July 28, 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

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, July 14, 2014, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, July 21, 2014, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated Friday, July 11, 2014, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA AMENDMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 24 – “Japanese-Canadian Film  / Media Project” be amended to read as follows:

(1)

That $69,000 from the Council Contingency Account and secondly, $6,000 from the Council Provisional Account be allocated towards the funding of the Japanese Canadian Film / Media Project – Nikkei Stories of Steveston (the “Project”) and that this amount of $75,000 (which includes applicable taxes) be paid to Orbit Films Inc., with a personal guarantee from Gordon McLennan, to complete the Project;

(2)

That the Steveston Museum Building Committee and associated City staff oversee the financials/budget, content and completion of the Project;

(3)

That the City enter into an agreement with Orbit Films Inc., inclusive of production, services, performance and fees for the services required for the Project; and

(4)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Services, be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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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.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Bob Dubbert, 4420 Garden City Road, read from his submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1).

Item No. 24 – Japanese-Canadian Film / Media Project

Loren Slye, 11911 3^rd Avenue, Chair of the Steveston Historical Society, spoke in favour of the proposed Japanese-Canadian Film / Media Project.

Item No. 24 – Japanese-Canadian Film / Media Project

Gordon McLennan, Filmmaker, advised that the proposed contract for the Japanese-Canadian Film / Media Project would be with his company Orbit Films Inc., personally guaranteed by him.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Shelley Dubbert, 4420 Garden City Road, noted that she was pleased to see the West Cambie area begin to transition, and was of the opinion that the western portion of the neighbourhood, fronting Garden City Road, should also be revitalized as residential and not commercial.  Ms. Dubbert commented on the demographics of the neighbourhood, and noted that the area should be deemed unsafe due to the activities that take place.

She spoke on public transit, noting that services to the area have been continuously reduced.  Also, Ms. Dubbert stated that the area is approximately 15 to 20 minutes by foot from the nearest Canada Line station, and expressed the view that, those who utilize public transportation would likely not favour adding additional time to their commute.  Furthermore, she commented on No. 3 Road, noting that its location in the downtown core and proximity to transit would lend itself well to commercial use.  Ms. Dubbert concluded by requesting that City Council designate the western portion of the West Cambie area (Garden City Road frontage) as residential.

Item No. 9 – Minoru Recreation Complex Program

Peter Mitchell, 6271 Nanika Crescent, commented on the Minoru Recreation Complex Program’s public consultation process, noting few display boards and opportunities for the public to comment.  He expressed concern with the lack of information regarding the removal of trees, added berms, and information related to the forthcoming demolition of the Minoru Sports Pavilion.  Also, Mr. Mitchell requested that discussions regarding the potential for a 50 metre pool not be concluded until after the upcoming public consultation process.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Eli Dayan, spoke on behalf of his father who owns 9151 Alexandra Road, noting that his father purchased this property with hopes of developing it, however the official community plan and zoning designations have restricted this opportunity.  He commented on office vacancy rates, noting that studies have shown that vacancy rates are higher in areas where transit services are limited.  Mr. Dayan requested that Council consider options other than those recommended by staff.

Item No. 9 – Minoru Recreation Complex Program

Rosemary Nickerson, representing the Aquatic Services Board, stated that the new aquatic facility is to replace the Minoru Aquatic Centre.  She noted that the Watermania Aquatic Centre can meet the City’s need for a competitive pool, and therefore, there is no need for a competitive pool in the City Centre. 

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Mohammad Namazi, 9288 Odlin Road, read a letter from Teresa Lee, 9299 Tomicki Avenue, in which Ms. Lee advises that she moved to the area as she believed that it would be revitalized.  In her letter, Ms. Lee expressed concern with regard to the lack of green space and sidewalks in the area.  Also, she was of the opinion that the current land designation inhibits revitalization, and therefore attracts less favourable neighbours to the derelict homes in the area.

Mr. Namazi commented on the growing trend of telecommuting, noting that the demand for office space is declining.  He requested that the area be revitalized for aesthetic reasons, and for the safety of residents.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Blaire Chisholm, Brook Pooni Associates Inc., representing Westmark Development Ltd., noted that Westmark Development Ltd. owns approximately five acres of land in the West Cambie area and noted that since purchasing this land, there has been no interest in leasing it.  Ms. Chisholm provided information in regards to projected jobs for the area, and stated that the owner of Westmark Development Ltd. is of the opinion that a mix of 40% commercial and 60% residential would catalyze development in this area.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

King Lam, 9299 Tomicki Avenue, expressed concern with the lack of sidewalks in his neighbourhood, and the adverse effects of derelict homes in the area.  He advised that he would like to see the area revitalized, and was of the opinion that developers are reluctant to invest in this neighbourhood due to current land use designations.  Mr. Lam requested that City Council immediately implement 70% residential in the West Cambie area.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Dr. Shedil Rectada, West Cambie area resident, expressed concern with the lack of sidewalks and green space in the West Cambie area, which have negatively affected his family’s quality of life.  He stated that he would like to see the area revitalized in an effort to ameliorate its aesthetics and attract family-orientated neighbours.   Dr. Rectada requested that the West Cambie area’s land use designations be amended in an effort to improve the neighbourhood.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Matt MacLean, Cushman & Wakefield, spoke of current office market conditions in the city and was of the opinion that the development of commercial real estate in the West Cambie area would be detrimental to the neighbourhood.  Mr. MacLean commented on the West Cambie area’s distance to the Canada Line, and expressed the view that commercial nodes should be developed within 300 metres of Canada Line stations.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Adam Lake, 9199 Tomicki Avenue, expressed concern with the lack of sidewalks in his neighbourhood and the adverse effects of derelict homes in the area.  He stated that he would like to see the area revitalized with single-family or multi-family homes.  Also, Mr. Lake wished to see the area include restaurants, coffee shops and other amenities within walking distance.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Patsy Hui, Richmond resident and realtor, commented on the City’s commercial real estate market, noting that there is little demand for this market.  As a result of the market condition, Ms. Hui was of the opinion that the city has adequate commercial space.

Item No. 27 – Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review

Yo Hung, 9566 Tomicki Avenue, was of the opinion that there is no need for additional commercial space in the West Cambie area as a large retail development in the immediate vicinity is currently underway.  He wished to see the area revitalized with parks, and a community centre in an effort to attract family-oriented residents.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:59 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 26, with the removal of Item No. 21 – “Graybar Road Drainage and Sanitary Main Replacement,” be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, July 21, 2014;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 22, 2014;

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014;

(5)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Thursday, July 24, 2014;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Lafarge Canada Inc. – High Angle Rope Rescue Service
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-13-020) (REDMS No. 4249702)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Law and Community Safety be authorized to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing Confined Space Rescue Service Agreement between the City and Lafarge Canada Inc. (Lafarge) to include Technical High Angle Rope Rescue services by Richmond Fire-Rescue to Lafarge operations at 7611 No. 9 Road on the terms and conditions outlined in the staff report titled High Angle Rope Rescue Services, dated June 19, 2014,  from the Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw Update
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009151/009152/009153/009154) (REDMS No. 3784900 v. 9, 4281409, 4281414, 4281412, 4281415)

(1)

That Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 8306, Amendment Bylaw No. 9151, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9152, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings;

(3)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 9153, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(4)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9154, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Minoru Recreation Complex Program
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-55-01) (REDMS No. 4276756 v. 9)

That:

(1)

the Guiding Principles for the Minoru Recreation Complex program as outlined in the staff report titled “Minoru Recreation Complex Program” dated July 3, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services and the Senior Manager, Project Development, be endorsed;

(2)

the Minoru Recreation Complex functional space program as outlined in the staff report titled “Minoru Recreation Complex Program” dated July 3, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services and the Senior Manager, Project Development, be endorsed; and

(3)

a business plan for the operation of the Minoru Recreation Complex is developed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Brighouse FIREHALL No. 1 Program Allocation
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-FAGIN) (REDMS No. 4264020 v. 9)

That the staff report titled Brighouse Firehall No. 1 Program Allocation, dated June 25, 2014, from the Director, Engineering and Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Cambie FIREHALL No. 3 Program Allocation
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-FOCAL) (REDMS No. 4245908 v. 14)

That the staff report titled Cambie Firehall No. 3 Program Allocation, dated June 25, 2014, from the Director, Engineering and Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Development 296 Ltd.)- Proposed Affordable Housing Contribution
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05, XF. 12-8060-20-009159/008996) (REDMS No. 4216164 v. 4)

(1)

That Option 1 in the staff report titled 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Development 296 Ltd.) – Proposed Affordable Housing Contribution, dated May 20, 2014, from the General Manager, Community Services, be endorsed to permit cash-in-lieu affordable housing contributions from the rezoning of 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (Polygon Jayden Mews Homes Ltd.) as part of Rezoning Application R 13-649641;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Community Services be authorized to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Affordable Housing Contribution Agreement between the City and Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society to:

(a)

add 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road as a proposed development project that is to provide a minimum affordable housing contribution of $678,107; and

(b)

reduce the proposed affordable housing contribution from 9491, 9511, 9531 and 9591 Alexandra Road to $892,634.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by HOLLYBRIDGE Limited Partnership (INTraCorP) for Rezoning at 6888 River Road and 6900 Pearson Way from Residential/Limited Commercial (rcl3) to Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU27) – Oval Village (City Centre)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009148/008995/009150; RZ 14-665416) (REDMS No. 4284264, 4249044, 4284264, 4284614, 4234678)

(1)

That the staff report titled Application By Hollybridge Limited Partnership (Intracorp) for Rezoning at 6888 River Road and 6900 Pearson Way from Residential/Limited Commercial (RCL3) to Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU27) – Oval Village (City Centre, dated July 11, 2014, from the Director, Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That $3.0 million for the Storeys development interim funding be allocated from surplus casino funding as a one-time source of funding.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Application by Polygon Development 296 Ltd. for Rezoning at 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” and “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009159; RZ 13-649641) (REDMS No. 4126857 v. 7, 4131328)

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9159:

(a)

to create “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”; and

(b)

to rezone 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” and “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”;

be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the affordable housing contribution for the rezoning of 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road (RZ 13-649641) be allocated entirely (100%) to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Application by S-8135 Holdings Ltd. for Rezoning at 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from RS1/F (Single-Detached) to ZMU28 (Residential/Limited Commercial)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009163/009164; RZ 14-656219) (REDMS No. 4287209 v. 2, 4278857, 4280067)

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9164, to amend Schedule 2.11A of the Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100:

(a)

to create a new “Residential Mixed Use” designation and change the land use designation on the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map for 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from “Mixed Use” to “Residential Mixed Use”; and

(b)

to incorporate related text and map changes to Section 8.2 of the Area Plan;

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9164, having been considered in conjunction 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 program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 9164, 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 9163 to create the “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU28) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone and to rezone 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road from “Single-Detached (RS1/F)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU28) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Flood Protection Update 2014
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 4265796)

That the staff report titled, Flood Protection Update 2014, dated June 23, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be received for information, be forwarded to Council for information, and be published on the City website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply
(File Ref. No. 10-6650-01, Xr. 10-6045-08-01) (REDMS No. 4266052)

That the report titled East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Update 2013 as attached to the staff report titled East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply, dated June 27, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be used as input in the five year capital program process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

Fraser River Dredging and Environmental Considerations for Steveston Harbour and Sturgeon Bank
(File Ref. No. 10-6150-04) (REDMS No. 4239913)

That the staff report titled Fraser River Dredging and Environmental Considerations for Steveston Harbour and Sturgeon Bank, dated June 30, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be received for information, be forwarded to Council for information, and be published on the City website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

Cigarette Butt Recycling Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 4245647)

(1)

That the staff report titled Cigarette Butt Recycling Program, from the Director, Public Works, dated June 25, 2014, be received for information; and

(2)

That staff work with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority on strategies to reduce cigarette butt litter at the locations identified in the staff report titled Cigarette Butt Recycling Program, from the Director, Public Works, dated June 25, 2014.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

That the annual report titled, Report 2013: Achieving Goals Through Community Engagement be endorsed and made available to the community through the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

Graybar Road Drainage and Sanitary Main Replacement
(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.14308) (REDMS No. 4255539)

Please see Page 17 for action on this matter.

22.

Electric Vehicle Promotion at Community Events
(File Ref. No. 10-6460-03) (REDMS No. 4258974)

That the City’s participation in the Emotive electric vehicle initiative, as described in the staff report titled Electric Vehicle Promotion at Community Events, dated June 16, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

23.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Expansion Phase 3
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-02/2014) (REDMS No. 4180584 v. 26)

That:

(1)

the expansion of the Alexandra District Energy Utility include additional geoexchange fields in the West Cambie Neighbourhood Park, with supplemental conventional energy systems for back up, as presented in the staff report titled Alexandra District Energy Utility Expansion Phase 3, dated July 3, 2014, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed; and

(2)

capital submissions totalling $12.3M for design, construction and commissioning of the ADEU Phase 3 be submitted for Council’s consideration as part of the City’s Five Year Financial Plan (2015-2019).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

24.

Japanese-Canadian Film / Media Project
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-20-NSST1) (REDMS No. 4303290)

(1)

That $69,000 from the Council Contingency Account and secondly, $6,000 from the Council Provisional Account be allocated towards the funding of the Japanese Canadian Film / Media Project – Nikkei Stories of Steveston (the “Project”) and that this amount of $75,000 (which includes applicable taxes) be paid to Orbit Films Inc., with a personal guarantee from Gordon McLennan, to complete the Project;

(2)

That the Steveston Museum Building Committee and associated City staff oversee the financials/budget, content and completion of the Project;

(3)

That the City enter into an agreement with Orbit Films Inc., inclusive of production, services, performance and fees for the services required for the Project; and

(4)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Services, be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

25.

City of Richmond Utility Box Art Wrap Program
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-101) (REDMS No. 4271007, 4222036)

That the opportunity to integrate public artwork on City of Richmond utility boxes, as outlined in the staff report titled City of Richmond Utility Box Art Wrap Program, dated July 2, 2014, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

26.

City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels
(File Ref. No. 11-7140-20-CCA2, Xr. 05-1810-06) (REDMS No. 4276403, 3653836 v. 15)

That:

(1)

the service levels associated with Option 1 for the City Centre Community Centre, as described in the attached Business Plan of the staff report titled City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels, dated July 3, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be endorsed for consideration in the 2015 Operating Budget;

(2)

the material terms for an operating agreement, as described in the attached Business Plan of the staff report titled City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels, dated July 3, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be negotiated with the City Centre Community Association and brought back to Council for approval in early 2015;

(3)

the Position Complement Controls for the six positions included in the OBI Option 1 for the City Centre Community Centre, as described in the attached Business Plan of the staff report titled City Centre Community Centre – Service Levels, dated July 3, 2014, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services be endorsed for consideration in the 2015 Operating Budget; and

(4)

Lang Centre continue to operate as a community facility as part of the delivery of recreation services in City Centre.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Linda McPhail declared herself to be in a conflict of interest as her husband’s business was affected by the Graybar Road drainage and sanitary main replacement and left the meeting (8:58 p.m.).

21.

Graybar Road Drainage and Sanitary Main Replacement
(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.14308) (REDMS No. 4255539)

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It was moved and seconded

That funding of $325,000 from the Sanitary Utility Reserve and $275,000 from the Drainage Utility Reserve be included as an amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2014-2018) to complete the Graybar Road Drainage and Sanitary Main Replacement Project.

CARRIED

Cllr. McPhail returned to the meeting (8:59 p.m.).

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

27.

Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009120/009121/009122, 08-4045-20-11) (REDMS No. 4242481, 4252323, 4210602, 4168202, 4168181)

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaws 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121 to amend Schedule 2.11A in the 2041 Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, to change the existing Business Office designation to Mixed Use (60% Employment: 40% Residential) designation, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121, having been considered in conjunction 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, in accordance with section 879 (2)(b) of the Local Government Act and OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9121, be referred to the following bodies for comment before the Public Hearing:

(a)

the Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) (Federal Government Agency), and

(b)

the Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond); and

(4)

That City staff be directed to consult with VIAA staff regarding the proposed recommendation, prior to the Public Hearing.

The question on Resolution R14/14-7 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the most suitable Employment and Residential ratio for the West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood.

In reply to a query from the Chair, Patrick Burke, Senior Planning Coordinator, provided background information regarding the West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood business office area review.

Discussion further took place on the Employment and Residential ratio for the West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood and the following comments were noted:

§   

the West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood is not within the immediate vicinity of a transit hub;

§   

there is a need for Employment designated lands; however, some were of the opinion that the Alexandra Neighbourhood may not be the most suitable area for such designation;

§   

the No. 3 Road corridor should be examined as it relates to the potential re-designation of the corridor to increase the Employment designation and reduce the Residential designation;

§   

the notion that every person working in an office building utilizes transit is perhaps too strong an assumption;

§   

the City’s Economic Advisory Committee reviewed this matter on two occasions and recommended that Council not “convert employment land to residential use because the capacity of the existing residential zone is virtually limitless, while the capacity of office and industrial is limited;” and

§   

there is a need to examine the lack of sidewalks in the West Cambie area.

The Chair commented on the ranging opinions on the ratio of Employment versus Residential use for the West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood expressed by members of Council, noting that some have mentioned a 20% Employment: 80% Residential ratio, some a 70% Employment: 30% Residential ratio, some a 60% Employment: 40% Residential ratio, etc.  Given the broad range of opinions, the Chair suggested that a referral back to staff may be in order to provide further analysis.  This analysis would ensure that the most suitable Employment and Residential ratio for the West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood is selected.

As a result of the discussion, the following referral was introduced:

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It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled ‘Referral: West Cambie Alexandra Neighbourhood Business Office Area Review’ dated May 27, 2014 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, be referred back to staff for further analysis, including:

(a)

the examination of sidewalks in the West Cambie area; and

(b)

the examination of potentially re-designating parts of the No. 3 Road corridor from residential to employment use.

