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

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 14, 2011,

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, November 14, 2011, and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, November 21, 2011,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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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. 10 – Revised ACE Terms of Reference

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, expressed his opinion about how the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) could be doing more for the community, stating that ACE requires changes as it is currently unable to advise Council on issues.  He suggested that the quorum requirement be reduced from eight to three, and that the number of voting members be increased from 14 to 28.  Mr. Wolfe also spoke about how various challenges, including difficulties meeting quorum, impact ACE’s ability to meet goals and objectives identified in the Terms of Reference.

Item No. 12 – Translink 2012 Capital Program Cost-Sharing Submissions – Major Road Networks, Bicycle Infrastructure and Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Programs

Peter Mitchell – 6271 Nanika Crescent, stated he was happy to see that the proposed programs were addressing the need for a secondary road network for low speed vehicles and bicycles. 

He asked Council to be cautious about where the routes are laid to ensure that none are placed in areas that are potential future sports fields.  Mr. Mitchell concluded by stating that the City should be mindful of removing potential sport field space, and noted that even if the sports fields are not used at this time, the community is growing. 

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 12 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011; and

(2)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on November 23, 2011;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

APPLICATION BY KEVIN SANDHU FOR REZONING AT 10511 NO. 1 ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSES (RCH)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8827, RZ 11-589493) (REDMS No. 3387030, 3389367)

That Bylaw No. 8827, for the rezoning of 10511 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

APPLICATION BY KNS ENTERPRISES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9040 RAILWAY AVENUE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8835, RZ 11-583027) (REDMS No. 3394959, 3398743)

That Bylaw No. 8835, for the rezoning of 9040 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B) ”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

GBL ARCHITECTS INC. HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE LOW RISE APARTMENT (ZLR24) ZONE AND PERMISSION TO REZONE 9500 CAMBIE ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO LOW RISE APARTMENT (ZLR24) – ALEXANDRA NEIGHBOURHOOD (WEST CAMBIE) IN ORDER TO PERMIT A FOUR (4) STOREY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 135 UNITS

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8826, RZ 10-557519) (REDMS No. 3177518, 3375791)

That Bylaw No. 8826 to amend the “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” Zone for the rezoning of 9500 Cambie Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

REVISED ACE TERMS OF REFERENCE

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-ACEN1-01) (REDMS No. 3397500)

That the revised Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) Terms of Reference to amend Section 8 (d), to reduce the meeting quorum requirement from eight (8) to seven (7) members, be approved, as per the General Manager, Planning and Development Department report dated November 9, 2011.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – ADDITIONAL PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2011

(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-ICBC1-01, 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 3367530)

(1)

That the installation of a decorative median railing on No. 3 Road between Browngate Road and Cambie Road, as described in Option 1 of the report, be endorsed;

(2)

That the proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in the report, be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2011 Road Improvement Program for consideration of cost sharing funding; and

(3)

That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost-share agreements.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

TRANSLINK 2012 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSIONS – MAJOR ROAD NETWORK, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT-RELATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS

(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04/2011) (REDMS No. 3256805)

(1)

That the submission of: 

(a)

road and intersection improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2012 Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program,

(b)

bicycle facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2012 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program, and

(c)

transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2012 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program,

as described in the staff report, dated November 8, 2011, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed;

(2)

That, should the above submissions be successful and the projects receive Council approval via the annual capital budget process, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to execute the funding agreements and the 2012 Capital Plan and the 5-Year Financial Plan (2012-2016) be updated accordingly dependant on the timing of the budget process; and

(3)

That the addition to the City’s On-Street Bicycle Network Plan of the roadway sections comprising the Parkside Neighbourhood Bike Route, as described in the report, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES

The following advisory committee appointments were announced:

·   

Board of Variance

Three-year term:

Christopher Correia.

·   

Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee

One-year term:

Ruby Ba, Mohamed Dewji, Shannon Faleiro, Kevin Filkow, Mark Gosse, Eray Karabilgin, Nathaniel Lim, Micaela Millar,

Maryanne Schulz, Bill Shayler, Harvey Slobod, and Teresa Vozza.

·   

Richmond Sister City Committee

Two-year term:

Donalda Buie, Sylvia Gwozd, Wei Liu, Francis Turmeau, Amy Yu, and Juliana Yung.

·   

Advisory Design Panel

Two-year term:

Steve Jedreicich, Shira Standfield, and Harold Owens.

·   

Parking Advisory Committee

Two-year term:

Borg Chan, Jack Chen, Christephen Cheng, Phillip Chow, and

Sheldon Nider.

·   

Richmond Public Library Board

Two-year term: 

Mark Bostwick, Dulce Cuenca, Peter Kafka, Sanjiv Khangura, and Simon Tang.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT

Mayor Brodie announced that Council has approved in principle the development of an affordable housing project at 8111 Granville Avenue and 8080 Anderson Road with a Team (the Respondent Team) including SUCCESS, Atira Women’s Resource Society, Coast Mental Health, Tikva Housing Society and Turning Point Society.

The proposed development will include a 14-storey tower with 123 independent, supportive and affordable rental housing units on City land that will provide housing to accommodate individuals with incomes below $31,500.

The proposal has been endorsed in principle by Council subject to the partners being inclusive to the community regardless of people’s ethnic or religious affiliation and providing priority service and housing to Richmond residents, and that final approval will be considered when the Respondent Team confirms that the required project financing and/or funding has been secured within the next year.

The proposed affordable housing development offers an innovative opportunity to support the affordable housing and service needs of some of our most vulnerable residents.  The City looks forward to continuing our work with BC Housing and the Team to achieve the development’s objectives.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Brodie made his parting remarks to both Councillors Greg Halsey-Brandt and Sue Halsey-Brandt.  He highlighted Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt’s career, as a Councillor, Mayor and Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt briefly spoke about the Richmond Christmas Fund’s drive on December 8^th, 2011, at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel on Cessna Drive.  Councillor Halsey-Brandt noted that it had been challenging, interesting, and a pleasure serving the community.  He stated that Richmond had a good infrastructure of volunteers and social service agencies that made the City special, as well as professional staff.  Councillor Halsey-Brandt also spoke about Richmond’s role in hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics and the Ozone, which he believes brought out the spirit in Richmond.

Mayor Brodie then provided a brief background history on Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt’s career as a School Trustee and City Councillor.  Mayor Brodie noted that Councillor Halsey-Brandt’s record of recorded votes was very impressive, and that she has been relied on for her steadiness and great judgement throughout the years.

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt spoke about how fortunate she felt to have been on Council during a time in which so much had been accomplished in the City.  She spoke of several landmark projects that came to fruition while she had been on City Council, including building the Oval and the Canada Line, hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, and watching the Oval change to become a permanent legacy for the citizens of Richmond.  Councillor Halsey-Brandt also thanked City staff, and stated that she had found staff to be knowledgeable, patient and generous in answering her questions, and that the people in the organization were its greatest strength. 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Housing Agreement (9099 Cook Road) Bylaw No. 8828

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8425

(11111 and 11131 Cambie Road, RZ 06-330589)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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13.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 09-504462) for the property at 11111 and 11131 Cambie Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:52 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 28, 2011.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)