May 28, 2007 Agenda

City Council

Council Chambers, City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road

Monday, May 28^th, 2007

7:00 p.m.

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MINUTES

	1.	*Motion to adopt:*
		*(1)*	*the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 14^th, 2007* (distributed previously); and
1		*(2)*	*the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, May 22^nd, 2007,* *and*
83		*to receive for information, the GVRD “Board in Briefs” dated April 20th, 2007 and April 27th, 2007 respectively.*

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Denny Morrison and Jeremy Wotherspoon, representing the Canadian National Speed Skating Team.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

	2.	*Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.*

	3.	Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.
		(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 22.)

	4.	*Motion to rise and report.*

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

		CONSENT AGENDA
		(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
·	Receipt of Committee minutes.
·	Promotion of Certified Organic, Free-Range Eggs
·	Amendment to Athletic Commission Bylaw No. 8035
·	Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on June 18^th, 2007):
		·	10940 Morfield Road – Rezone from R1/E to R6 (Judy Smith – applicant).
		·	8471 No. 1 Road– Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Raman Kooner – applicant).
		·	4211 Garry Street and portions of an unconstructed road to the north and east – Rezone from R1/E to CD/79 (Garry West Holdings Ltd. – applicant).
		·	2431 McKessock Avenue – Rezone from R1/D to R1/B (Elegant Development Inc. – applicant).
		·	3491 No. 5 Road – Rezone from R1/D and RSC to R1/B (Eric Hoegler – applicant).
		·	10560 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Khalid Hasan/Urban Era Builders – applicant).
		·	10711 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Khalid Hasan – applicant).
		·	10351 Williams Road – Rezone from R1/E to R1-0.6 (Pardeep and Arjan Bhullar – applicant).
·	Secondary Suites Legalization Program
·	The Trade, Investment & Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA)
·	City of Richmond Recommendations to the BC Agriculture Plan
·	Long Term Operation of the Fraser River Debris Trap
·	Funding for District Energy System Feasibility Study
·	“Go Green” Community Events – May and June, 2007

	5.	*Motion to adopt items 6 through 15 by general consent.*

Consent

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COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meetings held on Tuesday, May 15^th, 2007;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meetings held on Monday, May 7th, 2007 and on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 23^rd, 2007 (minutes distributed prior to Council Meeting);

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 16^th, 2007; and

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(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 8^th, 2007,

be received for information.

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Consent

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Promotion of Certified Organic, Free-Range Eggs

(Report: April 20, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-02-01) (REDMS No. 2084256)

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Council of the City of Richmond resolves to encourage Richmond residents:

(i)

as restaurants and caterers in both private and City operations, to highlight the support for and availability of certified organic, free-range chicken eggs on their menus;

(ii)

as consumers, to request the option of purchasing certified organic, free-range chicken eggs at retail food outlets and restaurants and, where available, choose the certified organic, free-range option;

(iii)

as wholesalers, to highlight the preference for and availability of certified organic, free-range chicken eggs in their food supply inventories; and

(iv)

as retailers, to highlight the preference for and availability of certified organic, free-range chicken eggs in their food stores;

(2)

That the operators and caterers of City-run facilities be requested to use only certified organic, free-range or free-run whole (shell) chicken eggs; and

(3)

That a letter be written to the Provincial Government stating that Richmond City Council opposes battery cage chicken egg production based on the inherent cruelty of confining egg-laying hens in battery cages.

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Consent

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Athletic Commission By-Law 8035, Amendment BYLAW NO. 8246

(Report: April 27, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8246) (REDMS No. 2227113, 2226908)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Athletic Commission Bylaw No. 8035, Amendment Bylaw No. 8246 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

Consent

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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

130

(A)

JUDY SMITH

(RZ 05-318567 - Report: April 23, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8020) (REDMS No. 2170976, 2222701)

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(B)

RAMAN KOONER

(RZ 06-335516 - Report: April 16, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8087) (REDMS No. 1904238, 2161745)

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(C)

GARRY WEST HOLDINGS INC.

(RZ 06-323970 - Report: May 1, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8203) (REDMS No. 2078292, 822951, 2141887)

175

(D)

ELEGANT DEVELOPMENT INC.

(RZ 06-333717 - Report: March 12, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8218) (REDMS No. 2090071, 280247, 2103563, 2090848)

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(E)

KHALID HASAN/URBAN ERA BUILDERS

(RZ 07-363805 - Report: April 16, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8232) (REDMS No. 2136364, 1791415, 2138503)

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(F)

KHALID HASAN

(RZ 07-363794 - Report: April 16, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8237) (REDMS No. 2139354, 2142076)

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(G)

PARDEEP AND ARJAN BHULLAR

(RZ 07-361121 - Report: May 1, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8245) (REDMS No. 2226202, 2226902)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:

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(1)

Bylaw No. 8020, for the rezoning of 10940 Mortfield Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Residential Child Care District (R6)”;

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(2)

Bylaw No. 8087, for the rezoning of 8471 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

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(3)

Bylaw No. 8203, to:

(i)

reduce the minimum lot size from 1,865 m² (20,075 ft²) to 1,560 m² (16,800 ft²) in “Comprehensive Development District (CD/79)”, and

(ii)

rezone 4211 Garry Street and portions of unconstructed road to the north and east from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/79)”;

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(4)

Bylaw No. 8218, for the rezoning of 2431 McKessock Avenue from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area D (R1/D)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”;

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(5)

Bylaw No. 8232, for the rezoning of 10560 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”;

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(6)

Bylaw No. 8237, for the rezoning of 10711 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; and

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(7)

Bylaw No. 8245, for the rezoning of 10351 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”.

239

Consent

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10.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - ERIC HOEGLER

(RZ 05-303370 - Report: May 3, 2007, File No.: 12-8060-20-8225; xr: 4430-00) (REDMS No. 2111205, 2123892, 280255, 2120455, 2120157)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to Public Hearing:

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5440 for the area bounded by the rear boundaries of the properties on the south side of Bird Road, No. 5 Road, Cambie Road and the west side of Bargen Drive be amended to permit rezoning and subdivision of 3491 No. 5 Road to Single-Family Housing District (R1/B) provided there is no vehicle access to No. 5 Road.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8225, for the rezoning of 3491 No. 5 Road from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” and “Roadside Stand (Class C) District (RSC)" to "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) ", be introduced and given first reading.

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Consent

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11.

SECONDARY SUITES LEGALIZATION PROGRAM

(Report: May 9, 2007, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 2073585)

PLANNING COMMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8200 be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the following three new permanent full-time positions be created within the Building Approvals Division to administer secondary suite legalization:

(i)

Building Inspector I

(ii)

Plumbing/Gas Inspector I

(iii)

Plan Checker I.

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Consent

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12.

THE TRADE, INVESTMENT AND LABOUR MOBILITY AGREEMENT (TILMA)

(Report: April 2, 2007, File No.: 01-0150-01) (REDMS No. 2120138)

PLANNING COMMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report (dated April 2, 2007, from the Manger of Economic Development), regarding the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), be received for information.

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Provincial Government, with a copy to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), requesting that the Provincial Government consult with the UBCM and the City of Richmond to work through the areas of concern relating to the Trade, Investment & Labour Mobility Agreement.

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Consent

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13.

LONG TERM OPERATION OF THE FRASER RIVER DEBRIS TRAP

(Report: Mar. 28/07, File No.: 10-6150-01) (REDMS No. 2222944, 2069067)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That letters be sent from the City to:

(1)

The Federal Government to request participation in the long term funding to support the continued operation of the Fraser River Debris Trap;

(2)

The Provincial Government expressing appreciation for the long term funding, and for recognizing the value of the Fraser River Debris Trap to the British Columbia economy; and

(3)

The Fraser Port Authority, Lower Mainland Port Authority and North Fraser Port Authority to consider support of the operation of the Fraser River Debris Trap during the amalgamation process of the three port authorities.

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Consent

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14.

FUNDING FOR DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY

(Report: May 8, 2007 , File No.:03-1000-20-2856P ) (REDMS No. 2231547 )

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works ( the “GM”) be authorized on behalf of the City to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding generally per the terms attached hereto as Attachment 2 and a Joint Initiative Agreement with BC Hydro, on terms and conditions acceptable to the GM, to effect the goals set out in the “Funding for District Energy System Feasibility Study” report from the Director, Engineering.

(2)

That funding in the amount of $75,000 be approved from General Contingency for the City’s contribution to the feasibility study and, if the feasibility study supports the financial viability of the district energy utility project, to the annual salary of the project engineer, as outlined in the “Funding for District Energy System Feasibility Study” report from the Director, Engineering.

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Consent

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15.

“GO GREEN” COMMUNITY EVENTS – MAY AND JUNE, 2007

(Report: Apr. 19/07, File No.: 10-6460-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2132284)

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the overall objectives of the 2007 Bike to Work Week, Bike Month and Commuter Challenge campaigns, (as outlined in the report dated April 19^th, 2007, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(2)

That the City of Richmond participate in various regional and local activities associated with the above campaigns to encourage sustainable transportation options that will contribute to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

(3)

That this report and all information on event activities be forwarded to the Richmond School Board for their information.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

336	16.	LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND ALLOCATION (Report: May 7, 2007 , File No.: 03-1075-01) (REDMS No. 2096173)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		*(1)*	*That the report (dated May 7, 2007, from the Chief Administrative Officer) regarding the Legacy Endowment Fund Allocation, be received for information.*
		*(2)*	That a letter be written to Mr. Wayne Duzita, the City’s representative on the Board of the 2010 Games Operating Trust Society, thanking him for his efforts in helping to finalize the agreement relating to the allocation of the Legacy Endowment Fund.

17.

PROHIBITION OF SMOKING ON ARTIFICIAL TURF SPORTS FIELDS – AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION BYLAW NO. 6989

Recommendation to be forwarded from the Special General Purposes Committee meeting scheduled to be held at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, May 28^th, 2007.

18.