The question on Resolution R14/14-8 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the following:

§   

what the best ratio of Employment and Residential designations for the West Cambie area might be;

§   

other potential implications resulting from mixed designations in the West Cambie area;

§   

should Council endorse a higher percentage of Residential use in the West Cambie area than that recommended by staff, where the City could gain the discrepancy of Employment use land;

§   

the need to reflect on and provide information on the City’s total Employment use lands for context;

§   

how much Employment use land exists within one kilometre of transit hubs; and

§   

the amount of commercial designated lands, particularly Employment use, exists along No. 3 Road.

The question on Resolution R14/14-8 was then called and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R14/14-9

28.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (9:41 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Bonnie Morley, Richmond resident, spoke on the removal of the Dover Park off-leash dog area and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 2).

In reply to queries from Council, Mike Redpath, Senior Manager, Parks, provided background information regarding the Dover Park off-leash dog area pilot program, and noted that the primary concern regarding the off-leash dog area was noise.  Also, Mr. Redpath noted that park hours, including off-leash dog parks, are regulated by the City’s Public Parks and School Grounds Bylaw No. 7310.

(2)

Audra Harajda, Richmond resident, spoke on the removal of the Dover Park off-leash dog area and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 3).

(3)

Emily Baptiste, 5900 Dover Crescent, spoke on the removal of the Dover Park off-leash dog area and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 4).

(4)

Connie Ho spoke on the removal of the Dover Park off-leash dog area and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 5).

(5)

Sylvia Chiu, 5700 Dover Crescent, spoke on the removal of the Dover Park off-leash dog area and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 6).

(6)

Paris Rosa spoke on the removal of the Dover Park off-leash dog area and read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 7).

Discussion ensued regarding the potential to (i) relocate the former Dover Park off-leash dog area to another area of the Park, and (ii) examine restrictive hours for off-leash dog areas.

Mr. Redpath advised that restrictive hours for the former off-leash dog area at Dover Park likely would not address the primary complaints related to noise, thus, the off-leash area was relocated to a nearby park.

R14/14-10

29.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (10:21 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that the City has entered into a lease renewal and amendment agreement with Turning Point Recovery Society for the use of a City owned property for the provision of residential support services for women.

Also, Mayor Brodie advised that Councillor Bill McNulty has been appointed to E-Comm’s Board until its 2015 AGM and that Wayne Duzita has been appointed as Richmond’s representative on the Board of the 2010 Games Operating Trust Society for a term to expire at the Board’s 2015 AGM.

Mayor Brodie announced that the name “River Parkway” (East/West) has been selected for the new road located in Section 5/32, Block 4/5 North, Range 6 West, that the name “River Road” has been extended from Hollybridge Way to Gilbert Road, and that the temporary section of road adjacent to Gilbert Road between the River Road extension and the existing River Road alignment has been named “River Road.”

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R14/14-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9160

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8890
(6471, 6491, and 6511 No. 2 Road, RZ 11-586782)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8972
(9431, 9451, 9471 and 9491 Williams Road, RZ 11-586280)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9112
(10820 No. 5 Road, ZT 14-656053)

CARRIED

R14/14-12

It was moved and seconded

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8865, and Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8864
(4660, 4680, 4700, 4720, 4740 Garden City Road and 9040, 9060, 9080, 9180, 9200, 9260, 9280,9320, 9340, 9360, 9400, 9420, 9440, 9480, 9500 Alexandra Road, RZ 10-528877)

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Steves

R14/14-13

It was moved and seconded

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 8973
(9440, 9480, 9500 Alexandra Road, RZ 10-528877)

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Steves

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R14/14-14

30.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 and Wednesday, July 16, 2014, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 24, 2012, December 12, 2013, January 15, 2014, June 11, 2014, June 25, 2014, and February 12, 2014, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 12-600815) for the property at 8380 Lansdowne Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 12-617455) for the property at 6511 No. 2 Road (formerly 6471, 6491 and 6511 No. 2 Road);

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 13-641796) for the property at 10820 No. 5 Road;

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 13-650988) for the property at 4660, 4680, 4700, 4720, 4740 Garden City Road and 9040, 9060, 9080, 9180, 9200, 9260, 9280, 9320, 9340, 9360, 9400, 9420, 9440, 9480, 9500 Alexandra Road;

(e)

a Development Permit (DP 13-630413) for the property at 9431, 9451, 9471 and 9491 Williams Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R14/14-15

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (10:30 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, July 28, 2014.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)