March 24, 2014 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2014 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, March 17, 2014.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Dee Bowley-Cowan, Acting Manager, Parks Programs, to introduce the winning designs for the 2014 Street Banners.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

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

3.

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.

4.

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

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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2014-2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities

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British Columbia Real Time Intelligence Centre

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Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy – Final

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Goodluck International Enterprises Ltd., doing business as Bushuair Restaurant Unit 121 – 4600 No. 3 Road

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The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, doing business as The Apron Restaurant, 3099 Corvette Way

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Final Endorsement of the British Columbia Provincial Rental Housing Corporation’s Alternative Legal Mechanism to Secure Additional Affordable Housing in the Remy Development, through Termination of Housing Agreement (9340 – 9400 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 9059

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Richmond Response: Proposed 2013 Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 22, 2014):

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11111 Williams Road – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2) (Kulwinder Sanghera – applicant)

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9140 Dolphin Avenue – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/B) to Single Detached (RS2/K) (Raman Kooner – applicant)

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7117 Elmbridge Way – Zoning Text Amendment to the High Rise Apartment (ZHR7) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre) Zoning District (0800705 B.C. Ltd. – applicant)

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9671 Alberta Road – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2) (Citimark-Western Alberta Road Townhouse Ltd. – applicant)

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7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4) (664525 B.C. Ltd. – applicant)

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10820 No. 5 Road – Zoning Text Amendment to the Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – The Gardens (Shellmont) Zone to Permit Waiving the Affordable Housing Requirements for Market Rental Units in Phase 2 (Townline Gardens Inc. – applicant)

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Clothes Washer Rebate Program

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Ageing Facility Infrastructure – Update

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ICBC/City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2014

5.

Motion to adopt Items 6 through 22 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014;

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(2)

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

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(3)

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

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(4)

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

be received for information.

7.

2014-2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 4143592)

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See Page CNCL-84 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council identify priorities as listed in the report titled 2014/2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan-Community Priorities, dated January 30, 2014, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, for inclusion in the Richmond Detachment 2014/2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan.

8.

British Columbia Real Time Intelligence Centre
(File Ref. No. 09-5350-01) (REDMS No. 4131640)

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See Page CNCL-88 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the implementation of the British Columbia Real Time Intelligence Centre be endorsed in principle; and

(2)

That the future governance structure and budget approval process for the British Columbia Real Time Intelligence Centre include elected municipal officials.

9.

Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy – Final
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4141069)

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See Page CNCL-96 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy, enclosed as Attachment 1 to the staff report titled Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy – Final, dated February 6, 2014, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be adopted.

10.

GOODLUCK INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES LTD., DOING BUSINESS AS BUSHUAIR RESTAURANT UNIT 121 – 4600 NO. 3 ROAD
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4157985)

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See Page CNCL-134 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application from Goodluck International Enterprises Ltd., doing business as Bushuair Restaurant, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 303133 from Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to Midnight to Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., 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 hours 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 through a community consultation process and considered.; and

(c)

given there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence, should not change the establishment such that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose.

(3)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view 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, providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.; and

(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.

11.

THE WESTIN WALL CENTRE VANCOUVER AIRPORT, DOING BUSINESS AS  THE APRON RESTAURANT, 3099 CORVETTE WAY
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4166758)

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See Page CNCL-140 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application from The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, doing business as The Apron Restaurant, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 303817 from Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to Midnight to Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., 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 hours 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 through a community consultation process and considered; and

(c)

given there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose.

(3)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view 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 providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.; and

(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 responses received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

12.

FINAL ENDORSEMENT OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL RENTAL HOUSING CORPORATION’S ALTERNATIVE LEGAL MECHANISM TO SECURE ADDITIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE REMY DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH TERMINATION OF HOUSING AGREEMENT (9340 - 9400 CAMBIE ROAD) BYLAW NO. 9059
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-01; 12-8060-20-009059) (REDMS No. 4014244)

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See Page CNCL-146 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Termination of Housing Agreement (9340-9400 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 9059, to authorize the termination, release and discharge of Housing Agreement (9340-9400 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 8406, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Richmond Response: Proposed 2013 Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20) (REDMS No. 4166504)

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See Page CNCL-150 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council advise Port Metro Vancouver that it is providing only conditional support for the proposed 2013 Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan and requests that the Plan be revised to state that the Port will not use or expand on agricultural land, and the “Special Study Area” designations in Richmond be deleted and replaced with an “Agricultural” designation, before it is presented to the Port Metro Vancouver Board of Directors for approval; and

(2)

That the Minister of Transport Canada, the BC Minister of Agriculture, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Chair of the BC Agricultural Land Commission, the Metro Vancouver Board and all Metro Vancouver municipalities be advised of the above recommendation.

14.

Application by Kulwinder Sanghera for Rezoning at 11111 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-008932; RZ 12-611497) (REDMS No. 4166096)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8932, for the rezoning of 11111 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

15.

Application by Raman Kooner for Rezoning at 9140 Dolphin Ave from Single Detached (RS1/B) to Single Detached (RS2/K)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009129; RZ 13-650300) (REDMS No. 4166693)

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See Page CNCL-257 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9129, for the rezoning of 9140 Dolphin Ave from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”, be introduced and given first reading.

16.

Application by 0800705 B.C. Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the High Rise Apartment (ZHR7) - Lansdowne Village (City Centre) Zoning District at 7117 Elmbridge Way
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009113 ;ZT 13-650975) (REDMS No. 4151206)

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See Page CNCL-272 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9113, to amend the “High Rise Apartment (ZHR7) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zoning district for the property at 7117 Elmbridge Way to delete Section 19.7.11.1 (Other Regulations) which defines a “live/work dwelling” within this zone, and rely on the definition of “live/work dwelling” under Section 3.4 (Use and Term Definitions), be introduced and given first reading.

17.

Application by Citimark-Western Alberta Road Townhouse Ltd. for Rezoning at 9671 Alberta Road from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009117;  RZ 13-638852) (REDMS No. 4157817)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9117, for the rezoning of 9671 Alberta Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

18.

Application by 664525 B.C. Ltd. for Rezoning at 7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009015; RZ 12-619835) (REDMS No. 4164864)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw 9015, for the rezoning of 7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area be expanded from the standard 50 m radius to include the area shown in Attachment 5.

19.

APPLICATION BY TOWNLINE GARDENS INC. FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (ZMU18) – THE GARDENS (SHELLMONT) ZONE TO PERMIT WAIVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR MARKET RENTAL UNITS IN PHASE 2
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009112; ZT 14-656053) (REDMS No. 4147794)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 9112, for a zoning text amendment to the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – the Gardens (Shellmont)” zone to waive the affordable housing requirements for the 144 market rental housing units within Phase 2 in Building D located on PID: 028-631-561 Lot C Section 31 Block 4 North Range 5 West NWD Plan EPP12978 (10820 No. 5 Road), be introduced and given first reading.

20.

CLOTHES WASHER REBATE PROGRAM
(File Ref. No. 10-6650-01) (REDMS No. 4166980 v.6)

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See Page CNCL-409 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the City partner with BC Hydro for a combined rebate program in May and October 2014, which provides a minimum $100 and maximum $200 rebate (equally shared between BC Hydro and the City) for the replacement of an efficient clothes washer;

(2)

the scope of the existing toilet rebate program be expanded to include clothes washer rebates; and

(3)

the CAO and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to enter into an agreement with BC Hydro to execute this program.

21.

AGEING FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE - UPDATE
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-01) (REDMS No. 3788323 v.6)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled Ageing Facility Infrastructure – Update dated March 4, 2014 from the Director, Engineering be utilized as input in the annual capital and operating budget preparation process.

22.

iCBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2014
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20) (REDMS No. 4158403)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in the staff report titled ICBC/City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2014, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2014 Road Improvement Program for consideration of cost sharing funding; and

(2)

That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost-share agreements and that the 2014 Capital Plan and 5-Year (2014-2018) Financial Plan be amended accordingly.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9057

(8131 No. 3 Road, RZ 13-636814)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9110 (Health Canada Licensed Medical Marihuana Production Facilities and Medical Marihuana Research and Development Facilities)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT