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

Acting Corporate Officer – Gail Johnson

Absent:

Councillor Harold Steves

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R11/13-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, July 27, 2011, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R11/13-2

It was moved and seconded

That Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication of a Portion of McDonald Road (forwarded from the Closed Council meeting of July 11, 2011), be added to the agenda as Item No. 19A.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

John Foster, Manager, Community Social Development, noted that the City of Richmond was one of two municipalities recognized under the Municipal/Regional Government category for making outstanding contributions in support of childcare initiatives in its community.  Richmond’s contributions include adopting a Child Care Development Policy, establishing a Child Care Development Advisory Committee of Council, establishing the Child Care Development Statutory Reserve Fund, and facilitating development of City-owned child care centres through major rezonings.

Mayor Brodie congratulated Mr. Foster and City staff, and commented on how provisions for child care are an investment in the City’s future.  Mayor Brodie then accepted the award on behalf of the City. 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R11/13-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:07 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 9 – Report from City Representatives on Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (YVR ANMC) and Status Update of Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force Report Recommendations

Doug Louth, 4140 Dallyn Road, stated that he agreed with the General Purposes Committee recommendations on the matter, and requested Council to also send a letter to Richmond MPs asking they meet with City Council to discuss issues related to YVR. 

Mr. Louth expressed several concerns, some relating to: (i) flights over West Richmond, (ii) complaints from residents that YVR did not take appropriate action to address noise complaints; and (iii) flight times for the newly established China South Airlines cargo planes.

R11/13-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:15 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R11/13-5

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 General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 4, 2011;

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 28, 2011; and

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 5, 2011;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Reaching Carbon Neutrality – Proposed Richmond Strategy

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02, XR: 01-0340-03-01) (REDMS No. 3230864, 2449989)

(1)

That the Carbon Responsible Strategy, as outlined in Attachment 5 of the staff report entitled “Reaching Carbon Neutrality – Proposed Richmond Strategy”, dated June 1, 2011 be adopted; and

(2)

That the City work with the Province and UBCM to establish carbon compensation credits for Richmond-based initiatives.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Reaching Carbon Neutrality: Energy and Emissions Inventory and Recommended Early Action

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02, XR: 01-0340-03-01) (REDMS No. 3086030)

That greenhouse gas emission reduction action in corporate facilities and civic fleet use through the 2012 budget process and the other targeted action as presented in the report titled “Reaching Carbon Neutrality: Energy and Emissions Inventory and Recommended Early Action”, dated June 1, 2011, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Report from City Representatives on Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (YVR ANMC) and Status Update of Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force Report Recommendations

(File Ref. No. 01-0153-04-01) (REDMS No. 2996497)

(1)

That a letter be sent to the Vancouver Airport Authority to:

(a)

acknowledge the positive efforts made by the Authority towards addressing the Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force recommendations; and

(b)

request that the Authority provide a status report on its progress towards any outstanding Task Force recommendations as part of its next annual presentation to Council; and

(2)

That the term of the Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force be extended to March 2012 in order to provide feedback on the initiatives of the Control Zone Procedures Working Group of the YVR ANMC.

(3)

That a letter be sent to Richmond MP’s asking them to jointly meet with City Council as soon as possible, to discuss noise issues related to Vancouver Airport operations.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Richmond Public Art Program 2009-2010 Annual Report and Public Art Advisory Committee 2011 Work Plan

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 3193125)

(1)

That the Richmond Public Art Program 2009-2010 Annual Report be received for information; and 

(2)

That the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee 2011 Work Plan be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

City Centre Area Public Art Plan

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 3233431)

That the City Centre Area Public Art Plan as presented in the staff report dated June 15, 2011, from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be referred to the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee for comment.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Snow Geese Management Program Update 2011

(File Ref. No. 10-6160-06) (REDMS No. 3210082, 3212045)

That in 2012, staff continue the Snow Geese Management partnerships with the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), local farmers, Richmond School Board, Canadian Wildlife Service, Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, and Richmond residents, subject to available funding.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Phoenix Net Loft

(File Ref. No. 06-2025-20-013) (REDMS No. 3104020)

That $250,000 be submitted for the 2012 Capital Budget Program to demolish portions of the Phoenix Net Loft structure that are susceptible to immediate collapse, install lightweight shading elements, and undertake an updated condition assessment report, as outlined in the staff report entitled “Phoenix Net Loft” dated June 7, 2011 from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

TERRA NOVA RURAL PARK 2004-2011 UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-TNRP1) (REDMS No. 3233284, 3233295)

That the future plans for Terra Nova Rural Park, as outlined in the staff report dated June 6, 2011 from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

That:

(a)

an allocation of $26,050 as approved in the 2008 Capital Plan be approved for Child Care Development Grants in the following amounts:

(i)

$5,050 for the East Richmond Community Association Out-of-School Care Program for equipment and furnishings;

(ii)

$11,000 to the Richmond Society for Community Living for Youth Connections playground renovation and the Supported Child Development Program Lending Library;

(iii)

$10,000 for Volunteer Richmond Information Services’ Child Care Resource and Referral Centre for resource kits and lending library materials supporting infant/toddler and school-age care; and

(b)

staff develop new Terms of Reference for the Child Care Development Grant Program to expand their ability to recommend grants for more than minor capital expenses.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

APPLICATION BY HOME RUN DEVELOPMENTS LTD. FOR REZONING AND OCP AMENDMENT AT 8540 ALEXANDRA ROAD FROM “AUTO-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL (CA)” TO “HOTEL COMMERCIAL (ZC 31) – ABERDEEN VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE)”

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8728/8729, RZ 08-423207) (REDMS No. 3142495, 3246174, 3160749, 3160861, 3245503)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8728, to amend the City Centre Area Plan current land use designation by adding a “Village Centre Bonus” designation to 8540 Alexandra Road in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031) and Specific Land Use Map: Aberdeen Village (2031) in Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8728, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater 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)

That Bylaw No. 8728, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation;

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8729, to create “Hotel Commercial (ZC-31) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)” and for the rezoning of 8540 Alexandra Road from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to “Hotel Commercial (ZC 31) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8728 and Rezoning Bylaw No. 8729 be forwarded to a Special Public Hearing, to be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

APPLICATION BY WESTERN MAPLE LANE HOLDINGS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9160 NO. 2 ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTM3)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8769, RZ 10-516267) (REDMS No. 3213418, 3218461)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8769, for the rezoning of 9160 No. 2 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area be expanded from the standard 50 m radius to include the area shown in Attachment 14; and

(3)

That Bylaw No. 8769 be forwarded to the Regular Public Hearing, to be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

APPLICATION BY W. T. LEUNG ARCHITECTS INC. FOR REZONING AT 9099 COOK ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)” TO “HIGH RISE APARTMENT (ZHR9) – NORTH MCLENNAN (CITY CENTRE)”

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8782, RZ 10-557918) (REDMS No. 3183272, 3250427, 3229038)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8782, to create “High Rise Apartment (ZHR9)– North McLennan (City Centre)” and for the rezoning of 9099 Cook Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “High Rise Apartment (ZHR9) – North McLennan (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8782 be forwarded to a Special Public Hearing, to be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 7:00 pm, in the Council Chambers.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

APPLICATION BY XUE YAN AND HAN LIU FOR REZONING AT 7531 AND 7551 BRIDGE STREET FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO SINGLE DETACHED (ZS14) - SOUTH MCLENNAN (CITY CENTRE)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8783, RZ 10-539727) (REDMS No. 3235143, 3235884)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8783, for the rezoning of a portion of 7531 and 7551 Bridge Street from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) - South McLennan (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8783 be forwarded to a Special Public Hearing, to be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

19A.

ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF ROAD DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF MCDONALD ROAD

R11/13-6

It was moved and seconded

That: 

(1)

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8773 (A Portion of McDonald Road South of Ferguson Road) be introduced and given 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd readings;

(2)

The required notice of road closure and removal of dedication of the closed road be advertised prior to final adoption;

(3)

Staff be authorized to file a certifying statement executed by the Corporate Officer at Land Title Office cancelling the right of resumption in the closed road pursuant to the Resumption of Highways Regulation; and

(4)

Staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete all matters detailed herein including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to execute all documentation required to effect the matter, including executing all required Land Title Office documentation.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R11/13-7

20.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road, provided background information regarding Sargant Smokey Smith who was awarded the Victoria Cross in Italy during the second World War, and questioned why local bridges were generally named after federal politicians.  In conclusion, Mr. Wrigglesworth requested Council to give consideration to changing the name of the No. 2 Road Bridge to Smokey Smith Bridge.

R11/13-8

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced the following appointments:

·   

Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Airport Authority

Howard Jampolsky

·   

Appointment to the Games Operating Trust Board

Mike Brow

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R11/13-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Housing Agreement (8600 Park Road) Bylaw No. 8692

Subdivision and Development Bylaw No. 8751

Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8752

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

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

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

Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 8778

Oath of Office Bylaw No. 8779

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8486

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8675

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8724

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8733

CARRIED

R11/13-10

It was moved and seconded

That Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 8770 be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. E. Halsey-Brandt

S. Halsey-Brandt

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R11/13-11

22.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 16, 2009, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 09-472234) for the property at 23740 Dyke Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R11/13-12

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:22 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 11, 2011.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Gail Johnson)