Monday, November 1, 1999 - Surrey · Monday, November 1, 1999 Council Chamber City Hall 14245 - 56 Avenue Surrey, B.C. Monday, November 1, 1999 Time: 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor McCallum

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Monday, November 1, 1999

Council ChamberCity Hall14245 - 56 AvenueSurrey, B.C.Monday, November 1, 1999Time: 7:00 p.m. Present:

Mayor McCallumCouncillor VilleneuveCouncillor SteeleCouncillor CaissieCouncillor EddingtonCouncillor WattsCouncillor HuntCouncillor Higginbotham

Absent:

Councillor Robinson

Staff Present:

City ManagerCity ClerkGeneral Manager, Planning & DevelopmentGeneral Manager, Finance, Technology &Human ResourcesGeneral Manager, Parks, Recreation & CultureManager, Land Development & TransportationManager, North Surrey Section, Planning &DevelopmentCity Solicitor

Council has requested that the agenda be amended to allow the Royal Canadian Legion to make a presentation priorto the Regular Council meeting. B. DELEGATIONS

3. Fraser Knowler

Sgt. at ArmsThe Royal Canadian LegionCloverdale Branch No. 6

Fraser Knowler, Sgt. at Arms, The Royal Canadian Legion, Cloverdale Branch No. 6, was in attendancewith a Colour Guard and presented the Council members with a Poppy, and presented a wreath fordisplay at the meeting.

Mayor McCallum thanked the delegation and acknowledged that Remembrance Day, November 11th, isa day that Canadians shall always remember those that gave for their country.

A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Council-in-Committee - October 25, 1999

It was Moved by Councillor Eddington Seconded by Councillor Watts That the minutes of the

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Council-in-Committee meeting held on October 25, 1999, be received.RES.R99-2752 Carried

2. Regular Council - October 25, 1999

(a) Council is requested to amend the resolution in Item I.2(b), Delegation Requests, by deleting"Regular Council - Land Use" and inserting "Council-in-Committee on November 22, 1999" so as to bein concert with the Koslowski delegation regarding the same issue.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That Council amend the resolution in Item I.2(b), Delegation Requests, by deleting "RegularCouncil - Land Use" and inserting "Council-in-Committee on November 22, 1999" so as to bein concert with the Koslowski delegation regarding the same issue.

RES.R99-2753 Carried

(b) Minutes to be adopted, as amended.

It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That the Regular Council minutes of October 25, 1999 be adopted, as amended.

RES.R99-2754 Carried B. DELEGATIONS

1. Jagir Singh Kadola

Surinder Kadola10555 - 160 StreetFile: 0065-012; 2152-16000

To appear before Council to respond to a Section 727 Order regarding a vacant building on propertylocated at 10555 - 160 Street which is considered a nuisance and hazardous to the community.

A memo from the Manager, Building Division, dated October 29, 1999, advises that the vacant buildinghas now been boarded up and is no longer considered a hazard, and therefore, this item is to bewithdrawn.

2. Maxine Lloyd, DirectorArts Council of SurreyFile: 0065-012

Maxine Lloyd, Director, Arts Council of Surrey, was in attendance to make a presentation concerningArts & Culture Week (November 1 - 7, 1999).

Ms. Lloyd expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council for their proclamation of Arts and CultureWeek and noted the importance of arts to all our residents.

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3. Fraser KnowlerSgt. at ArmsThe Royal Canadian LegionCloverdale Branch No. 6

This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting.

DELEGATIONS - PUBLIC HEARING

Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000,Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13873

Rezoning Application No. 7999-0186-00

ADDRESS: CIVIC/LEGAL

10667 - 135A Street/PID: 011-384-573, Lot 66, Sec. 22, B5N, R2W, NWD Plan9117

APPLICANT: Ngai Sun Chow, Qui Ngai Chow, Chen Liang Tao & Jae Wan Connie Chow c/o Graham Farstad/Arlington Consultant Group Inc. 800 - 626 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1V9

PROPOSAL: To rezone the property from "Community Commercial Zone (C-8)" to "ComprehensiveDevelopment Zone (CD)".

The purpose of the rezoning is to add Temporary Homeless Shelters as a permitted use on the site.

PROPOSED "COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE (CD)"FOR BY-LAW 13873

INTENT:

This Comprehensive Development Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development ofcommunity shopping centres serving a community of several neighbourhoods, and temporary homelessshelters.

PERMITTED USES:

The Lands and structures shall be used for the following uses only, or for a combination of such uses:

1. Retail stores excluding the following:

(a) adult entertainment stores; and(b) secondhand stores and pawnshops.

2. Community services.

3. Temporary homeless shelter.

4. General service uses excluding funeral parlours and drive-through banks.

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5. Personal service uses excluding body rub parlours.

6. Eating establishments excluding drive-through restaurants.

7. Office uses excluding social escort services.

8. Entertainment uses excluding arcades and adult entertainment stores.

9. Neighbourhood pubs.

10. Assembly halls.

11. Indoor recreational facilities.

12. Child care centres.

13. Parking facilities.

14. Automotive service uses of vehicles less than 500 kilograms [11,023 lbs] G.V.W., provided thatsuch use is associated with a use permitted under Section B.1 of this Zone.

15. Beverage container return centres provided that:

(a) the use is confined to an enclosed building; and(b) the building is a maximum of 279 square metres [3,003 sq.ft.].

16. One dwelling unit per lot provided that the dwelling unit is:

(a) Contained within the principal building; and(b) Occupied by the owner or the owner's employee, for the protection of the businessespermitted on the lot.

The Notice of the Public Hearing, except the legal description, was read by the City Clerk. The locationof the property was indicated to the Public Hearing.

It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That correspondence from Nancy Hall expressing concerns with respect to two proposed rezoningsand from the Whalley Merchant & Residents Association and Graham Forstad opposing the proposedrezoning be received.


Mayor McCallum made reference to the speakers list and noted that the following 31 individuals haveindicated their support for the rezoning application and four individuals have indicated that they do notsupport the application.

FOR AGAINSTAnn Colman X

Gem Wirszilas X

Barbara Grantham X

Cynthia Mason X

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Georgie S. Strachan X

Dan Regehr XHenry Regehr XE. Petrygan XIsobel Wilson XChristine Wolff X

Patty Ann Halliday X

Annitta Unger X

Linda Cunliffe X

Tina Jones X

Shachindra Mani X

Joan Fagerlund X

Sandra Bramall X

Louella Vincent X

Pete Hoogenraad X

Thelma McPherson X

Jennifer Rivera X

Kathlene Gilroy X

R.J. Fagerlund X

Ruth Friesen X

S.A. Syssoloff X

John Orszack X

Candice Boivin X

Wayne Morin X

Courtney Waverick X

Patrick Loftus X

Brenda Peterson X

Lucie Matich X

Carol Vignale X

Ruth Adams X

Debra Berone X

Mr. Graham Farstad, 626 West Pender Street, Vancouver, was present on behalf of the applicant, tocomment on the proposed rezoning to accommodate a temporary homeless shelter that would operatefrom November until March. Mr. Farstad reviewed the key elements of the application noting that oneadditional use, for a temporary homeless shelter, was being added to the existing C8 Zoning. Mr.Farstad provided information on the shelter facilities and reported that if approved, the shelter wouldprovide for 28 male beds and 8 female beds and would be managed by one supervisor and twoadditional staff persons. It was noted that the temporary shelter service would be provided in addition to

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a 24-hour drop in centre, needle exchange and resource centre that are currently being provided fromthe facility located at 10667 - 135A Street. Mr. Farstad acknowledged that there is no proposal toincrease the capacity of the shelter beyond the current 36 beds. Mr. Farstad acknowledged the input ofstaff and expressed his appreciation for their assistance in the rezoning application process.

Mr. Farstad reported that the building does not currently meet the fire safety requirements and thatupgrading would be required prior to the shelter provision being approved. Mr. Farstad further notedthat the South Fraser Community Services Society has not received committed funds for the facilityupgrading at this time, but community assistance has been offered.

Ms. Pat Louis, St. Marks Church, Ocean Park, was present to comment on the rezoning. Ms. Louisadvised that she provides food bank services through her church and has become familiar with the typeof people that need a shelter facility. Ms. Louis spoke in favour of the application and indicated that itis a responsibility of the City to meet the needs of our homeless

Mr. Pete Arychuk, Ukrainian Orthodox Church, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr. Arychuk spoke against the application and advised that he had a petition of 56 signatures opposingthe rezoning application. Mr. Arychuk spoke of his personal experiences with the issues of drug use,crime and prostitution and noted his opposition to provision of a temporary homeless shelter.

Ms. Sandy Collins, 10667 - 135A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms.Collins advised that she was the founding President of South Fraser Community Services Society, andwas speaking in favour of the application, on behalf of the Board of Directors. Ms. Collins indicatedthat the Society was presenting the application in response to a request from the Provincial Governmentto establish a facility to address the needs of homeless persons in times of cold/wet weather.

Mr. Kris Kalstad, 10689 - 135A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr. Kalstadadvised that he manages a building that includes six apartment suites and commercial business. Mr.Kalstad spoke against the application and reported on the problem of heavy pedestrian traffic, needledebris, garbage and increased criminal activity that resulted from the temporary shelter last year. Mr.Kalstad indicated his strong opposition to this rezoning application.

Mr. Joe Brown, 9079 - 160A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr. Brownadvised that he was speaking on behalf of the Guildford Lions Clubs and was in favour of theapplication. Mr. Brown spoke in support of the Front Room program, Reconnect and the other socialservices that are provided by the South Fraser Community Services and reiterated his support for theapplication.

Ms. Laura Prokopetz, 16264 - 80 Avenue, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms.Prokopetz spoke in favour of the application and noted that she has attended the property in question ona number of occasions and is supportive of the services provided.

Ms. Linda Syssolof, 5864 - 146A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms.Syssolof advised that she was employed as a community nurse in the former Whalley Mental HealthCentre located on the King George Highway and became very aware of the social issues that existed inSurrey. Ms. Syssolof spoke in favour of the application and noted her support for the Society and theirefforts.

Mr. Mark Carlson, 10711 - 135A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr. Carlsonadvised that he resides 1/2 block away from the property being addressed and noted his opposition tothis application as he believes it would have a detrimental affect on the quality of life for the residentsand businesses in the neighborhood.

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Mr. Jonathon Davidson, 10711 - 135A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr.Davidson advised that he is the property owner of a residential/commercial property located at 10715 -135A Street and is very much against the rezoning application. Mr. Davidson acknowledged that thereis a need for the type of services provided by the Society but he does not want to see anything further inthis specific neighborhood.

Mr. Tilo Wiedemann, 8205 King George Highway, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr. Wiedemann indicated that he represents the Celebration of Life Church and supports theestablishment of a shelter for homeless in the community.

Ms. Lucy Matich, 11591 - 140 Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Matichspoke in favour of the application and noted that the City needs to acknowledge and address all thesocial problems that are being experienced.

A resident of 135A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. He indicated that he haspersonally seen the problems of prostitution, drug use, needle debris, crime and is opposed to thisapplication.

Ms. Louella Vincent, 13253 - 68 Avenue, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms.Vincent spoke in favour of the application and advised that she has a homeless person sleeping on herproperty and is ashamed that the City hasnt done more to address the issue.

Ms. Brenda Peterson, #105, 7185 Hall Road, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms.Peterson advised that she attended the Societys facility and was impressed with the level ofprofessionalism that she saw and that she did not observe anything that would concern her in terms ofcriminal activity or inappropriate behavior.

Ms. Jan Vincent, 14851 - 66A Avenue, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Vincentindicated that she has made numerous trips to the Front Room facility with her children and issupportive of the application. Ms. Vincent further noted that issues related to homelessness, drug use,prostitution and crime are not isolated to the Whalley neighborhood and that the City needs toacknowledge and address these issues.

Ms. Brook Adamson, Delta & Tsawwassen First Nations, was present to comment on the proposedrezoning. Ms. Adamson indicated that she was proud to be a Canadian aboriginal and was extremelyappreciative of the efforts that Surrey makes in addressing people in need. Ms. Adamson spoke ofbeing in need and made comments in support of the application.

Ms. Candice Boivin, 10677 King George Highway, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Boivin advised that she operates a mental health support service across the street from the propertyin question and was present to show her support for the rezoning application. Ms. Boivin spoke infavour of the application and made further comments regarding the need for shelter services by herclients who suffer from mental health illness.

Ms. Courteney Waverick, #65, 12778 - 66 Avenue, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Waverick advised that she is an employee of the Front Room and supports the application. Ms.Waverick further noted that in her perception, the majority of the facilitys clients were from the City ofSurrey and not other municipalities.

Ms. Jennifer Rivera, 10852 - 146 Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Riveraspoke in favour of the application and advised that she has a mental health illness and uses the drop-incentre on a frequent basis. Ms. Rivera further advised that she has a homeless brother and theydesperately need shelter space.

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Ms. Nancy Hall, 10647 - 135A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Halladvised that she lives two doors from the Drop-In Centre and is vehemently opposed to the rezoningapplication. Ms. Hall reported on the daily experiences that she and her daughter face related to thedrug use, prostitution and crime that is prevalent in the neighborhood. Ms. Hall noted that there is asignificant problem related to needle and condom debris as well as general litter. Ms. Hall had specificconcerns regarding the lack of adequate lighting and curbing/sidewalks in the area. Ms. Hall furtherstressed her opposition to this application and asked whether the local churches could be encouraged toopen their doors to address the issue of homelessness.

Mr. Bob Reiger, 9849 Lyncean Drive, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr. Reigeradvised that he is a member of the Guildford Lions and is supportive of the application.

Ms. Carol Vignale, 782 Kingfisher Place, Delta, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms.Vignale spoke in support of the application and advised that she provides assistance to people in needthrough the Christ the Lutheran Church and the church is initiating a "Surrey Urban Mission" programthat is exploring ways that churches can be opened to address community needs.

Ms. Jackie Ward, 9171 - 125A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Wardadvised that she was speaking as a member of the local merchants association and spoke against theproposed rezoning and indicated that she felt strongly that the issues of drug use and prostitution are notbeing addressed appropriately. Ms. Ward advised that she participated in a survey of businesses thatoverwhelmingly do not support the application. Ms. Ward encouraged everyone to attend theneighborhood to see the reality of the situation.

Ms. Adrian Telford, on behalf of Whalley Residents and Business Association, was present to commenton the proposed rezoning. Ms. Telford presented a petition that has been circulated amongst localbusinesses and noted that the majority do not support the rezoning application.

Councillor Watts left the meeting at 8:50 p.m. and returned at 8:53 p.m.

It was Moved by Councillor Higginbotham Seconded by Councillor Hunt That the petition presented by Ms. Adrian Telford, on behalf of the Whalley Residents and BusinessAssociation containing 194 signatures opposing the proposed rezoning, be received.


Councillor Steele left the meeting at 8:56 p.m.

Ms. Telford advised that many business owners were not aware of the public hearing in this matter andshe raised concern regarding the visibility of the Rezoning signage that is located on the property.

Councillor Steele returned to the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

Ms. Telford provided details of some of her experiences with the clientele of the South FraserCommunity Services and reiterated her strong opposition to the approval of the rezoning application.

Councillor Hunt left the meeting at 9:08 p.m.

Ms. Sandra Bramall, 2496 - 136 Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Bramalladvised that she was speaking on behalf of Surrey Social Futures and her comments were in support ofthe application.

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Councillor Caissie left the meeting at 9:27 p.m.

Ms. Bramall spoke of the need for shelters and the responsibility of the City to address this through theOfficial Community Plan process.

Councillor Caissie and Councillor Hunt returned to the meeting at 9:31 p.m.Councillor Higginbotham left the meeting at 9:32 p.m.

Mr. Les Adams, 1770 - 128 Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr. Adamsindicated his support for the application.

Mr. Jim Bennett, 10667 - 135A Street, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Mr. Bennettadvised that he is Executive Director of the South Fraser Community Services Society and is supportiveof the application.

Councillor Higginbotham returned to the meeting at 9:35 p.m.

Mr. Bennett provided a brief history of the establishment of the Society and the determination of theneed for the services that they provide. Mr. Bennett addressed the benefits achieved in providingcentralized services. Mr. Bennett spoke further in favour of the rezoning and clarified a number ofquestions and issues raised by speakers. Mr. Bennett confirmed, with the exception of costs related tofire safety upgrading, that the Society had confirmed funding to operate a temporary homeless shelterfrom November 1999 through to March 2000.

Ms. Cathy Day, was present to comment on the proposed rezoning. Ms. Day raised concern about theexposure of youth to the adult clientele and the drug paraphernalia and culture. She spoke against theapplication and requested that consideration be given to moving the Needle Exchange and Reconnectout of the building. Ms. Day raised questions about who was going to be responsible for monitoring theservicing to clients and the City Solicitor reported on the responsibilities of the municipality related toland use and of the Provincial Government related to the operations of the Society.

The Regular Council meeting recessed at 10:04 p.m. and reconvened at 10:15 p.m., with Councillor Robinsonabsent and Councillor Watts taking her seat as indicated in the minutes.

C. COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no Committee Reports.

D. BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS

There were no Board/Commission Reports.

E. MAYORS REPORT

1. Proclamations

Mayor McCallum read the following proclamations:

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(a) SOCIAL PLANNING MONTH

November, 1999

WHEREAS the citizens and communities of British Columbia have rights and responsibilities asmembers of a global community; and

WHEREAS citizen participation in decision-making is necessary to ensure that the principles ofsocial justice and equality are upheld; and

WHEREAS a cooperative and collaborative approach to promoting the well-being of all citizens andcommunities is desirable; and

WHEREAS planning and research are integral components of developing programs and policies tomeet community needs; and

WHEREAS many organizations and individuals have committed themselves to promoting the social,cultural, economic and environmental well-being of our citizens and communities through research,planning, education, and community development; and

WHEREAS the Municipal Act has been recently amended to include social planning as an activity;and

WHEREAS it is desirable that the Government of British Columbia acknowledges, supports andencourages the efforts of these organizations and individuals who work to promote the well-being ofBritish Columbia's citizens and communities; and

WHEREAS Social Planning Awards will be presented by Surrey City Council on November 8, 1999to persons who have acted on their own or others behalf to identify, explore, and address social issuesrelevant to Surrey; and to develop strategies for action which can strengthen community identity andimprove the community's overall quality of life;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, D. W. (Doug) McCallum, do hereby declare themonth of November, 1999, as "SOCIAL PLANNING WEEK" in the City of Surrey.

Doug W. McCallum Mayor

(b) VETERANS' WEEK

November 5 - 11, 1999

WHEREAS Canada's traditional period of commemoration of wartime sacrifice by Canadians isbeing expanded beyond Remembrance Day this year as the Government of Canada has designated aspecial period of commemoration called "Veterans' Week"; and

WHEREAS all Canadians are encouraged to honour all veterans who served the cause of peace andfreedom during both World Wars, the Korean War and also with international peacekeeping forces in allcorners of the world;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, D. W. (Doug) McCallum, do hereby declare the week

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of November 5 - 11, 1999 as "VETERANS' WEEK" in the City of Surrey.


(c) UNITY IN DIVERSITY WEEK

November 7 - 14, 1999

WHEREAS followers of Baha'u'llah around the world believe that the purpose of religion is to be thecause of love and unity and calls upon the people of every race, nation, culture, religion and class toregard themselves as one family; and

WHEREAS November 7 - 14 is proclaimed as Unity In Diversity Week in hundreds of otherlocalities in Canada; and

WHEREAS we wish to support the idea that the earth is one country and mankind are its citizens whoare encouraged to develop capacities of understanding, kindness, generosity, honesty, loyalty and love;and

WHEREAS the Baha'is of Surrey are actively working toward these ideals and to promote the idealof unity in diversity among the many different people that make up our city;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, D. W. (Doug) McCallum, do hereby declare the weekof November 7 - 14, 1999, as "UNITY IN DIVERSITY WEEK" in the City of Surrey, and invite allcitizens to take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate their diversity and to unite in the goal ofconsulting and working together in achieving peace and good will for the sake of the future of ourchildren, youth, and adults.


F. COUNCILLORS REPORTS

There were no Councillors' Reports.

Councillor Watts returned to the meeting at 10:18 p.m. G. CORPORATE REPORTS

1. The Corporate Reports under date of November 1, 1999 were considered and dealt with as follows:

Item No. R2049 Sale of City Land at 15948 - 24 Avenue File: 0541-075

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The Manager, Facilities & Realty, Engineering Department, submitted a report concerning the sale ofCity land at 15948 - 24 Avenue.

The Manager, Facilities & Realty, Engineering Department was recommending approval of therecommendations outlined in his report.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That Council approve the sale of the City property located at 15948 - 24 Avenue.


Item No. R2050 Old Sullivan Fire Hall at 6272 - 152 Street File: 0524-009/9

The Manager, Facilities & Realty, Engineering Department, submitted a report concerning Old SullivanFire Hall at 6272 - 152 Street.

The Manager, Facilities & Realty, Engineering Department was recommending that the report bereceived for information.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Steele That Corporate Report R2050 be received as information.


Item No. R2051 Funding Contribution for Cross-Border Rail Strategy File: 3106-001

The Manager, Land Development and Transportation, Engineering Department, submitted a reportrequesting Council's approval to participate and cost-share in a study to evaluate alternative railalignments through Surrey, across the border and into Washington State.

The Manager, Land Development and Transportation, Engineering Department was recommendingapproval of the recommendations outlined in his report.

It was Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor Hunt That Council approve the allocation of $4,000.00, as the City's share, towards a Cross-Border RailStrategy Study.


Item No. R2052 Amendments to the 10 Year Servicing Plan File: 2141-001; 7899-0188-00

The Manager, Land Development and Transportation, Engineering Department, submitted a report toupdate the Ten Year Servicing Plan by modifying the boundaries for upgrading of 102 Avenue toaccommodate the proposed Tech BC development.

The Manager, Land Development and Transportation, Engineering Department was recommending

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approval of the recommendations outlined in his report.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Steele That Council:

1. Receive this report for information.

2. Approve the noted changes to the April 1997 Ten Year Servicing Plan.


Item No. R2053 Traffic Signal Installation - 99 Avenue and 120 Street File: 1500-001; 6394-5051-00

The Manager, Land Development and Transportation, Engineering Department, submitted a report tobrief Council on a recommended approach to upgrading the intersection of 99 Avenue and 120 Streetincluding future signal installation.

A memo dated November 1, 1999, from the Manager, Land Development and Transportation,Engineering Department, recommended that this item be deferred until such time as TransLink confirmsproject funding for 2000.

Item No. R2054 Water Metering Implementation Strategy File: 1218-006

The Manager, Utilities & Construction, Engineering Department, submitted a report concerningestablishment of a water metering implementation strategy.

The Manager, Utilities & Construction, Engineering Department, was recommending approval of therecommendations outlined in his report.

The City Manager provided information on the benefits of installing residential water meters inside ahome versus an outside installation. The City Manager reported that the estimated approximate cost forinstallation would be $200 for installation inside a home and $300 for an outside.

The City Manager advised that the City is unable to determine any decrease in commercial/industrialusage based on the installation of water meters. The City Manager reported that this information wouldnot be available until 2 years after the implementation of the meter program.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Watts That:

1. Council endorse the water metering implementation strategy outlined in this report.

2. The water utility fund the retrofitting of water meters in residential properties as allowed for in thewater utility 10 year financial plan, namely $3 million a year.


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Item No. R2055 Enhanced Strategic Focus - Film Industry in Surrey File: 2120-001

The Manager, Corporate Administration, submitted a report concerning enhanced strategic focus on thefilm industry in Surrey.

The Manager, Corporate Administration was recommending that the report be received for informationand the strategies set out therein be approved.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Watts That Corporate Report R2055 be received as information and the following strategies be approved:

I: Within the current resource of budget and staffing, and in support of the goal to enhancefilming in Surrey, we will increase activity to include the following elements:

1. Photos:

The British Columbia Film Commission provides producers with production and locationsservices support. In fact 90% of all filming in B.C. uses services provided by the Commission. A major part of that service is use of the Commissions large photo library by location managersand interested producers. Surrey needs better representation within this library. Using currentresources, we are working on increasing our photo files within the library.

2. Faxes:

To increase the profile of Surrey, a "Weekly Feature Location" fax has been developed and willbe sent to all current production offices showcasing various locations so that Surrey remains "topof mind" consideration.

3. Press Releases:

To keep residents and businesses aware of the positive impacts from filming, we will establish apattern of press releases around various filming activities in the city. This will be carefullymanaged because the film industry, while not closed to onlookers, does not wish to create extraattention around their work site that brings out crowds or disruption to the serious business offilming. Timing of the releases will become critical; a release could take the form of "did youknow who filmed in Surrey yesterday" or "last day of filming updates".

4. Trade Shows for Location Managers

We participated for the first time in this years Vancouver Film Festivals trade forum calledLocations BC 99 and Expo in Vancouver. Surrey was the only member of the Lower Mainlandto be represented and we displayed a variety of locations available throughout the city forfilming and distributed copies of our film brochure and filming guidelines.

We also now sit as the Lower Mainlands representative on the Regional Film CommissionersAssociation of B.C. in bringing forward relevant industry information and issues.

We have not yet gone outside our provincial boundaries to encourage filming in Surrey - wehave relied on the B.C. Film Commission which attends both the Los Angeles and the NewYork exposition and trade shows for location and production managers and represents theinterests of the province generally. Film Commissions throughout North America participate atthese expos. To establish our own unique profile and on a pilot basis, we will participate as a

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film commission "affiliate" in a booth alongside the Commission in order to expand onopportunities within Surrey specifically. The costs for the pilot would run about $5,000 andwould commence in the spring of 2000.

5. Website

We will expand our website to catalogue more photos of potential locations - we have started acampaign to solicit business and residential sites for inclusion in both the photo library andwebsite library. Our website location also provides the application form for filming in Surreywhich can be downloaded and returned.

6. City Housing

Working with the Property Division, we will review any city housing slated for demolition thatcan be used on an interim basis by the film industry. Industry reps have identified a need forhousing that can have its facade altered, be accessible on short notice.

II. Major/significant change requiring a corresponding major/significant change in resources ofstaff or budget

New Film Infrastructure on City LandSurrey can perhaps provide a catalyst for development by exploring the order of magnitude incosts and the feasibility of using city land for a major film studio and the development of aRequest for Proposals to build and operate the facility. One of the early steps in this process willbe a discussion forum with film industry representatives to explore the kind of infrastructure andfacilities that would best attract the market. A permanent studio facility would serve as a basefor television and movie productions. Instead of using Surrey locations periodically when it fitswithin a script, the bulk of the filming could be completed right within the city. The materialand service demands of studio projects would also stimulate the growth of local film relatedsupport industries, e.g., set construction and design firms, post production facilities.

Renovating Existing Facility for use as Studio/Stage SpaceAlternatively, we will explore the possibility of "retrofitting" an existing city building to serve asa studio and the economic viability thereof. For instance, a drill hall at Canadian Forces BaseEsquimalt outside of Victoria was recently renovated to serve as a studio as was a MolsonBrewery warehouse in Burnaby. Studios basically need adequate floor space, ceiling height andsuperlative soundproofing.

Partner for the Development of a "Backlot" OperationExamine the feasibility of establishing a backlot operation for use by the film industry. Backlotsoperate as established "sets" - for instance, a backlot in Los Angeles has a several block re-creation of New York city, complete with brownstone house facades. B.C.s "Border Town" isanother example of a backlot operation. Industry representatives have advised that there is aneed for the re-creation of an oft-used area of Vancouver (Gastown) or similar architecturalstructures; also a need for a strip of asphalt to create car crashes and other stunts. We willinvestigate opportunities to partner in such a venture.

Lobby Provincial GovernmentThe provincial government announced several months ago a $20M commercial loan to expandand enhance the Vancouver Film Studios (this is a $70M project with the remaining $50Mcoming from the studios parent company and mortgage financing.) Part of our long rangestrategy should including lobbying for a financial partner in any future Surrey studio facility.

Teamsters Union

November 1, 1999


The current travel zone specified in the film industrys collective agreement bisects Surreynorth/south along 168 Street. Consequently, Cloverdale - which is a prime film location - ismore expensive for filming because its outside the travel zone for union workers. We couldlobby the Teamsters Union to agree to move the travel zone so that it does not isolate parts ofSurrey at greater expense for filming than other parts.


Item No. R2056 Proposed Amendments to Surrey Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers By-law,1997, No. 13183 (the "By-law") File: 0023-13183

The City Solicitor submitted a report concerning amendments which have been made to the MunicipalAct, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323 (the "Act") which permit the City to require pawnshops and secondhanddealers to hold items for 30 days.

The City Solicitor was recommending approval of the recommendations outlined in his report.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That:

1. Council approve the proposed amendments to the By-law attached as Appendix "A" to this report(the "Proposed Amendments"); and

2. Council instruct the City Clerk to introduce the appropriate amending By-law.


Item No. R2057 Status of Actions Being Taken in Follow-up to the Residential Development Forum File: 0100-200

The General Manager, Planning & Development, submitted a report concerning the results of theresidential development forum which was held by the Business Development Committee on May 5,1999 and the actions which are being taken by staff in follow-up to the comments and suggestionsreceived at the forum.

The General Manager, Planning & Development was recommending approval of the recommendationsoutlined in his report.

It was Moved by Councillor Watts Seconded by Councillor Steele That Council:

1. receive this report as information; and

2. authorize staff to forward a copy of this report to each of the participants at the ResidentialDevelopment Forum held on May 5, 1999.


November 1, 1999


Item No. R2058 Electronic Message Board Project File: 3554-001

The General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, General Manager, Planning &Development Department, and Manager, Facilities and Realty, Engineering Department, submitted areport concerning the electronic message board project.

The General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, General Manager, Planning &Development Department, and Manager, Facilities and Realty, Engineering Department wasrecommending approval of the recommendations outlined in their report.

It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Watts That:

1. Council authorize the Facilities & Realty Division to further pursue the Light Vision Mediaproposal related to the installation of a network or electronic message board signs within the City.

2. The issues and implications associated with the proposal as identified in this report be addressed.

RES.R99-2765 Carried with Councillor Villeneuve against

Item No. R2046.1 Millennium Magic - Gate Charge File: 3554-001

The Manager, Corporate Administration, submitted a report on the gate charge for the MillenniumMagic at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds on December 31, 1999.

The Manager, Corporate Administration, was recommending that the information be received.

It was Moved by Councillor Watts Seconded by Councillor Eddington That Corporate Report R2046.1 be received for information and Option A regarding a gate chargestructure be approved.

RES.R99-2766 Carried with Councillor Caissie against. H. BY-LAWS

1. "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13873"

7999-0186-00 - Ngai and Qui Chow, Chen Tao, Jae Wan Chow

C-8 (BL 12000) to CD (BL 12000) - 10667 - 135A Street - to add Temporary Homeless Shelteras a permitted use on the site.

Approved by Council: October 18, 1999

It was Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor Steele

November 1, 1999


That "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13873" pass its thirdreading.


It was Moved by Councillor Eddington Seconded by Councillor Watts That staff work with an Advisory Committee in the neighborhood to investigate the relocation of theNeedle Exchange Program out of the area.


It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Hunt That Engineering staff proceed expeditiously to install street lighting, and further, staff report backto Council on improvements to the streetscape.


It was Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor Watts That the South Fraser Community Services Society be requested to establish a neighborhoodadvisory committee to deal with the Homeless Shelter and the Front Room.


FINAL ADOPTIONS

2. "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13692"

7998-0235-00 - Jarnail S. Dhaliwal/Gurbax Dhaliwal c/o CitiWest Consulting Ltd.

RA (BL 12000) to CD (BL 12000) - 13323 Highway No. 10 - to permit subdivision intoapproximately 4 half-acre suburban residential lots.

