March 11, 2013 - Minutes

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

R13/5-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, February 25, 2013, be adopted as circulated, and

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated February 22, 2013 be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R13/5-2

It was moved and seconded

That the “George Massey Tunnel Improvement Options” be added to the agenda as Item No. 14A.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Suzanne Bycraft, Manager, Fleet & Environmental Programs, provided an update on the Green Cart Program.  Ms. Bycraft spoke about upgrades to the program commencing June, 2013, which include enhanced services for single-family residents, introduction of the Green Cart Program services for townhome residents, and a new Large Item Pick Up Program.  Ms. Bycraft also provided detailed overviews of the Green Cart Program, including information on the benefits resulting from the new green carts, the Large Item Pick Up Program, the related implementation schedule, the community education program, feedback from Richmond residents on the program, and other planned initiatives for the future. 

(2)

Mark Gosse, Chair, Teresa Vozza, past Chair, Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee (RFYCC), presented the Committee’s2012 Annual Report and provided the following highlights:

the RFYCC received City funding for the amount of $2500, of which the Committee used $1600, and returned $900 to the City;

the RFYCC is expecting a reduction in its meeting related expenses and plans to use those funds towards outreach activities;

volunteer hours are typical of previous years, comparable to a part to full time position;

In 2013 the RFYCC was designated as a Youth Justice Committee under the Youth Criminal Justice Act;

the court observers continue to report concerns related to shortage of judges, delays in hearings,  self representation, long court lists and scheduling conflicts;

there is a significant reduction in youth court cases; and

improvements to the courthouse include moving the pamphlet rack to a more accessible location on the first floor, and installation of a second infant change table in one of the men’s public washrooms at the courthouse.

Upon conclusion, Mr. Gosse thanked the City of Richmond for its support, as well as City staff and the Committee’s Council Liaison, Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R13/5-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:25 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R13/5-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R13/5-5

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 Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, March 4, 2013;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 4, 2013;

(3)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2013;

(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Request for support letter in relation to a proposed Increase in ‘Persons Living With Disabilities’ (PWD) benefits
(File Ref. No.01-3190-01) (REDMS No. 3802364 v.2)

That a letter be sent to the BC Premier in support of an increase in ‘Persons living With Disabilities’ (PWD) benefits to a minimum level of $1200 per month.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Healthy richmond survey
(File Ref. No.: 07-3375-01) (REDMS No.)

(1)

That the Healthy Richmond Survey presentation be received for information; and

(2)

That staff be directed to integrate the findings of the Healthy Richmond Survey with the goals and objectives of Council and 2013-2014 work plans.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Affordable Housing Strategy – Affordable Housing Special Development Circumstance Proposed Requirements
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-00) (REDMS No. 3785757, 3799693)

That the Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy be amended by approving and adding as Addendum No. 4 to the Strategy the Affordable Housing Special Development Circumstance Proposed Requirements (as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated February 13, 2013 from the General Manager of Community Services).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Affordable Housing Strategy: 2013 Annual Review of Income Thresholds and Affordable Rent Rates
(File Ref. No.08-4057-00) (REDMS No. 3800705 v.3, 3801034 v.3)

That the Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy be amended by approving and adding as Addendum No. 5 to the Strategy the 2013 Annual Income Thresholds and Maximum Permitted Rents for Affordable Housing (as outlined in Attachment 1 to the staff report dated February 13, 2013 from the General Manager of Community Services).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Housing Agreement Bylaw 8991 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 8280 and 8300 Granville Avenue (0938938 B.C. Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8991. RZ 12-615705) (REDMS No. 3806085, 3806294, 3806323, 3797084)

That Bylaw No. 8991 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City, once Bylaw No. 8991 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 12-615705.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Child Care Operator Selection for “The Gardens” Child Care Facility
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-20-008) (REDMS No. 3705870 v.7)

That the Society of Richmond Children’s Centres be approved as the child care operator for the City-owned child care facility to be constructed at 10640 No. 5 Road (PID 028-631-595 Lot F Section 31 Block 4 North Range 5 West NWD Plan EPP12978), adjacent to “The Gardens” development, subject to the Society entering into a lease for the facility satisfactory to the City.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. for Rezoning at 7175 and 7191 Moffatt Road from Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1) to High Density Townhouses (RTH1)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9005; RZ 11-586988) (REDMS No. 3705419, 3733065)

That Bylaw 9005, for the rezoning of 7175 and 7191 Moffatt Road from “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Richmond community services advisory committee (rcsac) youth sub-committee feedback on “current issues that may be impacting richmond adolescents”
(File Ref. No. 07-3425-01) (REDMS No.)

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) Youth Sub-Committee report titled “Feedback on Current Issues that may be Impacting Richmond Adolescents” from the Chair dated November 2012:

(1)

be received as information; and

(2)

be referred to the next Council/Board Liaison meeting for their information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

14A.

George massey tunnel improvement options
(File Ref. No.:  01-0150-20-THIG1/2012-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3816668)

R13/5-6

It was moved and seconded

WHEREAS:

(A)

the Richmond Official Community Plan envisions the protection of existing farm lands and the improvement to provincial highways be restricted only to within the existing corridors such as Highway 99 in Richmond;

(B)

any proposed new highway corridors through existing farm lands would be detrimental to the City and the region; and

(C)

Richmond has continuously expressed opposition to any new highway crossing in the vicinity of No. 8 Road;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

(1)

That the City of Richmond send a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, with copies to the Richmond MLA’s, the leader of the Official Opposition, Richmond Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Metro Vancouver Agricultural Advisory Committee, and the Agricultural Land Commission, formally opposing any proposed river crossing options that would significantly impact existing farm lands and communities, particularly Scenario 5 in their recently released documents for Phase 2 public consultation for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement project;

(2)

That all Metro Vancouver municipalities be advised of the above resolution; and

(3)

That staff review and report back on the implications of the George Massey Tunnel improvement options once further details of the options are determined.

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

CUPE Local 718 Collective Agreement Announcement

A collective agreement has been reached between the City of Richmond and CUPE Local 718 for a four year term commencing January 1, 2012 through to December 31st, 2015.

The wage increases follow the pattern of other lower mainland municipalities, with increases of 1.25 per cent for 2012, 1.75 per cent in each of 2013 and 2014, and two per cent in 2015.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R13/5-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 8951, Amendment Bylaw No. 8982

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 8983

Housing Agreement (5440 Hollybridge Way) Bylaw No. 8995

Housing Agreement (6251 Minoru Bouldevard) Bylaw No. 8996

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8910(6111, 6251, 6391, 6451, 6551, 6611, 6631 and 6651 Minoru Boulevard, RZ 11-591685)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8914 (6251Minoru Boulevard, RZ 11-591685)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8614
(6311, 6331, 6351, 6371 No. 4 Road, RZ 06-346055)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R13/5-8

15.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 27, 2013, February 13, 2013, February 29, 2012 and June 27, 2007 be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 12-617639) for the property at 5440 Hollybridge Way;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 12-609958) for the property at 6251 Minoru Boulevard;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 10-556907) for the property at 6311, 6331, 6351, 6371 No. 4 Road; and

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 07-362006) for the property at 6351, 6391, and 6491 Minoru Boulevard;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R13/5-9

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:31 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, March 11, 2013.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)