December 9, 2013 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, November 25, 2013 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2013.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

2.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

(a)

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation, until December 1, 2014.

(b)

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the BC Aviation Council, until December 1, 2014.

3.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR

(in accordance with the Community Charter)

4.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Appointment of Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) until December 1, 2014:

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment;

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee;

(c)

Child Care Development Advisory Committee;

(d)

Council / School Board Liaison Committee;

(e)

Economic Advisory Committee;

(f)

Heritage Commission;

(g)

Richmond Athletic Commission;

(h)

Richmond Centre for Disability;

(i)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce;

(j)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee;

(k)

Richmond Family & Youth Court Committee;

(l)

Richmond Farmers' Institute;

(m)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee;

(n)

Richmond Olympic Experience Advisory Committee;

(o)

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee;

(p)

Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee; 

(q)

Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee;

(r)

Richmond Sports Council;

(s)

Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee;

(t)

Seniors Advisory Committee; and

(u)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group.

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Appointment of Council liaisons to community associations until December 1, 2014:

(a)

Arenas Community Association;

(b)

City Centre Community Association;

(c)

East Richmond Community Association;

(d)

Hamilton Community Association;

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association;

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association;

(g)

Sea Island Community Association;

(h)

South Arm Community Association;

(i)

Thompson Community Association; and

(j)

West Richmond Community Association.

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

Appointment of Council liaisons to various boards until December 1, 2014:

(a)

Aquatic Services Board;

(b)

Museum Society Board;

(c)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board; and

(d)

Richmond Public Library Board.

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

Appointment of Council liaisons until December 1, 2014:

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society;

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society;

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society;

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society;

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society;

(f)

Steveston Community Society; and

(g)

Steveston Historical Society.

8.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION

That the members of the Public Works and Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services until December 1, 2014.

9.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 10, 2013 TO DECEMBER 1, 2014

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

10.

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

11.

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. 26.)

12.

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

§  

Receipt of Committee minutes

§  

2014 Capital Budget

§  

2014 One-Time Expenditures

§  

Liquor Licence Amendment Application, Pioneer's Pub Ltd., Unit 200 – 10111 No 3 Road

§  

Kiwanis Towers – First Disbursement from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to 6251 Minoru Blvd

§  

Art Plinth at Brighouse Station Public Art Project Concept Proposals

§  

Sister City Three Year Activity Plan (2014-2016)

§  

Ladner Steveston Local Channel Dredging 2013

§  

Land use application for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, January 20, 2014):

§  

7491 Lindsay Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RS2/B (0868256 BC Ltd – applicant)

13.

Motion to adopt Items 14 through 22 by general consent.

14.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2013;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, December 2, 2013;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013;

be received for information.

15.

2014 CAPITAL BUDGET
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4024687 v.3)

CNCL-42

See Page CNCL-42 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2014 Capital Budget be approved and staff be authorized to commence the 2014 Capital Projects effective January 1, 2014;

(2)

That the Five-Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) be prepared for presentation to Council incorporating the 2014 Capital Budget; and

(3)

That a letter, signed by the Mayor, be sent to the RCMP “E” Division regarding the reductions in service as a result of the changing of vehicle policy.

16.

2014 ONE-TIME EXPENDITURES
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4034216)

CNCL-170

See Page CNCL-170 for full report

CNCL-177

See Page CNCL-177 for memorandum from the GM, Comm. Services

CNCL-179

See Page CNCL-179 for memorandum from the Sr. Manager, Corp. Comm.

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the recommended one-time expenditures in the amount of $3.1M, as outlined in the staff report titled 2014 One-Time Expenditures, be approved;

(2)

That the one-time expenditures be included in the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) Bylaw;

(3)

That the Gateway Theatre Facility Need Options be included subject to receiving the matching funding as identified; and

(4)

That staff provide more information on Item 10 “Let’s Talk Richmond” and Item #4 “Major Events Provision Fund”.

17.

Liquor Licence Amendment Application, Pioneer's Pub Ltd., Unit 200 – 10111 No 3 Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4031971)

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See Page CNCL-181 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application from Pioneer’s Pub Ltd., for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Liquor Primary Licence No. 030591 on Sundays only from 11:00 a.m. to midnight to 10:00 a.m. to midnight, be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service, as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved was considered;

(b)

The impact on the community, if the application is approved, was assessed and considered through a community consultation process;

(3)

as the operation of a licensed establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the views of the residents as follows:

(a)

Property owners and businesses within a 50 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application and provided instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted;

(b)

Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  This signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted;

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

That based on the number of letters sent and the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

18.

Kiwanis Towers – First Disbursement from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to 6251 Minoru Blvd
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 3991424 v.2)

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See Page CNCL-188 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, subject to Resolution 3 below, $11,770,500 be paid to Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society (the “Society”) towards costs associated with 296 subsidized seniors housing units at 6251 Minoru Boulevard (the “Lands”) to be used by the Society as follows:

(a)

$9,166,870 towards construction costs; and

(b)

$2,603,630 towards the development cost charges, development application and/or building permit fees already paid to the City;

(2)

That, pursuant to the Contribution Agreement dated November 9, 2012 between the City and the Society, no payment by the City be made until the security (which includes a second mortgage charging the Lands) securing the performance of the Society’s obligations to the City in the Contribution Agreement (the “City Security”) is granted by the Society to the City and fully registered as required; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Services be authorized:

(a)

to negotiate and execute all agreements and documents in relation to the City Security and disbursements, including, without limitation, a priority agreement in favour of BC Housing granting BC Housing security priority over the City Security; and

(b)

to make the expenditures in Resolution 1 above.

19.

ART PLINTH AT BRIGHOUSE STATION PUBLIC ART PROJECT CONCEPT PROPOSALS
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-109) (REDMS No. 4026112 v.4)

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See Page CNCL-195 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the two concept proposals for the Art Plinth at Brighouse Station Public Art Project as presented in the staff report dated November 25, 2013 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be approved.

20.

SISTER CITY THREE YEAR ACTIVITY PLAN (2014-2016)
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-SCIT1) (REDMS No. 4032792)

CNCL-212

See Page CNCL-212 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Sister City Advisory Committee Three Year (2014 – 2016) Activity Plan, as outlined in the staff report dated November 14, 2013 from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations & Protocol Unit, be approved in principle; and

(2)

That staff provide more details on the CIFIT Mayor’s Forum, the sports groups participating and sports activities, and the possibility of convening a meeting of the leadership in the community to discuss interest in participation in the Sister City program.

21.

Ladner Steveston Local Channel Dredging 2013
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-00) (REDMS No. 4005692 v.4)

CNCL-221

See Page CNCL-221 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council approve one-time funding of Phase 1 for dredging works under the terms of the Steveston Ladner Local Channel Dredging Contribution Agreement and Imperial Landing Dredging, as detailed in the staff report titled “Ladner Steveston Local Channel Dredging 2013,” from the Senior Manager, Parks and Director, Engineering; and

(2)

That the staff report be referred to the Britannia Building Committee and that the Britannia Building Committee’s terms of reference be amended to include ‘dredging’ as part of their mandate.

22.

Application by 0868256 BC Ltd for Rezoning at 7491 Lindsay Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009082; RZ 13-645313) (REDMS No. 4034805)

CNCL-230

See Page CNCL-230 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9082, for the rezoning of 7491 Lindsay Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

23.

2014 OPERATING BUDGET
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4016840 v.2)

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See Page CNCL-246 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. Dang, Johnston, and McNulty

(1)

That the 2014 Operating Budget, as presented under Budget Option 1 in the staff report dated November 29, 2013 from the Director Finance, be approved;

(2)

That the 2014 Richmond Public Library budget as presented in Attachment 3 of the staff report dated November 29, 2013 from the Director Finance be approved in accordance with the Library Act;

(3)

That the Five-Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) be prepared for presentation to Council incorporating the 2014 Operating Budget; and

(4)

That staff prepare a communication strategy regarding the City Financing and the use of reserves.

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

24.

Application by Yamamoto Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 9051 and 9055 Dayton Avenue from the “Assembly (ASY)” Zone and “Land Use Contract 165” to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL2)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009085/9086/9087; RZ 11-589989) (REDMS No. 4041528 v.2)

CNCL-268

See Page CNCL-268 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. Barnes, and Steves

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9085, to redesignate 9051 Dayton Avenue from "Community Institutional" to "Neighbourhood Residential" in Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (Specific Richmond Neighbourhoods Policy) and 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 Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9086, to redesignate 9051 Dayton Avenue from "Public, Institutional & Open Space" to "Low Density Residential" in Schedule 2.6A of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (Ash Street Sub‑Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Bylaw 9085 and 9086, 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 Bylaw 9085 and 9086, 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 9087,

(a)

for the rezoning of 9051 and 9055 Dayton Avenue from the "Assembly (ASY)" zone and "Land Use Contract 165" to the "Low Density Townhouses (RTL2)" zone; and

(b)

to authorize the termination, release and discharge of "Land Use Contract 165" entered into pursuant to "Main Street Meeting-Room Holdings Land Use Contract By-law No. 3372", as it affects 9055 Dayton Avenue;

be introduced and given first reading.

25.

Application by Pacific Land Group for a Zoning Text Amendment at 1580 Cambie Road to amend the "Community Commercial (CC)" zone to Permit a Type 2 Retail Liquor Store
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009083; ZT 13-630050) (REDMS No. 4034953)

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See Page CNCL-297 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Au

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9083, to amend the “Community Commercial (CC)” zone to allow a 147 m² type 2 retail liquor store at 11580 Cambie Road, be introduced and given first reading.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9073

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

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Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 9079

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

CNCL-734

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9080

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

CNCL-742

Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 9081

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

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8957

(5640 Hollybridge Way, RZ 12-602449)

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. 9045

(10591 No. 1 Road, RZ 13-634617)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

26.

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, November 27, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June, 12, 2013 be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 13-629846) for the property at 5640 Hollybridge Way be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT