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

Corporate Officer – 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

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 28, 2011; and

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, April 4,  2011,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Jerry Chong, Director, Finance joined by Ted Townsend, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, noted that this was the eighth consecutive year that Richmond had received an award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. 

Mr. Chong the spoke about the two awards that were being presented to the City of Richmond, and indicated that the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting was bestowed on organizations that exceeded the minimum requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles by providing full disclosure in Annual Reports.  The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting was for excellence in producing annual financial reports that are easily understandable by the public. 

Mr. Townsend spoke about the newly designed City of Richmond Annual Report, noting that the Report had been produced completely in-house, and that substantial revisions had resulted in a slim and user-friendly version of the report for the public.

Prior to accepting the awards on behalf of the City, Mayor Brodie asked the presenters to thank and congratulate the staff involved in creating the Annual Report, stating that it was a fine production that met all the criteria.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 13 – 2041 OCP Update – Employment Lands Strategy

Richmond Economic Advisory Committee (EAC) members Bob Laurie and Joe Zallen, acknowledged the continued support received by the EAC from Councillor Derek Dang as well as the Manager, Economic Development, Neonila Lilova.

Mr. Laurie stated that the term “industrial” was a misnomer, and spoke about how useful it would have been to have placed Industrial Lands into a reserve much like the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).  He then expressed his concerns about the economic impact related to the loss of traditional industrial land, noting that approximately 600 acres of traditional industrial land had been lost to the residential development industry.

Mr. Laurie further noted that traditional industrial lands are vital and spoke about the need for balance, including taking provisions for blue collar jobs and jobs for first generation Canadians.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 13 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 28, 2011, and the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 4, 2011; and

(2)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Richmond Gateway Theatre 6500 Gilbert Road Temporary Change to a Liquor Primary Licence

(File Ref. No.: 12-8275-30-044) (REDMS No. 3174712)

That a letter be sent to Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the application of the Richmond Gateway Theatre for a Temporary Change to Liquor Primary Licence #103637, for the dates June 23, 2011, October 7, 2011, November 11, 2011, December 16, 2011 and February 10, 2012; and

(2)

That the Chief Licence Inspector be authorized to comment to L.C.L.B. on up to 9 additional dates for a Temporary Change to Liquor Primary Licence Applications for extensions to hours and service area by the Gateway Theatre Society thru to February 2012, for reasons similar to those stated in the staff report dated March 8, 2011, from the Chief Licence Inspector.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Liquor Primary Amendment Application, 491581 BC Ltd., doing business as Flying Beaver Bar & Grill, 4760 Inglis Drive

(File Ref. No.: 12-8275-30-045) (REDMS No. 3172078)

That the application to increase hours of liquor service under Liquor Primary Licence No. 167287 by 491581 BC Ltd., doing business as the Flying Beaver Bar & Grill, operating from premises located at 4760 Inglis Drive;

From:     11:00 a.m. to Midnight, Monday to Sunday

To:  Sunday to Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to Midnight and Thursday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.,

be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the application as the issuance will not pose a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council comments on the prescribed considerations are as follows:

(a)

The potential for additional noise in the area if the application is approved was considered and determined that there will be little or no impact of additional noise in the area due to the location of the premises;

(b)

The impact on the community if the application is approved was considered and based on no responses being received from the public notices, the licence approval would have little impact;

(c)

The amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Liquor Primary Licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated in a manner that is contrary to its primary purpose as there has been no history of non-compliance with this operation;

(3)

As the operation of the establishment as a licensed establishment might affect residents, the City gathered the views of the community as follows:

(a)

Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  The signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted; and

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

That based on the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

8th Annual Maritime Festival

(File Ref. No.:  11-7400-20-MFES1) (REDMS No. 3182992)

(1)

That the use of $65,000 of Tall Ships funds in support of the 8^th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival be approved; and

(2)

That any sponsor funds in excess of $50,000 would offset the City contribution and those funds would be returned to the Tall Ship fund for future festival development and ship recruitment.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Results from Public Consultation on Acquiring Biennale Artwork

(File Ref. No.:  11-7000-09-20-099/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3162410v3, 3138115)

(1)

That the staff report entitled “Results from Public Consultation on Acquiring Biennale Artwork” from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services dated March 17, 2011, be received for information; and

(2)

That no further action be taken at this time.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Noise and Sound Regulation

(File Ref. No.:12-8060-02-44) (REDMS No. 3168970, 3162904, 3168990)

That:

(1)

the public participation process described in the staff report dated March 21, 2011 from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety be endorsed; and

(2)

the draft proposed Noise Regulation Bylaw attached to the staff report dated March 21, 2011 from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety, be used as the basis for the public participation program described in this report.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE DRAFT DISCUSSION PAPER "BYLAW STANDARD FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE"

(File Ref. No. 08-4430-03-07) (REDMS No. 3178450)

That:

(a)

Richmond advise the Minister of Agriculture that it has no further comments on the Ministry’s Draft Discussion Paper entitled “Bylaw Standard for Residential Uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve” until the Ministry undertakes a comprehensive public consultation process in Richmond in addition to the proposed on-line survey tool.

(b)

all delegations and public comments on the Ministry of Agriculture’s Draft Discussion Paper entitled “Bylaw Standard for Residential Uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve” go directly to the Ministry of Agriculture for action or response.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

2041 OCP UPDATE - EMPLOYMENT LANDS STRATEGY

(File Ref. No. 08-4050-12, XR 12-8060-02-42) (REDMS No. 3162291, 3162464)

Correspondence From Tom Corsie – Chair, Economic Advisory Committee

That the City of Richmond Summary of the Employment Lands Strategy (Attachment 1 to the Staff Report dated March 4, 2011, regarding the 2041 OCP Update - Employment Lands Strategy):

(a)

be received for information by Council and used as the basis for preparing the 2041 OCP, as outlined in this report; and

(b)

be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority, Port Metro Vancouver and Metro Vancouver for comment before and after the 2041 OCP is approved; and

(c)

emphasize to Port Metro Vancouver that the City of Richmond is opposed to any change of use of the land in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

14.

MINOR HEALTH SERVICE IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8760, XR 12-8060-20-8582) (REDMS No.3171124, 3176131)

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It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8760 be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

cOPPOSED: Cllrs. G. Halsey-Brandt

Steves

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

5 Year Financial Plan (2011-2015) Bylaw No. 8707

Vehicle for Hire Regulation Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 8727

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:18 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, April 11, 2011.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)