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

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R11/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, January 24, 2011 be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R11/3-2

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:

Item No. 13 – Milltown Marina and Boatyard Application to Port Metro Vancouver

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed Port Metro Vancouver project to construct a Marina and Boatyard.  He reviewed the details of the proposed project, including the space required to accommodate boats, vehicles and building space as well as the value of the development, and stated that the development of the proposed marina would result in environmental losses to some of the most highly productive and diverse habitat in the region.

In conclusion, Mr. Wolfe expressed his belief that the proposed marina was not in the best interest of public health and safety and that noise and toxins would pollute the water.

A discussion ensued, during which clarification was provided that the staff recommendation was to have Port Metro Vancouver submit a rezoning application for the site, and that the recommendation was not endorsing the proposed development.

Item No. 7 – 2011 City Grant Program

Elka Daynes, Richmond Singers, spoke about Richmond Singers’ outreach and participation in the community and highlighted the group’s involvement in events such as Richmond Sings, the Opening Ceremony at the Seniors Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval, and the Dream It music video.  Ms. Daynes advised that the group attended the Vancouver Festival of Lights, and traveled to St. Johns New Foundland as part of Festival 500.  She also provided information on the group’s service to the community and fundraising activities such as the South Arm Fall Fair.

Item No. 7 – 2011 City Grant Program

Rick Dubras, Community Director, Richmond Addiction Services (RAS), stated that he was available to answer questions, and advised that the grant money given to RAS was utilized in the best possible way.  Mr. Dubras highlighted that since the City of Richmond and RAS partnered and formed a strategy, the decrease in gambling, alcohol and drug use in Richmond’s youth has been greater than the provincial average.  He thanked the City and Council for its support and advised that renewal of the Five Year Plan between RAS and the City would be anticipated to come forward in September 2011.

R11/3-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:26 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R11/3-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 13 with the removal of Items 7 and 13, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Special Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, January 24, 2011;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 7, 2011;

(3)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 25, 2011;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011; and

(5)

the Council/Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2011 CITY GRANT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.: 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 3121142, 2695047, 3067184, 3119891)

See page 6 for action taken on this matter.

8.

SOCIAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE FUND

(File Ref. No.:  03-1075-17) (REDMS No. 3135382)

That the Richmond Centre for Disability’s loan repayment be addressed in accordance with Option 2 as outlined in the staff report dated January 31, 2011 from the General Manager, Business and Financial Services, that is that the due date for the outstanding Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund loan balance in the amount of $25,000 be extended with 3% interest compounded monthly, from January 29, 2011 to the earlier of (i) the time at which the outstanding grant amount from the federal government is received, or (ii) six months from the original due date of January 29, 2011. 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Terra Nova Rural Park Public Art Bench Project

(File Ref. No.:  11-7000-09-20-110) (REDMS No. 3106264)

That the concept proposals and installation of the Terra Nova Rural Park Public Art Project “Eco-tectural or Agri-tectural Bench” by the six artists/artist teams of Mark Ashby, Thomas Cannell, Khalil Jamal + Toby Colquhoun, ideale Artists Team, Peter Pierobon, and Norm Williams, as presented in the report from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services dated January 11, 2011, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Hamilton Community Centre Staffing Approval

(File Ref. No.: 05-1810-06) (REDMS No. 3097134)

(1)

That a Position Complement Code for a Recreation Facility Clerk position at the Hamilton Community Centre be approved; and

(2)

That the creation of a Position Complement Code for a Recreation Leader position at the Hamilton Community Centre be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATION BY GURINDER S. BHANDAL FOR REZONING AT 10071 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSES (RCH)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8690, RZ 10-538208) (REDMS No. 3080011, 3088686)

That Bylaw No. 8690, for the rezoning of 10071 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION BY CHEN DESIGN STUDIO FOR REZONING AT 7900 BENNETT ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO INFILL RESIDENTIAL (RI2)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8699, RZ 10-521539) (REDMS No. 2972400, 3121288, 946459)

That Bylaw No. 8699 for the rezoning of 7900 Bennett Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Infill Residential (RI2)” be introduced and given First Reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

MILLTOWN MARINA AND BOATYARD APPLICATION TO PORT METRO VANCOUVER

(File Ref. No.: 08-4105-10-11) (REDMS No. 3139650)

See page 8 for action taken on this matter.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

7.

2011 CITY GRANT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.: 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 3121142, 2695047, 3067184, 3119891)

R11/3-5

It was moved and seconded

That as per the staff report from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 14, 2011, the 2011 City Grants be allocated as follows (see Attachment 2):

(1)

The organizations in the Health, Social and Safety Services category be awarded the recommended grant amounts and cheques disbursed for a total of $440,850;

(2)

The organizations in the Cultural and Community Events category be awarded the recommended grant amounts and cheques disbursed for a total of $86,500;

(3)

The following nine organizations each be awarded an additional grant amount of $1000 from the Council Contingency Fund: (i) Canadian Low Income Affordable Seniors Housing Society; (ii) Filipinos in Richmond Support Team; (iii) Steveston Community Society; (iv) Richmond Chinese Community Society; (v) Richmond City Centre Community Association; (vi) Integration Youth Services Society; (vii) KidSport Richmond; (viii) Gateway Theatre Society; and (ix) Richmond Hospice Association;

(4)

Staff report back on treatment of the cost of living allowance prior to next year’s grant application process;

(5)

All 2011 grant recipients be awarded a cost of living allowance adjustment funded from the Council Contingency Fund; and

(6)

A general review of the City Grant Program be undertaken with Council Representatives Councillors Linda Barnes and Evelina Halsey-Brandt including a review of the funding sources and application.

The question on Resolution No. R11/3-5 was not called as the following amendment was introduced:

R11/3-6

It was moved and seconded

That Part (3) of Resolution No. R11/3-5 be amended to add Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association (for volunteer training) to the list of organizations to be awarded an additional grant amount of $1000 funded from the Council Contingency Fund.

CARRIED

The question on Resolution No. R11/3-5, which now reads as follows:

That as per the staff report from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, dated January 14, 2011, the 2011 City Grants be allocated as follows (see Attachment 2):

(1)

The organizations in the Health, Social and Safety Services category be awarded the recommended grant amounts and cheques disbursed for a total of $440,850;

(2)

The organizations in the Cultural and Community Events category be awarded the recommended grant amounts and cheques disbursed for a total of $86,500;

(3)

The following ten organizations each be awarded an additional grant amount of $1000 from the Council Contingency Fund: (i) Canadian Low Income Affordable Seniors Housing Society; (ii) Filipinos in Richmond Support Team; (iii) Steveston Community Society; (iv) Richmond Chinese Community Society; (v) Richmond City Centre Community Association; (vi) Integration Youth Services Society; (vii) KidSport Richmond; (viii) Gateway Theatre Society; (ix) Richmond Hospice Association; and (x) Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association (for volunteer training);

(4)

Staff report back on treatment of the cost of living allowance prior to next year’s grant application process;

(5)

All 2011 grant recipients be awarded a cost of living allowance adjustment funded from the Council Contingency Fund; and

(6)

A general review of the City Grant Program be undertaken with Council Representatives Councillors Linda Barnes and Evelina Halsey-Brandt including a review of the funding sources and application.

was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

13.

MILLTOWN MARINA AND BOATYARD APPLICATION TO PORT METRO VANCOUVER

(File Ref. No.: 08-4105-10-11) (REDMS No. 3139650)

R11/3-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Port Metro Vancouver submit a formal application for Rezoning of the Richmond Island site to accommodate the proposed uses outlined in the Milltown Marina and Boatyard Application;

(2)

That Port Metro Vancouver provide the City of Richmond with appropriate documentation indemnifying the City for any and all possible flooding or water damage to Richmond Island;

(3)

That Port Metro Vancouver include a request for an Area Designation Agreement amendment with their submission to the Fraser River Estuary Management Program (FREMP);

(4)

That staff work with the various agencies and the City of Vancouver to resolve any service provision and tax agreements for this development as necessary;

(5)

That staff seek legal opinion regarding the City of Richmond’s options; and

(6)

That a copy of the report and resolutions be provided to (i) the city of Vancouver Mayor and Council, (ii) the chair and Board Members of Port Metro Vancouver (iii) the Chair of the Metro Vancouver Port Cities Committee, and (iv) the appropriate Federal MPs for Richmond and Vancouver.

CARRIED

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES

The following advisory committee appointments were announced:

·   

Child Care Development Advisory Committee

For a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2012: 

Lori Mountain

For a term expiring on December 5, 2011:

Linda McPhail with Chak Au as alternate

·   

2011 Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Appointment

Two-year term to expire on December 31, 2012:

Hamid Ghanbari

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R11/3-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8593

(9531 No. 1 Road, RZ 09-499790)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8631

(9651 Alberta Road, RZ 10-518827)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R11/3-9

14.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 and Wednesday, December 14, 2010, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 10-554163) for the property at 80/100 Lancaster Crescent; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 10-539751) for the property at 9651 Alberta Road,

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R11/3-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:33 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, February 14, 2011.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)