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

Acting Corporate Officer – Gail Johnson

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, June 11, 2012, and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 18, 2012,

each be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R12/11-2

It was moved and seconded

That a verbal update on the RCMP Contract be added to  the Council Agenda as Item No. 16A.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

2012 Climate Change Showdown

Margot Daykin, Manager, Sustainability, noted that the Climate Change Showdown is an interactive program that engages elementary school children across Richmond in taking action against climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  She further noted that over 1300 students participated in the 2012 Climate Change Showdown, and by undertaking various initiatives over a 4-week period, these students and their families achieved a greenhouse gas emission reduction of over 690 tonnes.  Ms. Daykin concluded by noting that the winning class achieved the best per person reduction with an average of 1.4 tonne per student. 

Valeriya Svichkar, student spokesperson for the grade 6/7 winning class, offered a few remarks about the Climate Change Showdown experience prior to being presented with a certificate from Mayor Brodie.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R12/11-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:08 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 14 – Proposed Changes To TransLink’s Taxisaver Program

Vince Miele, Chair, Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD), spoke in support of the proposed recommendation, but asked Council to choose stronger wording that would condemn TransLink for the proposed elimination of the TaxiSaver Program.  Mr. Miele expressed his opinion that TransLink had tried to eliminate the program from the Metro Vancouver region without any consultation, and stated that he had not found any other organization that was in support of the proposal to eliminate the program.  He noted that the TaxiSaver Program does not face elimination anywhere else in the province as it is still run by BC Transit.  Mr. Miele further noted that in order to be heard on the matter, members of the RCD had to attend TransLink’s Annual General Meeting.  In conclusion he reiterated that TransLink should be asked to enhance the HandiDart service and not eliminate the TaxiSaver Program.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:26 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 14 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Anti-Idling Initiatives & Regulation ON PUBLIC PROPERTY

(File Ref. No. 12-8020-20-8829/8830/8831/5870/7403/8122) (REDMS No. 3537567, 3393042, 3393045, 3393038)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

PROVINCIAL OFFICE OF THE SENIORS ADVOCATE

(File Ref. No.: 01-0150-20-HEAL1-01) (REDMS No. 3553326, 3552742, 3552236, 3553353)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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, 12-8060-20-8914) (REDMS No. 3487847, 3527631, 3527636, 3497497, 3527649)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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/ 8910/8911/8912/8913/8914/7812, RZ 11-591685, ZT 12-605555 & 12-605556 & 12-605577, HX 12-605913, & 12-605922; REDMS No. 3476878, 3536683, 3537307, 3537362, 3537352)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

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

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

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO TRANSLINK'S TAXISAVER PROGRAM

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

That City Council demand that TransLink:

(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 HandiDart System and the TaxiSaver Program that meet the needs of the users, during the consultation period.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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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It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

16.

2011 Statement of Financial Information

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

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It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

16A.

RCMP CONTRACT UPDATE

Mayor Brodie provided the following announcement regarding the RCMP Contract: 

The City of Richmond will enter into an agreement with the Provincial Government for the provision of police services effective April 1, 2012.

As there are a number of items to be finalized between the Province and the Federal Government, the City of Richmond is entering this agreement with the following understandings based on discussions between the Mayor and the Minister of Justice for the Province on Tuesday June 12, 2012:

(1)

the rental rate to be charged in relation to the Green Timbers facility will not include the capital costs of Green Timbers and should the City of Richmond terminate the agreement, no future liability would exist in relation to Green Timbers;

(2)

the Province will continue to negotiate for a 70/30 payment for the lower mainland integrated teams;

(3)

the municipal companion document will be an aid to interpretation only;

(4)

the Province will assert in discussions with the Federal Government that a court ordered retroactive pay increase and the 2012 severance entitlement payout will not be the responsibility of the City of Richmond;

(5)

the Province and the City of Richmond will work together to refine how the provincial/municipal dispute resolution and five-year review processes will function with meaningful municipal input;

(6)

the Province will participate with the Metro Vancouver municipalities to develop a forum for effective future discussions surrounding policing;

and the Province will be advised that the City of Richmond is investigating other policing models including an independent police force for the City of Richmond, or a regional model.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R12/11-8

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:52 p.m.).

CARRIED

Kim Evans, Chair, and Ralph Turner, Past Chair, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, presented the Society’s 2011 Annual Report and 2012 Business Plan and spoke about the Cannery’s wide variety of school and public programs.  Ms. Evans noted that the Cannery is an integral part of Richmond, and it welcomed over 46,000 visitors in 2011.  She also noted that one of the Cannery’s goals is to expand programming for local residents, and then spoke about participating in the upcoming Ships to Shore event.  In conclusion, Ms. Evans thanked City Council for its continued support and sponsorship.

R12/11-9

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R12/11-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2012) Bylaw No. 8896

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

(10391 Finlayson Drive, RZ 11-588990)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R12/11-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:08 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, June 25, 2012.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Gail Johnson)