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

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 10, 2012, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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It was moved and seconded

That a staff presentation on the 2041 Official Community Plan be added to the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, made a presentation on the highlights of the 2041 Official Community Plan (OCP), and noted that: (i) the

purpose of the 2041 OCP is to establish a new vision and set up policies to provide guidance until the year 2041; (ii) the theme is based on sustainability; (iii) the vision builds on the City’s corporate vision to be the most liveable, appealing, and well managed city in Canada, and to create a healthy island city that meets the needs of this generation without compromising the City for future generations.  A copy of Mr. Crowe’s presentation is attached as Schedule 1 and forms part of these minutes.

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 (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items:

Item No. 16 – West Cambie Natural Park Re-Designation

Jim Wright, 8300 Osgoode Drive, spoke in opposition to the re-designation of the West Cambie Natural Park. A copy of Mr. Wright’s submission is attached as Schedule 2 and forms part of these minutes.

Item No. 16 – West Cambie Natural Park Re-Designation & Item No. 17 – 2041 Official Community Plan

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, spoke in opposition to the proposal to re-designate the West Cambie Natural Park, and stated that as one of the residents of the neighbourhood, he took offence to the proposal as the neighbourhood had previously been promised a park.  Mr. Wolfe spoke about: (i) how the building footprint for the proposed development will result in the loss of Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA); (ii) the condition of the trees at the proposed Walmart development site as a result of pre-loading; and (iii) how the proposed development will be directly under the airport’s flight path. Mr. Wolfe also spoke about several activities that he has witnessed at neighbourhood school playgrounds and parks including drug use, vandalism, and training of vicious dogs, and noted that eliminating natural parkland in the area will result in an increase of such activities at school parks.

With regard to Item No. 17, Mr. Wolfe stated that the 2041 OCP based is on corporate vision for Richmond, and expressed his view that the corporate world wants a constant increase in profits. He also spoke about how the Alexandra natural area is the last and largest remaining upland forest in the City of Richmond. 

Item No. 9 – Gateway Theatre Sewer Heat Recovery System, Item No. 16 – West Cambie Natural Park Re-designation, Item No. 17 – 2041 Official Community Plan, Item No. 18 – Coach Houses, & Item No. 19 – Provision of Reserved On-street Parking Spaces for Car-share Vehicles

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, stated that Item No. 9, the Gateway Theatre Sewer Heat Recovery System proposal, was a great proposal and he hoped that the system can be used elsewhere in the City.

With regard to Item No. 18, Mr. Mitchell stated that many of the residents in his neighbourhood and others are opposed to coach houses.

Mr. Mitchell noted that he was impressed with Item No. 17, the 2041 Official Community Plan, and that he would speak further on this matter at the Public Hearing.

Mr. Mitchell also spoke in opposition to the proposal for Item No. 16.  Mr. Mitchell’s submission is attached as Schedule 3 and forms part of these minutes.

In speaking to Item No. 19, Mr. Mitchell stated that this proposal provided a fabulous opportunity to introduce shared cars in the City’s downtown core.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:31 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 21 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 11, 2012;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 17, 2012;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012;

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 19, 2012;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

REVIEW OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7932 – ANTI-TETHERING

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No.)

That Council direct staff to include an unattended, anti-tethering clause in the Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932 and ask that an amendment bylaw be drafted accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

LIQUOR LICENCE AMENDMENT APPLICATION 0755 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE INCORPORATED – UNIT 2188 - 3779 SEXSMITH ROAD
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-052) (REDMS No. 3612005)

That a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

The application by 0755 Restaurant & Lounge Incorporated,to amend their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor License #304745 from Monday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to Monday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be supported.

(2)

Council comments on the prescribed considerations are:

(a)

There is little potential for additional noise if the application is approved;

(b)

The amendment would not pose a negative impact on the community based on the lack of comments received from the public; and

(c)

The amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor License 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 this operation

(3)

Council comments on the views of residents were gathered as follows:

(a)

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

(b)

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.

