July 22, 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 Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Acting Corporate Officer – Michelle Jansson

Absent:

Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R13/14-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That:

(a)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, July 8, 2013; and

(b)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, July 15, 2013,

each be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

That the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated June 28, 2013 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R13/14-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 20 – 2012 Update: Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Proposed Increased Service Levels

Debby Newton, Chair, Friends of the Richmond Public Library, stated that she was pleased to see that the Friends of the Richmond Public Library will have a right of first refusal to used books collected at the City’s Recycling Depot.

Item No. 11 – Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan Update

Roland Hoegler, Richmond resident, was of the opinion that the Agricultural Land Reserve was created in order to preserve land for its future use by other levels of government for non-agricultural uses.

Item No. 8 – Garden City Lands – Phase One Vision and Guiding Principles

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, commented on the Garden City Lands – Phase One Vision and Guiding Principles.  Mr. Mitchell read from his submission, attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1.

Item No. 16 – Application by Garden City Cabs to Passenger Transportation Board

Sashi Engineer, representing Richmond Taxi, commented on past discussions with City staff regarding a letter of support for Richmond Taxi to the Passenger Transportation Board.

Victor Wei, Director, Transportation, spoke of the proposed application by Garden City Cabs, noting that staff commented on the potential negative impact to taxicab service within Richmond should the proposed application be approved in whole as it would allow Garden City Cabs to allocate more of its fleet to serve the Vancouver International Airport without requiring further approval from the Passenger Transportation Board.

R13/14-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:22 p.m.).

CARRIED

R13/14-4

It was moved and seconded

That the regular order of the agenda be suspended and moved to Item No. 22.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R13/14-5

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:23 p.m.).

CARRIED

Steven Lai, representing the Bristol Court Interim Management Board, provided background information and distributed materials related to the circumstances faced by residents of Bristol Court (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2).  He commented on the potential financial impacts that such remediation works would have on the residents of Bristol Court, noting that many may lose their homes.

Mr. Lai requested that Council support the residents by considering the Bristol Court Interim Management Board as a Strata Corporation, thereby requiring their written authorization when submitting a building permit application.  Also, Mr. Lai requested that Council help facilitate discussions regarding this matter with other levels of government.

R13/14-6

It was moved and seconded

That Council correspond with the Provincial Minister of Housing, local MLAs, and local MPs, asking for potential relief for Bristol Court leaseholders.

CARRIED

R13/14-7

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:36 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R13/14-8

It was moved and seconded

That Council ratify the action of the Committee of the Whole in directing:

That Council correspond with the Provincial Minister of Housing, local MLAs, and local MPs, asking for potential relief for Bristol Court leaseholders.

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R13/14-9

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 20 with the removal of Item No. 16 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 15, 2013;

(3)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, July 18, 2013;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 16, 2013;

(5)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, July 17, 2013;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Community Energy and Emissions Plan – Phase 2 Consultation Process

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-05-01) (REDMS No. 3900835, 3900672)

That, as described in the Director, Engineering report titled “Community Energy and Emissions Plan – Phase 2 Consultation Process”, dated June 27, 2013, staff proceed with the public consultation process for Phase 2 of the Community Energy and Emissions Plan.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Garden City Lands – Phase One Vision and Guiding Principles

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GCIT1) (REDMS No. 3899535 v.2)

That the Vision and Guiding Principles as detailed in the staff report titled Garden City Lands – Phase One Vision and Guiding Principles from the Senior Manager, Parks dated July 8, 2013, be endorsed as the basis for Garden City Lands future planning, Phase Two – Concept Development.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

West Richmond Community Centre Public Art Project

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-161) (REDMS No. 3899149, 3902053)

That the concept proposal for the West Richmond Community Centre Public Art Project by artist Jeanette Lee as presented in the staff report from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services dated June 28, 2013, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Centro TerraWest Development Ltd. Donation of Public Art Project

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-133) (REDMS No. 3898454, 3575359)

That the artwork donation by Centro TerraWest Development Ltd. to the City of Richmond, as presented in the staff report dated June 24, 2013 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan Update

(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-PMVA1) (REDMS No. 3907097, 3568898, 3694400)

That, as per the report from the General Manager, Planning and Development, dated June 27, 2013, titled: Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan Update, the City Of Richmond:

(1)

Advise Port Metro Vancouver that, as the City continues to strongly object to any Port use of agricultural lands, the Port state in its final Land Use Plan that it will not use agricultural lands, including Gilmore Farms, Rabbit River Farm and other Port owned agricultural lands, for Port expansion or operations and that future purchased land will abide by City zoning and Agricultural Land Reserve requirements; and

(2)

Advise the Minister of Transport Canada, the BC Minister of Agriculture, the Chair of the BC Agricultural Land Commission, the Metro Vancouver Board and all Metro Vancouver municipalities be advised of the above recommendation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Application by Sandhill Homes Ltd. for Rezoning at 9080 No. 3 Road from Assembly (ASY) to Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9030/9043; RZ 12-619503) (REDMS No. 3899821 v.3, 3839351, 3844000, 3900431)

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9030, to redesignate 9080 No. 3 Road from "Community Institutional" to "Neighbourhood Residential" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9030, 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;

(3)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9030, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9043, for the rezoning of 9080 No. 3 Road from "Assembly (ASY)" to "Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Johnny W.W. Leung Architect for Rezoning at 6433 Dyke Road from Single Detached (ZS6) - London Landing (Steveston) to Heritage Two-Unit Dwelling (ZD4) - London Landing (Steveston)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9028; RZ 13-631467) (REDMS No. 3849204, 3896115, 3865422, 3841061)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 Amendment Bylaw 9028, to create the “Heritage Two-Unit Dwelling (ZD4) - London Landing (Steveston)” and for the rezoning of 6433 Dyke Road from “Single Detached (ZS6) - London Landing (Steveston)” to “Heritage Two-Unit Dwelling (ZD4) - London Landing (Steveston)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Application by Dava Developments Ltd. for Rezoning at 2671, 2711, 2811, 2831, 2851, 2911, 2931, 2951, 2971 and 2991 No. 3 Road from Light Industrial (IL) to Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9041/9042/8479; RZ 11-566630) (REDMS No. 3898754, 3905084, 3905665)

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaws 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9041, to facilitate the construction of commercial uses on the subject site, by:

(a)

In Schedule 1, amending the existing land use designation in Attachment 1 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map) to redesignate the block bounded by River Road, No. 3 Road, Bridgeport Road, and the rear lane, including the subject site, from "Park" to "Commercial"; and

(b)

In Schedule 2.10 (City Centre), amending the existing land use designation in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Bridgeport Village (2031), and reference maps throughout the Plan to redesignate the block bounded by River Road, No. 3 Road, Bridgeport Road, and the rear lane, including the subject site, from "Park" to "Urban Centre T5 (45 m)"; to introduce the extension of minor Douglas Street from No. 3 Road to River Road; and to amend the area designated for park purposes within the Bridgeport Village area; together with related minor map and text amendments;

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9041, 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;

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

(3)

That Bylaw 9041, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9042, which makes minor amendments to the " CA" zone specific to 2671, 2711, 2811, 2831, 2851, 2911, 2931, 2951, 2971 and 2991 No. 3 Road and rezones that property from "Light Industrial (IL)" to "Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)", be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 8479, be abandoned.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Application by Rocky Sethi for Rezoning at 10591 No. 1 Road from Single Detached (RS1E) to Coach Houses (RCH1)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9045; RZ 13-634617) (REDMS No. 3903682, 3906944)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9045, for the rezoning of 10591 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH1)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Hamilton Child Care Centre Project

(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-DCHA1) (REDMS No. 3872940 v.2)

That the approved project description be revised to include construction methods other than modular building as acceptable construction methodologies for the Hamilton Child Care facility.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

No. 2 Road Drainage Box Culvert Replacement Funding

(File Ref. No. 10-6340-01) (REDMS No. 3893782 v.4)

That $251,500 of Drainage Utility Reserve funding be approved for the No. 2 Road Drainage Box Culvert Replacement, and that the 2013 – 2017 Five Year Financial Plan be amended accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

Options for Food Scraps and Organics Collection Services for Multi-Family Dwellings and Commercial Businesses

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-10-05) (REDMS No. 3898787)

(1)

That a pilot program for food scraps and organics collection services for multi-family dwellings and commercial businesses, as outlined in Option 1 of the staff report dated June 24, 2013 from the Director – Public Works Operations, be approved;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract T.2988, Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Services, to service, acquire, store, assemble, label, deliver, replace and undertake related tasks for the carts, kitchen containers and related items associated with this temporary pilot program; and

(3)

That an amendment to the City’s Five Year Financial Plan (2013-2017) to include capital costs of $200,000 and operating costs of $120,000 for undertaking a pilot program for food scraps and organics collection services for Multi-Family Dwellings and Commercial Businesses, with funding from the City’s general solid waste and recycling provision, be brought forward for Council consideration.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

2012 Update: Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Proposed Increased Service Levels

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 3877881 v.6)

(1)

That the annual Report 2012: Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Expanding Services to Achieve Our Goals be endorsed and made available to the community through the City’s website and other communication medium;

(2)

That dry-cell batteries (up to 5 kgs) and cell phones be added to the scope of materials accepted at the City’s Recycling Depot and that the Chief Administrator Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. on the terms and conditions set out in the staff report from the Director, Public Works Operations dated June 24, 2013, including specifically that the City grant an indemnity to Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. for any losses they may suffer in connection with the agreement;

(3)

That used books be added to the scope of materials accepted at the City’s Recycling Depot and that the Chief Administrator Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with Discover Books Ltd. on the terms and conditions set out in the staff report from the Director, Public Works Operations dated June 24, 2013, subject to a right of first refusal to the Friends of the Library; and

(4)

That polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) be added to the scope of materials accepted at the City’s Recycling Depot.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Ken Johnston declared himself to be in a conflict of interest as he is a shareholder of a related company and left the meeting (8:15 p.m.).

16.

APPLICATION BY GARDEN CITY CABS TO PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION BOARD

(File Ref. No. 12-8275-02) (REDMS No. 3900474)

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a letter be sent to the Chair of the Passenger Transportation Board of BC:

(a)

expressing the City’s concern with the potential erosion of taxicab service within Richmond should the application from Garden City Cabs be approved in whole;

(b)

requesting that the application be approved in part with the number of additional five accessible vehicles to be associated only with the specific service area of Richmond including Vancouver International Airport, with all other fleet vehicles continuing to be excluded from servicing YVR; and

(2)

That should the Passenger Transportation Board approve an increase in the number of accessible and conventional taxicabs, that staff be directed to bring forward a bylaw amendment to the Business Regulation – Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 6900 to increase the number of licensed Vehicle for Hire vehicles.

CARRIED

Councillor Ken Johnston returned to the meeting (8:16 p.m.).

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE –
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

21.

Long-Form census questionnaire

(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-SCAN1-02)

R13/14-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond City Council write to the Federal Minister of Industry requesting the reinstatement of the mandatory Long-form Census questionnaire.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion ensued regarding recent cutbacks by Rogers Communications to its OMNI Television operations.  As result, the following motion was introduced:

R13/14-12

It was moved and seconded

That a letter under the Mayor’s signature be written to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission indicating Richmond City Council’s support for multicultural programming on OMNI Television, including the news and other features.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R13/14-13

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8946

(7680 and 7720 Alderbridge Way, RZ 11-593705)

Arts, Culture & Heritage Capital Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9032

Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 9033

Housing Agreement (5640 Hollybridge Way) Bylaw No. 9039

Inter-municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 9040

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R13/14-14

24.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 10, 2013, May 29, 2013, May 15, 2013, March 27, 2013, and August 22, 2012, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 13-637143) for the property at 10197 River Drive;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 11-575759) for the property at 6160 London Road (formerly 6160 London Road and 13100, 13120, 13140, 13160 and 13200 No. 2 Road); and

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 11-587896) for the property at 6622 Pearson Way;

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 12-622179) for the property at 7000 No. 3 Road and 8040 Granville Avenue;

(e)

a Development Permit (DP 12-626615) for the property at 7680 and 7720 Alderbridge Way; and

(f)

a Development Permit (DP 11-587954) for the property at 6611 Pearson Way;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R13/14-15

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:29 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, July 22, 2013.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

(Michelle Jansson)