Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R11/12-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 13, 2011,

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, June 20, 2011, and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 20, 2011,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

Official Community Plan (OCP) Student Art Contest

Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, noted that an opportunity was created for Richmond high school students to participate in the 2041 OCP, and all grade 11 and 12 students were invited to create artwork for the 2041 OCP cover.  The students were advised that the theme of the 2041 OCP was “Towards A Sustainable Community”. 

Anthia Chen, a Grade 12 Steveston-London Secondary student, was the first place winner.  Mayor Brodie presented Anthia with a $1000 scholarship, and Mr. Crowe noted that her artwork would be used in the 2041 OCP cover design. 

Anna Toth, a Grade 11 J.N. Burnett Secondary School student, was the second place winner.  Mayor Brodie presented Anna with a $500 scholarship, and Mr. Crowe noted that her artwork would be used in the OCP document.

(2)

School Climate Change Showdown Program Winners

Margot Daykin, Manager, Sustainability, introduced Mrs. Debbie Ramen and her Grade 4/5 students at Jesse Wowk elementary school, as well as Manon Gartside from the BC Sustainable Energy Association.  Mrs. Ramen’s class was one of two Richmond’s Climate Change Showdown Champions.  The second class, Mr. Roy Kanda’s Grade 7 class from Kathleen McNeely Elementary, was unable to attend this meeting.

Ms. Daykin noted that the Climate Change Showdown was an interactive program that helped children take positive action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.  Through actions such as eating locally grown food, having “car-free” days, and washing clothes in cold water, students and their families prevented over 700 tonnes of greenhouse gases from being emitted into the atmosphere, the equivalent of removing approximately 150 cars from the streets for a year.

(3)

Family and Youth Court Committee 2010 Annual Report

Teresa Vozza, Chair of the Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee (RFYCC), joined by Mark Gosse, Vice-Chair of the RFYCC, presented the 2010 Annual Report (on file City Clerk’s Office) and provided the following highlights:

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the RFYCC started the year with a compliment of only six members, and court coverage was well below the Committee’s usual level;

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Committee members attended a total of 435 cases in 2010, compared to the previous year, the number of cases observed only dropped by 23 cases;

§        

with the assistance of a consultant, the Committee has begun to explore its mandate to determine if any changes or improvements are needed; and

§        

the Committee dedicated approximately 1,975 hours to RYFCC activities.

In conclusion Ms. Vozza thanked City Council and the City Clerk’s Office for their support.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R11/12-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:35 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 20 – Determining Election Results Where a Tie Vote Exists After A Judicial Recount

Carol Day, 11631 Seahurst Road, stated that she was strongly opposed to a draw by lot where a tie vote exists following a judicial recount, as drawing by lot would deny candidates fair and due process.  She also stated that it was not logical to hold an entire new election in the event of a tie vote, and suggested a mini election, as it would not be as expensive.

R11/12-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:44 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R11/12-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 19 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 20, 2011;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011;

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011; and

(5)

the Council/Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2012 Fire Chiefs Association of BC Annual Conference

(File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 3199017)

That the financial support and in-kind contributions for the Fire Chiefs Association of British Columbia (FCABC), the Emergency Vehicle Technicians Association of British Columbia (EVTABC) and the British Columbia Fire Training Officers Associations (BCFTOA) conferences, to be held jointly in Richmond from June 1^st to June 7^th in 2012 be authorized.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

RCMP COMMUNITY SAFETY BUILDING: 2012 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS IN POLICE BUILDINGS

(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-CSB) (REDMS No. 3225387)

(1)

That an increase to the project scope of for a video surveillance upgrade required for the RCMP Community Safety Building (CSB) project to meet the new 2012 proposed standards for police buildings valued at $179,000, be approved as part of the RCMP CSB project;

(2)

That an increase to the project scope for a secure room required for the RCMP’s Live Scan system valued at $20,000, be approved as part of the RCMP CSB project, and be funded from the Capital Building and Infrastructure Reserve; and

(3)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2011-2015) be amended accordingly. 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2011 General Local and School Election

(File Ref. No. 12-8125-60-01) (REDMS No.3218577)

That David Weber be appointed as Chief Election Officer, and that Gail Johnson be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer, for the 2011 General Local and School Election.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

2011 Civic Election Update and Bylaw Amendment

(File Ref. No. 12-8160-20-8778/Vol 01, XR: 12-8125-50-01, XR: 12-8125-60-14) (REDMS No.3212349, 3228541, 2450679, 3225069)

That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 8778, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

The Oath of Office – Response to Council Referral

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8779/Vol 01) (REDMS No.3225409, 3225402)

Updated Bylaw as per General Purposes Committee

(1)

That the staff report titled “The Oath of Office – Response to Council Referral,” dated May 30, 2011 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be received for information;

(2)

That Oath of Office Bylaw No. 8779, be introduced and given first, second and third readings, with the Oath of Office worded as presented in Option 2 with additional wording from Option 1 of the staff report, to read as follows:  

I, ……….[name of person elected or appointed]………., do [swear]/[solemnly affirm] that:

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I will perform the duties of the office of [Mayor]/[Councillor] faithfully and with integrity and will not allow any private interest to influence my conduct in public matters;

§    

I will abide by the statutes, bylaws and policies that govern the City and will promote openness, accountability, and responsible leadership; and

§    

I will dedicate myself at all times to acting in the best interests of the residents of the City of Richmond.

(3)

That the option to take the Oath of Allegiance in conjunction with the Oath of Office continue to be provided to incoming Council members.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8776

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8776) (REDMS No. 3228251, 3224290)

(1)

That the City Centre Area Transitional Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 8776 be introduced and given first, second and third readings and that staff provide public notice in accordance with Sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter; and

(2)

That staff advise Council in due course about the method used to provide the notice to the owners and as many tenants as possible.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

APPLICATION BY MOHINDER GILL FOR REZONING AT 7140/7160 BEECHAM ROAD FROM TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8731, RZ 10-544622) (REDMS No.3169195, 1081048, 3169427)

That Bylaw No. 8731, for the rezoning of 7140/7160 Beecham Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

APPLICATION BY ZHI YONG CHEN FOR REZONING AT 7980 BROADMOOR BOULEVARD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSES (RCH)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8765, RZ 10-529089) (REDMS No. 3207500, 3208758)

That Bylaw No. 8765, for the rezoning of 7980 Broadmoor Boulevard from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

APPLICATION BY MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 9731 AND 9751 CAMBIE ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL4)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8786, RZ 08-422838) (REDMS No. 3162217, 3186793, 3213381)

That Bylaw No. 8768, for the rezoning of 9731 and 9751 Cambie Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

REVISED WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLAN (SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS) – BYLAW AMENDMENTS

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8766, XR: 12-8060-20-8774, 12-8060-20-8775) (REDMS No. 3222936, 3210068, 3224842, 3224760)

That Metro Vancouver’s 2011 Water Shortage Response Plan, which includes revised water use restrictions, be endorsed and the following amendment bylaws be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(1)

Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 8766;

(2)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8774; and

(3)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 8775.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT BYLAWS

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8751, XR: 12-8060-20-8752) (REDMS No. 3191830v.15, 3195638, 3195979)

(1)

That Subdivision and Development Bylaw No. 8751 be introduced and given 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd readings; and

(2)

That Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8752 be introduced and given 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

CANADA LINE: PROGRESS REPORT ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETAIL OPERATIONS AND LITTER COLLECTION/CLEANING ACTIVITIES

(File Ref. No. 10-6405-01) (REDMS No. 3229016)

That:

(1)

an additional personnel complement control position be approved for a permanent litter attendant position for waste and litter removal along No. 3 Road for service in relation to the Canada Line;

(2)

in relation to the potential for retail opportunities at or near Canada Line stations, that staff;

(a)

bring forward for Council’s consideration a report recommending amendment to the Business Licence Bylaw to permit vendors on City owned or controlled property;

(b)

work with Translink to encourage Translink to permit such retail opportunities near Canada Line stations, particularly at Brighouse Station; and

(c)

move forward with a pilot request for proposal for retail activity for locations at the intersection of No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

AGEING INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING – 2011 UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 3170477, 2056950v.6)

That staff review the report dated June 7, 2011 from the Director, Engineering in conjunction with the Long Term Financial Management Strategy and bring forward recommendations to Finance Committee.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

20.

Determining Election Results Where a Tie Vote Exists After a Judicial Recount

(File Ref. No. XR:12-8125-60-01, XR:12-8060-20-8770) (REDMS No.3214869, 3218594)

R11/12-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 8770, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That a letter be written to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the local MLAs in support of the following legislative amendments:

(a)

that in the event of a tie vote following a judicial recount in a municipal election, that a runoff election on a reduced scale be permitted; and

(b)

that a runoff election be between only the candidates who received the same number of votes; and

(3)

That a resolution on the matter be forwarded to the UBCM consistent with the wording of the letter to be written to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the local MLAs, as follows:

WHEREAS the Province has announced that over the next three years it will be working toward the implementation of a range of legislative amendments relating to local government elections based on the recommendations of the Local Government Elections Task Force which presents an opportunity to also consider, review and consult in relation to additional election issues;

AND WHEREAS a resolution relating to runoff elections was endorsed by the UBCM in 1996 (B53) but was not implemented by the Province even though it would provide a fair and cost-effective runoff election process in the event of a tie vote following judicial recount;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM request the provincial government to enact amendments to elections legislation that:

§        

would permit runoff elections to be staged on a reduced scale, as compared to the original election (ie: limited number of polls); and

§        

would provide that runoff elections be between only those candidates who received the same number of votes following judicial recount.

The question on Resolution No. R11/12-5 was not called as a request was made to deal with Part (1) separately. 

The question on Part (1) of Resolution No. R11/12-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt and S. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

The question on Parts (2) and (3) of Resolution No. R11/12-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R11/12-6

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:47 p.m.).

CARRIED

Bill Sorenson, Treasurer, Minoru Seniors Society, expressed concerns related to the priority given by the City to the expansion of the Minoru Seniors Centre, and requested Council to consider expanding the Centre sooner than the proposed date of 2016 - 2017.  Mr. Sorenson spoke about the activities currently offered by the Centre and then explained how the Centre was limited in meeting the needs of its members and the community at large due to a lack of programmable space.

A discussion ensued between Mr. Sorenson, City staff and members of Council about the priorities and plans for the Minoru Seniors Centre, including the feasibility of incorporating the Minoru Aquatic Centre expansion with the Minoru Seniors Centre. 

R11/12-7

It was moved and seconded

That staff report back on the priority and plans for capital upgrades to the Minoru Seniors Activity Centre and the Minoru Aquatic Centre including funding options and the use of airspace.

CARRIED

R11/12-8

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:15 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R11/12-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7866

(9631/9651 No. 4 Road, RZ 04-268666)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8523

(9671 No. 4 Road, RZ 07-395773)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8457

Comprehensive Development District (CD/171)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8458

(15360 Knox Way, RZ 06-347799)

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8449

(12351 No. 2 Road, RZ 08-414348)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8644

(4220/4240 Pendlebury Road, RZ 10-509819)

Richmond Zoning No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8645

(6731 Coltsfoot Drive/6740 Riverdale Drive, RZ 10-531043)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8655

(6431 Blundell Road, RZ 10-529746)

Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 8755

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R11/12-10

23.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on May 11, 2011 and June 15, 2011, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on May 26, 2010, February 16, 2011, March 2, 2011, and June 15, 2011 be received for information.

(2)

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

(i)

a Development Permit (DP 11-578116) for the property at 10531 Springhill Crescent;

(ii)

a Development Permit (DP 08-432193) for the property at 12351 No. 2 Road; and

(iii)

a Development Permit (DP 06-350001) for the property at 9631, 9651 and 9671 No. 4 Road,

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R11/12-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:42  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, June 27, 2011.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)