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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, November 28, 2011 (distributed previously);

(2)

the minutes of the Inaugural Council Meeting held on Monday, December 5, 2011 (distributed previously); and

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(3)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, December 12, 2011; and

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to receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated November 25, 2011.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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. 26.)

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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Training Site at 7611 No. 9 Road - RFR

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Regulation of Private Parking Operations

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2011 General Local and School Election - Official Results

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2012 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

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Process for Evaluating and Approving Requests for Financial Support for Major Sporting Events

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Request to Extend the Temporary Exhibition of the Public Artwork “Wind Waves”

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Proposed Annual Inflationary Increase in Playing Field User Fees

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Garratt Wellness Centre, New Licence

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, January 16, 2011):

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140 Wellington Crescent – Rezone from (RS1/E) to (Zs20) (Graham MacFarlane – applicant)

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4911/4931 Mclure Avenue – Rezone from (RS1/E) to (RS2/B) (0897099 BC Ltd. & Wei Chen – applicant)

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9431, 9451 & 9471 Alberta Road & Surplus portion of Alder Street – Rezone from (RS1/F) to (RTH1) (Yamamoto Architecture Inc. – applicant)

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10131 Bridgeport Road – Rezone from (RS1/D) to (RC2) (Harpreet Johal – applicant)

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7600 Garden City Road – Rezone from (RS1/F) to (ZT50) (Am-Pri Construction Ltd. – applicant)

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Accessible Multi-Family Units

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Hamilton Area Plan Update Options

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Operator Selection for the Hamilton Child Care Facility

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William Road Drainage Pump Station

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 23 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

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

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(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, December 12, 2011;

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(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, December 12, 2011;

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(4)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meetings held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, and Wednesday, December 14, 2011;

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(5)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011;

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(6)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011;

be received for information.

7.

Training Site at 7611 No. 9 Road – Richmond Fire-Rescue

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3367291)

TO VIEW eREPORT CLICK HERE

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See Page CS-61 of the Community Safety agenda for full hardcopy report

COMMUNITY SAFETYCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Law and Community Safety be authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City a licenceagreement between Lafarge Canada Inc. and the City for the use of a portion of 7611 No. 9 Road as a fire fighter training facility, on the terms and conditions outlined in the staff report entitled “Training Site at 7611 No. 9 Road – Richmond Fire Rescue” and dated November 29, 2011;

(2)

That the capital and operating costs for the training facility be considered as part of the 2012-budget process; and

(3)

That staff be directed to meet with the owners of the property to the north of the proposed site and to report back to Council if the neighbours express any concerns prior to the execution of the agreement with Lafarge Canada Inc.

8.

Regulation of Private Parking Operations

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8801/8802) (REDMS No. 3318239)

TO VIEW eREPORT CLICK HERE

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See Page CS-71 of the Community Safety agenda for full hardcopy report

COMMUNITY SAFETYCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Vehicle For Hire Regulation Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 8801 (Attachment 1) be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(2)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 8802 (Attachment 2) be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

9.

2011 General Local and School Election – Official Results

(File Ref. No.:  12-8125-01) (REDMS No. 3415375)

TO VIEW eREPORT CLICK HERE

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See Page GP-23 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Declaration of Official Results for the 2011 General Local and School Election (attached to the report dated November 30, 2011 from the Chief Election Officer) be received for information by Richmond City Council in accordance with the requirement of Section 148 of the Local Government Act; and

(2)

That staff report back on the election program generally and on the various new initiatives that were implemented for the 2011 election.

10.

2012 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

(File Ref. No.:  01-0105-00) (REDMS No. 3350243)

TO VIEW eREPORT CLICK HERE

GP-71

See Page GP-71 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2012 Council and Committee meeting schedule, attached to the staff report dated December 6, 2011, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved, subject to the following revisions as part of the regular August meeting break:

(1)

That the Regular Council Meetings (open and closed) of August 13 and August 27, 2012 be cancelled;

(2)

That the August 20, 2012 Public Hearing be re-scheduled to Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

11.

Process for Evaluating and Approving requests for Financial Support for Major Sporting Events

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 3423236)

TO VIEW eREPORT CLICK HERE

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See Page GP-75 of the General Purposes agenda for full hardcopy report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That recommendations 1 through 4 as outlined in the report entitled “Process for Evaluating and Approving Requests for Financial Support for Major Sporting Events” from the General Manager, Richmond Olympic Oval, be approved; and

(2)

That Attachment 1 “City of Richmond Sport Hosting Task Force Amended Terms of Reference” be amended by adding the following sentence:

“to review and make recommendation on the allocation of funding for sporting events over $25,000 to the General Purposes Committee, through staff, for final approval,

to the Purposes section of the Terms of Reference.

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NOTE:

See Revised Terms of Reference as per General Purposes Committee Recommendation

12.

Request to Extend the Temporary Exhibition of the Public Artwork “Wind Waves”

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-099) (REDMS No. 3408489)

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See Page PRCS-13 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services agenda for full hardcopy report

PARKS RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the extended temporary exhibition of the artwork “Wind Waves” until the end of August 2012 at Garry Point Park in Richmond, as outlined in the staff report dated November 16, 2011 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage, be approved.

13.

Proposed Annual Inflationary Increase in Playing Field User Fees

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3377997)

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See Page PRCS-49 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services agenda for full hardcopy report

PARKS RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That playing field user fees be annually increased by an amount equal to the previous year’s Consumer Price Index for Greater Vancouver, effective January 2012, and that the applicable fees be included in the annual Consolidated Fees Bylaw for 2013; and

(2)

That 2012 playing field user fees be increased by 1.75%.

14.