Based on the lack of negative responses from residents and businesses in the nearby area and the lack of responses received from the community through notifications, Council considers that the application is acceptable to a majority of residents.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Gateway Theatre Sewer Heat Recovery System
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-GT, XR:10-6600-10-01) (REDMS No. 3537486 v.13)

That the incorporation of the Sewage SHARC wastewater heat recovery system into the existing building heating system at Gateway Theatre (as described in the staff report titled Gateway Theatre Sewer Heat Recovery System dated August 15, 2012 from the Interim Director, Sustainability and District Energy), be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Provincial Carbon Tax Review – Recommended Input from the City of RichMOND

(File Ref. No. 01-0370-01) (REDMS No. 3636786 v.2)

That as input to the Provincial carbon tax review, a letter be sent to the Minister of Finance, with copies to the Premier, Minister of Environment, UBCM and Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, conveying that:

(1)

The City of Richmond supports the continuation of the carbon tax as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the understanding that:

(a)

the tax is applied in a manner that offsets disproportionate impacts to low-income or other vulnerable populations;

(b)

the tax is applied in a manner that does not result in a loss in competitiveness for local businesses; and

(c)

the Province continues the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) for local governments;

(2)

The City of Richmond requests that the Province conduct detailed studies and incorporate further public consultation and engagement with local governments and other stakeholders, to evaluate appropriate tax rates, scope and structure; and

(3)

The City of Richmond requests that the Province direct a significant portion of the carbon tax revenue, and/or establish alternative funding sources, to support local government actions and other investments that will reduce community emissions, including public transportation and renewable energy projects.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Housing Agreement (0864227 B.C. Ltd.- Townline Group of Companies) Bylaw 8937- to Secure Affordable Housing Units located in 10800 No. 5 road 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8937) (REDMS No. 3617848, 3621542, 3622148, 3611906)

That Bylaw No. 8937 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8937 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 Affordable Housing Units required by the Rezoning Application 08-450659 and the Development Permit Application 12-599057.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

12.

JESSIE TSAI HAS APPLIED TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR PERMISSION TO REZONE 7088 HEATHER STREET FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)” TO “HIGH DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTH2)” IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A 6 UNIT, 3 STOREY TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT

 (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8928) (REDMS No. 3517078, 3218459, 3627887, XR: 12-8060-20-7902, RZ 11-595579)

(1)

That Bylaw No. 8928 for the rezoning of 7088 Heather Street from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH2)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7902 be abandoned.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

ORIS CONSULTING LTD. has applied to the City of Richmond for a Zoning Text Amendment – River Drive / No. 4 Road (Bridgeport) Zoning District at 10011, 10111, 10199 and 10311 River Drive, to limit the portions of the site where commercial uses can be accommodated

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8938, ZT 12-617447) (REDMS No. 3630375, 3617787)

That Bylaw No. 8938 to amend the “Residential Mixed Use Commercial (ZMU 17) – River Drive / No.4 Road (Bridgeport)” zoning district be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

TOWNLINE GARDENS INC. has applied to the City of Richmond for a Zoning Text Amendment to Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – The Gardens (Shellmont) Zoning District at 10780, 10820 and 10880 No.5 Road, and 12339 and 12733 Steveston Highway, to limit the portions of the site where commercial uses can be located(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8939, ZT 12-617644) (REDMS No. 3629719, 3618566)

That Bylaw No. 8939 to amend the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – The Gardens (Shellmont)” zoning district be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

APPLICATION BY YAMAMOTO ARCHITECTURE INC. FOR REZONING AT 9980 GILBERT ROAD AND 7011 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1) AND 7031 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL4)

 (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8942, RZ 10-540839) (REDMS No. 3614786, 3634275)

That Bylaw No. 8942, for the rezoning of 9980 Gilbert Road and 7011 Williams Road from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) and 7031 Williams Road from Single Detached (R1S/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4), be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

West Cambie Natural Park Re-designatiON

 (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8945) (REDMS No. 3643470, 2002280, 3646760)

(1)

That Bylaw 8945, to amend the Richmond Official Community Plan as amended, to re-designate the West Cambie Natural Park area for residential purposes and amend the OCP Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development (ANSD) Map, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 8945, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(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; and

(3)

That Bylaw 8945, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the:

(a)

Vancouver International Airport Authority for comment; and

(b)

Board of Education, School District No. 38 (Richmond) for information

on or before the Public Hearing on October 15, 2012.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

2041 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9000) (REDMS No. 3650097, 3623292)

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, which repeals the existing 1999 Official Community Plan (Schedule 1 of Bylaw 7100) and replaces it with a new 2041 Official Community Plan (Schedule 1 of Bylaw 9000), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That, in accordance with section 882 (3) (a) of the Local Government Act, Bylaw 9000, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Metro Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is found to be consistent with said Program and Plans.

(3)

That, as it applies to lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve, Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, in accordance with section 882 (3) (c) of the Local Government Act, be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment by the Public Hearing.

(4)

That, in accordance with section 879 (2) (b) of the Local Government Act, Richmond Official Community Bylaw 9000 be referred to the following bodies for comment and response by the Public Hearing:

(a)

The Councils of the City of Vancouver, City of New Westminster and the Corporation of Delta;

(b)

Musqueam Indian Band;

(c)

Board of Education of Richmond School District No. 38.

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 be referred to the following bodies for comment and response by the Public Hearing:

(a)

Vancouver International Airport Authority;

(b)

Port Metro Vancouver;

(c)

TransLink (South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority);

(d)

Urban Development Institute;

(e)

Richmond small home builders group.

(6)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 be referred and considered at the November 19, 2012 Public Hearing provided that the Metro Vancouver Board has accepted the OCP Regional Context Statement (RCS) chapter within a time period that allows all statutory advertising to be completed, otherwise the OCP Bylaw is referred for consideration to the earliest Public Hearing for which all statutory advertising can be completed following the Metro Vancouver Board acceptance of the Regional Context Statement (RCS) chapter.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

COACH HOUSES

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No.)

That a moratorium will be placed on rezoning applications which include coach houses if staff is not satisfied that the applications: (i) meet the Zoning Bylaw and OCP requirements; and (ii) address height and design concerns.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

Provision of Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for Car-Share Vehicles
(File Ref. No. 10-6455-00, 12-8060-20-8944, 12-8060-20-8949) (REDMS No. 3611395 v.4)

(1)

That the provision of reserved on-street parking spaces for the exclusive use of car-share vehicles, as outlined in the staff report dated August 24, 2012, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed;

(2)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 8944 (Attachment 2), be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(3)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 8949 (Attachment 3), be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

Partnership with FortisBC to Utilize and Promote Renewable Natural Gas from the Lulu Island Waste Treatment Plant
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-01) (REDMS No. 3495055 v.14, 3532966, 3640112)

(1)

That a letter be sent, on behalf of Council, to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) indicating that the City of Richmond:

(a)

Supports the FortisBC application to convert biogas from the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant to renewable natural gas; and

(b)

Will purchase up to 360 GJ of renewable natural gas, which represents approximately 10% ($1,870) of the annual natural gas consumption of City Hall and South Arm Community Centre, from FortisBC in 2013;

(2)

That the City commit to purchasing 10% of the City’s annual corporate natural gas consumption of all City facilities under the corporate energy management program as renewable natural gas produced at Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (Lulu RNG) when it comes on stream with an opt out clause with 90 days notice at the sole discretion of the City; and

(3)

That staff develop and report to Council on a pilot incentive program, including any financial implication and external funding opportunities, to encourage community utility users (i.e. property and business owners) to reduce GHG emissions by shifting up to 10% of their natural gas consumption to the Lulu RNG.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

Food Scraps/Organics Recycling Program Expansion
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-10-05) (REDMS No. 3596009 v.5)

That:

(1)

the new and enhanced recycling program service levels, effective June, 2013, outlined in Option 2 of the staff report from the Director, Public Works Operations be referred for consideration as part of the 2013 utility and capital budget processes to:

(a)

add a new level of service for food scraps and organics collection services using City-provided wheeled carts for all multi-family townhome residents currently receiving the City’s blue box collection services;

(b)

provide wheeled carts to all residents in single-family households for the storage and weekly collection of food scraps and organic materials;

(c)

provide kitchen containers for the temporary storage of food scraps/organics to all residents in single-family and townhome units who currently receive the City’s blue box collection services;

(2)

a large item pickup program, limited to four items per household per year, as outlined in Option 2a) of the staff report from the Manager, Fleet and Environmental Programs, be considered as part of the 2013 utility budget process for implementation in June, 2013 for all single-family and townhome residents in conjunction with the proposed expanded food scraps/organics recycling program; and

(3)

staff review and report on potential options for food scraps and organics collection services for residents in multi-family dwellings and commercial businesses.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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It was moved and seconded

That staff analyze and report back on the sale of natural gas by FortisBC to other parties as a result of the use of renewable natural gas by the City of Richmond.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws each be adopted:

Housing Agreement (7731 and 7771 Alderbridge Way) Bylaw No. 8936Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8817(6160 London Road & 13100, 13120, 13140, 13160 & 13200 No. 2 Road, RZ 09-466062)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8818 (6160 London Road & 13100, 13120, 13140, 13160 & 13200 No. 2 Road, RZ 09-466062)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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22.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 25, 2012, be received for information; and

(2)

That the changes to the building elevations at 9388 Odlin Road (formerly 9340, 9380 and 9400 Odlin Road) be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 09-453125) issued for that property.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R12/15-9

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:42 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, September 24, 2012.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)