February 24, 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

Acting Corporate Officer – Michelle Jansson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R14/4-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, February 17, 2014, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITION

R14/4-2

It was moved and seconded

That 5 Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) Bylaw No. 9100 be added to the Council Agenda under ‘Bylaws for Adoption.’

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R14/4-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R14/4-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R14/4-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 16 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, February 17, 2014;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014;

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014;

(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

City of Richmond Crime Reduction Survey
(File Ref. No. 09-5350-01) (REDMS No. 4123489)

That Council’s survey from the Blue Ribbon Panel for Crime Reduction be provided to the Parliamentary Secretary for Crime Reduction.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Plaza Premium Lounge BC Ltd., doing business as Distinguished Visitor Lounge, Vancouver International Airport – International & US Arrivals
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001/2014) (REDMSNo. 4132679)

That the application by Plaza Premium Lounge Ltd., doing business as Distinguished Visitor Lounge, for a Liquor Primary Licence at 3211 Grant McConachie Way, in order to offer full liquor service be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council recommends the issuance of the proposed licence based on the lack of community responses received and that the operation will not have a significant negative       impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 10(3) of the Liquor        Control and Licencing Act Regulations) are as follows;

(a)

the location of the establishment is zoned Airport District and since the property is under Federal jurisdiction, the City does not review or comment on business uses for zoning purposes;

(b)

the proximity of the proposed location to other social or recreational and public buildings was considered.  There are no public schools or parks within a 50 meter radius of the proposed liquor primary location;

(c)

that a LCLB application for a 59 person capacity operation with liquor service hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. was considered;

(d)

the number and market focus or clientele of liquor primary licence establishments within a reasonable distance of the proposed location was considered;

(e)

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

(3)

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

(a)

a letter was sent to the Vice President of Community & Environmental Affairs at YVR requesting that a letter of notice of a new liquor primary licence establishment be circulated to other business operations at YVR;

(b)

signage was also 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 instruction on how community comments or concerns could be submitted;

(4)

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

(a)

there were no responses to all the public notifications and based on the lack of        any responses received from the community, Council considers that the       application is acceptable to the majority of the community, residents and businesses in the nearby area.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-100-30-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 4061183, 4062168, 4062169)

That the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Application by Chris and Mike Stylianou for Rezoning at 11900 and 11902 Kingfisher Drive from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009097; RZ 13-647579) (REDMS No. 4132703, 4135446)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9097, for the rezoning of 11900 and 11902 Kingfisher Drive from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Application by Penta Homes (Princess Lane) Ltd. for Rezoning at 4160 Garry Street from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Town Housing (ZT35) – Garry Street (Steveston)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009108; RZ 13-641596) (REDMS No. 4143650, 822951, 4146823)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9108, to amend the “Town Housing (ZT35) - Garry Street (Steveston)” zone and to rezone 4160 Garry Street from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Town Housing (ZT35) - Garry Street (Steveston)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Application by 1348 Productions Incorporated for Rezoning at 11320 Horseshoe Way from Industrial Business Park (IB1) to Licensed Health Canada Pharmaceutical Production (ZI11)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9110/9109; RZ 13-639815) (REDMS No. 4140483, 4144420, 4151211)

(1)

That Richmond 2041 Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9110 to add land use policies in Section 3.0 of the OCP specific to the strategic management of Health Canada licensed medical marihuana production facilities and medical marihuana research and development facilities in the City, be introduced and give first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9110, having been considered 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 found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 9110, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy, be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment in advance of the Public Hearing; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9109, to create the “Licensed Health Canada Pharmaceutical Production (ZI11)” zoning district and rezone 11320 Horseshoe Way from “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” to “Licensed Health Canada Pharmaceutical Production (ZI11)”, be introduced and give first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH infrastructure in richmond
(File Ref. No. 01-0151-01)  (REDMS No. 4155387)

That a letter under the Mayor's signature be sent to the Vancouver Coastal Health Board of Directors reiterating Council’s support for the replacement of Lions Manor on its original site in Steveston and for the seismic upgrades to the north tower of Richmond Hospital, and that these be placed as their highest priorities in their building program.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Amendment Bylaws for Water and Sewer
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009099/009101) (REDMS No. 4123647 v.2, 4128443, 4129128)

(1)

That Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9099 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(2)

That Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 9101 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Canadian National Railway Company Agreements with the City Related to Railway Crossings for City Capital and Other Infrastructure Projects
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-19-001) (REDMS No. 4134938 v.3)

That:

(1)

the City enter into agreements related to railway crossings (including, without limitation, Crossing Agreements and Right of Entry Agreements) with Canadian National Railway Company from time to time as needed in connection with the construction and maintenance of current and future City capital and other infrastructure projects; and

(2)

the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to sign such agreements on behalf of the City.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Sustainable High Performance Building Policy Update
(File Ref. No. 06-2045-00) (REDMS No. 4060769 v. 15, 1409383, 3988334, 4065692)

(1)

That the City’s Sustainable “High Performance” Building Policy – City Owned Facilities Policy #2306 be rescinded; and

(2)

That the City adopt the revised Sustainable “High Performance” Building Policy – City Owned Facilities as per the attached report from the Director of Engineering dated January 24, 2014.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R14/4-6

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

Dr. Avinder Minhas, 7031 Westminster Highway, provided background information regarding the Sleep Laboratory at Richmond Hospital, noting that he helped establish it in 1991.  He advised that the Sleep Laboratory helps diagnose and treat serious sleep disorders and has helped thousands of patients from all over the lower mainland, and in particular Richmond residents.

Dr. Minhas stated that Richmond Hospital administrators have decided to relocate the Sleep Laboratory from Richmond Hospital to the University of British Columbia Hospital.  He noted that the relocation is to provide space for additional acute care beds in the 3 North ward – the same ward that the Sleep Laboratory is located.  Dr. Minhas indicated that the Sleep Laboratory only requires approximately 1,200 square feet of space, and was of the opinion that there is enough space at Richmond Hospital to accommodate its needs.  Also, Dr. Minhas stated that the Sleep Laboratory is financially self-sustaining, and has even generated revenue for Richmond Hospital.

In reply to queries from Council, Dr. Minhas spoke of routine operations at the Sleep Laboratory, and noted that there is always a wait list for its services.

Dr. Minhas requested Council’s support in keeping the Sleep Laboratory open at the Richmond Hospital.

R14/4-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the delegation by Dr. Minhas be received for information;

(2)

That a letter under the Mayor’s signature be written to Richmond Hospital and Vancouver Coastal Health objecting to the relocation of the Sleep Laboratory or any other services from Richmond Hospital, stressing the importance of the Sleep Laboratory for Richmond residents; and

(3)

That Richmond City Council request a meeting with the Richmond Hospital and Vancouver Coastal Health officials to discuss these issues.

CARRIED

R14/4-8

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

R14/4-9

It was moved and seconded

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

(1)

That the delegation by Dr. Minhas be received for information;

(2)

That a letter under the Mayor’s signature be written to Richmond Hospital and Vancouver Coastal Health objecting to the relocation of the Sleep Laboratory or any other services from Richmond Hospital, stressing the importance of the Sleep Laboratory for Richmond residents; and

(3)

That Richmond City Council request a meeting with the Richmond Hospital and Vancouver Coastal Health officials to discuss these issues.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R14/4-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9090

Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8421 (6471/6475 Williams Road, RZ 08-419773)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8824
(10020 Aquila Road, RZ 11-585027)

5 Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) Bylaw 9100

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R14/4-11

19.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 and Wednesday, February 12, 2014, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 12, 2014, be received for information; and

(2)

That the changes to the landscape plan at 7180 Gilbert Road be deemed to be in General Compliance with the Development Permit (DP 12-615584) issued for that property.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R14/4-12

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:23 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, February 24, 2014.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

(Michelle Jansson)