GARRATT WELLNESS CENTRE, NEW LICENCE

(File Ref. No. ) (REDMS No. 3404098)

PRCS-57

See Page PRCS-57 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services agenda for full hardcopy report

PARKS RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City enter into a new licence agreement with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority for a term of five years, plus an option to renew for a further term of five years, at an annual licence fee of $1.00, and on the other terms and conditions set out in the staff report dated November 16, 2011; and

(2)

That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete all matters detailed herein including authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the transaction.

15.

PLN-11

See Page PLN-11 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

Bylaw No. 8794, for the rezoning of 140 Wellington Crescent from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach House (ZS20) – Burkeville”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

the area of notification for Rezoning Application 11-562552, for the purposes of the January 16, 2012 Public Hearing, be expanded to include all Burkeville addresses.

16.

APPLICATION BY 0897099 BC LTD. AND WEI CHEN FOR REZONING AT 4911/4931 MCLURE AVENUE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8833, RZ 11-582017) (REDMS No. 3395803)

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See Page PLN-25 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8833, for the rezoning of 4911/4931 McLure Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

17.

YAMAMOTO ARCHITECTURE INC. HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PERMISSION TO REZONE 9431, 9451 AND 9471 ALBERTA ROAD AND SURPLUS PORTION OF ALDER STREET ROAD ALLOWANCE FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)” TO “HIGH DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTH1)” IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A 34 UNIT THREE-STOREY TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX.

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8834, RZ 11-562986) (REDMS No. 3397590)

PLN-39

See Page PLN-39 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8834 for the rezoning of 9431, 9451,and 9471 Alberta Road and surplus portion of Alder Street road allowance from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”, be introduced and given first reading.

18.

APPLICATION BY HARPREET JOHAL FOR A REZONING AT 10131 BRIDGEPORT ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/D) TO COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8836, RZ 11-578325) (REDMS No. 3406432)

PLN-67

See Page PLN-67 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Rezoning Application 11-578325 be forwarded to the agenda for the Planning Committee meeting tentatively scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

19.

APPLICATION BY AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7600 GARDEN CITY ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO TOWN HOUSING (ZT50) – SOUTH MCLENNAN (CITY CENTRE)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8843, RZ 11-565948) (REDMS No. 3398963)

PLN-91

See Page PLN-91 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

Bylaw No. 8843, for the rezoning of 7600 Garden City Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT50) – South McLennan (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

20.

ACCESSIBLE MULTI-FAMILY UNITS

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See Page CNCL-82 of the Council agenda for details
(Planning Committee minutes of December 7, 2011)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff:

(1)

investigate the implications of incorporating an accessible single-storey housing unit within a townhouse unit development; 

(2)

provide a list of convertible units to the Richmond Centre for Disability as they come on stream; and

(3)

examine the implications of a ground-oriented one-storey or two-storey unit to be partially or fully converted as part of initial developments, and report back.

21.

HAMILTON AREA PLAN UPDATE OPTIONS

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3414839)

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See Page PLN-117 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

as outlined in the staff report dated November 29, 2011 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, entitled: “Hamilton Area Plan Update Options”, Option 1 be endorsed; and

(2)

staff report back to Council at regular intervals regarding the progress of the work plan for the Hamilton Area.

22.

OPERATOR SELECTION FOR THE HAMILTON CHILD CARE FACILITY

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3408574)

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See Page PLN-139 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Society of Richmond Children’s Centres be endorsed as the operator of the City-owned child care facility to be constructed at 23591 Westminster Highway.

23.

WILLIAMS ROAD DRAINAGE PUMP STATION

(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.11301) (REDMS No. 3417598)

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See Page PWT-11 of the Public Works & Transportation agenda for full hardcopy report

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept for the Williams Road Drainage Pump Station be endorsed.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

24.

That Councillor Harold Steves be appointed as the alternate Council liaison to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation, until December 10, 2012.

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

25.

ECOWASTE INDUSTRIAL PROPOSAL – ROAD OPENING AND DEVELOPMENT

(File Ref. No. 10-6360-08) (REDMS No. 3371247)

TO VIEW eREPORT CLICK HERE

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See Page PLN-143 of the Planning agenda for full hardcopy report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Steves opposed)

That:

(1)

the opening and development of road works to extend Blundell Road from where it currently ends (on the east side of No. 7 Road) to Savage Road, be approved;

(2)

the opening and development of road works along Savage Road between Williams Road and Francis Road, be approved; and

(3)

authorization to Ecowaste Industries Ltd. to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission to open and develop Blundell Road between No. 7 Road and Savage Road as outlined in the staff report dated November 23, 2011 from the Director of Development be granted.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 8846

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

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Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 8847

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

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Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment  Bylaw No. 8848

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

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8698

(10040 and 10060 Lassam Road, RZ 10-540854)

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. 8735

(8180/8200 Lundy Road, RZ 10-557898)

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. 8763

(9791, 9811 Ferndale Road & 6071, 6091, 6131 No. 4 Road, RZ 10-554759)

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. 8782

(9099 Cook Road, RZ 10-557918)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

26.

RECOMMENDATION

TO VIEW ePLANS CLICK HERE

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

or Page CNCL-179 in the Council eAgenda

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 30, 2011, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on November 30, 2011,October 26, 2011, and July 13, 2011, be received for information; and

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(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 10-538908) for the property at 8851 Heather Street;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 10-557920) for the property at 9099 Cook Road;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 11-593370) for the property at PID 028-696-174 (Lot 9), PID 028-696-182 (Lot 10) and PID 028-696-191 (Lot 11); and

(d)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 11-586308) for the property at 8200 Claybrook Road,

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT