March 10, 2014 - Minutes

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

R14/5-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, February 24, 2014, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R14/5-2

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 9093 (Eastern Portion of Twigg Road) under ‘Bylaws for Adoption’ be deleted from the Agenda;

(2)

That Part (2) of the General Purposes Committee Recommendation for Item 10 be amended to read as follows:

Councillor Linda Barnes be nominated for consideration by UBCM as the City’s elected representative to Multi-Material BC’s Advisory Committee; and

(3)

That Parts (1)(a) & (1)(b) of the General Purposes Committee Recommendation for Item 11 be amended to read as follows:

that two Councillors be appointed as members of each Advisory Committee; and

that each Advisory Committee be chaired by a Council appointed Councillor;

(4)

That the following be added to the General Purposes Committee Recommendation for Item 11 as Part (6) (a) and (b):

That Councillor McPhail and Councillor Johnston be appointed to the Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee; and

That Councillor Steves and Councillor Dang be appointed to the Major Facility Building/Project Technical Advisory Committee.

(5)

That the General Purposes Committee Recommendation for Item 14 be amended to read as follows:

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) and the Intercultural Advisory Committee be requested to provide Council with:

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

39 Service Battalion – Retirement of the Battalion Flag

Mayor Brodie welcomed the 39 Service Battalion of the 39 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Armed Forces, and highlighted that the City will grant Freedom of the City – the highest honour a local government can bestow – to the new 39 Service Battalion on April 12, 2014. 

As part of the Freedom of the City ceremony, Major Ron Mathews retired the 12 Service Battalion flag.  Major Mathews then thanked Richmond City Council in advance for the honour to be bestowed on the 39 Service Battalion next month.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R14/5-3

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.

R14/5-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R14/5-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 14 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014;

(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, March 3, 2014;

(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 3, 2014; and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Cranberry Children’s Centre Public Art Project
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-176) (REDMS No. 4132871, 4172808)

That the concept proposal and installation of the Cranberry Children’s Centre public artwork by artist team Ron Hart and Michael Fugeta, as presented in the report from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services dated February 6, 2014, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Naming of Community Centre - 5900 Minoru Boulevard
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-FCC1) (REDMS No. 4118240 v.4)

That the City’s Community Centre being constructed at 5900 Minoru Boulevard be named City Centre Community Centre.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Richmond Community Memorial Garden Site Selection Review
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-WLSG2) (REDMS No. 4031801 v.9)

(1)

That the Woodwards Landing site be removed from the list of candidate sites as referenced on page 6 of the staff report titled Richmond Community Memorial Garden Site Selection Review, dated February 4, 2014, from Senior Manager, Parks;

(2)

That staff issue a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Richmond Community Memorial Garden as detailed in the staff report titled Richmond Community Memorial Garden Site Selection Review, dated February 4, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Parks; and

(3)

That staff report back with the results of the Request for Expression of Interest and recommended next steps.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Expression of Interest in Multi-Material BC's Advisory Committee
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 4160415)

That:

(1)

the City of Richmond apply to UBCM for representation on Multi-Material BC’s Advisory Committee;

(2)

Councillor Linda Barnes be nominated for consideration by UBCM as the City’s elected representative to Multi-Material BC’s Advisory Committee; and

(3)

the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be submitted for consideration by UBCM as a technical staff representative to Multi-Material BC’s Advisory Committee.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Public Engagement in Minoru Major Facility Replacements
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-55-01, 01-0100-30-MMJA1-01, 01-0100-20-MFAC1-01) (REDMS No. 4159769 v.4, 4160683, 4148724)

(1)

That the proposed Advisory Committees’ Terms of Reference be amended to reflect:

(a)

that two Councillors be appointed as members of each Advisory Committee; and

(b)

that each Advisory Committee be chaired by a Council appointed Councillor;

(2)

That the proposed Advisory Committees’ Terms of Reference be further amended to reflect that the following be added under ‘Meetings’:

(a)

‘Copies of the agenda and record of the previous meeting will be circulated to Committee members [and Council members] in advance of the next meeting;’ and

(b)

‘The decision process is to be consensus based.  [Major decisions must go before Council.]  If some members disagree with Committee’s recommendations or activities, decisions will be recorded in the meeting records.’

(3)

That the Public Engagement Plan described in the staff report titled Public Engagement in Minoru Major Facility Replacements, dated February 25, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved;

(4)

That the Terms of Reference for the revised Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee as described in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled Community Engagement in Minoru Major Facility Replacements, dated February 25, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved as amended; and

(5)

That the Terms of Reference for the Major Facility Building/Project Technical Advisory Committee as described in Attachment 2 of the staff report, titled Community Engagement in Minoru Major Facility Replacements, dated February 25, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved as amended.

(6)

That:

(a)

Councillor McPhail and Councillor Johnston be appointed to the Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee; and

(b)

Councillor Steves and Councillor Dang be appointed to the Major Facility Building/Project Technical Advisory Committee.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 4126749)

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2014 Work Program be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Zhao XD Architect Ltd. for Rezoning at 8400 General Currie Road and 7411/7431 St. Albans Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to High Density Townhouses (RTH2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009111; RZ 13-643346) (REDMS No. 4144384, 4147770)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9111, for the rezoning of 8400 General Currie Road and 7411/7431 St. Albans Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

REFERRAL TO RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 4166856, 4166856)

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) and the Intercultural Advisory Committee be requested to provide Council with:

(1)

background information of the proposed changes to the Federal Government’s immigration policy;

(2)

information regarding the proposed changes to federal funding for English as a Second Language programs; and

(3)

how the proposed changes could impact the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

15.

Application by Yamamoto Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240 and 7260 Bridge Street, and 7211, 7231 and 7271 No. 4 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)” and “Town Housing (ZT70) – South McLennan”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009106/009107; RZ 12-605038) (REDMS No. 4121861 v.5, 3218459, 4151452, 4150079, 4125008)

R14/5-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 Amendment Bylaw 9106, to: re‑designate the eastern 62 m of 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240 and 7260 Bridge Street from “Residential, Historic” to “Residential, 2 ½ Storeys” in the Land Use Map in Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan); and to amend the Character Area Key Map in Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) for the same portion of the site from “Single Family” to “Townhouse 2 ½ Storeys”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9106, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

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

(3)

That Bylaw 9106, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9107, to: create “Town Housing (ZT70) – South McLennan)”; to rezone the eastern portions of 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240 and 7260 Bridge Street, and the lots at 7211, 7231 and 7271 No. 4 Road from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT70) – South McLennan)”; and to rezone the western 28 metres of 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240 and 7260 Bridge Street from “Single Detached, (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)”;  be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Steves

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that Hughes Condon Marler Architects has been selected for the Architectural and Engineering Services for the Minoru Aquatic Centre / Older Adults’ Centre (Contract 5069P) and for Firehall No. 1 (Contract 5047P).

Also, Mayor Brodie announced that DGBK Architects has been selected for the Architectural and Engineering Services for Firehall No. 3 (Contract 5048P).

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R14/5-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8903
(8311, 8331, 8351, and 8371 Cambie Road and 3651 Sexsmith Road, RZ 11-591985)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9091
(8555 Sea Island Way, ZT 13-645068)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9092
(3031 No. 3 Road, ZT 13-645068)

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9099

Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 9101

CARRIED

R14/5-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9050 (11140 King Road, RZ 13-629950) be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Steves
McNulty

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R14/5-9

16.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 26, 2014 and September 16, 2009, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on March 13, 2013, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 12-612510) for the property at 8311, 8331, 8351, and 8371 Cambie Road and 3651 Sexsmith Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 08-431155) for the property at 4008 Stolberg Street (formerly 9420, 9460 and 9480 Cambie Road); and

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 12-601311) for the property at 2760, 2780 and 2800 Smith Street;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R14/5-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:30 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, March 10, 2014.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

(Michelle Jansson)