Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Derek Dang, Acting Mayor

Councillor Chak Au

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Linda McPhail

Councillor Harold Steves

Acting Corporate Officer – Gail Johnson

Absent:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor Dang 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, February 27, 2012; and

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012,

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. 19 – West Cambie Area Plan and Alexandra Neighbourhood Natural Park Considerations

Jim Wright, 8300 Osgoode Drive, spoke about the proposal to remove the park designation from the properties in the Alexandra neighbourhood, and made comments about (i) undertaking hydrology studies on the Garden City Lands in order to provide an open-land park across Alderbridge Way in the City Centre; (ii) retaining the Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) along the northern side of Alderbridge Way from No. 4 Road to Garden City Road; (iii) investigating whether any land with park designation in the Alexandra Neighbourhood should be retained for urban amenities such as playing fields for the City Centre and West Cambie area; and (iv) using the assessed value of designated park land in the Alexandra Neighbourhood for active conservation of the Garden City Lands.  Mr. Wright’s detailed submission is attached as Schedule 1, and forms part of these minutes.

Item No. 19 – West Cambie Area Plan and Alexandra Neighbourhood Natural Park Considerations, Item No. 11 - Canada Day Ships to Shore 2012, and Item No. 10 – City Centre Community Centre Revised Program and Project Update,

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, spoke to Item No. 19, noting that the City Centre area is expected to double in population, and is deficient in park land, especially near the Canada Line.  He spoke about the proximity of the Richmond Nature Park and Garden City Lands and expressed concerns about the traffic on Alderbridge Way.

With regard to Item No. 11, Mr. Mitchell noted that the float relocation to Imperial Landing from Garry Point Park would provide a connection and opportunity to use and showcase the related facilities at Britannia Shipyard, as well as provide a wonderful opportunity to stretch out the Salmon Fest Labour Day weekend.  He also spoke about how the float may be used for residents for fishing, and suggested provisions for short-term moorage.

In speaking to Item No. 10, Mr. Mitchell highlighted several great features of the proposed City Centre Community Centre Project, as well as challenges related to the following: (i) the fitness centre layout; (ii) the need for a ramp and double doors; (iii) limitations on recreational sports activities due to the size of the designated area indoors; (iv) the need for an outdoor plaza; and (v) leasing the facility versus owing it. 

A detailed submission from Mr. Mitchell is attached as Schedule 2 and forms part of these minutes.  

Item No. 19 – West Cambie Area Plan and Alexandra Neighbourhood Natural Park Considerations

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin road, noted that he has lived in the Alexandra Neighbourhood for approximately 30 years, and expressed serious concerns about the proposal to remove the park land designation from several properties in the neighbourhood.  He spoke about wildlife he has been observing on the natural portion of land on the south side of Alexandra Road and noted that the other side of the road, where recent development has taken place, was sterile and most of the new plants were dead.  In conclusion, Mr. Wolfe expressed his opinion that option 1 as presented in the staff report, to make no changes to the Park Designation in the OCP, was the best choice. 

Item No. 19 – West Cambie Area Plan and Alexandra Neighbourhood Natural Park Considerations

Roland Hoegler, 6560 No. 4 Road, spoke in opposition to the proposal to remove the park land designation from several properties in the Alexandra Neighbourhood, and requested clarification regarding the Development Cost Charges (DCC) Program.  Mr. Hoegler expressed his belief that the City seems to be unable to maintain its current Official Community Plan (OCP).

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:35 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 18 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 5, 2012;

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012; and

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

DHI Property Management Inc., doing business as Rainflower Restaurant, 3600 No 3 Road, Richmond BC

(File Ref. No.:  12-8275-30-049) (REDMS No. 3475478)

That the application by DHI Property Management Inc., doing business as Rainflower Restaurant, for an amendment to add patron participation under Food Primary Liquor License No. 303143, in order to offer entertainment in the form of soft music and allowing dancing, be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the application as the issuance will not pose a significant impact on the community.

(2)

Council comments on the prescribed considerations are as follows:

(a)

The potential for additional noise in the area if the application is approved was considered and determined that there will be little or no impact of additional noise.

(b)

The impact on the community if the application is approved was considered and based on no responses being received from the public notices, the licence approval would have little impact.

(c)

The amendment to permit patron participation under the Food Primary Licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated in a manner that is contrary to its primary purpose as there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation.

(3)

As the operation of the establishment as a licensed establishment with entertainment, might affect residents, the City gathered the views of the community as follows:

(a)

Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  The signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.

(b)

Property owners and businesses within a 50-metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application and provided instructions on how community concerns could be submitted.

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

That based on the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay Celebration

(File Ref. No. 11-7400-20-RHAR1) (REDMS No. 3470408)

That $40,000 from the Major Events Provisional Fund be allocated to provide funding for End of Day events on the Richmond portion of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay Celebration.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Steveston Interurban Tram Structure – Proposed Colour for Exterior Siding

(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-TRAM1) (REDMS No. 3468621)

That the Steveston Interurban Tram Structure exterior be painted with ‘Deep Rose’ exterior paint colour.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

City Centre Community Centre Revised Program and Project Update

(File Ref. No. 11-7140-20-CCCA1) (REDMS No. 3476312)

That the City Centre Community Centre Program, as outlined in the City Centre Community Centre Revised Program and Project Update report, dated February 14, 2012 from the Acting Director, Recreation be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Canada Day Ships to Shore 2012

(File Ref. No. 7400-20-STSH1) (REDMS No. 3472643)

That:

(1)

the proposed Canada Day Ships to Shore 2012 program, as detailed in the report, “Canada Day Ships to Shore 2012,” dated February 13, 2012 from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, be approved; and

(2)

up to $115,000 be approved from the Major Events Provisional Fund for the proposed 2012 Ship to Shore Program and 2013 Tall Ship Recruitment program.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

City-owned Floats at Imperial Landing

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-ILAN1) (REDMS No. 3472295)

That:

(1)

the program for operation of the city-owned floats at Imperial Landing as detailed in the report, “City-owned Floats at Imperial Landing,” from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation dated February 10, 2012, be approved; and

(2)

a request for expressions of interest be issued for the operation of a kayak instruction and tour service from the city-owned floats at Imperial Landing to determine market interest and feasibility.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

TRANSLINK 2012 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSION – ADDITIONAL PROJECT FOR THE BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 3446076)

That:

(1)

the submission of the Railway Avenue Corridor Greenway pedestrian and bicycle facility improvement for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2012 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program, as described in the report dated January 11, 2012 from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, be endorsed; and

(2)

should the above submission be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Parks and Recreation be authorized to execute the funding agreements and the 2012 Capital Plan and the 5-Year Financial Plan (2012-2016) be updated accordingly to reflect the external grant dependant on the timing of the budget process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Richmond Public Art Program 2011 Annual Report and Public Art Advisory Committee 2012 Work Plan

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 3463784, 3475153)

That the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee 2012 Work Plan be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Transitions Vancouver Coastal Health Community Public Art Project

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-119) (REDMS No. 3469246)

That the concept proposal for the Transitions Vancouver Coastal Health Community Public Art Project “Transitions” by artist Tiana Kaczor, as presented in the staff report from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services dated February 13, 2012, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Richmond Multicultural Community Services Community Public Art Project

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-120) (REDMS No. 3468397)

That the concept proposal for the Richmond Multicultural Community Services Community Public Art Project “EAT.TALK.DANCE.” by artist Zoë Kreye, as presented in the staff report from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services dated February 13, 2012 be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Maritime Festival 2012

(File Ref. No. 7400-20-MFES1) (REDMS No. 3474394)

That:

(1)

up to $200,000 be authorized from the Major Events Provisional Fund to the Maritime Festival account to provide funding in support of the 2012 Maritime Festival, as outlined in the report from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services dated February 13, 2012; and

(2)

any grant funding approved would offset the City contribution and those funds returned to the Major Events Provisional Fund for future festival development.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

Application by Ajit Thaliwal for Rezoning at 6688 Livingstone Place from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/A)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8870, RZ 11-596352) (REDMS No. 3468937, 2291744, 3471067)

That Bylaw No.8870, for the rezoning of 6688 Livingstone Place from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

19.

West Cambie Area Plan and Alexandra Neighbourhood Natural Park Considerations

(File Ref. No.: 4045-20-11) (REDMS No. 3456301)

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That as per the staff report dated February 15, 2012, titled “West Cambie Area Plan and Alexandra Neighbourhood Natural Park Considerations”, Planning and Parks staff lead a planning process to bring forth an Area Plan amendment to remove the Area Plan Natural Park designation on 9540, 9560, 9580, 9600, 9620, 9660, 9680, 9700, 9740, 9800, 9820 Alexandra Road and 4711, 4731, 4751, 4771 No 4 Road; and

(2)

That staff provide further information on the designation of the lots on the east side of Garden City Road between Alexandra and Cambie Roads.

CARRIED

OPPOSED: Cllr. Au

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL COMMUNITY PARTICIPANT IN THE RICK HANSEN 25^TH ANNIVERSARY RELAY

Acting Mayor Dang announced that Vince Miele had been appointed as the Final Community Participant in the Richmond portion of the Rick Hansen 25^th Anniversary Relay End of Day Ceremonies, with Tom Parker and Francis Clark as the alternates.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Housing Agreement (14000 & 14088 Riverport Way) Bylaw No. 8853

Capstan Station Capital Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 8854

Water Service To Richmond Island Bylaw No. 8861

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8795

(3680/3700 Blundell Road, RZ 11-577573)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8816

(7331 Bridge Street & 9571 General Currie Road, RZ 11-562929) be adopted.

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8837

(8800, 8820, 8840, 8880, 8900, 8920, 8940 and 8960 Patterson Road and 3240, 3260, 3280, 3320 and 3340 Sexsmith Road (Capstan Station), RZ 06-349722)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8839

(8800, 8820, 8840, 8880, 8900, 8920, 8940 and 8960 Patterson Road and 3240, 3260, 3280, 3320 and 3340 Sexsmith Road (Capstan Station), RZ 06-349722)

CARRIED

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It was moved and seconded

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8811

(14000 & 14088 Riverport Way, ZT 11-565675)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Linda McPhail declared herself to be in a potential conflict of interest to Item 20 (2) (c). It was noted that Item 20 (2) (c) would be considered separately.

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20.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 11-593925) for the property at 14000 Riverport Way;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 11-594513) for the property at 11000 No. 5 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

Councillor McPhail left the meeting (8:32 p.m.).

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20.

It was moved and seconded

(2)

(c)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 11-596454) for the property at #380 - 9100 Blundell Road, be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

Councillor McPhail returned to the meeting (8:33 p.m.).

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:34 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, March 12, 2012.

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Acting Mayor (Derek Dang)

Acting Corporate Officer (Gail Johnson)