Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Chak Au

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Derek Dang

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Linda McPhail

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

R12/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 13, 2012,

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, February 20, 2012,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Paul Brar, Coordinator, Parks Programs, noted that the City of Richmond’s Street Banner Program is an initiative of Partners For Beautification, a community engagement program which encourages Richmond residents to become actively involved in the beautification of their city.  He advised that this year’s themes reflect active living, arts, culture and heritage, the city centre, parks and nature and transportation.  Prior to announcing the winning banners, Mr. Brar recognized the panel of volunteers who contributed their time and expertise in judging this year’s Street Banner Contest.

The winning artists and the titles of their banner art were then announced as follows: Phyllis Tong - “Boats and Reflections”, Dororthy Pitre - “Golden Moment”, Edison Chang - “Oval Welcome”, Emmanuelle Renard - “Small Tears”, Craig Syred - “Full Sail”, Harris Hui - “Steveston Harbour”, Cliff Houff - “Cranberry Harvest”, Carolyn Trotter - “Flowers by the Fraser River”, Vladimir Cheinman - “Terra Nova”, and Clayton Perry for “Dock Silhouette”, and “Wind Waves”.

Winning artists were presented with an honorarium as well as a banner showing their design in a recycled banner bag. 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R12/3-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 23 – Public Spaces Recycling Pilot Program - Results

John Challinor, Director, Corporate Affairs, Nestle Waters, accompanied by Bruce Rozenhart, Counter Point Communications Inc., used a PowerPoint presentation, attached as Schedule 1 and forming part of these minutes, to highlight Richmond’s Pilot Public Spaces Recycling Program.  Mr. Challinor spoke about the challenges related to public spaces recycling, noting that 97% of the Canadian population has access to recycling at home, and approximately 30% of beverages are purchased and consumed away from home.  He also spoke about the value of Public Spaces Recycling Programs; programs in other provinces; and the results of Richmond’s program after three months, which included a reduction of 27% in total recyclable beverage containers.  Mr. Challinor also advised that the City of Richmond was BC’s leader in Public Spaces Recycling. 

R12/3-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R12/3-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 24 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 20, 2012;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012; and

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012,

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2012/2013 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities

(File No. 01-0340-30-LCSA1)(REDMS No. 3459169) 

That the two Community Objectives identified in the staff report dated January 24, 2012 from the Officer In Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment,

(1)

Pedestrian Safety; and

(2)

Establish and Develop a Community Policing Presence in the Downtown Core,

be selected for inclusion in the 2012/2013 Annual Performance Plan.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Chauffeurs’ Permits

(File No. 12-8275-02)(REDMS No. 3452247, 3466629)

That the requirement for the renewal of Chauffeurs’ Permits be changed from an annual to a biennial basis beginning January 1, 2013 as outlined in the staff report dated January 31, 2012 from the OIC, RCMP Richmond Detachment.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

2012 Health, Social and Safety Grants

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 3461947, 3360759, 3457507, 3430568 & Grant Application Summary Sheets)

Updated Multicultural Helping House Grant Application Summary Sheet

That, as per the report from the General Manager of Community Services, dated January 27, 2012, with an additional $400 to the Family Integration and Resource Support Team (FIRST):

(1)

Health, Social and Safety Services Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques disbursed for a total of $530,637 (additional $400 included); and

(2)

The following applicants be recommended for the first year of a three-year funding cycle, based on Council approval of each subsequent year of funding:

(a)

Big Sisters of the Lower Mainland;

(b)

Canadian Mental Health Association – Richmond Branch;

(c)

CHIMO Crisis Services;

(d)

Family Services of Greater Vancouver;

(e)

Richmond Addiction Services;

(f)

Richmond Family Place;

(g)

Richmond Multicultural Community Services;

(h)

Richmond Youth Service Agency; and

(i)

Volunteer Richmond Information Services Society.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

2012 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2012-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3467295, 3360759, 3389902 & Grant Application Summary Sheets)

(1)

That:

(a)

the Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society be awarded a total grant amount of $7,250;

(b)

KidSport - Richmond Chapter be awarded a total grant amount of $6,250;

(c)

an additional grant of $500 be awarded to the Richmond Rockets Speed Skating Club;

for a total additional increase of $541;

(2)

That Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants be allocated and cheques disbursed for a total of $94,765 (additional $541 grants included); as identified in attachment 2 of the report, Parks, Recreation and Community Events City Grants dated February 2^nd 2012, from the Senior Manager, Parks and the Acting Director, Recreation; and

(3)

That the Richmond Summer Programs be recommended for the first year of a three-year funding cycle, based on Council approval of each subsequent year of funding.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CAPSTAN STATION CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8854) (REDMS No. 3432845)

That Capstan Station Capital Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 8854 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

HOUSING AGREEMENT (LEGACY PARK LANDS LIMITED) BYLAW NO. 8853 - TO SECURE MARKET RENTAL HOUSING UNITS LOCATED IN 14000 AND 14088 RIVERPORT WAY

That Bylaw No. 8853 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8853 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 market rental housing units required by Zoning Text Amendment Application No. 11-565675.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

JAING ZHU HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PERMISSION TO REZONE 9780 ALBERTA ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F) TO TOWN HOUSING (ZT60) – NORTH MCLENNAN (CITY CENTRE) IN ORDER TO CREATE SIX (6) TOWNHOUSE UNITS.

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8812, RZ 11-566870) (REDMS No. 3315070, 2942426, 3341651)

That Bylaw 8812, for the rezoning of 9780 Alberta Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT60) – North McLennan (City Centre)”. be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

APPLICATION BY YASEEN GREWAL, BALBIR RANDHAWA AND SARBJIT RANDHAWA FOR REZONING AT 10180/10200 FINLAYSON DRIVE FROM TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8863, RZ 11-594451) (REDMS No. 3455139, 280247, 3466712)

That Bylaw No. 8863, for the rezoning of 10180/10200 Finlayson Drive from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

APPLICATION BY HARBINDER BAHD FOR REZONING AT 8631 FRANCIS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COACH HOUSES (RCH)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8866, RZ 11-587257) (REDMS No. 3457297, 3463369)

That Bylaw No. 8866, for the rezoning of 8631 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

KHALID HASAN HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PERMISSION TO REZONE 9500, 9520 AND 9540 GRANVILLE AVENUE FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)” TO “MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTM2)” IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A 16 UNIT 2 STOREY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8868, RZ 11-581552) (REDMS No. 3465853, 3218459, 3466040)

That Bylaw No. 8868 for the rezoning of 9500, 9520 and 9540 Granville Avenue from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

APPLICATION BY PACIFIC COASTAL HOMES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 4771 DUNCLIFFE ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/A)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8869, RZ 11-577322) (REDMS No. 3444628, 3466239, 714236, 3450172)

That Bylaw No. 8869, for the rezoning of 4771 Duncliffe Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

APPLICATION BY BASTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR RICHMOND ISLAND

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8861) (REDMS No. 3428095, 3437991)

That:

(1)

Water Service to Richmond Island Bylaw No. 8861, authorizing the Service Agreement for the provision of water service by the City of Vancouver to lands commonly known as Richmond Island and legally described as PID: 025-409-018, Parcel A Section 17 and 18 Block 5 North Range 6 West NWD Plan LMP53748 (“Richmond Island”), be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

The Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute an indemnification agreement with North Fraser Terminals Inc. and Milltown Marina & Boatyard Ltd. relating to possible flooding and/or erosion on Richmond Island;

(3)

Staff be directed to work with FREMP and Port Metro Vancouver to amend the FREMP Richmond Area Designation agreement in keeping with the proposed marina use at Richmond Island; and

(4)

Staff be directed to advise the BC Environmental Assessment Office that on the basis of the additional work undertaken by the proponent, the City of Richmond has no further objections to the proposed “waive out” from the BC Environmental Assessment review.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

FORM AND CHARACTER GUIDELINES FOR GRANNY FLATS AND COACH HOUSES IN BURKEVILLE AND EDGEMERE (2041 OCP UPDATE)

(File Ref. No. 08-4045-00, XR: 12-8060-02-42) (REDMS No. 3440676)

That the:

(1)

Proposed Form and Character Guidelines for Granny Flats and Coach Houses in Burkeville and Edgemere (Attachment 1); and

(2)

Draft Single Detached Housing Zone with Granny Flats or Coach Houses in Burkeville and Edgemere (Attachment 2)

be approved for public consultation in the Burkeville and Edgemere areas as part of the 2041 OCP Update.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

NO.1 ROAD NORTH DRAINAGE PUMP STATION UPGRADE

(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.11314) (REDMS No. 3469687)

That the design concept for the No.1 Road North Drainage Pump Station Upgrade be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

TOILET REBATE PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 10-6650-02) (REDMS No. 3459822)

That $100,000 be allocated from the water levy stabilization provision to increase total 2012 Toilet Rebate Program funding to $200,000.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

22.

SUSTAINABLE GREEN FLEET POLICY 2020

ThatGreen Fleet Policy 2020 be re-named "Sustainable Green Fleet Policy 2020" and that the policy be amended by replacing the text of the current policy with the text set out in Attachment 4 of the report dated February 7, 2012 from the Director, Public Works Operations.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

23.

PUBLIC SPACES RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAM - RESULTS

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 3459612)

(1)

That the pilot program model be used to further develop and expand public spaces recycling in a graduated manner to City facilities, at City events, and to other City properties, including streetscapes, open spaces and parks; and

(2)

That Nestlé Waters Canada be thanked for their sponsorship of the program and for the donation of the recycling containers to the City of Richmond.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

24.

4252Q - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BATTERY-POWERED ICE RESURFACERS

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-4252) (REDMS No. 3442708)

(1)

That Contract 4252Q, for the Supply and Delivery of Five Battery-Powered Ice Resurfacers, be awarded to Vimar Equipment Ltd. at a total cost of $453,430.00, plus applicable taxes and levies;

(2)

That the additional required funding of $288,738.50 be approved with funding from the Public Works Equipment Reserve and that the 2012 Capital Budget and the 5-Year Financial Plan (2012-2016) be adjusted accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

25.

REcission of THE MOTION TO adopt road closure and removal of road dedication bylaw No. 8845 (Portion of Road Adjacent to 3391 Sexsmith Road)

(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8845) (REDMS No. 3439972, 3479747)

R12/3-5

It was moved and seconded

That Resolution No. R12/2-8 with respect to the adoption of Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 8845 (Portion of Road Adjacent to 3391 Sexsmith Road), be rescinded.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R12/3-6

26.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:56 p.m.).

CARRIED

Richard Dubras, Executive Director, Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS), thanked City Council for its continued support and the 2012 grant.  He spoke about how together with the City of Richmond, Vancouver Coastal Health, and the BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program (BCR&PGP), RASS has been offering programs for the prevention and treatment of substance, gambling, internet, and gaming addictions.  Mr. Dubras expressed concerns about how the community of Richmond is at risk of losing the current tri-partite funding partnership, as RASS will no longer be able to cover the deficit caused by the chronic under-funding of the prevention and clinical contracts associated with the Ministry, unless changes are made to the current funding model with respect to the contract with the BCR&PGP.

In conclusion, Mr. Dubras asked Council for its support in writing a letter to the provincial government to consider a different funding model.  

A discussion ensued between the delegation and members of Council, and the delegation noted that if RASS is not supported in maintaining the BCR&PGP contract, the negative impact to the community may include:

·         

the BCR&PGP would no longer benefit from the long standing community partnerhsips it has developed through RASS;

·         

any new BCR&PGP contract holders would create confusion and overlap between service providers, creating more work for community coordination; and

·         

uncoordinated prevention efforts happening in the same community with little communication and collaboration resulting in individual contractors providing services which are disconnected. 

Reference was made to the current level of funding received by RASS from the provincial government, as members of Council believed the funding was approximately $500,000.  Mr. Dubras advised that $121,000 was received in the previous year through billing. 

Discussion ensued about various factors to include and consider when  writing a letter to the provincial government on the matter, and staff was directed to provide information related to: (i) the annual funding received by RASS from the provincial government; and (ii) the number of Richmond residents that RASS serves.  Direction was also given to request the appropriate ministry to review the promises made during the initial rezoning of the casino property to allow the development of the casino. 

R12/3-7

27.

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be sent to the provincial government with copies to the local MLAs, the Premier, and the Leader of the Opposition, asking that they support the full funding formula and full access to clientele as sought by Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS). 

CARRIED

R12/3-8

28.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R12/3-9

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:

That a letter be sent to the provincial government with copies to the local MLAs, the Premier, and the Leader of the Opposition, asking that they support the full funding formula and full access to clientele as sought by Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS). 

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R12/3-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8597

(10071 Williams Road, RZ 07-379075) be adopted.

CARRIED

R12/3-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 8855

Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856

Municipal Ticket Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 8857

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 8858

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R12/3-12

29.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 25, 2012, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 11-584282) for the property at 9811 Ferndale Road (formerly 9791 & 9811 Ferndale Road and 6071, 6091 & 6131 No. 4 Road) be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R12/3-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:25 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, February 27, 2012.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)