SISTER CITY INITIATIVES

Recommendation to be forwarded from the Special General Purposes Committee meeting scheduled to be held at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, May 28^th, 2007.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

343	19.	DEVELOPER VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS STUDY (Report: May 2, 2007, File No.: 08-4000-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2119195)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		*That, (as outlined in the report in the report dated from the Director of Development and Manager, Policy Planning):*
		*(1)*	*Option 2 – “Shelf Ready” Residential Density Bonus Zones be endorsed for use for residential rezoning applications submitted after July 1, 2007; and*
		*(2)*	*Staff review and update the existing policies or approaches to receiving developer voluntary contributions to amenities besides affordable housing to improve their effectiveness.*

365	20.	RICHMOND AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY (Report: May 9, 2007, File No.: 08-4057-05/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2074745) Further background information on the Affordable Housing Strategy
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		*(1)*	That the Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy (dated May 9, 2007) be approved, and that the specific staff recommendations in Attachment 1 (to the report dated May 15^th, 2007, from the Manager, Policy Planning), be endorsed with amendments to:
			*(a)*	delete Staff Recommendation No. (4) - “Moratorium and 1:1 Rental Replacement” (identified in Attachment 1 to the report dated May 15^th, 2007, from the Manager, Policy Planning), in its entirety;
			*(b)*	*add that staff be requested to review the 1:1 replacement for those situations where there would be no rezoning or stratification; and*
			*(c)*	add to Staff Recommendation No. (1) – “Staff Resources”, (identified in Attachment 1 to the report dated May 15^th, 2007, from the Manager, Policy Planning), the following words, “and that this position be referred for discussion as part of the 2008 budget process”.
		*(2)*	*That Affordable Housing Operating Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 8206 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.*
		(3)	*(a)*	*That Bylaw No. 8213, to amend Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 to add the following policies in Section 3.2 Housing under Variety of Tenure:*
				*(i)*	encourage a 1:1 replacement for the conversion or rezoning of existing rental housing units in multi-family and mixed use developments, with the 1:1 replacement being secured as affordable housing by a housing agreement in appropriate circumstances; and
				*(ii)*	*expedite rezoning and development permit applications, at no additional cost to the applicant, where the entire building(s) or development consists of affordable subsidized rental housing units,*
				*be introduced and given first reading.*
			*(b)*	*That Bylaw No. 8213, having been considered in conjunction with:*
				*(i)*	*the City’s Financial Plan; and*
				*(ii)*	*the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;*
				*be deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.*
			*(c)*	*That Bylaw No. 8213, has been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, and accordingly Council has:*
				*(i)*	*considered whether opportunities for consultation have been early and ongoing;*
				*(ii)*	*specifically considered whether and the extent to which consultation is required with:*
						§	*the regional district board;*
						§	*the councils of adjacent municipalities;*
						§	*first nations;*
						§	*the school board and greater boards; and*
						§	*the provincial and federal governments and their agencies.*
		*(4)*	That Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 7984, Amendment Bylaw No. 8214, to expedite rezoning and development permit applications where the entire building(s) or development consists of affordable subsidized rental housing units as newly defined, at no additional cost to the applicant, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

526	21.	CITY OF RICHMOND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BC AGRICULTURE PLAN (Report: May 1, 2007 , File No.: ) (REDMS No. 2062708)
		COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		*(1)*	That the recommendations presented in Attachment 5 (to the staff report dated May 1, 2007 from the Manager of Policy Planning) entitled “City of Richmond Recommendations to the BC Agriculture Plan”, be adopted with amendments to add:
				*(a)*	*to the fourth bullet under No. 6 – Agricultural Sector Growth Strategies,- Recommendations, the following, “or alternatively, increasing taxes where land was not being farmed”; and*
				*(b)*	*the following to “Agricultural Sector Growth Strategies”:*
					*“Food Security* Climate change, growing and shifting populations and potential reduction of the food producing capabilities of exporting nations, necessitate a concern for food security. Programs need to be developed to assist and promote urban agriculture to augment Richmond’s agricultural production capability.”
		*(2)*	That the recommendations, along with the staff report entitled “City of Richmond Recommendations to the BC Agriculture Plan” (dated May 1, 2007 from the Manager of Policy Planning), be forwarded to the BC Agriculture Planning Committee and the Greater Vancouver Regional District Agriculture Committee.

		PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
		Announcement of the appointment of Mr. Wayne Duzita as the City’s representative on the Board of the 2010 Games Operating Trust Society for a one-year term ending at the conclusion of the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the Society.
		Item Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of February 26, 2007 Relating to the City’s Nomination to the GVRD Agriculture Advisory Committee – Announcement of the nomination of Mr. Bill Zylmans to the GVRD Agriculture Advisory Committee for the term commencing in February 2007 and ending on December 31, 2008.
		Item Arising from the Closed Council Meeting of February 26, 2007 Relating to the Garden City Lands Purchase Agreement Extension – Announcement that the “Notice of Extension of ALR Release Condition” provided by the CLC, which extends the date in the Garden City Lands Purchase Agreement for the satisfaction of the “ALR Release Condition” to December 31, 2007, has been accepted and acknowledged.

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

545

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8045

(9415, 9431, and 9451 Granville Avenue, RZ 05-308567)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.