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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 22, 2010 (distributed previously).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

2.

ANNUAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR MALCOLM D. BRODIE

3.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

(a)

Appointment of Council alternate to the Richmond Olympic Oval Board, until December 5, 2011.

(d)

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee, until December 5, 2011.

4.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR (in accordance with the Community Charter)

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Appointment of Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) to City advisory committees and organizations until December 5, 2011:

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment;

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee;

(c)

Child Care Development Advisory Committee;

(d)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee;

(e)

Economic Advisory Committee;

(f)

Heritage Commission;

(g)

Richmond Athletic Commission;

(h)

Richmond Centre for Disability;

(i)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce;

(j)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee;

(k)

Richmond Family & Youth Court Committee;

(l)

Richmond Farmers' Institute;

(m)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee;

(n)

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee

(o)

Richmond Public Art Commission; 

(p)

Richmond Safe Communities Alliance;

(q)

Richmond Sister City Committee;

(r)

Richmond Sports Council;

(s)

Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee;

(t)

Seniors Advisory Committee;

(u)

Tourism Richmond Association; and

(v)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group.

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Appointment of Council liaisons to community associations until December 5, 2011:

(a)

Arenas Community Association;

(b)

City Centre Community Association;

(c)

East Richmond Community Association;

(d)

Hamilton Community Association;

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association;

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association;

(g)

Sea Island Community Association;

(h)

South Arm Community Association;

(i)

Thompson Community Association; and

(j)

West Richmond Community Association.

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

Appointment of Council liaisons to various boards (and where applicable, their alternates) until December 5, 2011:

(a)

Aquatic Services Board;

(b)

Museum Society Board;

(c)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board;

(d)

Richmond Public Library Board; and

(e)

Steveston Harbour Authority Board.

8.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

Appointment of Council liaisons to various societies until December 5, 2011:

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society;

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society;

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society;

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society;

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society;

(f)

Steveston Community Society; and

(g)

Steveston Historical Society.

9.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION

That the members of the Public Works & Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services until December 5, 2011.

10.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 14,  2010 TO DECEMBER 5, 2011

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

11.

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

12.

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. 32.)

13.

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

§   

Receipt of Committee minutes

§   

2011 Capital Budget

§   

Consolidated Fees Bylaw

§   

Richmond Olympic Oval Conversion to Community Legacy Mode – Adjustment of Priorities

§   

Comments to UBCM on the Implementation of Expense Limits and Other Recommendations of the Local Government Elections Task Force

§   

The Global City Covenant on Climate – “Mexico City Pact”

§   

Art Acquisition Policy for Local Art

§   

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8677 to Permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement to Secure Affordable Housing Units – 9331, 9351, 9371, 9391 & 9411 Odlin Road

§   

Land use applications and other bylaws for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, January 17, 2011):

§      

10191 Williams Road – Rezone from (RS1/E) to (RC2) (Zeeshan Hasan – applicant)

§      

Bylaw Amendments to Licence and Regulate Bed and Breakfast Establishments

§   

Development Application Fees

§   

Housekeeping Amendments to Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500

§   

T3 – Tree Removal Permit Application as it Relates to the Rezoning Process

§   

Financing for Agricultural Land Commission (ALC)

14.

Motion to adopt Items 15 through 28 by general consent.

15.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, December 6, 2010;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, December 6, 2010;

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(3)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010;

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010; and

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(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 17, 2010,

be received for information.

16.

2011 CAPITAL BUDGET

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 3035735)

FIN-29

See Page FIN-29 of the Finance Committee agenda for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the 2011 Capital Budget be approved as the basis for preparing the 5-Year Financial Plan (2011 – 2015); and

(2)

staff be authorized to commence 2011 capital projects effective January 1, 2011.

17.

CONSOLIDATED FEES BYLAW

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 3028827)

FIN-71

See Page FIN-71 of the Finance Committee agenda for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(2)

the Consolidated Fees Bylaw – Consequential Repeal and Amendments Bylaw No. 8637 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

18.

Richmond Olympic Oval Conversion to Community Legacy Mode – Adjustment of Priorities
(File Ref. No.:  06-2052-50-01) (REDMS No. 3066536)

GP-5

See Page GP-5 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the adjustment of project priorities and funding as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Olympic Oval Conversion to Community Legacy Mode - Adjustment of Priorities” dated November 25, 2010 by the Director, Project Development be approved.

19.

Comments to UBCM on the Implementation of Expense Limits and Other Recommendations of the Local Government Elections Task Force

(File Ref. No.:  12-8125-01-) (REDMS No. 3070462)

GP-21

See Page GP-21 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That UBCM be advised that Richmond City Council:

(a)

supports the key elements and general approach to the establishment of expense limits as described in the BC government paper titled “Implementing Recommendations of the Local Government Elections Task Force: Expense Limits 2011;”

(b)

supports the general concept of a ban on anonymous election campaign contributions as described in the BC government paper titled “Implementing Recommendations of the Local Government Elections Task Force: Anonymous Contributions 2011,” but is concerned that the implementation of a ban could more acutely impact those who mount modest fundraising campaigns, particularly in smaller communities;

(c)

supports generally an enhanced  approach to transparency with regard to disclosure laws and supports specifically an amendment to the legislation that requires the disclosure of campaign contributor's names such that the requirement to disclose would be triggered with a $50 donation as opposed to the current rule where the requirement is triggered only for donations of $100 or more;

(d)

supports the enhancements to transparency for election advertising as described in the BC government paper titled “Implementing Recommendations of the Local Government Elections Task Force: Election Advertising Sponsorship Information 2011;” and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Provincial Government with a copy to UBCM, reiterating Richmond City Council’s previous position and support for a change to a four year term of office for local government elected officials.

20.

The Global City Covenant on Climate -"Mexico City Pact"

(File Ref. No.:  01-0005-01) (REDMS No. 3076413)

GP-35

See Page GP-35 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Global City Covenant on Climate (Mexico City Pact) on behalf of the City.

21.

art acquisition POLICY for local art

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No.: )

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See Page CNCL-16 of the Council agenda (Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee Minutes) for details

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff develop an acquisitions policy to acquire artwork from local artists.

22.

HOUSING AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 8677 TO PERMIT THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A HOUSING AGREEMENT TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS- 9331, 9351, 9371, 9391 & 9411 ODLIN ROAD

(File Ref. No.: 08-4057-05; 12-8060-20-8677) (REDMS No. 3060705)

PLN-7

See Page PLN-7 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Bylaw No. 8677 be introduced and given first readings to permit the City in accordance with section 905 of the Local Government Act to enter into a Housing Agreement with Polygon Mayfair Place Homes Ltd. (or its designate).  The Housing Agreement together with a housing covenant will act to secure the 16 affordable housing units that are proposed as part of Rezoning Application No. 10-537689 which relates to a development to be constructed on 9331, 9351, 9371, 9391 & 9411 Odlin Road; and

(2)

the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Housing Agreement on behalf of the City and to take all required steps to file a notice of the Housing Agreement in the Land Title Office.

23.

APPLICATION BY ZEESHAN HASAN FOR REZONING AT 10191 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8681, RZ 10-517689) (REDMS No. 3061604)

PLN-31

See Page PLN-31 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8681, for the rezoning of 10191 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

24.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8670) (REDMS No. 3044943)

PLN-43

See Page PLN-43 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7984, Amendment Bylaw No. 8670, to introduce new development application fees and to revise some of the existing development application fees, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

25.

HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8500) (REDMS No. 3056954)

PLN-51

See Page PLN-51 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8684 be introduced and given first reading.

26.

T3 - TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION AS IT RELATES TO REZONING IN PROCESS

(File Ref. No.:  10-6550-0) (REDMS No. 3056196)

PLN-59

See Page PLN-59 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the T3 - Tree Removal Permit Application Process (for Rezoning in Process as attached to this report) be extended to single-family rezoning applications that have been granted third reading.

27.

BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO LICENCE AND REGULATE BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS

(File Ref. No.:  10-6550-0; 12-8060-20-8672/8666/8667/8668) (REDMS No. 3056196)

PLN-63

See Page PLN-63 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8672 (Bed and Breakfast) be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 8666 that establishes Special Business Licence Application Requirements for the operation of Bed and Breakfast Establishments be introduced and given first reading.

(3)

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No.8667 that establishes Bed and Breakfast Establishment Regulations be introduced and given first reading.

(4)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No.8668 that establishes fines for Bed and Breakfast Establishments be introduced and given first reading.

28.

FINANCING FOR AGRICULTURal LAND COMMISSION (alc)

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No.: )

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See Page CNCL-24 of the Council agenda (Planning Committee Minutes) for details

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council send a letter to the B.C. Minister of Agriculture and Lands requesting that sufficient funding be provided to enable the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to undertake its mandate and provide appropriate staff resources to support agriculture Province-wide.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

29.

Acquisition of Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale 2009-2011 Artwork

(File Ref. No.:  11-7125-01) (REDMS No. 3059159)

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See Page PRCS-25 of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee agenda for full report

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

No Committee Recommendation.

The following staff recommendation was defeated at Committee on a tied vote:

(1)

That a public consultation process be conducted to obtain feedback from the community on their preferred Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale 2009-2011 artwork, as outlined in the staff report dated November 2, 2010 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That based on this feedback a listing of the favoured Biennale artworks and the potential funding options to acquire one or more permanent artwork(s) be brought forward for Council consideration in spring 2011.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 8595

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

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Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641

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

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Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8650

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

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Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 8651

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

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Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 8678

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

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Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 8679

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

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Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 8680

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

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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8317

(10911, 10931, 10951,10971 and 10991 Steveston Highway, RZ 05-314267)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8462

(7531 No. 4 Road, RZ 08-406182)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8603

(11591 Williams Road, RZ 09-499857)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8627

(12120 Woodhead Road, RZ 08-437228)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

30.

RECOMMENDATION

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, September 30^th, 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 Development Permit (DP 09-463340) for the property at 7531 No. 4 Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT