October 28, 2013 - Minutes

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 Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Bill McNulty

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R13/18-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That:

(a)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013;

(b)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, October 21, 2013; and

each be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

That the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated Friday, October 11, 2013 be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Mayor Brodie presented the Freedom of the City to former Mayor and Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt, the highest honour a local government can bestow on an individual.  Mayor Brodie stated that Freedom of the City is recognized under the Community Charter and requires Council’s unanimous vote.  He noted that only four other individuals and one group have received the Freedom of the City honour in Richmond’s history. 

Mayor Brodie commented on Mr. Halsey-Brandt’s past civic service, highlighting that Mr. Halsey-Brandt served for twelve years as a Richmond Councillor (originally titled as Alderman) and eleven years as Mayor.  He also served one term as MLA for Richmond Centre.  He represented the city on numerous local and regional boards and was an active community volunteer.  Also, Mayor Brodie noted that as a professional Urban Planner, Mr. Halsey-Brandt played a vital role throughout the development of the City’s area and sub-area plans, and was very involved with the development of Garry Point Park and the Terra Nova Lands. 

Mayor Brodie congratulated Mr. Halsey-Brandt for his vision and leadership during a time of extraordinary growth and evolution in Richmond, noting that it greatly contributed to the outstanding quality of life and great civic amenities and services Richmond residents enjoy today.

Greg Halsey-Brandt thanked Richmond City Council for the honour bestowed upon him and expressed his gratitude to Richmond residents for their years of support and the privilege of serving them throughout those years.  Mr. Halsey-Brandt stated that when he was first elected in 1981, the City was then the Township of Richmond with 96,000 people and although it has evolved into a City of over 200,000 people, Richmond continues to have a small town feel.  Mr. Halsey-Brandt commented that it has been rewarding to be a part of the evolution of Richmond into the vibrant, multicultural, environmentally responsible and inclusive City of today.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R13/18-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R13/18-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R13/18-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 18 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 21, 2013;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013; and

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Lower Mainland District Regional Police Service Integrated Team Annual Report 2012/13

(File Ref. No. 09-5350-01) (REDMS No. 3983025 v.8)

(1)

That the report titled “Lower Mainland District Regional Police Service Integrated Team Annual Report 2012/2013” from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, dated September 24, 2013, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Officer in Charge of the Integrated Teams be invited to attend a Community Safety Committee meeting to more fully explain the services provided and the basis of all cost allocations.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Annual Report from City Citizen Representatives to the Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (YVR ANMC)

(File Ref. No. 01-0153-04-01) (REDMS No. 3852220 v.4)

(1)

That staff be directed to explore the recommendations of the City’s citizen representatives to the YVR ANMC as outlined in Attachment 1 and provide a status update as part of the annual reporting process in 2014; and

(2)

That the reporting to General Purposes Committee of the City’s citizen representatives to the YVR ANMC be revised from semi-annually to annually in light of the reduced YVR ANMC meeting frequency.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Draft Federal Policy - Additions To Reserve/Reserve Creation

(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-INAF1, Xr: 01-0152-01) (REDMS No. 4004073)

(1)

That Council endorse Metro Vancouver’s comments with respect to the Draft Federal Policy on Additions to Reserve/Reserve Creation, as outlined in their September 2013 review prepared by the Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Relations Committee (Attachment 2); and

(2)

That Council write to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada expressing the City’s strong concerns with the Draft Federal Policy on Additions-to-Reserve/Reserve Creation, and copies be sent to MP Kerry- Lynne Findlay, MP Alice Wong, FCM,  Raymond Louie, Second Vice-President of FCM, UBCM and the Metro Vancouver Board. (Attachment 4).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Application by The City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 3811 Moncton Street

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-5560; HA 13-636133) (REDMS No. 3890929, 3888443, 3990209, 3851113)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued which would:

(1)

Permit the installation of two (2) facia signs on the Steveston Museum at 3811 Moncton Street in Steveston; and

(2)

Vary the provisions of Richmond Sign Regulation Bylaw 5560 to:

(a)

allow a facia sign to extend above the top of the wall to which it is affixed; and

(b)

reduce the minimum clearance between the underside of a hanging sign and the ground from 2.4 m to 2.19 m.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Bridgeport Area Plan Amendment Bylaw 9024 - McKessock Neighbourhood

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9024; 08-4045-20-12) (REDMS No. 3819194, 3819202)

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9024, to amend the Bridgeport Area Plan (Schedule 2.12) with respect to the land use designations in the McKessock Neighbourhood, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9024, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

The City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

The Metro 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 9024, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the:

(a)

Vancouver International Airport Authority for formal comment; and

(b)

Board of Education School District No. 38 (Richmond) for information;

on or before the Public Hearing on November 18, 2013; and

(4)

That the Public Hearing notification area be extended to that area shown on the first page of Attachment 2.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Application by Rav Bains for Rezoning at 6580 Francis Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/C)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9061; RZ 13-639817) (REDMS No. 3995085, 3547932, 4002811)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9061, for the rezoning of 6580 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning for Rezoning at 5580 and 5600 Parkwood Way from "Industrial Business Park (IB1)" to "Vehicle Sales (CV)"

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9052/9053/9054; RZ 12-626430) (REDMS No. 3896084, 3969584, 3969593, 3969605)

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9052, to amend the City of Richmond 2041 Land Use Map (Schedule 1) to redesignate 5580 and 5600 Parkwood Way from "Mixed Employment" to "Commercial", be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9053, to amend Schedule 2.11B – the East Cambie Area Plan to redesignate 5580 and 5600 Parkwood Way from "Industrial" to "Commercial" in the Land Use Map, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Bylaws 9052 and 9053, 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;

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

(4)

That Bylaws 9052 and 9053, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9054, for the rezoning of 5580 and 5600 Parkwood Way from "Industrial Business Park (IB1)" to "Vehicle Sales (CV)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Application by Interface Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 4991 No. 5 Road from School & Institutional Use (SI) to Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8947/8948/8986; RZ 11-593406) (REDMS No. 3980319 v. 2, 3646966, 3963175, 3671194, 3734437 v. 2, 3989209)

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8947, to redesignate 4991 No. 5 Road from "Commercial" to "Neighbourhood Residential" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8948, to redesignate 4991 No. 5 Road from "School/Park Institutional" to "Residential" in Schedule 2.11B of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (East Cambie Area Plan Land Use Map), be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Bylaws 8947 and 8948, 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;

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

(4)

That Bylaws 8947 and 8948, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8986, for the rezoning of 4991 No. 5 Road from "School & Institutional Use (SI)" to "Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Application by Jordan Kutev Architects Inc. for Rezoning at 22691 and 22711 Westminster Highway from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Town Housing - Hamilton (ZT11)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9064; RZ 11-590130) (REDMS No. 3998291, 3717918, 4002430)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9064, for the rezoning of 22691 and 22711 Westminster Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing - Hamilton (ZT11)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

TransLink 2014 Capital Program Cost-Sharing Submissions

(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 4001650)

(1)

That the submission of:

(a)

road improvement project for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2014 Major Road Network & Bike (MRNB) Upgrade Program,

(b)

bicycle facility improvement project for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2014 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing (BICCS) Regional Needs Program, and

(c)

transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2014 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program,

as described in the staff report, be endorsed; and

(2)

That, should the above submissions be successful and the projects receive Council approval via the annual capital budget process, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to execute the funding agreements and the 2014 Capital Plan and the 5-Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) be updated accordingly dependant on the timing of the budget process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Universal Single-Family Water Meter Program – 4966P

(File Ref. No. 10-6650-02, Xr: 03-1000-20-4966) (REDMS No. 3989995 v.2)

That the Universal Single-Family Water Meter Program be contracted to Neptune Technology Group (Canada) Ltd. for a six-month term with a City option to extend to a three-year term.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

Green Fleet Action Plan

(File Ref. No. 02-0780-00) (REDMS No. 3982693 v.2)

That the “Richmond Green Fleet Action Plan” as outlined in the report from the Director, Public Works Operations dated September 24, 2013, be approved as the City of Richmond’s action plan and business strategy for improving fuel efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing overall environmental impact of equipment and vehicle operations.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Mayor Brodie announced that Councillor Harold Steves was appointed as a Director on the Steveston Harbour Authority Board, with Councillor Linda Barnes appointed as an alternate, for a term to expire at the Board’s next Annual General Meeting (October 2014).

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8501

(9560, 9580 Cambie Road and 9531, 9551, 9571 Odlin Road, RZ 04-270168)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8970

(10251 Bird Road, RZ 12-615299)

Permissive Exemption (2014) Bylaw Bylaw No. 9046

Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 9040, Amendment Bylaw No. 9047

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R13/18-6

19.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 16, 2013 and April 24, 2013, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 13-631492) for the properties at 9311, 9331, 9393, 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alexandra Road; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 13-631971) for the property at 10880 Granville Avenue;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:54 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, October 28, 2013.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)