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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 11, 2012 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 18, 2012 (Schedules available on City website).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

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Margot Daykin, Manager, Sustainability: Introduction of Richmond Elementary School Climate Change Showdown Program winners.

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)

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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Anti-Idling Initiatives & Regulation on Public Property

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Provincial Office of the Seniors Advocate

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Financial & Policy Considerations – Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, July 16, 2012):

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6251 Minoru Blvd – Rezone from (SI) to (ZHR11) (Polygon Carrera Homes Ltd. – applicant)

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8751 Cook Road – Rezone from (RTL1) to (RTH3) (Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. – applicant)

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Application for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 3531 Bayview Street

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Proposed Road Section in Richmond to be added to Translink’s Major Road Network

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Proposed Changes to Translink’s TaxiSaver Program

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 14 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012;

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(2)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012;

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(3)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012;

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(4)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012;

be received for information.

7.

Anti-Idling Initiatives & Regulation ON PUBLIC PROPERTY

(File Ref. No. 12-8020-20-8829/8830/8831) (REDMS No. 3537567)

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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City proceed with Option 2 as outlined in the staff report dated May 15, 2012 from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety titled Anti-Idling Initiatives and Regulation on Public Property;

(2)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 8829 (Attachment 3) be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(3)

That Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 8830 (Attachment 4) be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(4)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 8831 (Attachment 5) be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(5)

That the staff report dated May 15, 2012 from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety titled Anti-Idling Initiatives and Regulation on Public Property be forwarded to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee.

8.

PROVINCIAL OFFICE OF THE SENIORS ADVOCATE

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 3553326)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following resolution regarding the Office of the Seniors Advocate, as attached to the report “Provincial Office of the Seniors Advocate” dated June 13, 2012 from the General Manager of Community Services, be forwarded to UBCM for consideration at the 2012 UBCM Convention:

WHEREAS the BC Ombudsperson released “The Best of Care: Getting it Right for Seniors (Part 2)” with 176 recommendations to improve home and community care, home support, assisted living and residential care services for seniors;

AND WHEREAS the Province released “Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan” in response, including the commitment to establish an Office of the Seniors Advocate;

AND WHEREAS the Province conducted public consultations in June and July 2012 to help shape the role and functions of this Office;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM request that the provincial government ensure that the Office of the Seniors Advocate will, to sufficiently address the BC Ombudsperson’s recommendations:

(a)

be an independent officer of the legislature and fully resourced;

(b)

focus on home and community care, as well as health promotion services;

(c)

provide proactive, systemic advocacy;

(d)

ensure that effective procedures are in place regarding seniors’ care facility complaints, inspections and reporting;

(e)

be accessible and responsive to BC’s diverse and growing seniors population; and

(f)

support local and provincial seniors’ organisations.

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Premier, with copies to the appropriate Minister and Richmond MLAs, regarding proposed roles and functions of the Office of the Seniors Advocate.

9.

PROJECT SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED KIWANIS TOWERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 6251 MINORU BOULEVARD

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8915/8916) (REDMS No. 3487847)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the recommendations in the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager, Community Services, to provide financial support by the City to Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society for the proposed Kiwanis Towers affordable housing project at 6251 Minoru Boulevard, be endorsed, subject to the following conditions being satisfied:

(a)

Richmond Rezoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8914 (RZ 11-591685) being adopted; and

(b)

Confirmation from the Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society that the required funding and/or financing has been secured;

(2)

That the Kiwanis Towers development be approved as a special development circumstance, meeting the Affordable Housing Strategy and other City policy requirements, as outlined in the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager, Community Services, titled “Project Specific Financial and Policy Considerations for the Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard;

(3)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8915 to amend the City Centre Area Plan (dated September 14, 2009), as set out in the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager of Community Services, entitled “Project Specific Financial and Policy Considerations for the Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard”, be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

The Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8916 to amend the West Cambie Area Plan (dated July 24, 2006), as set out in the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager of Community Services, entitled “Project Specific Financial and Policy Considerations for the Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard”, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That Bylaws No. 8915 and No. 8916, 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;

are hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(6)

That Bylaw No. 8915 and No. 8916, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation;

(7)

That amendments to the Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy (dated May 9, 2007), as set out in Attachment 3 of the staff report dated May 30, 2012 from the General Manager of Community Services, entitled “Project Specific Financial and Policy Considerations for the Proposed Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development at 6251 Minoru Boulevard”, be approved as Addendum No. 4 to the Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy;

(8)

That staff work with the Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society applicant team to assist in the development of a tenant management plan to address: operation and tenant management, resident amenity planning, and community networking and partnership opportunities for the delivery of housing and resident programming;

(9)

That $5,452,672 be allocated to Kiwanis Towers Affordable Housing Development from the existing City Wide Affordable Housing projects; and

(10)

That staff bring forward reports to Council to request funds for the Kiwanis project as part of the Capital Budget process or through a special report, if required.

10.

APPLICATION BY POLYGON CARRERA HOMES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 6251 MINORU BOULEVARD FROM SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL USE (SI) TO HIGH RISE APARTMENT (ZHR11) BRIGHOUSE VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE)

TERMINATION OF HOUSING AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 8677 (MAYFAIR PLACE) AND BYLAW NO. 8687 (CAMBRIDGE PARK) AND TERMINATION OF ASSOCIATED HOUSING AGREEMENTS

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS INITIATED BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO REMOVE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 9399 (ODLIN ROAD (MAYFAIR PLACE), 9500 ODLIN ROAD (CAMBRIDGE PARK) AND 9566 TOMICKI AVENUE (FISHER GATE / WISHING TREE)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8677/8687, RZ 11-591685, ZT 12-605555 & 12-605556 & 12-605577, HX 12-605913, & 12-605922; REDMS No. 3476878)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8910, to repeal the existing map designations in Sub-Area B.2 in Section 3.0 of Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan, Development Permit Guidelines), of the Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 for 6111 – 6651 Minoru Boulevard and by designating those areas "Mixed Use – High-Rise Residential , Commercial & Mixed Use", be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw No. 8910, 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. 8910, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation;

(4)

That Termination of Housing Agreements (Mayfair Place and Cambridge Park) Bylaw No. 8911 be introduced and given first reading to permit the City to authorize the termination of Housing Agreements entered into pursuant to Bylaw No. 8677 (Mayfair Place) and Bylaw No. 8687 (Cambridge Park);

(5)

That Richmond Zoning 8500 Amendment Bylaw No. 8912, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the Low Rise Apartment (ZLR24) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie) Zone to increase the allowable F.A.R. for 9500 Odlin Road (Cambridge Park) and 9399 Odlin Road (Mayfair Place) to a maximum of 1.7 be introduced and given first reading;

(6)

That Richmond Zoning 8500 Amendment Bylaw No. 8913, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the Town Housing (ZT67) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie) Zone to increase the allowable F.A.R. for 9566 Tomicki Avenue (Fisher Gate) to a maximum of 0.75 be introduced and given first reading;

(7)

That the payment to the City for the termination and discharge of the Housing Agreements entered into pursuant to Bylaw No. 8677 (Mayfair Place) and Bylaw No. 8687 (Cambridge Park) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812;

(8)

That Richmond Zoning 8500 Amendment Bylaw No. 8914, to amend the Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 to create “High Rise Apartment (ZHR11) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” and for the rezoning of 6251 Minoru Boulevard from "School and Institutional Use (SI)" to "High Rise Apartment (ZHR11) Brighouse Village (City Centre)", be introduced and given first reading; and

(9)

That the affordable housing contribution for the rezoning of 6251 Minoru Boulevard (RZ 11-591685) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812.

11.

APPLICATION BY MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8751 COOK ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL1) TO HIGH DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTH3)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8917, RZ 04-265950) (REDMS No. 3428667)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8917, for the rezoning of 8751 Cook Road from “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH3)”, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

APPLICATION BY PENTA BUILDERS GROUP FOR A HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT AT 3531 BAYVIEW STREET

(File Ref. No. HA 12-610486) (REDMS No. 3531833)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize the demolition of structures and associated infrastructure at 3531 Bayview Street, on a site zoned Light Industrial (IL), including:

(a)

the demolition and removal of the building;

(b)

the excavation and removal of associated infrastructure;

(c)

the temporary storage of existing concrete as milled granular fill adjacent to and even in height with the raised area along the Bayview Street edge of the property.  The fill will be re-used in future redevelopment;

(d)

the securing of the site; and

(e)

the installation of new fencing (if needed) with a landscape buffer.

13.

PROPOSED ROAD SECTIONS IN RICHMOND TO BE ADDED TO TRANSLINK’S MAJOR ROAD NETWORK

(File Ref. No. 10-6360-12-01) (REDMS No. 3516106)

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the map of road sections proposed to be added to TransLink’s Major Road Network, as shown in Attachment 1 and described in Table 3 of the staff report dated May 24, 2012 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed.

14.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO TRANSLINK'S TAXISAVER PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04/2012-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3550714)

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That TransLink be requested to:

(1)

maintain the TaxiSaver Program;

(2)

conduct full consultation, particularly with the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee and the Richmond Centre for Disability; and

(3)

investigate enhancements to the system during the consultation period that meet the needs of the users.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

15.

Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2011

(File Ref. No.: 01-0105-08-01/2012-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3513521)

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RECOMMENDATION

That the Council Remuneration and Expenses report for the year ended December 31, 2011 be received for information.

16.

2011 Statement of Financial Information

(File Ref. No.:  03-1200-03/2012-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3527741)

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RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the statements and schedules included in the attached 2011 Statement of Financial Information, prepared in accordance with the Financial Information Act and to be submitted to the Province of British Columbia.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

17.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

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Marie Fenwick, Executive Director, and Kim Evans, Chair, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, to present the Society’s 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Business Plan.

18.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2012) Bylaw No. 8896

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

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8822

(10391 Finlayson Drive, RZ 11-588990)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT