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

Acting Corporate Officer – Gail Johnson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R11/16-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 12, 2011, and

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, September 12, 2011,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R11/16-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 13 – 2041 OCP Update: Third Round Public Consultation Findings

Carol Day – 11631 Seahurst Road, spoke in opposition to the recommendation to prepare the form and character guidelines for granny flats and coach houses for the 2041 OCP Update, and stated that the City of Richmond should have done a better job of consulting the residents.  Ms. Day asked Council to delay the decision until further consultation has taken place with the Burkeville and Edgemere residents. She also spoke about the Corporation of Delta’s rezoning process, and expressed concerns about the City of Richmond’s overall process.  A copy of Ms. Day’s submission is attached as Schedule 1 and forms part of these minutes.

In response to Ms. Day’s comments, staff clarified that the recommendation forwarded from the Planning Committee instructs staff to prepare guidelines for granny flats and coach houses in general, and does not direct staff to proceed with granny flats and coach houses in any particular neighbourhood in Richmond.  It was also noted that upon Council’s approval of the guidelines, further consultation would take place with the community, including a Public Hearing.

Item No. 13 – 2041 OCP Update: Third Round Public Consultation Findings

Michael Wolfe – 9731 Odlin Road, spoke in opposition to the recommendation to prepare the form and character guidelines for granny flats and coach houses for the 2041 OCP Update.  Mr. Wolfe expressed concerns about the public consultation response rates from Burkeville and Edgemere residents and stated that there is no need for City staff to develop guidelines for granny flats and coach houses as both types of housing already exist in Richmond.  He further noted that increased development means eco-areas are being reduced and the ability to be sustainable is at risk.

R11/16-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R11/16-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 16, with the removal of Item No. 12, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 19, 2011;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011; and

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Steveston Historical Society – Updated Agreement

(File Ref. No.03-1000-10-082) (REDMS No. 3322978v4, 3351269v10)

(1)

That the City enter into an agreement with the Steveston Historical Society regarding the Steveston Museum building located at 3811 Moncton Street and the Japanese Fisherman’s Benevolent Society building located at 3811 Moncton Street on terms substantially in accordance with the report entitled “Steveston Historical Society – Updated Agreement” from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services dated September 6, 2011, except that No. 4 of the Material Terms of the non-exclusive license/operating agreement between the City and the Steveston Historical Society be amended to read as follows: “Permitted Use: solely for the purposes of a public museum, and any other uses, including a post office, only with the City’s prior written consent; and

(2)

That the General Manager, Community Services and the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement with the Steveston Historical Society on behalf of the City.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

RCMP Contract Management Committee

(File Ref. No.01-0100-20-RCMP1) (REDMS No. 3358737)

That Councillor Derek Dang be nominated by the City of Richmond to be appointed as a representative to the RCMP Contract Management Committee (as outlined in the report dated September 13, 2011 from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

HOUSING AGREEMENT (ORIS DEVELOPMENTS (RIVER DRIVE) CORP.) BYLAW NO. 8815 – TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS LOCATED IN 1880 NO. 4 ROAD AND 10071, 10091, 10111, 10131, 10151, 10311 RIVER DRIVE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8815, RZ 07-380169) (REDMS No. 3352614, 3352863, 3352687v2)

That Bylaw No. 8815 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8815 has been adopted, to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of s. 905 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by Rezoning Application No. 07-380169.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD. has applied to the City of Richmond for permission to amend the McLennan South Sub-Area Plan Circulation Map and to rezone 7691, 7711 and 7731 Bridge Street from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” in order to develop a 34 unit townhouse development

(File Ref. 8060-20-8803/8804, RZ 11-563568) (REDMS No. 3216547, 3351786, 3298285, 3298286)

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 Amendment Bylaw No. 8803 proposing to repeal the Circulation Map of Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) and replacing it with “Schedule A attached to and forming part of Bylaw 8803”, to change the road type of Keefer Avenue between Armstrong Street and Bridge Street from “Local” to “Trail/Walkway” be introduced and given First Reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8803, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(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. 8803 having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8804 to rezone 7691, 7711 and 7731 Bridge Street from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATION BY AJIT THALIWAL FOR REZONING AT 11531 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)

(File Ref. No. 8060-20-8806, RZ 11-585249) (REDMS No. 3309083, 3323248)

That Bylaw No.8806, for the rezoning of 11531 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION BY PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC. FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO LOW RISE APARTMENT (ZLR14) – RIVERPORT TO PERMIT A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT WITH DEDICATED RENTAL APARTMENT HOUSING AND SHARED PARKING AT 14000 AND 14088 RIVERPORT WAY

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8811, ZT 11-565675) (REDMS No. 3315841, 3318575)

See Page 8 for action taken on this matter.

13.

2041 OCP UPDATE: THIRD ROUND PUBLIC CONSULTATION FINDINGS

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-04-42) (REDMS No. 3306517, 3226486, 3249233, 3192602, 3347783, 3356594, 3306203, 3223347)

That form and character guidelines for granny flats and coach houses be prepared for the 2041 OCP Update.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

PROVINCE OF BC 2010-2011 BIKEBC CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM – EXECUTION OF COST-SHARE AGREEMENTS

(File Ref. No.:  03-1000-18-071, XR: 01-0150-20-THIG1) (REDMS No. 3307750)

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 Province of BC 2010-2011 BikeBC Cycling Infrastructure Partnership Program for the following two cycling facility projects as presented in the attached report:

(a)

Minoru Boulevard Bike Route (Granville Avenue to Alderbridge Way); and

(b)

Garden City Road-Granville Avenue Intersection Improvements.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

AWARD OF CONTRACT T.4311 – RECYCLING DEPOT CONTAINER COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-4311) (REDMS No. 3295517)

That Contract T.4311, Recycling Depot Container Collection and Recycling Services, for the period November 1, 2011 – October 31, 2014, be awarded as follows:

(1)

BFI Canada Inc. – the container collection and recycling services for the following commodities at the unit rates quoted:  Mixed Waste Paper, Scrap Metal and Yard Waste;

(2)

Super Save Disposal Inc. – the container collection and recycling services for the following commodities at the unit rates quoted:  Magazines, Tin, Scrap Aluminium, and Glass; and

(3)

Cascades Recovery Inc. – the container collection and recycling services for the following commodities at the unit rates quoted:  Newspaper, Cardboard and Plastic.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

FAT, OIL AND GREASE (FOG) MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE

(File Ref. No.:  10-6400-01) (REDMS No. 3295278)

That the five year Sanitary Pump Station and Forcemain Assessment and Upgrading Program (2012 to 2016) which includes forcemain pressure monitoring, forcemain access installation, forcemain inspection and FOG remediation, be endorsed for submission in the 2012 to 2016 Capital Plan for consideration.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

12.

R11/16-5

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8811, for a zoning text amendment to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR14) - Riverport” to permit a medium density mid-rise mixed-use development with market rental apartment housing, commercial and community amenity space, be introduced and given first reading.

The question on Resolution No. R11/16-5 was not called, as the following amendment was introduced:

R11/16-6

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report be amended to include a contribution by the developer to the Affordable Housing Fund.

DEFEATED

OPPOSED: Cllrs. Barnes

Dang

S. Halsey-Brandt

Johnston

McNulty

Steves

Mayor Brodie

Prior to the question on Resolution No. R11/16-5 being called, staff was directed to provide information for the Public Hearing, on the strategy used in determining the density for this application. 

The question on Resolution No. R11/16-5 was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. E. Halsey-Brandt and G. Halsey-Brandt opposed.

17.

TANDEM VEHICLE PARKING IN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS

(File Ref. No. 10-6455-00) (REDMS No. 3256854)

R11/16-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff be directed to consult with stakeholders, including Urban Development Institute, Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association, and other small townhouse builders not part of the UDI and GVHBA, on the following parking-related topics specific to multi-family residential developments:

(a)

impacts of regulating the extent of tandem parking provided;

(b)

minimum dimensions of parking stalls; and

(c)

measures to better define visibility of visitor parking; and

(2)

That staff report back as soon as possible on the results of the consultation and any proposed measures to address identified concerns.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Steves 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R11/16-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 8496 (A Portion of River Road in front of 6900 River Road)

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 8710 (Road B Adjacent to 6071 River Road)

5 Year Financial Plan (2011-2015) Bylaw No. 8707, Amendment Bylaw No. 8809

Richmond Zoning No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8669

(8520 Francis Road, RZ 10-537869)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R11/16-9

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:44 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, September 26, 2011.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Gail Johnson)