June 24, 2013 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, June 10, 2013 (distributed previously);

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(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on Monday, June 17, 2013; and

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(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 17, 2013.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

Eric Portelance, Environmental Coordinator, will be introducing students from the 2013 Climate Change Showdown winning classes, and providing highlights on this interactive initiative which raises awareness of climate change by engaging elementary students in an in-class workshop and a month-long take-home challenge for students and their families. 

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(2)

Derek Francis, Director, Lower Mainland, BC Seniors Games Society, to present a commemorative banner to the City of Richmond in celebration of the Society’s 25^th Annual Seniors Games in 2012.

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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Major Capital Facilities Program Phase 1

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Land use applications and other bylaws for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, July 15, 2013):

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9388 Odlin Road (Formerly 9340, 9360, 9400 Odlin Road) – Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8693

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10480 Williams Road – Rezone from (RS1/E) to (RC2) (Barstow Construction Ltd. – applicant)

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6611, 6622, 6655, 6811 & 6899 Pearson Way (River Green) – For a Zoning Text Amendment to Remove the Requirement to Provide Affordable Housing (Oval 8 Holdings Ltd. – applicant)

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10011, 10111, 10199 & 10311 River Drive – For a Zoning Text Amendment to (ZMU17) and Housing Agreement Termination

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Clean Energy

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2012 Annual Water Quality Report

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Energy Resource Management Plan for Corporate Buildings

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 14 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 17, 2013;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013;

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(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday , June 19, 2013; and

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(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013,

be received for information.

7.

Major Capital Facilities Program Phase 1

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 3886023)

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See Page CNCL-48 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the following Major Capital Facilities Program Phase 1 projects be endorsed and included in the City’s 2014 budget process for Council consideration as described in the Staff report titled “Major Capital Facilities Program Phase 1” dated May 31, 2013 from the Director of Engineering:

(a)

Replacement of the Older Adults’ Activity Centre in Minoru Park;

(b)

Renovation of the City Hall Annex (formerly known as the Public Safety Building on Minoru Boulevard) for temporary use as an older adults’ centre;

(c)

Replacement of the Aquatics Centre in Minoru Park;

(d)

Temporary cover over Steveston outdoor pool for continuity of community aquatic services;

(e)

Replacement of Firehall No. 1 at the corner of Granville Avenue and Gilbert Road;

(2)

the funding strategy outlined in Option 3 of this report be endorsed on the basis that the City would borrow $50 Million dollars with a 10-year amortization with the balance to be taken from the City’s Reserves; 

(3)

an amendment to the City’s Five Year Financial Plan (2013-2017) to include $3.5 million for advanced design of the Major Capital Facilities Program Phase 1 with funding to come from the City’s revolving fund be brought forward for Council consideration;

(4)

an amendment to the City’s Five Year Financial Plan (2013-2017) to include $500,000 for advanced construction of the City Centre Community Centre Tenant Improvements with funding to come from the City’s revolving fund be brought forward for Council consideration;

(5)

staff bring forward the balance of the list of the capital facilities priorities for examination; and

(6)

staff provide details of the full consultation plans and report through the General Purposes Committee.

8.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8693 to Permit the City to terminate the housing agreement referred to in Housing Agreement (9340, 9360, 9400 Odlin Road) Bylaw No. 8626 and to enter into a new Housing Agreement regarding 9388 Odlin Road (formerly 9340, 9360, 9400 Odlin Road)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8693/8626) (REDMS No. 3160235 v.2)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 8693 be introduced and given first reading to permit the City to terminate the housing agreement referred to in Housing Agreement (9340, 9360, 9400 Odlin Road) Bylaw No. 8626 and to enter into a new Housing Agreement regarding 9388 Odlin Road (formerly 9340, 9360, 9400 Odlin Road) with 0845260 B.C. Ltd.

ADDITIONAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 8693 be referred to a Public Hearing scheduled for July 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

9.

Application by Barstow Construction Ltd. for Rezoning at 10480 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9029; RZ 13-631570) (REDMS No. 3842553)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9029, for the rezoning of 10480 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

10.

Application by Oval 8 Holdings Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to Remove the Requirement to Provide Affordable Housing at 6611, 6622, 6655, 6811 and
6899 Pearson Way (River Green)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9035; ZT 12-610289) (REDMS No. 3847558 v.7)

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See Page CNCL-105 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9035, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “High Rise Apartment and Olympic Oval (ZMU4) - Oval Village (City Centre)” zone to decrease the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) to a maximum of 2.9 and other amendments regarding 6611, 6622, 6655, 6811 and 6899 Pearson Way (River Green) be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the affordable housing contribution resulting from the Zoning Text Amendment regarding 6611, 6622, 6655, 6811 and 6899 Pearson Way (ZT 12-610289) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812.

11.

Application by Parc Riviera Project Inc. for a Zoning Text Amendment to “Residential Mixed Use Commercial (ZMU17) – River Drive/No. 4 Road (Bridgeport)” and Housing Agreement Termination Regarding 10011, 10111, 10199 and 10311 River Drive

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9036/9037/8815; ZT 12-611282) (REDMS No. 3859148 v.2)

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See Page CNCL-121 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9036, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Residential Mixed Use Commercial (ZMU17) – River Drive/No. 4 Road (Bridgeport)” site specific zone, to decrease the allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to a maximum of 1.38 for 10011, 10111, 10199 and 10311 River Drive (Parc Riviera), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Termination of Housing Agreement (Parc Riviera) Bylaw 9037, to authorize the termination, release and discharge of the Housing Agreement entered into pursuant to Housing Agreement (1880 No. 4 Road and 10071, 10091, 10111, 10131, 10151, 10311 River Drive) Bylaw No. 8815, be introduced and given first reading; and

(3)

That the affordable housing contribution resulting from the Zoning Text Amendment regarding 10011, 10111, 10199 and 10311 River Drive (ZT 12-611282) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw 7812.

12.

CLEAN ENERGY

(File Ref. No.)

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Whereas a comprehensive clean energy strategy could effectively prepare Canada for present and future energy needs and lay the foundation for a more diversified economy;

Whereas an overarching vision for a national clean energy strategy would signal to the world that Canada is prepared to be a global leader in a transition toward clean energy;

Whereas local governments face many energy challenges, including rising prices, increased pollution and aging infrastructure;

Whereas a significant number of local governments are also energy producers and providers, through locally owned electric and gas utilities and district heating systems, and also via renewable energy generation for public buildings;

Whereas FCM has called for a long-term, predictable infrastructure funding plan and federal-municipal collaboration on energy efficient building retrofits;

Be it resolved that, in order to remain globally competitive in a fast changing world, the federal government be requested to work with UBCM and FCM, to develop a new energy strategy prioritizing green-sector jobs and clean-energy innovation.

13.

2012 Annual Water Quality Report

(File Ref. No. 10-6650-08-01) (REDMS No. 3867938)

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2012 Annual Water Quality Report dated May 28, 2013 be received for information.

14.

Energy Resource Management Plan for Corporate Buildings

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3870326 v.8)

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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the High Performance Building Policy No. 2306 be updated to include specific emphasis on corporate energy and GHG emissions targets and conservation priorities that reduce long term energy consumption and operational costs; and

(2)

That staff report back with the updated High Performance Building Policy No. 2306.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

15.

Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2012

(File Ref. No. 01-0105-08-01) (REDMS No. 3837355)

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See Page CNCL-262 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Council Remuneration and Expenses report for the year ended December 31, 2012 be received for information.

16.

2012 Statement of Financial Information

(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 3870360)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council approve the 2012 Statement of Financial Information as per the attached report dated June 19, 2013 from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

17.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

Teresa Jordan to speak to Council regarding a petition and emails to Council and City staff regarding changes to the piano program at the Community Centre. 

18.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Housing Agreement (7680 and 7720 Alderbridge Way) Bylaw No. 9004

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

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Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2013) Bylaw No. 9020

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

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7847

(7560/7580 No. 2 Road, RZ 04-278777)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8649

(7491, 7531 & 7551 No. 2 Road, RZ 10-516627)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8747

(7480 and 7500 Bridge Street, RZ 10545529)

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, June 12, 2013, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 2, 2011 and June 15, 2011, 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 10-540948) for the property at 7491, 7531 and 7551 No. 2 Road; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 05-299968) for the property at 7560/7580 No. 2 Road,

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT