Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Harold Steves

Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That:

(a)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on July 12, 2010,

(b)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, July 12, 2010, and

(c)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, July 19, 2010,

each be adopted as circulated, and

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated July 16, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

John Furlong, CEO of VANOC, expressed his appreciation to Richmond City Council, City staff, and Richmond residents for their role in the success of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Mr. Furlong remarked that over 50,000 people worked to execute the Games and his office of only twenty people are now wrapping things up.  He stated that the Games were a fantastic experience and created many lasting memories for all who participated. 

He spoke of Richmond’s involvement in the Games and noted that Richmond has built one of the landmark buildings in the world.  Mr. Furlong stated that Richmond was a great partner and noted that undertaking the building of a structure like the Richmond Olympic Oval took enormous effort to complete.  With great sincerity, Mr. Furlong thanked all those who worked on the Richmond Olympic Oval project and noted that many future Olympic host cities will visit Richmond for advice on how to be a great Venue City.  In conclusion, Mr. Furlong commented that Richmond should take great pride in this accomplishment and that the country and the community are better for having hosted the Games.

As a token of appreciation, Mr. Furlong presented Mayor Brodie with a book filled with over 12,000 photographs and information documenting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Mayor Brodie thanked Mr. Furlong for the remarkable partnership between VANOC and the City of Richmond.  Mayor Brodie remarked that the Olympics were a time of tremendous excitement and opportunity and the feeling of pride in Richmond was very palpable.  He noted that Richmond wanted to not only be a City with a Venue, but a Venue City.

Also, Mayor Brodie advised that he has received many thanks in written correspondence and in person, even from people who previously did not support the Olympics.  He highlighted that all expressed enthusiastic appreciation and thanks for providing the community with the opportunity to experience the excitement of the Games not only at the Oval but also at the   O Zone, Richmond’s celebration site.

Members of Council in turn, then thanked Mr. Furlong and his team for allowing Richmond to be a part of history and for his kind words about Richmond’s involvement with the Olympics.  Council members reflected on the tremendous opportunities, legacies and memories of the Games.

Mayor Brodie presented Mr. Furlong with ‘Canadian Colour,’ a limited edition mezzotint print by award winning BC artist Nicoletta Baumeister.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:36 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:37 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 22 be adopted by general consent, with the removal of Item 13.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010;

(2)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 12, 2010 and the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 19, 2010;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010;

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Update to Emergency Management Plan

Document: Emergency Management Plan
(File Ref. No.:  09-5125-03-02) (REDMS No. 2921204, 2874803)

That:

(1)

the Emergency Management Plan dated July 13, 2010 be approved, as required under the British Columbia Emergency Programs Act; and

(2)

the General Manager, Law and Community Safety be directed to undertake a complete review of the Emergency Management Plan every three years and present this updated review to Council through the appropriate Standing Committee.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund

(File Ref. No.: 03-1075-17) (REDMS No. 2932047)

That an interest-free loan of $25,000 from the City’s Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund to the Richmond Centre for Disability, with full repayment to be made to the City six months subsequent to the advance of the loan, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Emergency Response Provision

(File Ref. No.: 03-1075-01) (REDMS No. 2786327)

(1)

That the use of the existing Emergency Response Provision be broadened to include the costs of the City’s response to one time emergency events; and

(2)

That any use of the Provision be reported to Council.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Corporate Sustainability Framework – Energy Sustainability Strategic Program

(File Ref. No.:  10-6125-07-01) (REDMS No. 2935013, 2938667)

That the Energy Sustainability Strategic Program, as presented in the staff report dated July 14, 2010 entitled “Corporate Sustainability Framework – Energy Sustainability Strategic Program” be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATION BY SARAH A. MERCER FOR REZONING AT 4111 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/C)

(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8373, 08-4430-00, RZ 09-506728) (REDMS No. 2924751, 2925700, 280188)

That Bylaw No. 8373, for the rezoning of 4111 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION BY GURAVTAR SINGH SANDHU FOR REZONING AT 10071 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8597, RZ 07-379075) (REDMS No. 2870710, 2931925)

That Bylaw No. 8597, for the rezoning of 10071 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

APPLICATION BY RAMAN KOONER FOR REZONING AT 4800 GARRY STREET FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/A)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8638, RZ 10-508885) (REDMS No. 2926376, 822951. 2926474)

Please see Page 9 for action taken on this matter.

14.

APPLICATION BY PARMJIT RANDHAWA FOR REZONING AT 9751 NO. 3 ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSES (RCH)(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8639, RZ 10-525049) (REDMS No. 2926815, 2929396)

That Bylaw No. 8639, for the rezoning of 9751 No. 3 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

APPLICATION BY HAZCO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR DEMOLITION PERMITS AND A HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES AND REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AT 3880 BAYVIEW STREET, ZONED “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL)”

(File Ref. No.: HA 09-492105) (REDMS No. 2813747, 2727708)

That:

(1)

a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize the dismantling and demolition of structures and associated infrastructure at 3880 Bayview Street including:

(a)

the dismantling and demolition of the warehouse structure;

(b)

the dismantling and demolition the office structure;

(c)

the dismantling and demolition of dock decking and supply piping;

(d)

the performance of a preliminary Environmental Site Assessment in the upland portion of the property;

(e)

the securing the site while completing the Site Assessment;

(f)

the removal of three permit-sized trees; and

(g)

the replacement and addition of plantings in a landscape buffer to Bayview Street.

(2)

all pilings, groups of pilings, and cross beams associated with the dock and pile-supported structures in the leased water lots, fee simple upland and submerged foreshore be retained at this time.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

SOLAR HOT WATER READY REGULATION

(File Ref. No.:  01-0035-20SHWR1)(REDMS No. 2928166)

That the BC Ministry of Housing and Social Development be advised that the City of Richmond wishes to be included in the Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation, thereby requiring all new single-family dwellings in Richmond to be constructed “Solar Hot Water Ready”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

REQUEST FOR AN ALTERNATIVE LEGAL MECHANISM TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AT 9340-9400 CAMBIE ROAD (REMY DEVELOPMENT)

(File Ref. No.:  08-4057-05, 12-8060-20-8406) (REDMS No. 2921703)

That a process be initiated to rescind the Housing Agreement Bylaw for the Remy development at 9340-9400 Cambie Road (Bylaw No. 8406, adopted on February 8, 2010), as described in the report from the General Manager Community Services, dated June 23, 2010, and that the City rely instead on provisions of the Operator’s Agreement executed by the British Columbia Housing Management Commission on behalf of the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation to secure the affordable housing units. 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BC 2010 FLOOD PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.:  10-6045-01, 03-1087-11-01) (REDMS No. 2925954)

That the following projects listed in priority order be endorsed for submission to the Emergency Management BC 2010 Flood Protection Grant Program:

(1)

No. 3 Road South Drainage Pump Station Screens Upgrade

(2)

Williams Road Drainage Pump Station Upgrade

(3)

South Dike Seismic Upgrade No. 4 Road to No. 5 Road

(4)

No. 1 Road North Drainage Pump Station Upgrade

(5)

South Dike Upgrade Erosion Control Rip-Rap Replacement No. 7 Road to ±1000 metres west

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

SALINITY INTRUSION IN THE FRASER RIVER

(File Ref. No.:  10-6150-09-01) (REDMS No. 2925709)

(1)

That the staff report dated July 5, 2010, from the Director, Engineering, entitled “Salinity Intrusion in the Fraser River” be received for information; and

(2)

That the staff report dated July 5, 2010, from the Director, Engineering, entitled “Salinity Intrusion in the Fraser River” be forwarded to Richmond MLAs and the Minister of Agriculture to advise them of this issue and of the need for funding for further study, and to the Corporation of Delta and Metro Vancouver for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

METRO VANCOUVER GILBERT TRUNK SEWER

(File Ref. No.:  10-6400-01) (REDMS No. 2930375)

That Richmond support the inclusion of the Gilbert Trunk Sewer replacement project in the Metro Vancouver 10 year capital maintenance program.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2002-2010

(File Ref. No.:  01-0157-20-LWMP1) (REDMS No. 2927570)

That the results of the Liquid Waste Management Plan 2002-2010 be forwarded to Metro Vancouver.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

22.

PROPOSED ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AS PART OF ASIA-PACIFIC GATEWAY CORRIDOR INITIATIVE – WIDENING OF WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY, NELSON ROAD AND NO. 6 ROAD

(File Ref. No.:  08-4150-20-005) (REDMS No. 2920716)

(1)

That the proposed roadway improvements, which have been selected by Transport Canada for preliminary approval for cost-sharing under the Government of Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway Corridor Initiative, be endorsed:

(a)

Westminster Highway Widening (Nelson Road to McMillan Way);

(b)

Nelson Road Widening (Westminster Highway to Blundell Road); and

(c)

No. 6 Road Widening (Wireless Way to Highway 91).

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute any agreements necessary to receive cost-share funding under the Government of Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway Corridor Initiative for the above three roadway improvement projects.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Barnes declared herself to be in a potential conflict of interest as she owns property in the area that is the subject of Item 13 and left the meeting (8:05 p.m.).

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

13.

APPLICATION BY RAMAN KOONER FOR REZONING AT 4800 GARRY STREET FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/A)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8638, RZ 10-508885) (REDMS No. 2926376, 822951. 2926474)

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It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8638, for the rezoning of 4800 Garry Street from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Councillor Barnes returned to the meeting (8:06 p.m.).

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Portion of Thompson Road) Bylaw No. 8563

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Portion of Boundary Road) Bylaw No. 8564

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Bathgate Place) Bylaw No. 8600

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Portion of Jacombs Road adjacent to 13091 Bathgate Place) Bylaw No. 8601

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Bathgate Place) Bylaw No. 8611

Housing Agreement (7500 Alderbridge Way) Bylaw No. 8633

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8616

(3031 Beckman Place, ZT 10-508056)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8617

(8260 Westminster Highway (Strata Plan LMS1590),  ZT 10-508056)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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23.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 16, 2010, June 30, 2010, and July 14, 2010 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 14, 2010, May 12, 2010 and April 14, 2010, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 10-523774) for the property at 5700 Dhillon Way (Lots 61-70);

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 10-519158) for the property at 9951 Williams Road;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 09-493613) for the property at 6451 Princess Lane;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, July 26, 2010.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)