February 25, 2013 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 (distributed previously);

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, February 18, 2013.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Mike Redpath, Senior Manager, Parks, to introduce the winning designs for the 2013 Street Banners.

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 - ITEM NO. 19.)

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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Proposed Medical Marihuana Access Regulations

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Provincial Sales Tax Legislation Impacts to Alexandra District Energy Utility Competitiveness

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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8995  (5440 Hollybridge Way)

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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8996 - Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society (6251 Minoru Boulevard)

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, March 18, 2013):

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3551 Bayview Street – Rezone from IL to ZMU22 (Cotter Architects Inc. – applicant)

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Zoning Text and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaws – Tandem Parking Requirements in Townhouse Developments

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Proposed Changes to the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy

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City Centre Study to Explore the Implications of Increasing Building Height

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Richmond Community Cycling Committee – Proposed 2013 Initiatives

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Deltaport Expansion – Potential Traffic Impacts to Richmond

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Excess and Extended Services and Latecomer Charges Administrative Procedure

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 17 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013;

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(2)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 12, 2013 and the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 18, 2013;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013;

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013;

be received for information.

7.

Proposed Medical Marihuana Access Regulations

(File Ref. No. 09-5000-03-02) (REDMS No. 3768844)

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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Minister of Health be advised, by way of comments through the Health Canada website, that the proposed Medical Marihuana Access Regulations require compliance with applicable Provincial and Municipal laws in order to obtain a license; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Health, Richmond MPs, and Richmond MLAs requesting that the proposed Medical Marihuana Access Regulations require compliance with applicable Provincial and Municipal laws in order to obtain a license.

8.

PROVINCIAL SALES TAX LEGISLATION IMPACTS TO ALEXANDRA DISTRICT ENERGY UTILITY COMPETITIVENESS

(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-01/2012) (REDMS No. 3792821 v5)

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See Page CNCL-72 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be sent to the Premier of the province of British Columbia; the leader of the Official Opposition; the Minister of Finance; with copies to the Minister of Environment, three Richmond MLA’s, Expert Panel on BC’s Business Tax Competitiveness, UBCM and municipalities operating district energy systems, conveying that:

(a)

the City of Richmond requests that the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) be implemented in a way that will ensure that all energy providers are treated equitably so that they may compete on the basis of their respective system efficiencies, technical merit and carbon emissions;

(b)

this goal be achieved by including provisions in the future PST that will:

(i)

provide for the exemption or the reimbursement of PST charges on energy (gas, electricity) purchased for the purpose of generating energy for resale;

(ii)

make available the former exemption on Production Machinery and Equipment to equipment purchased by district energy systems;

(iii)

maintain, as per the former PST regulation, the PST exemption on the sale of heat to residential district energy customers; and

(2)

That staff continue to work with other district energy providers and provincial government officials on measures that will mitigate negative PST impacts to the competitiveness of district energy systems.

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PROVINCIAL SALES TAX LEGISLATION IMPACTS TO ALEXANDRA DISTRICT ENERGY UTILITY COMPETITIVENESS – UBCM RESOLUTION

ADDITIONAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the following resolution be submitted to UBCM:

WHEREAS district energy utilities provide sustainable energy sources for British Columbians;

WHEREAS the reimplementation of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) as proposed creates inequities for district energy utility providers that will impact their ability to compete on the basis of their respective system efficiencies, technical merit, and carbon emissions:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of Finance reinstate the PST in an equitable manner that will (i) provide exemption or reimbursement of PST charges on energy purchased for the purpose of generating energy for resale, (ii) introduce former exemptions on Production Machinery and Equipment for equipment purchased by district energy systems, and (iii) maintain, as per the former PST regulations, the PST exemption on the sale of heat to residential district energy consumers.

9.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8995 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 5440 Hollybridge Way – (Hollybridge Project (Nominee) Ltd.- Inc. No. BC 0947509)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8995, RZ 09-506904) (REDMS No. 3795171)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8995 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8995 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 09-506904.

10.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8996 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Rental Units at Kiwanis Towers - 6251 Minoru Boulevard (Affordable Housing Special Development Circumstance) - Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8996; RZ 11-591685) (REDMS No. 3793706)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8996 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8996 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 Rezoning Application 11-591685.

11.

application by cotter architects inc. for rezoning at 3551 bayview street

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9001, RZ 12-615239) (REDMS No. 3709037)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9001 to:

(1)

amend the regulations specific for Affordable Housing Contributions related to the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) - Steveston Commercial” zone; and

(2)

create “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) – Steveston Commercial” and for the rezoning of 3531 Bayview Street from “Light Industrial (IL)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) – Steveston Commercial”

be introduced and given first reading.

TANDEM PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS – REPORT BACK ON REFERRAL

(File Ref. No. 10-6455-01/2012) (REDMS No. 3466416 v12)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8993 (Townhouse Tandem Parking):

(a)

to permit a maximum of 50% tandem parking spaces in all standard and site specific townhouse zones (except those that already permit 100% tandem parking);

(b)

to require one tandem parking space to have a wider space if a townhouse is wider than 4.57 m (15 ft);

(c)

to require visitor parking for residential uses be identified by signage; and

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 8994 (Residential Visitor Parking Signage), to insert a new Development Permit Guideline regarding way finding signage to visitor parking spaces for multi-family residential uses, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 8994 (Residential Visitor Parking Signage), 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; and

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

(4)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 8994 (Residential Visitor Parking Signage), having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043 is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

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NOTE:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8993 has been revised to reflect the Planning Committee change to permit a maximum of 50% tandem parking in townhouse zones. 

13.

Proposed Changes to the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy

(File Ref. No. 08-4200-03) (REDMS No. 3752676 v.2)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed Review Concept to amend the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy  as outlined in the staff report dated January 22, 2013 from the General Manager, Planning and Development be endorsed in principle for the purpose of carrying out public consultation; and

(2)

That staff report back on the outcome of the above public consultation regarding the proposed Review Concept.

14.

City Centre Study To Explore the Implications of Increasing Building Height

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3799879)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council authorize staff, as a one-time exception, to receive a rezoning application, at 6560-6700 No. 3 Road, from Townline Homes and, as part of the review, analyze the potential implications and benefits of possibly increasing the maximum City Centre building height and density, as outlined in the report, dated February 13, 2013, by the General Manager, Planning and Development;

(2)

That, to avoid property owner, developer and public speculation regarding any actual increase in City Centre building height and density, staff not receive any other similar zoning or Development Permit applications beyond that indentified in Recommendation 1 above, until the Federal government and Council authorize any increase in City building height and density;

(3)

That to ensure co-ordination with the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR), City staff notify YVR and invite comments;

(4)

That City staff post a notice on the City’s Web site and notify the Urban Development Institute (UDI) to advise that property owners, developers and the general public, that they are:

(a)

to recognize that the above proposed approach is a one-time exception;

(b)

not to assume that there will be an increase in City Centre building height and density as, it is the Federal government who authorizes any increase in the height allowed by Vancouver Airport International Zoning Regulations and Council has not decided whether or not to amend the City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) to increase building height and density (beyond that currently identified in the CCAP) and

(c)

to assume that the full lift in land value associated with any future increase in building height or density (beyond that currently identified in the CCAP) will be directed to provide additional community benefits beyond those currently identified in the CCAP.

15.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY CYCLING COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2013 INITIATIVES

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-RCYC1/2012) (REDMS No. 3642537 v7)

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed 2013 initiatives of the renamed Richmond Active Transportation Committee, as described in the staff report dated January 18, 2013 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the above report be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

16.

Deltaport Expansion – Potential Traffic Impacts to Richmond

(File Ref. No. 01-0153-04-04) (REDMS No. 3690210 v6)

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Port Metro Vancouver be advised of the City’s concerns regarding the forecast magnitude of port-related truck traffic growth in Richmond and the need to plan for the timely implementation of any future road improvements needed to accommodate the traffic growth, including municipal roads in the Fraser Port area;

(2)

That Port Metro Vancouver be strongly encouraged to implement in a timely manner its proposed measures to reduce container truck traffic through the George Massey Tunnel, including working with Tsawwassen First Nations regarding its plans for the development of port-related uses on its land adjacent to Deltaport Way as described in the attached report;

(3)

That staff liaise with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding its plans to accommodate the area traffic impacts generated by the Deltaport expansion and other potential significant developments in Delta, such as Southlands and the Tsawwassen First Nation lands; and

(4)

That a letter be sent to TransLink advising of the City’s opposition to the consideration of a new Fraser River crossing in the vicinity of Tree Island as part of any option to replace or upgrade the Pattullo Bridge; and

(5)

That the “Proposed Truck Congestion Reduction Measures”, presented in part 2.5 of the staff report, be forwarded to the appropriate Metro Vancouver Committees and affected municipalities.

17.

Excess and Extended Services and Latecomer Charges Administrative Procedure

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8982/8983) (REDMS No. 3698579 v2)

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 8951, Amendment Bylaw 8982 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw 8983 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

18.

Proposed Amendments to the Light Industrial (IL) Zoning District and Application by Berane Construction Ltd. for Rezoning at 16360 River Road from Golf Course (GC) to Light Industrial (IL)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8998, RZ 10-523713) (REDMS No. 3791379)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Steves opposed)

That Bylaw 8998, to amend the “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district and to rezone 16360 River Road from “Golf Course (GC)” zoning district to the amended “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district, be introduced and given first reading.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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5 Year Financial Plan (2013–2017) Bylaw No. 8990

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

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8879

(5440 Hollybridge Way, RZ 09-506904)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

19.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 30, 2013 and February 13, 2013, be received for information; and

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(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 12-604012) for the property at 3391 and 3411 Sexsmith Road and a portion of unopened City lane;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 12-611486) for the property at 8800, 8820, 8840, 8880, 8900, 8920, 8940 & 8960 Patterson Road and 3240, 3260, 3280, 3320 & 3340 Sexsmith Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT