January 27, 2014 - 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 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

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2014, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, January 20, 2014, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

With the aid of a video presentation, Peter Russell, Senior Manager, Sustainability and District Energy, highlighted the Community Energy and Emissions Plan for the City of Richmond.  Mr. Russell noted that the video was developed in partnership with the University of British Columbia and funded primarily by BC Hydro through a grant program.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:09 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 18 with the removal of Item No. 7 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, January 20, 2014;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 21, 2014;

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 22, 2014;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Business Licence Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 9090
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009090) (REDMS No. 4059992, 4060267)

Please see Page 7 (under Consideration of Matters Removed from the Consent Agenda) for action taken on this matter.

8.

SPIRIT HOSPITALITY INC., DOING BUSINESS AS MILLTOWN BAR AND GRILL 9191 BENTLEY STREET
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4046995)

That the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch be advised that Richmond City Council does not wish to provide comments or recommendations to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch with regard to the application submitted by Spirit Hospitality Inc., doing business as Milltown Bar and Grill, on a Food Primary liquor licence with the operating hours of Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Community Energy and Emissions Plan – Phase 2
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-05-01) (REDMS No. 4021612 v.4, 4042672, 4023075)

That the Community Energy and Emissions Plan, as provided in the staff report titled Community Energy and Emissions Plan – Phase 2 from the Director, Engineering, dated January 13, 2014, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 4053176)

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee’s 2014 Work Program be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

RIAC 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RIAD-01) (REDMS No. 4089183)

That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program (Attachment 1) be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Application by Raman Kooner and Robbie Sharda for Rezoning at 5771/5791 Langtree Avenue from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009096, RZ 13-647241) (REDMS No. 4104327, 1081046, 4107547)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9096, for the rezoning of 5771/5791 Langtree Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Kirk Yuen of Cape Construction (2001) Ltd. for Rezoning at 13040 No. 2 Road from the “Light Industrial (IL)” Zone to a Site Specific “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU24) – London Landing (Steveston)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009094, RZ 12-602748) (REDMS No. 4065308, 4064219)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9094 to: create “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU24) – London Landing (Steveston)”; and to rezone 13040 No. 2 Road from “Light Industrial (IL)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU24) – London Landing (Steveston)”; be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Application by JAK Group, DBA and DKJK Investments Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to Amend the “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” Zone to Permit a Type 2 Retail Liquor Store at 8555 Sea Island Way and to Amend the “Hotel Commercial (ZC16) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” Zone to Remove a Type 1 Liquor Store from 3031 No. 3 Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009091/009092) (REDMS No. 4061730, 1505481, 1729441, 4062112, 4062322)

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9091, to amend the “Auto‑Oriented Commercial (CA)” zone to allow a 222 m² type 2 retail liquor store at 8555 Sea Island Way, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9092, to amend the “Hotel Commercial (ZC16) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone to remove type 1 retail liquor store as a secondary use at 3031 No. 3 Road, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

letter Supporting Continuation of LiveSmart BC: Small Business Energy Efficiency Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-05-01) (REDMS No. 4125963)

That a letter supporting the continuation of the LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program be sent to the B.C. Minister of Energy and Mines under the Mayor’s signature with copies to Metro Vancouver members.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Garbage Collection Pilot Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6405-01) (REDMS No. 4108801)

(1)

That a pilot program for single-family garbage collection to evaluate weekly and bi-weekly service levels be undertaken commencing March, 2014;

(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, undertake program evaluation and related items associated with this temporary pilot program; and

(3)

That staff report back with a progress update of the pilot in July, including recommendations for:

(a)

services to those residents in the pilot at the conclusion of the program; and

(b)

City-provided garbage collection service levels as a permanent program to all residents serviced by the City.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

RICHMOND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2014 INITIATIVES
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 4047203)

(1)

That the proposed 2014 initiatives of the Richmond Active Transportation Committee, as described in the staff report titled Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2014 Initiatives, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the staff report titled Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2014 Initiatives be forwarded to the Richmond Council / School Board Liaison Committee for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

PROVINCIAL 2013-2014 BIKEBC PROGRAM – SUBMISSIONS FOR COST-SHARING
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-THIG1/2013) (REDMS No. 4054527)

(1)

That the submission for cost-sharing to the Province’s 2013-2014 BikeBC Program for the upgrade of an off-street multi-use pathway as part of the Crosstown Neighbourhood Bike Route, as described in the staff report dated December 20, 2013 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the funding agreement.

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 has an interest in Garden City Cabs and left the meeting (7:39 p.m.).

7.

Business Licence Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 9090
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009090) (REDMS No. 4059992, 4060267)

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It was moved and seconded

That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9090, to increase the maximum number of Class A Taxicabs to 97, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

Councillor Johnston returned to the meeting (7:40 p.m.).

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that Connie Clark has been appointed to the Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two year term.

Also, Mayor Brodie advised that the City has agreed to partner with the Academy of Sport Science and Technology in the development of the Sustainable Sport and Event Toolkit.

(1)

That the City of Richmond’s interest in becoming a Sustainable Sport and Event development partner with Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) be submitted to AISTS;

(2)

That he CAO or designate be authorized to negotiate partnership fees up to $15,000 (Canadian) per year; negotiate and execute all contracts relating to the partnership; and

(3)

That the program be reviewed in a year.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8664
(9388 Cambie Road, ZT 10-542950)

Visiting Delegation, Study Tour and City Hall Tour Bylaw No. 9068

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9067

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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19.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 15, 2014, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 13-642725) for the property at 8888 Patterson Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:50 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, January 27, 2014.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)