Approved by Council: March 15, 1999

* Planning & Development advise that (reference memorandum dated October 18, 1999 in By-law back-up) the building scheme which is filed with the City Clerk, has been developed by a Design Consultant basedon a character study of the surrounding neighbourhood. This building scheme will be registered concurrentlywith the subdivision plan pursuant to Section 220 of the Land Title Act. A 219 Restrictive Covenant will alsobe registered to tie the building scheme to the land.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Steele That "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13692" be finallyadopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal.


3. "Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680, Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13874"

0023-13874/0023-13680 - Regulatory By-law Text Amendment

November 1, 1999


To amend "Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680", as amended, as follows: Section 2Interpretation is amended by inserting new definitions "Bingo Hall", "Casino Hall", "Gaming Facility",and "Slot Machine Gaming"; Section 6 is amended by deleting the words "carry out or permit to becarried out any video lottery gaming" and inserting the words "operate or permit to be operated anygaming facility". These amendments will make the Business License By-law provisions dealing withgaming facilities consistent with those in Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000" as amended.

Approved by Council: October 25, 1999

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That "Business License By-law, 1999, No. 13680, Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13874" be finallyadopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal.


4. "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No.12000, Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13818"

7999-0034-00 - TLB Holdings Ltd.c/o Sukhi Sandhu, Remax Performance Realty

CHI (BL 12000) to CD (BL 12000) - 13562 - 64 Avenue - to permit development of a combinedfull/self serve gas station and a 70 square metre [754 sq.ft.] convenience store.

Approved by Council: July 26, 1999

* Planning & Development advise that (reference memorandum dated October 25, 1999 in By-law back-up) that the applicant has submitted the following documentation:

· Executed Section 219 Restrictive Covenants to limit the hours of operation (5:00 a.m. to midnight)and prohibit the operation of a gasoline station at the "Chevron" located at 7005 King George Highway.· Securities to ensure installation of proposed landscaping, including the concrete noise attenuationwall; and· An acceptable design plus securities for speed control measures in the lane west of the subject site,parallel to and south of 64 Avenue.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Eddington That "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Amendment By-law, 1999, No. 13818" be finallyadopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the Corporate Seal.

RES.R99-2773 Carried with Councillors Villeneuve and Steele and the Mayor against.

INTRODUCTIONS

5. "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13875"

0023-13875/8380-201/H & I - TransLink

A by-law to authorize the purchase of the lands at 11087 and 11089 Portage Road for pleasure,recreation or community uses by the City of Surrey. This acquisition will provide an opportunity todevelop additional parking for the future Brownsville Bar Park.

November 1, 1999


Compensation: $29,000 (payable by the City)

Approved by Council: October 25, 1999Corporate Report Item R2038

It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Hunt That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13875" pass its first reading.


The said By-law was then read for the second time.

It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Hunt That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13875" pass its second reading.


The said By-law was then read for the third time.

It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Hunt That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13875" pass its third reading.



0023-13876/8380-231/M - Paras and Shashi Jattan

A by-law to authorize the purchase of land at 16752 - 109A Avenue for pleasure, recreation orcommunity uses by the City of Surrey. This acquisition will add to the City ownership of the NorthSlope Buffer parkland/greenbelt area.



It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Caissie That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13876" pass its first reading.



It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Caissie That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13876" pass its second reading.


November 1, 1999



It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Caissie That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13876" pass its third reading.



0023-13877/8380-231/N - Muni and Vasandamma Rattan

A by-law to authorize the purchase of land at 16751 - 109 Avenue for pleasure, recreation orcommunity uses by the City of Surrey. This acquisition will add to the City ownership of the NorthSlope Buffer parkland/greenbelt area.



It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Eddington That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13877" pass its first reading.



It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Steele That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13877" pass its second reading.



It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Steele That "Land Purchase By-law, 1999, No. 13877" pass its third reading.


8. "Surrey Sanitary Sewer Specified Charge Supplementary By-law, 1999, No. 13878"

0023-13878/1799-003 - Council Initiative

A by-law to impose specified charges on the owners of parcels of land benefiting from the installationof a sanitary sewer on 128 Street from Civic Address #7815 to #7867.

Approved by Council: September 20, 1999Corporate Report Item R2012

November 1, 1999


It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Steele That "Surrey Sanitary Sewer Specified Charge Supplementary By-law, 1999, No. 13878" pass itsfirst reading.



It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Steele That "Surrey Sanitary Sewer Specified Charge Supplementary By-law, 1999, No. 13878" pass itssecond reading.



It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Steele That "Surrey Sanitary Sewer Specified Charge Supplementary By-law, 1999, No. 13878" pass itsthird reading.

RES.R99-2785 Carried I. CLERKS REPORT

1. Formal Approval of Development Variance Permits

It is in order for Council to now pass resolutions authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the followingpermits:

(a) Development Variance Permit No. 7999-0074-00

Lomen Enterprises Co. Ltd./Matthew Cheng Architects Inc.15928 - 96 Avenue

To relax the east side yard setback requirement from 6.0 metres (20 ft.) to 0 metres (0 ft.) toallow for the construction of a local commercial building.

No concerns had been expressed by abutting property owners resulting from the publicnotification.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That Development Variance Permit No. 7999-0074-00 be approved; that the Mayor and Clerkbe authorized to sign the Development Variance Permit; and that Council authorize the transferof the Permit to the heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns of the title of theland within the terms of the Permit.


November 1, 1999


(b) Development Variance Permit No. 7998-0250-00Ronald J. E. and Margaret Kellet/Ekistics Town Planning Inc.12822 - 26 Avenue

To relax the rear yard setback requirement from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 3.7 metres (12 ft.) to allowthe retention of the existing single family dwelling.


