July 14, 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

R14/13-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2014, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated Friday, June 27, 2014, be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R14/13-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R14/13-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R14/13-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 13 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014;

(2)

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

(3)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Experience the Fraser Concept Plan Overview – Update
(File Ref. No. 06-2400-05-01) (REDMS No. 4244913 v.9, 4246108, 4246814, 4246816, 4246817)

That the City of Richmond’s participation in the Experience the Fraser: Lower Fraser River Corridor Project, as detailed in the staff report titled “Experience the Fraser Concept Plan Overview – Update” dated June 4, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Parks be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Carmichaels Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel 5911 Minoru Boulevard
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4254851)

That the application from Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel, doing business as Carmichaels, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 187990 from Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and to add an entertainment endorsement, 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 and entertainment endorsement as the increase and endorsement 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 was considered;

(b)

the impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process;

(c)

Given that 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 with an entertainment endorsement 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;

(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 amendments are acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Sax On Minoru Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel 5911 Minoru Boulevard
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4257219)

That the application from Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel, doing business as Sax On Minoru, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Liquor Primary Licence No. 187979 from Monday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. 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 was considered;

(b)

the impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process;

(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;

(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 amendments are acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

UBCM – Community Works Fund Agreement
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-18-084) (REDMS No. 4252809)

That the City enter into a “Community Works Fund Agreement” with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to receive annual Gas Tax funding for community projects and as otherwise outlined in the June 23, 2014 report titled “UBCM – Community Works Fund Agreement” from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and the Director, Engineering.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9160
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009160, Xr. 10-6600-10-02) (REDMS No. 4258960 v.9, 4265790)

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9160 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Application by Balandra Development Inc. for Rezoning at 8600 and 8620 No. 2 Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009146; RZ 13-644887) (REDMS No. 4227183, 4253804)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9146, for the rezoning of 8600 and 8620 No. 2 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

A Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment To Increase Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009147) (REDMS No. 4259204 v.5, 4222684 v. 3)

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147, to add land use policies in Official Community Plan (OCP) Chapter 12.4.2, to establish energy efficiency policies for townhouse developments in the City, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147, having been considered with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

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

is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9147, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That the staff report titled A Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment to Increase Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, dated June 17, 2014 be forwarded to Metro Vancouver and Metro Vancouver members.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R14/13-5

14.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

Norman Wrigglesworth, Richmond resident, cited concerns regarding noise pollution, vandalism, and emergency services resources utilized as a result of Halloween festivities.

R14/13-6

15.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R14/13-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Eastern Portion of Twigg Road) Bylaw No. 9093

Termination of Housing Agreement (10820 No. 5 Road) Bylaw No. 9118

Housing Agreement (10820 No. 5 Road) Bylaw No. 9119

Market Rental Housing Agreement (10820 No. 5 Road) Bylaw No. 9123

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R14/13-8

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:15 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, July 14, 2014.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

(Michelle Jansson)