April 14, 2014 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Acting Corporate Officer – Michelle Jansson

Absent:

Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R14/7-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated March 28, 2014, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITION

R14/7-2

It was moved and seconded

That “Referral Made at the Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Planning Committee Meeting” be added to the Consent Agenda as Item No. 16A.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R14/7-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:06 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R14/7-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:07 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R14/7-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 16A be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, April 7, 2014;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 7, 2014;

(3)

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

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Excess or Extended Services and Latecomer Payment Interest Rate Establishment Bylaw No. 6936, Amendment Bylaw No. 9084
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009084) (REDMS No. 4016389, 4040837)

That Excess or Extended Services and Latecomer Payment Interest Rate Establishment Bylaw No. 6936, Amendment Bylaw No. 9084 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2014) Bylaw No. 9116
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009116) (REDMS No. 4153934, 4154161)

That Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2014) Bylaw No. 9116 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Richmond Athletic Commission 2014 Update
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RATH1-01, 12-8060-20-009130) (REDMS No. 4170128, 4172168)

(1)

That the staff report titled Richmond Athletic Commission 2014 Update, dated March 6, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be received for information; and

(2)

That Richmond Athletic Commission Repeal Bylaw No. 9130 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Richmond Public Art Program 2013 Annual Report and Public Art Advisory Committee 2014 Work Plan
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RPAR1-01) (REDMS No. 4167862)

That the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee 2014 Work Plan be approved as presented in the staff report dated March 4, 2014 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Britannia Shipyards Strategic Plan 2014-2018
(File Ref. No. 11-7140-20-BSHI1) (REDMS No. 4164911)

That the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Strategic Plan 2014-2018 as outlined in the staff report, dated March 6, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Parks be endorsed to guide the future development and operation of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APRIL 22, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING – ITEM NO. 1 – 4160 GARRY STREET (BYLAW 9108 – RZ 13-641596)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009108; RZ 13-641596) (REDMS No. 4203167)

That the application for rezoning for the property at 4160 Garry Street be referred to a future public hearing.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Nirmal Takhar for Rezoning at 7100/7120 Marrington Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009128; RZ 13-646115) (REDMS No. 4183845, 4185671, 1081048)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9128, for the rezoning of 7100/7120 Marrington Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Application by Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. for Rezoning at 9211 and 9231 No. 2 Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009132; RZ 12-620563) (REDMS No. 4005183, 4183705)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9132, for the rezoning of 9211 and 9231 No. 2 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Application by Kirk Yuen of Cape Construction (2001) Ltd. for Rezoning at 13040 No. 2 Road from Light Industrial (IL) to Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU24) – London Landing (Steveston)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009094, RZ 12-602748) (REDMS No. 4184767, 4065308, 4064219)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9094, for the rezoning of 13040 No. 2 Road from “Light Industrial (IL)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU24) – London Landing (Steveston)”, be forwarded to the May 20, 2014 Public Hearing.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Termination of Housing Agreement (9340 - 9400 Cambie Road) BYLAW NO. 9059
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009059) (REDMS No. 3982242 v.3)

That Termination of Housing Agreement (9340 - 9400 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 9059 be given second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16A.

REFERRAL MADE AT THE TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009062/63)

That the date for staff to report back to Committee on the referral made at the Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Planning Committee meeting regarding the Application By Onni Development (Imperial Landing) Corp. for a Zoning Text Amendment at 4020, 4080, 4100, 4180, 4280 and 4300 Bayview Street be deferred to the Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Planning Committee meeting.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R14/7-6

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:21 p.m.).

CARRIED

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Leo Kiu, Chair, Richmond MS Walk Committee, accompanied by Heidi Jakop, MS Society Liaison and Ray Miller, Richmond MS Walk Committee Member, provided the following information:

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Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world;

§   

MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada;

§   

the MS Society of Canada’s mission is to be a leader in finding a cure for MS, thereby enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life;

§   

the MS Society of Canada’s Client Services offers (i) information and referrals, (ii) supportive counselling, (iii) support and self-help groups, (iv) recreation and social programs, (v) financial assistance, (vi) education, and (vii) advocating services;

§   

every year, the MS Society of Canada hosts seven walks across the Lower Mainland;

§   

the MS Scotiabank MS Walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Garry Point Park;

§   

the event has two routes –2 km and 4 km; and

§   

walkers may enjoy snacks and refreshments, and entertainment at the finish area.

Mr. Kiu then thanked Richmond City Council for the Mayor’s proclamation – May 2014 as MS Awareness Month.  He invited Council to the event and requested the City’s support in the form of a donation.

Mayor Brodie thanked the delegation for their presentation and requested that additional information regarding the MS Society of Canada’s services be circulated to Council.

R14/7-7

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:37 p.m.).

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R14/7-8

19.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on March 26, 2014, be received for information; and

(2)

That the changes to the design of building “A” (addressed as 10011 River Drive) be deemed to be in General Compliance with the Development Permit (DP 11-564405) issued for the property at 10011, 10111 & 10197 River Drive and portion of 10199 River Drive (formerly 10011 & 10111 River Drive and portion of 10199 River Drive).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R14/7-9

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:45 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, April 14, 2014.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Michelle Jansson)