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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, March 18^th, 2003.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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Wednesday, April 23, 2003, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

DELEGATIONS

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3.

Mr. Henry Tenby regarding 8651 8671 Cambie Road.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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Memorandum from the Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, regarding the extension of hours for licenced liquor outlets.

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4.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M. FOR INSOMNIC KARAOKE RESTAURANT AT UNIT 100 7911 ALDERBRIDGE WAY
(Report: March 28/03, File No.: 0107-08-01) (REDMS No. 988996)

Designated Speaker: Alan Clark

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Insomnic Karaoke Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

i)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.

ii)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.

iii)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.

iv)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

v)

This establishment has been in contravention of smoking and liquor related bylaws.

Joint inspection team of Richmond RCMP, Provincial Liquor board and City Inspectors carried out inspections Friday 21^st March on businesses that are constantly violating bylaws. The subject premise was cited for permitting smoking, operating contrary to primary purpose, (serving more liquor that food), over serving alcohol, offering drink specials contrary to liquor laws, being over capacity, and failing to request identification. Clear indications that no extension of hours should be permitted.

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5.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M. FOR LUI FU LAU SEAFOOD HOT POT RESTAURANT AT UNIT 210 - 8080 LESLIE ROAD
(Report: March 28/03, File No.: 0107-08-01) (REDMS No. 989909)

Designated Speaker: Alan Clark

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Liu Fu Lau Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), tranportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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6.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M. FOR RENDEZVOUS CAFE AT UNIT 1101 - 3779 SEXSMITH ROAD
(Report: March 28/03, File No.: 0107-08-01) (REDMS No. 988804)

Designated Speaker: Alan Clark

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Rendezvous Cafe to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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7.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 4:00 A.M. FOR HKYK RESTAURANT AT UNIT 120 - 4260 NO 3 ROAD.
(Report: March 28/03, File No.: 0107-08-01) (REDMS No. 988985)

Designated Speaker: Alan Clark

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by HKYK Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 4:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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8.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 3:00 A.M. FOR WING KEY RESTAURANT AT 6260 NO 3 ROAD

(Report: March 28/03, File No.: 0107-08-01) (REDMS No. 988983)

Designated Speaker: Alan Clark

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Wing Kee Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 3:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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9.

APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF LIQUOR SERVICE HOURS FROM 12 MIDNIGHT TO 2:00 A.M. FOR CIISKY RESTAURANT AT UNITS 130/140 8291 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY
(Report: March 28/03, File No.: 0107-08-01) (REDMS No. 988994)

Designated Speaker: Alan Clark

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by CIISKY Restaurant to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for an extension of Liquor service hours from 12 midnight to 2:00 a.m. NOT BE SUPPORTED, and that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be advised:

(1)

The potential for noise has been reviewed and it is determined that, the noise factor currently generated from establishments is at times unacceptable, and any extension of hours would compound the issue.

(2)

The impact on the community has been reviewed, and determined that, extension of late night hours is not in the best interests of Richmond and its residents, citing increased noise issues, (which is already a concern from bars closing at regular hours now), transportation issues, and a major drain on police resources to deal with the issues.

(3)

The residents, and, with few exceptions, the licencees are quite happy and content with the hours of operation that are currently in place.

(4)

The RCMP are on record that current police resources do not exist to deal with the late night service of liquor at this time, and, with a 4:00 a.m. last service, patrons could consume to 4:30 a.m. and be leaving with limited availability of taxis, transit and other alternative transportation.

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10.

APPLICATION BY ROCKY SETHI FOR REZONING AT 8220 AND 8240 ASH STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA B (R1/B) TO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA K (R1/K)

(RZ 03-222842 - Report: March 4/03, File No.: 8060-20-7497) (REDMS No. 974921)

Designated Speaker: Joe Erceg

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7497, for the rezoning of 8220 and 8240 Ash Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K), be introduced and given first reading.

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11.

APPLICATION BY MANOS & KYRANI KANAVAROS FOR REZONING AT 8440 NO. 3 ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5)

(RZ 02-222485 - Report: March 11/03, File No.: 8060-20-7500) (REDMS No. 978415)

Designated Speaker: Joe Erceg

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7500, for the rezoning of 8440 No. 3 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Two-Family Housing District (R5), be introduced and given first reading.

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12.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2003 WORK PROGRAM

(Report: February 24/03, File No.: 0100-20-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 959924)

Designated Speaker: Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That (as per the report dated February 24, 2003 from the Manager , Policy Planning) the Child Care Development Board proposed 2003 Work Program be approved.

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13.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2003 WORK PROGRAM
(Report: March 24/03, File No.: 4055-01) (REDMS No. 984277)

Designated Speaker: Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the report dated March 24, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning:

(1)

the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council (RCSAC) 2003 Work Program be approved;

(2)

$10,000 be provided to Policy Planning for the preparation of a Social Services Inventory.

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14.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL POVERTY RESPONSE INITIATIVE PROGRESS REPORT
(Report: March 25/03, File No.: 4055-01) (REDMS No. 964675)

Designated Speaker: Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the report dated March 25, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning;

(1)

Council approve the City's 2003 Poverty Support Work Program (Attachment 3), and

(2)

$15,000 be provided to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council (RCSAC) Poverty Response Initiative from the $20,000 remaining in Casino Funds from 2002.

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MANAGERS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT