MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, March 18, 2003, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

2.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, April 23^rd, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

DELEGATIONS

3.

Mr. Henry Tenby regarding 8651 8671 Cambie Road.

Mr. Tenby, a joint owner of 8671 Cambie Road, said that he was in attendance to represent the interests of his sister, also an owner of 8671 Cambie Road, and Mr. Floro Sandoval, the owner of 8651 Cambie Road.  A map was distributed by Mr. Tenby to members of the Committee, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms a part of these minutes.

Mr. Tenby expressed his concerns regarding the development potential of the two properties due to development issues related to airport noise and the apparent lack of land assembly opportunities in light of the adjacent properties ownership and use. 

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, acknowledged the good points raised by Mr. Tenby.  In response, Mr. Crowe gave advice that a report on airport noise policies for the City would be brought forth in stages, throughout May to September 2003.  Consistency and compatibility will be reviewed.

In addition, the Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, displayed a graphic of the possible future realignment of Sexsmith Road, which, Mr. Erceg said, would happen as a result of redevelopment.  In addition, Mr. Erceg said that some portions of Sexsmith Road could be closed and developed as a result of the realignment which could tie into an assembly with 8651 and 8671 Cambie Road.  Mr. Erceg said that continued discussions with Mr. Tenby would take place on the land assembly issue.  

In response to questions Mr. Crowe said that the airport noise policy review would address, to some degree, residential development by September 2003.  Population and growth statistics, the mixed use aspects, and what buffers might be required between those uses would be included in the review.  Mr. Crowe also said that a memorandum would be provided on the timing of the proposed road realignment; the resulting impacts of the realignment; and, suggestions for the resulting development opportunities that result from the realignment.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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

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.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988996)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, in response to a questions, said that in addition to the six applications before the Committee, two additional applications for extended hours had been received. 

It was moved and seconded

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.

Prior to the question being called a brief discussion on the affect extended hours would have on the resources that would be required as a result.

The question was then called and it was CARRIED.

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.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 989909)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present.

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988804)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present.

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988985)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present.

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988983)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present.

It was moved ands seconded

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.

CARRIED

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.:  8275-05) (REDMS No. 988994)

The Manager, Zoning, Alan Clark, was present.

It was moved and seconded

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.

Prior to the question being called Mr. Clark was requested to inform the adjacent municipalities of the resolution adopted by Council on the matter.

The question was then called and it was CARRIED.

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, 975887, 975890)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Jenny Beran, Planner, were present.

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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, 978788, 978790)

The Manager, Development Applications, Joe Erceg, and Jenny Beran, Planner, were present.  In response to a question, Ms. Beran provided the information that a lane could not be provided on the site, at present or at the time of redevelopment, due to the insufficient dimen'sions of the lot.

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

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, 958672, 958673, 634726)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, Lesley Sherlock, Social Planner, and Ms. Nicky Byres, Chair of the Child Care Development Board, were present.

Ms. Byers, extended the Boards thank you to the members of Council and staff, with a special thank you extended to Mr. Crowe and Ms. Sherlock. 

Ms. Byers then spoke about the busy year that had followed the conclusion of the Child Care Needs Assessment, which was being implemented in many areas of planning child care for the City.  Ms. Byers also spoke about the excellent proposals for granting that had been received; the generous contribution of former Councillor Lyn Greenhill to the Child Care Development Fund; the activities undertaken in May 2002 as part of Child Care Month; the impacts that resulted from the Provincial cuts to Child Care subsidies; the huge increases to wait lists for Child Care; and, the expressed concern regarding the number of school aged children that go home alone.

Ms. Byers concluded her comments by acknowledging the work ahead, and by thanking the City for its past and future support.

A discussion then ensued between the Committee members, staff and Ms. Byers, that included the following:

statistics on the number of children that go home alone were not yet available; however, the number of summer day care applications should provide an indication;

that current contributions to the Child Care Development Fund are random.  A formal policy on reserve fund contributions is being developed;  

the various methods being utilized to support the Child Care Development Boards focus on the restoration of Provincial Child Care funding;

the benefits that a City Child Care co-ordinator would provide in overseeing and co-ordinating services in the City and also in continuing the work on the Child Care Needs Assessment that remains undone; and,

the necessity of Child Care being identified as an essential service.

The Chair thanked Ms. Byers for her presentation.  Cllr. S. Halsey-Brandt, Council liaison to the Child Care Development Board, thanked the Board for the passionate work they accomplish including keeping Child Care at the forefront.

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

13.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2003 WORK PROGRAM

(Report:  March 24/03, File No.:  0100-20-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 984277, 986022)

Mr. Brian Wardley and Mr. Michael McCoy, Co-Chairs of the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council, were present.  Mr. Wardley thanked the Committee for the opportunity provided for the presentation of the reports, and also for its continued support.  A special thank you was extended to Leslie Sherlock, Social Planner, for the assistance she provides to the Advisory Council.

Mr. Wardley then spoke briefly about the some of the Advisory Councils accomplishments in 2002.

Mr. McCoy then spoke about the 2003 Workplan, as presented in the report, with the note that the year ahead was anticipated to be a fairly complex and complicated year for the the RCSAC and the community itself.  Mr. McCoy extended a thank you to Angela Gauld, Administrative Assistant to the RCSAC, and then concluded his comments with the hope that the end result of the completion of the Workplan would be a broader concept of understanding and definition of the services offered in the City.

A discussion then ensued between the Committee members, the delegates and staff that included the history of the operating grant to the RCSAC; that any services outside of the Child Services Act and those beyond the core services will be lost due to provincial budget cuts;  that the proactive content of the core services would also be lost if provincial budget cuts occur; and, that the result of the creation of an inventory of Social Services in the City would be the identification of what services exist in the City and what the result of government programs on those services would be. 

It was moved and seconded

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;

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

(2)

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

CARRIED

14.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL POVERTY RESPONSE INITIATIVE PROGRESS REPORT

(Report:  March 25/03, File No.:  0100-20-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 964675, 985938, 849166, 977234)

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, Lesley Sherlock, Social Planner, and Ms. Annie McKitrick, co-Chair of the Poverty Response Committee, were present.

Ms. McKitrick distributed a copy of the Poverty Response Committees revised Action Plan for 2003.  A copy of the Plan is attached as Schedule 2 and forms a part of these minutes.

Ms. McKitrick extended the Poverty Committees thank you to staff, in particular Mr. Crowe, for their support.  Ms. McKitrick then introduced those members of the Advisory Council that were in attendance:  Mr. David Reah, the Housing Task Force, Ms. Karen Martin, the Advocacy Task Force, Ms. Margaret Hewlett, the Food Security Task Force, Ms. Chris Salgado, the Board Chair, Richmond Food Bank, and Ms. May-Liz Vahi, RCSAC Administrative Assistant.  A brief review of the information contained in the report was provided by Ms. McKitrick.

A discussion then ensued during which the following points were made:

a 40% increase in 2002 was realized in the number of people accessing the Richmond Food Bank as a result of the provincial cutbacks;

provincial funding for the Women's Resource Centre was cut entirely;

specific project funding from the United Way was at its end;

that the scope of services provided by the City had evolved from the initial co-ordination of the means of addressing the needs of the community as recognized by the City, to a greater awareness of possible services, the provision of some facilities and the utilization of a granting program;

that the adoption of a City Standard of Maintenance for Housing would not, as indicated by other municipalities, incur a major impact on staff time;

that the administrative support requested by the Poverty Committee would be to co-ordinate meeting and responses, and to aid in the development of a services directory, etc.; and,

that should the requested monies not be granted a reduced workplan would be required; or other sources of funding sought.

Prior to the question being called the Chair requested that the items of the recommendation be dealt with separately.

It was moved and seconded

That, as per the report dated March 25, 2003 from the Manager, Policy Planning, Council approve the City's 2003 Poverty Support Work Program (Attachment 3).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

Opposed:  Cllr. Howard
Cllr. McNulty

15.

MANAGERS REPORT

There were no reports.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (6:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, April 8^th, 2003.

_________________________________

_________________________________

Councillor Bill McNulty
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant