

See Page GP-57 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That additional electric blinds be installed in the Anderson Room to improve lighting conditions for audio-visual presentations and to address the low angle of the sun in the fall months on the occupants of the room.

10.

THE METHODOLOGY TO UPDATE OCP ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS (ESAS)

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2982049)

PLN-91

See Page PLN-91 of the September 28, 2010 Planning Committee agenda for full report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the methodology for identifying and mapping ESAs, as described in Attachment 3 in the staff report from the General Manager, Planning and Development, dated September 22, 2010, be endorsed.

11.

2009 - 2016 RICHMOND CHILD CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2887672)

PLN-33

See Page PLN-33 of the October 5, 2010 Planning Committee agenda for full report

OCTOBER 5, 2010 PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the following recommendations, based on proposed City actions from the 2009 – 2016 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy, be endorsed:

(a)

work to meet implementation targets based on the 2009 – 2016 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy, to maximize the community benefit of City-owned facilities, by:

(i)

prioritizing the development of child care spaces for School-age children & Infant/toddlers

(ii)

continuing to identify priority child care needs and establish short term targets to address service needs

(iii)

monitoring provision of child care spaces and changes in community child care needs.

(b)

continue to make City-owned facilities available to child care operators at a nominal rent.

(c)

where space in City-owned facilities is sufficient, encourage a hub model of care whereby at least two types of child care are offered and co-located with other services to families.

(d)

consider developing a City-owned child care facility for City employees and the community in the vicinity of City Hall.

(e)

request that the Provincial Government undertake actions proposed in the 2009 – 2016 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy, with the addition of providing child care coordination at the local level. 

(f)

request that the Federal Government undertake actions proposed in the 2009 – 2016 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy.  

(2)

a Child Care Project Leader be retained for 2011, through allocation of $50,000 from the Child Care Development Statutory Reserve Fund, to oversee the planning, design, construction and lease of negotiated City-owned child care facilities, and

(3)

in preparation of the Social Planning Strategy, consideration be given to permanently incorporating expertise in child care facility development and early and middle childhood services into City social planning staff capacity.

(4)

the 2009 – 2016 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy be submitted to the Richmond School District, for their information.

12.

APPLICATION BY THOMAS CHALISSERY FOR REZONING AT 9131 AND 9151 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL4)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8656, RZ 08-423193) (REDMS No. 2987214)

PLN-9

See Page PLN-9 of the October 5, 2010 Planning Committee agenda for full report

OCTOBER 5, 2010 PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8656, for the rezoning of 9131 and 9151 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

CITY OF RICHMOND COMMENTS ON THE METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY (RGS) (SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 VERSION)

(File Ref. No.:  01-0157-20-GST1) (REDMS No. 3002492)

PLN-253

See Page PLN-253 of the October 5, 2010 Planning Committee agenda for full report

OCTOBER 5, 2010 PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the comments in Attachment 1 in the staff report from the General Manager, Planning and Development, dated September 30, 2010, regarding the September 3, 2010 version of the Regional Growth Strategy, be endorsed and forwarded to Metro Vancouver before their October 22, 2010 deadline.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

14.

AGRICULTURE (AG) ZONE SETBACK

(File Ref. No.:  08-4430-03-07, 12-8060-20-8609) (REDMS No. 2969065, 2974133, 2970407)

PLN-91

See Page PLN-91 of the September 28, 2010 Planning Committee agenda for full report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(Opposed: Cllrs. S. Halsey-Brandt and Steves)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 8609, to return to the previous regulatory framework of Zoning Bylaw 5300 which had no setback limitation from a constructed public road for accessory residential buildings, structures and septic fields in the Agriculture (AG) zone (Option 1), be introduced and given first reading.

15.

APPLICATION BY JOHN FALCUS FOR REZONING AT 3111 SPRINGSIDE PLACE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS3/E)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8621) (RZ 10-511408) (REDMS No. 2998662)

PLN-289

See Page PLN-289 of the October 5, 2010 Planning Committee agenda for full report

OCTOBER 5, 2010 PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(Opposed:  Cllr. G. Halsey-Brandt)

That staff be directed to bring forward amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to allow a three (3) bedroom Bed and Breakfast (B & B) with a maximum of six (6) guests in Single-Family zoning districts provided that performance criteria addressing landscaping, privacy, parking and life safety are included in an amended Business License Bylaw.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR MALCOM BRODIE

NOTICE OF MOTION

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RESCISSION AND RECONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IN RELATION TO A SITE CLEAN UP OF AN UNSIGHTLY PROPERTY, CIVIC ADDRESS: 13371 BLUNDELL ROAD, LEGAL ADDRESS: LOT 3, SEC 17 BLK4N RG5W, PLAN 10158 

(File Ref. No.: 10-6360-03-09) (REDMS No. 2638551)

MOTION TO RESCIND AND RECONSIDER

WHEREAS a miscommunication resulted in the property owner of 13371 Blundell Road attending the wrong Council meeting on September 27, 2010; and

WHEREAS the property owner did not have a fair opportunity to be heard before Council on the matter as a result of this miscommunication; and

WHEREAS City staff have not yet taken any action to implement Council’s previous decision on the matter knowing the circumstances surrounding the meeting on September 27, 2010;

THEREFORE be it resolved:

(1)

That the following resolution (Resolution SP10/11-3), adopted by Council on September 27, 2010, be rescinded:

That:

(a)

Walden Disposal Services, as contractor for the City, be authorized to remove and dispose of all discarded materials at 13371 Blundell Road, Richmond, in accordance with the “Order to Comply” dated June 25, 2010 issued under the Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 7162 and section 17(1) of the Community Charter; and

(b)

the final cost of this removal and disposal, estimated at $4939.20 (including fees and taxes), be invoiced to the registered owners of the property located at 13371 Blundell Road.

(2)

That the matter be reconsidered at a Special (Open) Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 25, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Anderson Room at Richmond City Hall.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8586

(9131 No. 2 Road, RZ 09-497038)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8594

(10140 Ruskin Road, RZ 09-499265)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8608

(5051 Williams Road, RZ 09-504936)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8625

(9451 No. 1 Road, RZ 10-510756)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

17.

RECOMMENDATION

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, be received for information.

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and

DPP Plan Package

(dist. separately)

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 10-541722) for the property at 10551 St. Edwards Drive, be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT