Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes

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

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R10/20-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That  the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 22, 2010 be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

2.

ANNUAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR MALCOLM D. BRODIE

Mayor Brodie gave his Annual Address, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms part of these minutes.

3.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

R10/20-2

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Harold Steves be appointed as the alternate Council Liaison to the Richmond Olympic Oval Board, until December 5, 2011.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie also announced that he had previously been appointed as Council Liaison to the Richmond Olympic Oval Board by resolution.

R10/20-3

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed as the Council representative to the Greater Vancouver Regional Labour Relations Bureau, that Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt be appointed as the alternate, and Mayor Brodie be appointed as second alternate, until December 5, 2011.

CARRIED

R10/20-4

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed as the Council representative to the BC Aviation Council, and that Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt be appointed as the alternate, until December 5, 2011.

CARRIED

R10/20-5

It was moved and seconded

That Councillor Linda Barnes be appointed as the Council representative to the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee, and that Councillor Derek Dang be appointed as the alternate, until December 5, 2011.

CARRIED

4.

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

Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership:

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

Cllr. Derek Dang (Chair)

Cllr. Ken Johnston (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Bill McNulty

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Vice Chair)

All members of Council

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)

All members of Council

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Cllr. Harold Steves (Chair)

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Ken Johnston

Cllr. Bill McNulty

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Chair)

Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt (Vice-Chair)

Cllr. Linda Barnes

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

Cllr. Harold Steves

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Cllr. Linda Barnes (Chair)

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt (Vice Chair)

Cllr. Derek Dang

Cllr. Ken Johnston

Cllr. Harold Steves

5.

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

R10/20-6

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed to City advisory committees and organizations until December 5, 2011:

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment – Councillor Derek Dang;

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Harold Steves;

(c)

Child Care Development Advisory Committee; – Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee – Councillors Greg Halsey-Brandt and Linda Barnes;

(e)

Economic Advisory Committee – Councillors Derek Dang and Ken Johnston;

(f)

Heritage Commission – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(g)

Richmond Athletic Commission – Councillor Harold Steves;

(h)

Richmond Centre for Disability – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(i)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(j)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee – Councillor Linda Barnes;

(k)

Richmond Family & Youth Court Committee – Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(l)

Richmond Farmers' Institute – Councillor Harold Steves;

(m)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(n)

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang;

(o)

Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee – Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(p)

Richmond Safe Communities Alliance – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(q)

Richmond Sister City Committee – Councillor Linda Barnes and Councillor Ken Johnston (alternate);

(r)

Richmond Sports Council – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(s)

Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee – Councillor Ken Johnston;

(t)

Seniors Advisory Committee – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(u)

Tourism Richmond Association – Councillor Ken Johnston; and

(v)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt.

CARRIED

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

R10/20-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons be appointed to community associations until December 5, 2011:

(a)

Arenas Community Association – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(b)

City Centre Community Association – Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt;

(c)

East Richmond Community Association – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Hamilton Community Association – Councillor Ken Johnston;

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(g)

Sea Island Community Association – Councillor Harold Steves;

(h)

South Arm Community Association – Councillor Derek Dang;

(i)

Thompson Community Association – Councillor Linda Barnes; and

(j)

West Richmond Community Association – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt.

CARRIED

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

R10/20-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed to various boards until December 5, 2011:

(a)

Aquatic Services Board – Councillor Bill McNulty;

(b)

Museum Society Board – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(c)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Richmond Public Library Board – Councillors Linda Barnes, and Derek Dang (alternate); and

(e)

Steveston Harbour Authority Board – Councillors Harold Steves, and Linda Barnes (alternate).

CARRIED

8.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

R10/20-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following Council liaisons be appointed until December 5, 2011:

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society – Councillor Harold Steves;

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society – Councillor Linda Barnes;

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society – Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt;

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society – Councillor Derek Dang;

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society – Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt;

(f)

Steveston Community Society – Councillor Bill McNulty; and

(g)

Steveston Historical Society – Councillor Linda Barnes.

CARRIED

9.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

R10/20-10

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

10.

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

R10/20-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until December 5, 2011:

December 14, 2010 – January 31, 2011

Cllr. Harold Steves

February 1 – March 15, 2011

Cllr. Derek Dang

March 16 – April 30, 2011

Cllr. Evelina Halsey-Brandt

May 1 – June 15, 2011

Cllr. Linda Barnes

June 16 – July 31, 2011

Cllr. Bill McNulty

August 1 – September 15, 2011

Cllr. Ken Johnston

September 16 – October 31, 2011

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt

November 1 – December 5, 2011

Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R10/20-12

11.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:45 p.m.).

CARRIED

12.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 20 – The Global City Covenant on Climate – “Mexico City Pact, Item No. 26 – T3 – Tree Removal Permit Application as it Relates to Rezoning in Process, and Item No. 28 – Financing for Agricultural Land Commission (ALC)

Micheal Wolfe – 9731 Odlin road, Chair, Advisory Committee for the Environment (a different committee than the City-appointed Advisory Committee on the Environment).

Mr. Wolfe spoke in support of Item No. 20, about the proposed Mexico City Pact.  He stated that the pact would require the City to submit its climate data which would make the public aware of the City’s commitments and performance, and as a result, the City would experience peer pressure to make improvements when compared to other Cities.  He also expressed concerns about the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the airplane traffic.

Mr. Wolfe also spoke in support of Item No. 28, stating that the City was doing a great thing by supporting the Agricultural Land Commission.  He then suggested that the City should actively promote agricultural lands.

When speaking in opposition to Item No. 26, Mr. Wolfe expressed his opinion that applications for tree removal permits erode the Tree Preservation Bylaw.  He spoke about the impact of tree removal on wild life habitat; as well as the benefits realized by homebuilders and developers.  Mr. Wolfe also indicated that he believed that developers were being supported and promoted by this initiative instead of the environment. 

Item No. 29 – Acquisition of Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale 2009 – 2011 Artwork

Willa Walsh, Chair, Public Art Advisory Committee, expressed her support for the City of Richmond giving consideration to acquiring Biennale artwork.  She spoke about the immense impact that art in general has on people, and commented on the overwhelming response received from the public as well as artists in connection to the Biennale artwork.  She encouraged the City to proceed with a public consultation process and to give its citizens their democratic choice to express their views on the matter.  Ms. Walsh thanked the City and City Council for being open to the Biennale and all the public reaction that it has generated. 

Item No. 29 – Acquisition of Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale 2009 – 2011 Artwork

Chris Charlebois – 10911 Hogarth Drive, Artist, stated that although it would be nice if the City would buy all of the Biennale pieces, the City has to prioritize.  He suggested that some of the public art funds be used for other art related endeavours such programs and facilities.  He then spoke about the “Grand Prix of Art”, a local event at which artists gather and display art.  Mr. Charlebois also gave his personal opinion on several pieces of public art displayed in a various locations in Richmond, and suggested that the City support local artists.

Item No. 18 – Richmond Olympic Oval Conversion to Community Legacy Mode – Adjustment of Priorities, and Item No. 25 – Housekeeping Amendments to Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500

Roeland Hoegler – 6560 No. 4 Road, spoke in opposition to Section 1.F of the proposed Amendment Bylaw No. 8684 (Item No. 25).  He expressed his belief that approval of Section 1.F of the proposed Amendment Bylaw, would put the City at risk of losing the good will it has established with Richmond Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) property owners. 

Mr. Hoegler spoke in opposition to the climbing wall and baseball cages proposed in Item No. 18.  He then shared a recent experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval, saying that he was refused entrance to the main floor area due to concerns related to safety and security, and because he did not have a membership.  Mr. Hoegler stated the Oval was a public facility, and he questioned the lack of signage advising visitors of such restrictions.

Mr. Hoegler shared his opinion that the taxpayers were being forced to fund the Oval, and questioned the necessity of additional batting cages, as the City has existing cages.  He also questioned why funds for the Oval are not being used to reduce or eliminate field user-fees, and concluded by stating that the Oval should be a public facility, not an exclusive private club.

Item No. 18 – Richmond Olympic Oval Conversion to Community Legacy Mode

Serj Sangara, Board Member of, Richmond City Baseball, BC Minor Baseball, and Baseball BC, spoke in support of the proposed batting cages at the Richmond Olympic Oval.  He shared success stories of youth involved in baseball, including the Baseball Canada Girls, who were involved in a indoor baseball camp held at the Oval.  He read an excerpt from the team about the positive experience they had at the Oval.  Mr. Sangara spoke about many year round benefits that would be realized by kids once indoor baseball is made available, and the proposed batting cages are in place.

Item No. 18 – Richmond Olympic Oval Conversion to Community Legacy Mode, Item No. 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, Item No. 27 – Bylaw Amendments to Licence and Regulate Bed and Breakfast Establishments, Item No. 29 – Acquisition of Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale 2009 – 2011, and Item No. 21 – Art Acquisition Policy for Local Art

Peter Mitchell – 6271 Nanika Crescent, spoke to Item 18 on the agenda and made the following suggestions: (i) the City should measure the performance of the Oval by comparing cost operations per user rather than by square footage, owing to the fact of the Oval’s enormous size; (ii) core items such as additional emergency exits at the Oval to increase the Oval’s capacity, and double doors for storage areas are items that should be given consideration prior to some of the fancier amenities such as the proposed projects. 

Mr. Mitchell also indicated that in his experience, he was able to visit the Oval and move freely through and observe most of the building, however he did not have access to the ice.  He suggested that consideration be given to a better viewing area on the second floor as the second floor is currently taken up largely by fitness equipment.

With regard to Item No. 22, Mr. Mitchell questioned if the affordable housing units would be used by concierge staff, and expressed his view that the units should be for the general public only.

Mr. Mitchell spoke about Item No. 27, and expressed concern related to the maximum number of bed and breakfasts allowed in a neighbourhood, as the proposed bylaw does not state how many bed and breakfasts are permitted in a particular area. 

With regard to Item No. 29, Mr. Mitchell expressed his appreciation for some of the Biennale art work, and stated that he was pleased that the City would be consulting its residents on the matter.  He also stated that he felt that the City does not need to spend money on art that is not local.

In speaking to Item No. 21, Mr. Mitchell provided a historical overview of a local art collection that had been acquired in 1940 by the UBC Student Committee, and spoke about the increase in value that the art collection had realized over the years.  He suggested that the City put together a local art collection based on Richmond and BC as it would be worth much more in the long run.

R10/20-13

13.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:48 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R10/20-14

14.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 15 through 28 with the removal of Item No. 16, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt left the meeting at 9:02 p.m., and returned at 9:06 p.m.

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt left the meeting at 9:13 p.m., and returned at 9:15 p.m.

15.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

(5)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

2011 CAPITAL BUDGET

(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 3035735)

See Page 18 of these minutes

17.

CONSOLIDATED FEES BYLAW

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8636, XR: 12-8060-20-8637) (REDMS No. 3028827, 3056515, 2881662)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

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

(File Ref. No.:  06-2052-50-01) (REDMS No. 3066536, 3077253)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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, XR: 01-0060-20-UBCM1-01) (REDMS No. 3070462, 2878920)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

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

(File Ref. No.:  10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 3076413)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

art acquisition POLICY for local art

(File Ref. No.: 11-7000-09-00) (REDMS No.: 3071676)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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.: 12-8060-20-8677, XR: 08-4057-20-016) (REDMS No. 3060705v.2, 3060711v.2)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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, 3067109)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

24.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8670) (REDMS No. 3044943, 2907408, 2897774)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

25.

HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8684) (REDMS No. 3056954, 3054470)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

26.

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

(File Ref. No.:  10-6550-01) (REDMS No. 3056196)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

27.

BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO LICENCE AND REGULATE BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS

(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8672/8666/8667/8668) (REDMS No. 3040811, 3066393, 3066392, 3040849, 3041088, 3041333)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

28.

FINANCING FOR AGRICULTURal LAND COMMISSION (alc)

(File Ref. No.: 01-0150-20-BCAL1) (REDMS No.: 3072891)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Chair

16.

2011 CAPITAL BUDGET

(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 3035735)

R10/20-15

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Greg Halsey-Brandt 

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

29.

Acquisition of Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale 2009-2011 Artwork

(File Ref. No.: 11-7000-09-20-099) (REDMS No. 3059159)

R10/20-16

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R10/20-16 was not called as the following amendment was introduced:

R10/20-17

It was moved and seconded

That the words “including the option of not purchasing any of the art work” be added to the end of Part (1) of Resolution No. R10/20-16.  

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R10/20-16 as amended, which now read as follows:

(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 including the option of not purchasing any of the art work; 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.

was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. McNulty and Steves, and Mayor Brodie opposed.

R10/20-18

It was moved and seconded

That staff draft a policy for the acquisition of public art in the City of Richmond.

CARRIED

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES

The following advisory committee appointments were announced:

Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee

Two-year term:

Haydn Acheson, and Margot Spronk as an alternate member

Richmond Aquatic Services Board

Two-year term:

Michael Crawford, Ian MacLeod, Andy Nimmo, Judith Pettifer and John Turchak

Richmond Athletic Commission Appointments

Two-year term:

Rick Henderson, Harry Oppal, Gord Racette, and John Singh

Richmond Museum Society Board - City Appointees

Two-year term:

Greg Walker, Jack Wong, and

One-Year term:

Mark Mazzone

Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee (RPAAC) Appointments for 2011

One-year term:

Steve Jedreicich, Valerie Jones, Willa Walsh, and Xuedong Zhao; and

Two-year term:

Lee Beaudry, Chris Charlebois, Sandra Cohen, Aderyn Davies, and Simone Guo

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society

Two-year term: 

Elana Gold and Michael J. Anderson

One-year term: 

Denise Chambers

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R10/20-19

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

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

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(11591 Williams Road, RZ 09-499857)

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

(12120 Woodhead Road, RZ 08-437228)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R10/20-20

30.

It was moved and seconded

(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.

(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.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R10/20-21

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:52 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, December 13, 2010.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)