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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, October 24, 2011 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

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(1)

Jim Young, Manager, Engineering Design & Construction, to present the Public Works Association of BC 2011 Public Works Project of the Year Award.

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(2)

Marion LaRue, Cannon Design, accompanied by Ted Townsend, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to present 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 for Richmond Olympic Oval.

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(3)

Bill Oakes, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Global Accessibility Map, Rick Hansen Foundation, and Alan Hill, Cultural Diversity Coordinator, to make a presentation regarding the Global Accessibility Map (GAM).

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(4)

Pat Watson, Board Chair, and Greg Buss, Chief Librarian, to present the Richmond Public Library Annual Report.

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. 21.)

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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Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters

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Global Accessibility Map (GAM)

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Sustainability Framework – Proposed Solid Waste Strategic Program

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Metro Vancouver: Pan-Municipal Affairs Service Establishment Bylaw

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Labour Relations Conversion And Amendment Interim Bylaw

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Scotch Pond Heritage Cooperative

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

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Oval West Waterfront Park – Concept Design

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, December 19, 2011):

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9451/9491/9511/9531/9551 Bridgeport Road and 9440/9460/9480 Beckwith Road – Rezone from RS1/F and SI to ZI10  (Ampar Ventures Ltd. – applicant)

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7331 Bridge Street and 9571 General Currie Road – Rezone from RS1/F to ZS14 (0901551 BC Ltd. – applicant)

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10391 Finlayson Drive – Rezone from RS1/D to RS1/B (Ajit Thaliwal – applicant)

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10020 Aquila Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RCH (Raj Dhaliwal – applicant)

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Housing Agreement (Concord Monet Project GP Ltd.) Bylaw No. 8828 – To Secure Affordable Housing Units Located In 9099 Cook Road

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 19 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, November 7, 2011;

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(2)

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

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(3)

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

be received for information.

7.

Council Referral on BC Hydro Smart Meters

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

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See Page GP-21 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(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 wrieless 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 request a moratorium be placed 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 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.

8.

Global Accessibility Map (GAM)

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-06/2011-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3246778 v.5)

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See Page GP-87 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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.  

9.

Sustainability Framework – Proposed Solid Waste Strategic Program

(File Ref. No.:  01-0370-01) (REDMS No. 3395281)

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See Page GP-107 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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.

10.

Metro Vancouver: Pan-Municipal Affairs Service Establishment Bylaw

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 3400974)

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See Page GP-127 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

11.

LABOUR RELATIONS CONVERSION AND AMENDMENT INTERIM BYLAW

(File Ref. No.:  05-1400-01) (REDMS No. 3400659)

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See Page GP-133 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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. 1166, 2011.”

12.

Scotch pond heritage cooperative

(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-69 of the Council agenda
(Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee minutes) for details

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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.

13.

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

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

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See Page PRCS-9 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services agenda for full hardcopy report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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.

14.

Oval West Waterfront Park – Concept Design

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

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See Page PRCS-15 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services agenda for full hardcopy report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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.

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)

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See Page PLN-9 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(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.

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)

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

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(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.

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)

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See Page PLN-69 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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.

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)

PLN-83

See Page PLN-83 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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.

19.

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

(File Ref. No. 08-057-05) (REDMS No. 3390859)

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See Page PLN-101 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

20.

Police Presence in the Downtown Core

(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01/2011-Vol 01(11.43 V11)) (REDMS No. 3376028)

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See Page GP-95 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. G. Halsey-Brandt opposed)

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 annually regarding the success of the program.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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

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

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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

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

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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

(16540 River Road, RZ 10-524476)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. G. Halsey-Brandt.

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

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

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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

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

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

21.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

or Page CNCL-99 in the Council eAgenda

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(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.

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(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.

ADJOURNMENT