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

R11/19-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, October 24, 2011, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated Friday, October 28, 2011 be received for information.

CARRIED

R11/19-2

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be sent to Metro Vancouver asking how Metro Vancouver plans to implement the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) mandate, in particular relating to treaty and new relationships.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R11/19-3

It was moved and seconded

That consideration of changes to the December 2011 Schedule of Meetings, to reschedule the December 12^th Regular Council meeting to December 19^th, and the Public Hearing from December 19^th to December 20^th, be added to the agenda as Item No. 20A.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

Public Works Project of the Year Award

(1)

Jim Young, Manager, Engineering Design & Construction, introduced Murray Steer, President, Public Works Association of BC, and advised that the City of Richmond was being presented with the 2011 Public Works Project of the Year Award for the No. 4 Road Drainage Pump Station and Park Plaza.  Mr. Young noted that the Public Works Association gives consideration to factors such as innovation, sustainability, and complexity and quality of work, and that this was the fourth time in the past five years that the City of Richmond had won this award. 

Mr. Young also recognized the following three key staff members for their contribution to the project: Mile Racic, Project Manager, Milton Chan, Senior Project Engineer, and Derek Hunter, who was responsible for operations.

Prior to presenting the award to Mayor Brodie, Mr. Steer stated that the award provides a great opportunity for the Public Works Association of BC to recognize good work, and facilitate pride and honour in the work done in the field on a daily basis. 

IOC/IAKS Gold Medal & IPC/IAKS Award of Distinction for Richmond Olympic Oval

(2)

Marion LaRue, Cannon Design Architecture, spoke about  the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) Gold Medal, and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and IAKS Award of Distinction, which were both presented to the City of Richmond and Cannon Design Architecture at an awards ceremony in Cologne, Germany for the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Ms. LaRue noted that the awards are the highest and most prestigious international awards for sport and leisure facilities, and the Oval was the only one of the 135 entries to have won both awards.

In conclusion, Ms. La Rue stated that it has been an honour and pleasure to work with Richmond City Council and its dedicated staff team on the Richmond Oval.  Prior to accepting the award on behalf of the City, Mayor Brodie thanked Ms. La Rue and the team at Cannon Design for their contribution to the Oval.

Global Accessibility Map

(3)

Bill Oakes, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Global Accessibility Map, Rick Hansen Foundation, and Alan Hill, Cultural Diversity Coordinator, provided a live demonstration of the Global Accessibility Map (GAM), and illustrated the functionality of the Consumer Reviews Tool, including the type of information consumers would enter when completing the ratings information. 

The GAM was launched in October, 2011, and at this time the objective was to expand the GAM into the City by entering ratings for venues in Richmond.  A star system rating is used to rate venues for accessibility in mobility, sight and hearing. 

Richmond Public Library Annual Report

(4)

Pat Watson, Board Chair, and Greg Buss, Chief Librarian, provided an overview of the library’s activities and spoke about the challenges the library is faced with in the upcoming year.  Ms. Watson also recognized all members of the Library Board as well as friends of the Library.

During the presentation, the following was noted:

§      

2011 marks the Richmond Public Library’s 35^th anniversary;

§      

the Richmond Public Library has the highest circulation per capita, the highest number of visits per capita, and the greatest number of program attendance per capita amongst large urban libraries, while having the lowest library cost per use;

§      

in 2010, the Richmond Public Library provided 600,000 hours of free computer time to the public along with computer instruction and advice; and

§      

library staff are now using online tools and social media technologies to provide services such as the online chat service, which is available to all library customers whenever the library is open, and provides customers with immediate access to library staff. 

Ms. Watson also recognized the cash and in-kind donations received by the Richmond Public Library in 2010, and briefly spoke about a Chinese book collection consisting of over 45,000 items, valued at approximately 1.2 million dollars that will be donated by Dr. Yat-Wah Lee and Mrs. Lee from their personal library.

In conclusion, Ms. Watson noted that the success of the Richmond Public Library lies with the enthusiasm of Richmond residents, and thanked all the donors, including individuals, corporate donors, and community partners, as well as City Council and staff for their support. 

R11/19-4

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Public Library Board Annual Report to Council be received for information; and

(2)

That staff provide comments and recommendations regarding the process for finalization of the Richmond Public Library’s Strategic Plan.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R11/19-5

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (8:24 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 7 – Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters

Roland Hoegler, 6550 No. 4 Road, with the aid of video presentations, illustrated how a smart meter, hooked up to an empty house with a vandalized power panel, continued to emit read outs even though there was no power at the house. 

Mr. Hoegler made reference to the Clean Energy Act, and quoted the following: “The authority may, by itself, or by its engineers, surveyors, agents, contractors, subcontractors or employees, enter on any land, other than a private dwelling, without the consent of the owner, for a purpose relating to the use, maintenance, safeguarding, installation, replacement, repair, inspection, calibration or reading of its meters, including smart meters, or of its smart grid.”  He then expressed his opinion that in accordance with the Act, any Corix (smart meter installers for BC Hydro) employee who is on private dwelling property is considered to be trespassing.