It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Steele That Development Variance Permit No. 7998-0250-00 be approved; that the Mayor and Clerkbe authorized to sign the Development Variance Permit; and that Council authorize the transferof the Permit to the heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns of the title of theland within the terms of the Permit.


(c) Development Variance Permit No. 7998-0059-01Yashpal Parmar10095 - 121 Street

1. "Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000" is varied as follows:

(a) To vary Part 16, Section F & K, as follows:

(i) reduce the lot depth from 28 metres (90 ft.) to 26.5 metres (87 ft.);(ii) reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 7.0 metres (23 ft.)for the existing building;

(b) To vary in Part 4, Sub-Section E.17(b), by increasing the number of risers in theexisting building that may encroach into the building setback area, from three (3) risers tosix (6) risers, and;

2. "Surrey Subdivision and Development By-law, 1986, No. 8830" is varied as follows:

(a) To vary Section 24(a), by allowing the existing street lighting on hydro poles ratherthan the required ornamental street lighting and;(b) To vary Section 24(a) to permit overhead hydro/telephone wiring rather thanunderground.

The proposal is to accommodate a 2-single family lot subdivision.


It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Watts That approval of Development Variance Permit No. 7998-0059-01 be referred to staff toreport back to Council on the concerns raised by the delegation at the Regular Council - LandUse meeting held earlier in the day.

November 1, 1999



(d) Development Variance Permit No. 7999-0144-00Kulwinder Bahia/Mainland Engineering12017 Tannery Road

To relax requirements as follows:

(a) reduce the front yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 2 metres (7 ft.);(b) reduce the east side yard setback from 7.5 metres (25 ft.) to 1.5 metres (5 ft.); and(c) reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces from 11 to 6,

to allow the construction of an auto repair facility.


It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Higginbotham That Development Variance Permit No. 7999-0144-00 be approved; that the Mayor and Clerkbe authorized to sign the Development Variance Permit; and that Council authorize the transferof the Permit to the heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns of the title of theland within the terms of the Permit.


2. Formal Approval of Development Permits

(a) Development Permit No. 7999-0034-00Sukhi Sandhu/TLB Holdings Ltd.13562 - 64 Avenue

Memo received from the Manager, Area Planning & Development Division, Planning &Development, requesting Council to pass the following resolution:

"That Development Permit No. 7999-0034-00 be approved; that the Mayor and Clerk beauthorized to sign the Development Permit; and that Council authorize the transfer of the Permitto the heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns of the title of the land within theterms of the Permit."

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Caissie That Development Permit No. 7999-0034-00 be approved; that the Mayor and Clerk beauthorized to sign the Development Permit; and that Council authorize the transfer of the Permitto the heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns of the title of the land within theterms of the Permit.

RES.R99-2790 Carried with Councillors Villeneuve, Steele and the Mayor against.

3. Delegation Requests

November 1, 1999


(a) Bryn HendricksKatherine PriceFile: 0065-012; 2152-07200/13700

Requesting to appear before Council regarding the intersection at 137 Street and 72 Avenue.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Watts That Bryn Hendricks and Katherine Price be heard as a delegation at Council-in-Committee.


(b) Richard SickmuellerFile: 0065-012; 8380-249

Requesting to appear before Council to express concerns regarding the expropriation of hisproperty located at 6085 and 6075 - 144 Street.

It was Moved by Councillor Hunt Seconded by Councillor Watts That the memo from the Engineering Department be sent to Mr. Richard Sickmueller, andthat staff report back to Council on the process with respect to Council hearing a delegationconcerning an expropriation issue.


(c) Allan Grant, ChairEnergy Aware CommitteeFile: 0065-012; 0030-001

Requesting to appear before Council to present the City of Surrey and Council with the 1999Energy Aware Award for excellence in Community Energy Planning.

It was Moved by Councillor Villeneuve Seconded by Councillor Watts That Allan Grant, Chair, Energy Aware Committee be heard as a delegation at RegularCouncil.

RES.R99-2793 Carried J. CORRESPONDENCE

ACTION ITEM

1. Letter, dated October 22, 1999, from Richard I. Nelson, President, Crescent Beach Property Owners'Association, advising that as a result of increased RCMP activity that was made possible by extra overtimefunding and the efforts of a considerable number of volunteer local residents patrolling the Crescent Beach areathere were no serious problems of rowdyism, and requesting Council approve the funding necessary to providea similar level of effort during the summer of 2000 with respect to police protection at Crescent Beach.

November 1, 1999


File: 0282-2000; 8020-001

It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Steele

That the letter dated October 22, 1999 from Richard I. Nelson, President Crescent Beach PropertyOwners' Association be referred to the Finance Committee.

RES.R99-2794 Carried K. NOTICE OF MOTION

L. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS

1. Intersection of 18 Avenue and 154 Street

Councillor Villeneuve expressed appreciation to staff for their efficient work at addressing the trafficproblems at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 154 Street.

Councillor Villeneuve further requested that a Press Release be made on the action taken by theEngineering Department.

M. ADJOURNMENT

It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Hunt That the Regular Council meeting do now adjourn and that the next Regular Council meeting be held onMonday, November 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.


The Regular Council meeting adjourned at 11:23 p.m.

Documents

Monday, November 1, 1999 - Surrey · Monday, November 1, 1999 Council Chamber City Hall 14245 - 56 Avenue Surrey, B.C. Monday, November 1, 1999 Time: 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor McCallum