December 18, 2012 - Minutes (Special)

Time:

4:00 p.m.

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Councillor Chak Au

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Ken Johnston

Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Linda McPhail

Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

The meeting was recessed at 4:01 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 6:44 p.m., following the Special Closed Council meeting with all members of Council present, except Councillor Dang.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

1.

Oval Conversion Priority Projects 

(File Ref. No. 06-2052-20-ROO) (REDMS No. 3714505 v.3)

SP12/9-1

It was moved and seconded

That the adjustment of the remaining legacy conversion projects and funding as outlined in the staff report titled Oval Conversion Priority Projects, dated November 29, 2012, by the Director Engineering, be approved.

CARRIED

2.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641 Amendment Bylaw No. 8980 

(File Ref. No. 10-6600-01-01) (REDMS No. 3707421 v.3)

SP12/9-2

It was moved and seconded

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 8980 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

CARRIED

3.

Comments on Multi-Material BC's Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Plan 

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-00) (REDMS No. 3711386)

SP12/9-3

It was moved and seconded

That the City’s comments on Multi-Material British Columbia’s (MMBC) Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Plan outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated December 11, 2012 from the Director – Public Works Operations be approved and forwarded to MMBC, the Minister of the Environment and the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board Chair.

CARRIED

4.

Appointment of Acting Corporate Officer (Acting City Clerk) 

(File Ref. No. 05-1400-01) (REDMS No. 3694105 v.2)

SP12/9-4

It was moved and seconded

That Michelle Jansson, Manager, Legislative Services, be appointed as Acting Corporate Officer for the purposes of carrying out the statutory duties prescribed in section 148 of the Community Charter, in the absence of David Weber, Director, City Clerk’s Office (Corporate Officer).

CARRIED

5.

Metro Vancouver Labour Relations Service Bylaw No. 1182, 2012 

(File Ref. No. 05-1400-01) (REDMS No. 3722223 v.2)

SP12/9-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond City Council consent to the terms and conditions of withdrawal of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Service Bylaw No. 1182, 2012 and approve the adoption of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Service Bylaw No. 1182, 2012 by providing consent on behalf of the electors.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE

6.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8969 to Permit City to Enter into a Housing Agreement to secure affordable rental housing units at 3391 and 3411 Sexsmith Road- Pinnacle International (Richmond) Plaza Inc. 

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8969) (REDMS No. 3695815)

SP12/9-6

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8969 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8969 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 10-544729.

CARRIED

7.

APPLICATION BY URBAN ERA BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 6551/6553 WILLIAMS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/C) TO LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL3)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-7840/8700, RZ 10-521413) (REDMS No. 3136056 v.3)

SP12/9-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Bylaw 8700, for the rezoning of 6551/6553 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/C)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL3)”, be introduced and given first reading

(2)

That third reading of Bylaw 7840, for the rezoning of 6511/6531 Williams Road, be rescinded; and

(3)

That Bylaw 7840, for the rezoning of 6511/6531 Williams Road, be referred to the January 21, 2013 Public Hearing.

CARRIED

8.

Application by Polygon Development 192 Ltd. for Rezoning at 8311, 8331, 8351, and 8371 Cambie Road and 3651 Sexsmith Road from Single Detached (RS1/F) and Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA) to High Rise Apartment (ZHR12) Capstan Village (City Centre) and School & Institutional Use (SI)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8903) (REDMS No. 3555723 v. 3)

Disposition of 3651 Sexsmith Road to Polygon Development 192 Ltd. and Acquisition of portions of 8331, 8351, and 8371 Cambie Road from Polygon Development 192 Ltd. for Park Use in conjunction with RZ 11-591985

(File Ref. No. 06-2275-20-388, 06-2290-20-120, 06-8060-20-8927) (REDMS No. 3556555)

SP12/9-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Zoning 8500 Amendment Bylaw No. 8903, to amend the Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 to create “High Rise Apartment (ZHR12) Capstan Village (City Centre)” and for the rezoning of 8311, 8331, 8351, 8371 Cambie Road and 3651 Sexsmith Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” and “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to “High Rise Apartment (ZHR12) Capstan Village (City Centre)” and “School & Institutional Use (SI)”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That the affordable housing contribution for the rezoning of 8311, 8331, 8351, 8371 Cambie Road and 3651 Sexsmith Road (RZ 11-591985) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812;

CARRIED

SP12/9-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff be authorized to sell 3651 Sexsmith Road (±131,622 sf or 3.02 ac) to Polygon Development 192 Ltd. or its designate (termed herein collectively as “Polygon”) for $14,428,889;

(2)

That Bylaw 8927 authorizing the sale of 3651 Sexsmith Road to Polygon for $14,428,889 be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That approval of the electors of the sale of 3651 Sexsmith Road by Alternative Approval Process be obtained and the required notice regarding the disposition of 3651 Sexsmith be advertised prior to final adoption of Bylaw 8927;

(4)

That staff be authorized to purchase portions of 8331, 8351, and 8371 Cambie Road (±131,622 sf or 3.02 ac) from Polygon for $14,428,889 plus non-recoverable HST of $252,505.56 (to be reimbursed by Polygon) for park use;

(5)

That staff be authorized to complete all matters detailed herein including authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Financial and Corporate Services to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the transaction, including executing all required Land Title Office documentation; and

(6)

That the above acquisition and disposition be included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2013 – 2017).

CARRIED

Discussion ensued regarding notification requirements related to the Alternative Approval Process.  As a result of the discussion, the following referral was introduced:

SP12/9-10

It was moved and seconded

That staff report back on advertising and notification options for the Alternative Approval Process.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

SP12/9-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8834

(9431, 9451 and 9471 Alberta Road, RZ 11-562968)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8873

(9100, 9120 and 9140 No. 3 Road, RZ 11-577561)

Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 8951

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 8959

Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 8400, Amendment Bylaw No. 8964

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

SP12/9-12

9.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 and Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 12-598474) for the property at 9100, 9120 and 9140 No. 3 Road; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 12-610759) for the property at 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alberta Road

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

SP12/9-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (6:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)