Item No. 7 – Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters

Donna Thompson, owner and resident of a condominium in Richmond, spoke about how residents in her building were not given any advance warning regarding the installation of smart meters.  She stated that a total of 96 smart meters were now installed at her building, 24 of which are attached to the outside wall of her condominium unit.  Ms. Thompson expressed her concerns about smart meters and shared her belief that combined, the 96 smart meters would emit readings for a minimum of three hours and twenty minutes per day.  A detailed submission of Ms. Thompson’s presentation is attached, and forms part of these minutes as Schedule 1.

Item No. 7 – Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters

Kelly Masterson, 8160 Colonial Drive, explained how she lived adjacent to the electrical room in her townhouse complex, and how the installation of smart meters has resulted in her having 15 smart meters approximately two feet away from where she spends most of her time.  Ms. Masterson shared that she had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and spoke about her decline in health prior to the installation of smart meters, and the side effects she has encountered since the installation of the smart meters on October 24^th, 2011, including increased heart rate, tingling in her legs and arms, loss of dexterity in her fingers and difficulty concentrating.  A detailed submission of Ms. Masterson’s presentation is attached, and forms part of these minutes as Schedule 2.

Item No. 7 – Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters

Michelle Khong, spoke about information that has been provided by BC Hydro regarding smart meters, expressing her belief that BC Hydro’s claim that smart meters transmit signals for only one minute per day is confusing and misleading, as smart meters emit 20,000-30,000 millisecond bursts of radiating frequencies which occur every few seconds throughout the day.    Ms. Khong also expressed concerns about BC Hydro’s independent testing of smart meters, and provided information on approved microwave exposure limits from other countries in comparison to Canada.  A detailed submission of Ms. Kong’s presentation is attached, and forms part of these minutes as Schedule 3.

Item No. 7 – Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters

Carol Day, 11631 Seahurst Road, thanked City Council for the proposed resolution on the smart meter matter, and circulated a letter from former Premier Bill Vander Zalm highlighting that smart meters are banned in the Netherlands.  Ms. Day also circulated a sample sign that she encouraged residents to put on their old analog meters if they did not wish to have a smart meter installed in their home.  A copy of Ms. Day’s submission is attached, and forms part of these minutes as Schedule 4. 

R11/19-6

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:51 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R11/19-7

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, November 7, 2011;

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011; and

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters

(File Ref. No.:  01-0150-20-BCHY1) (REDMS No. 3392394, 3392205)

(1)

That the staff report entitled “Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters” from the Interim Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated October 24, 2011 be received for information;

(2)

WHEREAS significant and serious health, privacy and other concerns have been identified regarding the installation of wireless smart meters in British Columbia;

AND WHEREAS BC Hydro is proceeding with its program to install wireless smart meters in British Columbia although it recognizes there is active discussion and ongoing research into the possible health and environmental effects related to radio frequency signals and its is aware the World Health Organization has called for further investigation on this matter in its press release issued on May 31, 2011;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richmond strongly request a moratorium be placed immediately on the mandatory installation of wireless smart meters until the major issues and problems identified regarding wireless smart meters are independently assessed and acceptable alternatives can be made available at no added cost to the consumer, and that homeowners, including the owners of strata units, be given the option to opt-out of the Smart Meter Program whether or not a smart meter has been installed in their home;

(3)

That letters be written to the Premier, the Minister of Energy, the local MLAs, and the CEO of BC Hydro accordingly; and

(4)

That a letter be sent to the Medical Health Officer requesting that he conduct an investigation as to whether smart meters pose a health hazard.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Global Accessibility Map (GAM)

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-06/2011-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3246778 v.3, 3390923)

That the City partner with the Rick Hansen Foundation and Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) to support the launch and development of Global Accessibility Map Customer Service and Professional Assessment tools.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Sustainability Framework – Proposed Solid Waste Strategic Program

(File Ref. No.:  10-6405-00, XR: 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 3395281)

That the Solid Waste Sustainability Strategic Program, as presented in Attachment 1 to the report dated October 18, 2011, be endorsed as the solid waste component of the City’s Sustainability Framework.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Metro Vancouver: Pan-Municipal Affairs Service Establishment Bylaw

(File Ref. No.: 01-0157-01) (REDMS No. 3400974)

That Council endorse the adoption of The Greater Vancouver Regional District Pan-Municipal Affairs Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1157, 2011 by Metro Vancouver.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

LABOUR RELATIONS CONVERSION AND AMENDMENT INTERIM BYLAW

(File Ref. No.:  01-0157-20-LREL1, XR: 05-1650-01) (REDMS No. 3400659)

That Council consent on behalf of the electors to the Labour Relations Conversion and Amendment Bylaw by adopting the following resolution:

“The Council of the Municipality of Richmond consents on behalf of the electors to the adoption of ‘The Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Conversion and Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2011.”

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Scotch pond heritage cooperative

(File Ref. No: 06-2025-20-008) (REDMS No. 3393088)

That staff prepare a detailed report on the status of Scotch Pond, including the condition of the building, the floats, the pilings, the channel, and the shoreline and provide a copy of the current agreement to determine whether the agreement needs updating.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Request to Extend the Temporary Exhibition of the Public Artwork “Water #10”

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-129) (REDMS No. 3378876)

That the extended temporary exhibition of the artwork “Water #10” until the end of 2013 at the Cambie Drainage Pump Station in Richmond, as outlined in the staff report dated October 11, 2011 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Oval West Waterfront Park – Concept Design

(File Ref. No. 06-2400-20-OWWA1/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3383678)

That the concept design for the Oval West Waterfront Park, as detailed in the staff report entitled “Oval West Waterfront Park – Concept Design” from the Senior Manager, Parks, dated October 18, 2011, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

APPLICATION BY AMPAR VENTURES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9451/9491/9511/9531/9551 BRIDGEPORT ROAD AND 9440/9460/9480 BECKWITH ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (RS1/F) AND SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL USE (SI) TO LIGHT-INDUSTRIAL, OFFICE AND HOTEL (ZI10) – BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8767/8764, RZ 10-539048) (REDMS No. 3205526, 3218472, 3218563)

(1)

That Official Community Plan, Amendment Bylaw No. 8767, to amend Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Bylaw 7100 (City Centre Area Plan – Bridgeport Village) “Urban Centre T4 (25m)” specifically for 9451/9491/9511/9531/9551 Bridgeport Road and 9440/9460/9480 Beckwith Road, to permit 60% non-industrial uses and 40% industrial/office uses of the net floor area and to permit non-industrial uses to extend from 50m to 65m north of Bridgeport Road, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8767, 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. 8767, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Bylaw No. 8764, to create “Light-Industrial, Office and Hotel (ZI10)” – Bridgeport Village (City Centre)” and rezone 9451/9491/9511/9531/9551 Bridgeport Road and 9440/9460/9480 Beckwith Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” and “School and Institutional Use (SI)” to “Light-Industrial, Office and Hotel (ZI10) – Bridgeport Village (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

0901551 BC LTD. HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PERMISSION TO REZONE 7331 BRIDGE STREET AND 9571 GENERAL CURRIE ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO SINGLE DETACHED (ZS14) IN ORDER TO CREATE 9 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS.

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8805/8816, RZ 11-562929) (REDMS No. 3248590, 3218459, 3336563, 3356235)

(1)

That Bylaw 8816 for the text amendment of Permitted Density section of the “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8805, for the rezoning of 7331 Bridge Street and 9571 General Currie Road "Single Detached (RS1/F)" to "Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

APPLICATION BY AJIT THALIWAL FOR REZONING AT 10391 FINLAYSON DRIVE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/D) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/B)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8822, RZ 11-588990) (REDMS No. 3367097, 280247, 3375982)

That Bylaw No. 8822, for the rezoning of 10391 Finlayson Drive from “Single Detached (RS1/D)” to “Single Detached (RS1/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

APPLICATION BY RAJ DHALIWAL FOR REZONING AT 10020 AQUILA ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSES (RCH)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8824, RZ 11-585027) (REDMS No. 3373251, 1791415, 3376091)

That Bylaw No.8824, for the rezoning of 10020 Aquila Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

HOUSING AGREEMENT (CONCORD MONET PROJECT GP LTD.) BYLAW NO. 8828 - TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS LOCATED IN 9099 COOK ROAD

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8828) (REDMS No. 3390859, 3390857, 3384399)

That Bylaw No. 8828 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8828 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. 10-557918.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

20.

Police Presence in the Downtown Core

(File Ref. No. 09-5355-20-COMP2/2011-Vol 01(11.43 V11)) (REDMS No. 3376028)

R11/19-8

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

a City Centre Community Police Office be considered on a 3 year trial basis:

(a)

at 5671 No. 3 Road, as the temporary location in the downtown area;

(b)

a maximum of $573,800 in total costs over 3 years ($167,000 in capital costs and operating costs of $406,800) be funded from the existing RCMP budget; and

(2)

staff report back in three months regarding the success of the program.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: G. Halsey-Brandt

20A.

DECEMBER 2011 MEETING SCHEDULE

(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 3407234)

R11/19-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Regular Council Meeting of Monday December 12, 2011 (open and closed) be re-scheduled to Monday December 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm (Open Council) in the Council Chambers and 4:00 pm (Closed Council) in the Anderson Room; and

(2)

That the Public Hearing scheduled for Monday December 19, 2011 be re-scheduled to Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R11/19-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8498

(8091 and 8131 No. 2 Road, RZ 08-422812)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8690

(10071 No. 1 Road, RZ 10-538208)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 8798

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 8799

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8784

(10491/10511 Bird Road, RZ 11-572970)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8808

(10600, 10700 Cambie Road and Parcel C (PID 026-669-404), (RZ 11-561611)

CARRIED

R11/19-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8737

(16540 River Road, RZ 10-524476) be adopted.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: G. Halsey-Brandt 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R11/19-12

21.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on September 29, 2010, October 13, 2010, and October 26, 2011, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 11-561612) for the property at 10600, 10700 Cambie Road and Parcel C (PID 026-669-404); and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 09-494270) for the property at 8091 and 8131 No. 2 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R11/19-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:17 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, November 14, 2011.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)