May 25, 2010 - Agenda


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City of Richmond Meeting Agenda

City Council

 

Council Chambers, City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

7:00 p.m.

 

 

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ITEM

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

 

1.

Motion to adopt:

 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, May 10, 2010 (distributed previously);

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, May 17, 2010.

 

 

 

 

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

 

 

 

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

 

 

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Receipt of Committee minutes

 

 

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Uniform Program for Property Use Bylaw Officers

 

 

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Sister City Committee 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Activity Plan

 

 

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Regulation & Mitigation of Noise

 

 

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Hamilton Community Centre - Capital Project

 

 

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TransLink Buses

 

 

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Land use application for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, June 21, 2010):

 

 

 

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5051 Williams Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RS2/C (Rick and Gary Aujla – applicant)

 

 

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Richmond Heritage Commission 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Work Plan

 

 

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Potential for Public Bicycle System in Greater Vancouver

 

 

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23031 Westminster Highway – Former Hamilton Fire Hall Site

 

 

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Ditch Cleaning Program

 

 

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 16 by general consent.

 

 

Consent

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Item

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, May 17, 2010;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010;

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010;

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(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010;

 

 

be received for information.

 

 

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Consent

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7.

UNIFORM PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY USE BYLAW OFFICERS

 

 

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That staff be authorized to purchase the uniforms for Property Use Inspectors in the Community Bylaws Division.

 

 

Consent

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8.

Sister City Committee 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Activity Plan

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2870919)

GP-7

 

See Page GP-7 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

(1)

That the staff report dated April 29, 2010 from the Deputy CAO, which includes the Sister City Committee 2009 Annual Report be received for information;

 

 

(2)

Subject to matters in Part (3), that the Sister City Committee 2010 Activity Plan be approved;

 

 

(3)

That staff be directed to work with the Sister City Committee on the program staff component, finances, timing and other details for Sister City trips including the Shanghai Expo;

 

 

(4)

That staff be directed to commence work with the Sister City Committee to draft a further 3 year plan for 2011 to 2013; and

 

 

(5)

That the balance of #4 on Page 3 and Page 4 of the 2010 Activity Plan and Budget be referred to staff.

 

Consent

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Item

9.

Regulation & Mitigation of Noise

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-6989) (REDMS No. 2887911)

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See Page GP-39 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That staff retain the necessary expertise to update and redraft, in consultation with the Richmond Medical Health Officer, the City’s Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989 to address further advances in sound technology; assessment of ambient noise impact; inventory of potential noise conflict boundaries; impact of any changes in objective measurement; successful enforcement models and collaborative neighbourhood impact models.

Consent

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10.

Hamilton Community Centre - Capital Project

(File Ref. No.:  06-2052-20-HCC) (REDMS No. 2883794)

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See Page GP-47 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the Hamilton Community Centre Capital Project as outlined in the staff report dated April 12, 2010 from the Director, Project Development be approved;

 

 

(2)

the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Project Development and Facilities Services, or designate, be authorized to execute documents that permit this project to be constructed as per the staff report dated April 12, 2010 from the Director, Project Development, and review the operating agreement with the School Board and report back;

 

 

(3)

a $20,000 solar hot water system be approved as part of the Hamilton Community Centre project, and be funded by reducing the previously approved 2010 Building Improvement Capital program accordingly and re-allocating the transfer from the Capital Reserve to the Hamilton Community Centre capital budget;

 

 

(4)

a $125,000 commercial standard kitchen be approved as part of the Hamilton Community Centre project, and be funded from two sources: $62,500 from the Hamilton Community Centre Association and $62,500 from Minor Equipment Provision;

 

 

(5)

staff be directed to investigate the possibility of green uses for the roof and report back; and

 

 

(6)

staff be directed to investigate the future of the portable on site and report back.

 

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Consent

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39

11.

TRANSLINK BUSES

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to TransLink to emphasize the request of the City that a proportionate number of new low-emission buses be located at the Steveston Highway bus centre.

 

Consent

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Item

12.

APPLICATION BY RICK AND GARY AUJLA FOR REZONING AT 5051 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/C)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8608, RZ 09-504936) (REDMS No. 2884737)

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See Page PLN-115 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That Bylaw No. 8608, for the rezoning of 5051 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading.

 

Consent

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13.

RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2009 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2010 WORK PLAN

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2820785)

PLN-127

 

See Page PLN-127 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2010 Work Plan (attached to the report dated May 5, 2010, from the General Manager, Planning and Development) be approved.

 

Consent

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14.

POTENTIAL FOR PUBLIC BICYCLE SYSTEM IN GREATER VANCOUVER

(File Ref. No.:  10-6360-16-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2876399)

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See Page PWT-97 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

staff continue to work with TransLink and other interested municipalities on the future development and implementation of an integrated public bicycle system in Greater Vancouver; and

 

 

(2)

the City send a letter to TransLink and the City of Vancouver requesting that any implementation of a public bicycle system within its jurisdiction be expandable to other municipalities in the Greater Vancouver area in the future to ensure a compatible and seamless regional system for users.

 

 

Consent

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Item

15.

23031 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY – FORMER HAMILTON FIRE HALL SITE

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2886306)

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See Page PWT-107 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

staff remove the concrete foundation, asphalt entrance and parking lot from the former Hamilton Fire Hall site (23031 Westminster Highway); and

 

 

(2)

funding for the demolition and removal of materials come from the Property Costs Provision Account.

 

 

Consent

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Item

16.

DITCH CLEANING PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.: 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 2891482)

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See Page PWT-109 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the Sidaway Works Yard soil recycling project, in the amount of $150,000 be approved; and

 

 

(2)

the funding of $150,000 come from the Drainage Utility Reserve.

 

 

 

 

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

 

 

17.

APPLICATION BY ONNI 6951 ELMBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT CORP. FOR REZONING AT 6951 ELMBRIDGE WAY FROM INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK (IB1) TO RESIDENTIAL/LIMITED COMMERCIAL (RCL3)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8604/8605, RZ 07-380222) (REDMS No. 2891798)

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See Page PLN-3 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Opposed: Cllr. G. Halsey-Brandt)

 

 

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8604, to amend the “Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3)” zone to more accurately reflect the intent of the City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) with regard to non-residential uses and related considerations for lands designated “Urban Centre T5 (45 m)” and “Village Centre Bonus”, be introduced and given first reading; and

 

 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8605, to rezone 6951 Elmbridge Way from “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3)”, as amended by Bylaw No. 8604, be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

 

18.

APPLICATION BY BROOK & ASSOCIATES INC. ON BEHALF OF IKEA PROPERTIES LIMITED TO REZONE 13091, 13131, 13080, 13120 BATHGATE PLACE AND THE NORTHERN 1.62 HECTARES (4 ACRES) OF 3810 JACOMBS ROAD (ADDRESSED AS 3760 AND 3820 JACOMBS ROAD), THE EXISTING BATHGATE PLACE SURPLUS CITY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PORTIONS OF THE EXISTING JACOMBS ROAD SURPLUS CITY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK (IB1) TO IDNUSTRIAL RETAIL (IR1) 
(File Ref. No.:  08-4105-20-AMANDA #/2010-Vol 01, 12-8060-20-8607) (REDMS No. 2868048)

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Note:  Memorandum from the Director of Development dated May 20, 2010.

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See Page PLN-51 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Opposed: Cllr. Steves)

 

 

That Bylaw No. 8607, to rezone 13091, 13131, 13080, 13120 Bathgate Place and the northern 1.62 hectares (4 acres) of 3810 Jacombs Road (addressed as 3760 and 3820 Jacombs Road), the existing Bathgate Place surplus City Road Right-of-Way and portions of the existing Jacombs Road surplus City Road Right-of-Way from Industrial Business Park (IB1) to Industrial Retail (IR1), be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

 

 

19.

DRAFT INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN - GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

(File Ref. No.:  10-6405-04-02) (REDMS No. 2884526)

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See Page PWT-45 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Opposed: Cllrs. Barnes and Steves)

 

 

(1)

That the Metro Vancouver Board be advised of the City of Richmond’s comments relative to the Draft Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan as contained in their April 22, 2010 letter as follows:

 

 

 

(a)

The City of Richmond supports the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan, dated April 22, 2010; and

 

 

 

(b)

The City of Richmond wishes to explore the concept of establishing an Eco-Centre in Richmond in cooperation with the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

 

 

(2)

That staff investigate waste reduction and recycling strategies for multi-family complexes in Richmond and report back; and

 

 

(3)

That the City indicate to Metro Vancouver that particular emphasis be given to advancing strategies for the recycling of plastic materials.

 

20.

PESTICIDE USE CONTROL AMENDMENT BYLAW

(File Ref. No.:  10-6125-04-01) (REDMS No. 2770733)

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See Page PWT-89 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

None.

 

 

 

 

Note:  The following recommendation was defeated at the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting of May 19, 2010.

 

 

(Opposed: Cllrs. Barnes, Dang, S. Halsey-Brandt and Steves)

 

 

(1)

That a bylaw amendment to exclude infestation control under a permit process be endorsed as outlined in the staff report dated May 13, 2010 from the General Manager, Community Services;

 

 

(2)

That staff draft a bylaw amendment accordingly; and

 

 

(3)

That a letter from the Mayor and Council be sent to the Province and local Members of the Legislative Assembly that reaffirms the City's position to urge the introduction of Provincial legislation to prohibit the use and sale of pesticides for cosmetic use.

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL/BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

 

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21.

SCHOOL DISTRICT’S 2010/2011 BUDGET AS IT RELATES TO AFFECTS ON ADOLESCENTS

 

 

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the City of Richmond / School Board be requested to consider:

 

 

 

That a report be prepared by City staff in consultation with the School Board and Vancouver Coastal Health regarding the impact of School Board budget cuts on the adolescent population.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

 

 

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8436

(8200 St. Albans Road, RZ 06-348080)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

 

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8444

(7751 and 7851 Bridge Street and 9351 and 9551 Blundell Road, RZ 07-380219)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8454

(8091 No. 1 Road, RZ 08-431599)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

 

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8489

(8200, 8220, 8240 and 8260 Blundell Road, RZ 07-390411)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8432

(11900 No. 1 Road and 4091, 4111 Chatham Street, RZ 07-384741)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 

 

22.

RECOMMENDATION

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 and Wednesday, May 12, 2010, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 24, 2010, October 28, 2009, and January 28, 2009, be received for information.

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DPP Plan Package

(dist. separately)

 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

 

 

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 09-463392) for the property at 7751, 7851 Bridge Street and 9531, 9551 Blundell Road;

 

 

 

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 09-482449) for the property at 8200, 8220, 8240 and 8260 Blundell Road; and

 

 

 

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 07-389916) for the property at 11900 No. 1 Road and 4091, 4111 Chatham Street;

 

 

 

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT