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MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 14, 2011 (distributed previously);

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(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, February 14, 2011; and

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(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, February 21, 2011.

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. 28.)

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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Emergency Social Services Plan

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2011/2012 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – City Priorities

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Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium Initiative

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Cultural Transformation within Richmond Fire-Rescue

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Establishing a National Public Safety Broadband Network

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Voter Turnout in Richmond

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2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Program: Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee

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Richmond Heritage Commission 2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Plan

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, March 21, 2011):

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8520 Francis Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RCH (Balbir Biring – applicant)

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9900 No. 2 Road, 6011, 6031, 6051 and 6071 Williams Road – Rezone from RSI/E to RTM3 (Westmark Developments (Woodwards Pointe) Ltd.  – applicant)

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11880 Railway Avenue – Rezone from RS1/E to RS2/C (Steve Dhanda – applicant)

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9388 Odlin Road (Formerly 9340, 9360 and 9400 Odlin Road) – Rezone from RS1/F to ZLR24 (Paul Goodwin (GBL Architects) – applicant)

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Traffic Safety Advisory Committee – Proposed 2011 Initiatives

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Corporate Energy Manager

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Diking Authorities For New Dikes

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Grease Reduction – Green Municipal Fund Application

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Public Spaces Recycling – Proposed Pilot Program

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Metro Vancouver Single Sewer Utility Rates

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Enhanced Pesticide Management Program Review

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 25 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 21, 2011;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011;

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011;

be received for information.

7.

Emergency Social Services Plan

(File Ref. No.:  09-5125-03-07) (REDMS No. 3072348)

CS-7

See Page CS-7 of the Community Safety Committee agenda for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Emergency Social Services Plan dated January 19, 2011, be approved as the plan outlining the provision of food, clothing, shelter, transportation and personal and medical services to victims of emergencies or disasters, as required under the BC Emergency Program Act; and

(2)

The Emergency Social Services Plan be reviewed every three years.

8.

2011/2012 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – City Priorities

(File Ref. No.:  09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 3130523)

CS-67

See Page CS-67 of the Community Safety Committee agenda for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City identify two priorities to be considered for inclusion in the Richmond Detachment 2011/2012 RCMP Annual Performance Plan as outlined in the OIC’s report entitled “2011/2012 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – City Priorities” dated January 12, 2011.

9.

Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium Initiative

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 3094568)

CS-71

See Page CS-71 of the Community Safety Committee agenda for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Fire-Rescue’s continued participation in the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium initiative for a further six year period be supported.

10.

Cultural Transformation within Richmond Fire-Rescue

(File Ref. No.:)  (REDMS No. 3126402)

CS-75

See Page CS-75 of the Community Safety Committee agenda for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff be directed to report back on the development of a comprehensive recruitment and outreach strategy that will ensure Richmond Fire-Rescue has the capacity to provide excellent service to a diverse community.

11.

Establishing a National Public Safety Broadband Network

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 3087841)

CS-83

See Page CS-83 of the Community Safety Committee agenda for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the allocation of the 700mhz bandwidth for Public Safety Radio and Data Communications in Canada (as outlined in the report dated December 14, 2010 from the Deputy Fire Chief, Administration and Technology) be supported;

(2)

That Industry Canada be advised of Council’s position; and

(3)

That staff draft a resolution for submission to the UBCM and FCM.

12.

Voter Turnout in Richmond

(File Ref. No.:  12-8125-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3063294, 3099199, 3128824, 3137773, 3137775)

GP-165

See Page GP-165 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report entitled “Voter Turnout in Richmond” dated February 9, 2011 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be received for information;

(2)

That staff explore the feasibility and options for internet voting and report back to Council regarding the potential for implementation for the 2014 civic election; and that a letter be written to the Provincial Government in support of any actions or legislative changes that would be required to authorize the use of internet voting;

(3)

That the option to submit candidate profiles be included as part of the nomination papers for publication on the City website;

(4)

That $88,000 in additional funding be considered to implement a “vote anywhere / super poll” initiative for the 2011 civic election;

(5)

That the following items be referred to the 2010 surplus allocation discussion:

(a)

That $16,000 in additional funding be considered to cover the increased costs for printing and distribution of candidate profiles as included as part of the nomination papers for publication in the printed city election guide that is distributed to every Richmond household;

(b)

That $25,000 in additional funding be considered to undertake an enhanced public awareness and education strategy regarding the civic election;

(6)

That the following item be referred to the 2012 budget discussion:

(a)

That $55,000 in additional funding be considered to gather qualitative and quantitative data to measure the success of any strategies that are implemented and to explore the motivations of Richmond voters and non-voters; and

(7)

That staff liaise with the School Board regarding the education relating to the civic election process in schools.

13.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2011 WORK PROGRAM: RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(File Ref. No.:  01-0100-20-RIAD1-01) (REDMS No. 3086659v2)

PLN-7

See Page PLN-7 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2011 Work Program be endorsed, as outlined in the staff report dated January 26, 2011 from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, entitled “2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Program: Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee”.

14.

RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2011 WORK PLAN

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 3142978)

PLN-21

See Page PLN-21 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2011 Work Plan be endorsed, as outlined in the staff report dated February 9, 2011 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, entitled “Richmond Heritage Commission 2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Plan”.

15.

APPLICATION BY BALBIR BIRING FOR REZONING AT 8520 FRANCIS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSE (RCH)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8669, RZ 010537869) (REDMS No. 3048818)

PLN-35

See Page PLN-35 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8669, for the rezoning of 8520 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach House (RCH)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

16.

APPLICATION BY WESTMARK DEVELOPMENTS (WOODWARDS POINTE) LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9900 NO. 2 ROAD, 6011, 6031, 6051 AND 6071 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTM3)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8676, RZ 09-489238) (REDMS No. 3058671)

PLN-51

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

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8676, for the rezoning of 9900 No. 2 Road, 6011, 6031, 6051 and 6071 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

17.

APPLICATION BY STEVE DHANDA FOR REZONING AT 11880 RAILWAY AVENUE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/C)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8671, RZ 10-538153) (REDMS No. 3049507)

PLN-73

See Page PLN-73 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8671, for the rezoning of 11880 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

18.

APPLICATION BY PAUL GOODWIN (GBL ARCHITECTS) FOR THE REZONING OF 9388 ODLIN ROAD (FORMERLY 9340, 9360 AND 9400 ODLIN ROAD) FROM %u201CSINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)%u201D TO %u201CLOW RISE APARTMENT (ZLR24) %u2013 ALEXANDRA NEIGHBOURHOOD (WEST CAMBIE) TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 245-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX OVER ONE LEVEL OF PARKING(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8715/8716, RZ 09-453123) (REDMS No. 3145869)

PLN-89

See Page PLN-89 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8715 to add “Section 8.4.5 - Alexandra District Energy Unit” to Section 8.4 of the West Cambie Area Plan (Schedule 2.11A) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, be introduced and given First Reading;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8715, having been considered in conjunction with:

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

the Metro Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

Bylaw No. 8715, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

Bylaw No. 8716, for a zoning text amendment to insert a new subsection to the Permitted Density Section of the “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zoning district and to rezone 9388 Odlin Road (formerly 9340, 9360 and 9400 Odlin Road) from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

19.

TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2011 INITIATIVES

(File Ref. No.:  01-0100-20-TSAD1) (REDMS No. 3078167)

PWT-11

See Page PWT-11 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed 2011 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as outlined in the staff report dated December 23, 2010 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the above report be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

20.

CORPORATE ENERGY MANAGER

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 3108056 v5)

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See Page PWT-17 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Corporate Energy Manager position be re-classified from Temporary Full Time (TFT) to Regular Full Time (RFT); and

(2)

That a Position Control Complement (PCC) be created for the Corporate Energy Manager position.

21.

DIKING AUTHORITIES FOR NEW DIKES

(File Ref. No.:  10-6045-09-01) (REDMS No. 3144995)

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See Page PWT-31 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report entitled “Diking Authorities for New Dikes” dated February 7, 2011 from the Director, Engineering be received for information; and

(2)

That the staff report entitled “Diking Authorities for New Dikes” dated February 7, 2011 from the Director, Engineering be forwarded to the Flood Control and River Management Committee of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association.

22.

GREASE REDUCTION - GREEN MUNICIPAL FUND APPLICATION

(File Ref. No.:  10-6340-01/2011) (REDMS No. 3143389)

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See Page PWT-43 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter from the Mayor be sent to the Federal Minister of Environment, copied to local MPs, requesting support for the City’s Grease Reduction Program application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund.

23.

PUBLIC SPACES RECYCLING - PROPOSED PILOT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 3125389)

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See Page PWT-61 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposal by Nestlé Waters Canada to work in partnership with the City to develop and implement a 3-month pilot program for public spaces recycling, as outlined in the staff report dated February 7, 2011, be accepted.

24.

METRO VANCOUVER SINGLE SEWER UTILITY RATES

(File Ref. No.:  10-6400-07-01) (REDMS No. 3144350)

PWT-71

See Page PWT-71 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the approach, as outlined in the staff report entitled “Metro Vancouver Long Term Sewer Utility Rates” dated February 7, 2011, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be endorsed.

25.

ENHANCED PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REVIEW

(File Ref. No.:  10-6125-04-01) (REDMS No. 3141372 v4)

PWT-79

See Page PWT-79 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Enhanced Pesticide Management Program (EPMP) as described in the staff report entitled “Enhanced Pesticide Management Program Review,” dated February 8, 2011 be approved to continue on a temporary basis for 2011.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

26.

Remaining Tall Ships Fund Use and Capital Waterfront Infrastructure Financial Status report

(File Ref. No.:  11-7400-35-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3141376 v4)

GP-157

See Page GP-157 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(Opposed: Cllr. G. Halsey-Brandt)

(1)

That $175,000 from the remaining Tall Ships budget be approved for the Summer of Sails event on June 4 and 5, 2011 and any other ship visits in 2011; and

(2)

That any part of the $175,000 expense that is offset by sponsor cash contributions and/or unspent on the Summer of Sails and other ship visits in 2011 together with the remaining uncommitted funding of $82,000 to be used to support ship recruitment and festival development in future years, subject to further report.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

27.

APPLICATION BY VIRDI PACIFIC HOLDINGS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 16540 RIVER ROAD FROM AGRICULTURE (AG1) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-40-8648/8725, RZ 10-524476) (REDMS No. 3143080)

PLN-166

See Page PLN-166 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

No Committee Recommendation.

[Note: See Page PLN-166 for original staff recommendation (not moved by Committee) and Page CNCL-42 for motion defeated at Planning Committee.]

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Correspondence related to the Application by Virdi Pacific Holdings Ltd. is included for information. 

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Memo from staff regarding the correspondence from Virdi Pacific Holdings Ltd.  

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8435

(8571 Heather Street, RZ 08-438376)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8447

(10660 Williams Road, RZ 08-439125)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8622

(8120 Heather Street, RZ 10-515821)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8640
(9451 and 9471 Ferndale Road, RZ 09-498765)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

28.

RECOMMENDATION

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 and Wednesday, February 16, 2011, be received for information.

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and

DPP Plan Package

(dist. separately)

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 10-549791) for the property at 5731 Maple Road; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 10-546272) for the property at 9451 and 9471 Ferndale Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT