October 14, 2014 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
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

Absent:

Councillor Chak Au

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R14/16-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, September 22, 2014, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITION

R14/16-2

It was moved and seconded

That ‘Sign Regulations’ be added to the Council Agenda under ‘New Business.’

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

39 Service Battalion Coin

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Alolega, Major Ron Mathews, and Honorary Colonel Howe Lee of the 39 Service Battalion of the 39 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Armed Forces presented the 39 Service Battalion Coin to Richmond City Council.  The Coin commemorates the Freedom of the City award granted by the City in April 2014.

(2)

Climate & Energy Action Award

Alen Postolka, Manager, District Energy, provided background information on the Community Energy Association and introduced Patricia Bell, Head of Planning and Director of Education, Community Energy Association, to present the Climate & Energy Action Award.

Ms. Bell congratulated City Council and staff on achieving the Climate & Energy Action Award in the ‘Community Planning and Development’ category for the Alexandra District Energy Utility, a highly successful City-owned renewable energy utility with significant expansion opportunities.  She noted that, as a recipient of a Climate & Energy Action Award, the City has received complimentary membership to the Community Energy Association for one year.  Ms. Bell then presented the Climate and Energy Action Award to Mayor Brodie.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R14/16-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 18 – Canada Health Accord

Mohinder Grewal, 8631 Boyd Court, member of the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee (RSAC), spoke of the proposed RSAC resolution, noting that it removed the six per cent escalator clause from the original Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC resolution, as there was consensus that the escalator may not cover increasing health care costs.  Mr. Grewal requested that (i) Council consider forwarding the letter to all Members of Parliament, all Members of the Legislative Assembly, and to the Union of BC Municipalities, and (ii) Council continue to urge the federal government to establish a new Health Accord.

Item No. 9 – Richmond Blue Dots’ Initiative to Pursue a Municipal Declaration that Recognizes Residents’ Rights to Access Fresh Air, Clean Water, and Healthy Foods

Sophika Kostyniuk, National Organizing Manager, David Suzuki Foundation, accompanied by members of the Richmond Blue Dots’ volunteer network, spoke to the importance of the City taking centre stage on environmental rights by adopting the proposed declaration that recognizes residents’ rights to access fresh air, clean water, and healthy foods.

Three youth leaders of the Richmond Blue Dots’ spoke to the need for (i) stronger environmental protection to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations, and (ii) sustainable business practices through innovation and improvements in current technologies to promote the three Rs; reduce, recycle, and reuse.

Item No. 9 – Richmond Blue Dots’ Initiative to Pursue a Municipal Declaration that Recognizes Residents’ Rights to Access Fresh Air, Clean Water, and Healthy Foods

Carol Day, accompanied by Sandra Berg, spoke in support of the Richmond Blue Dots’ initiative and read from a written submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1).

Item No. 9 – Richmond Blue Dots’ Initiative to Pursue a Municipal Declaration that Recognizes Residents’ Rights to Access Fresh Air, Clean Water, and Healthy Foods

Jim Wright, 8300 Osgoode Drive, spoke in favour of the proposed declaration on behalf of the Garden City Conservation Society and read from a written submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2).

Item No. 9 – Richmond Blue Dots’ Initiative to Pursue a Municipal Declaration that Recognizes Residents’ Rights to Access Fresh Air, Clean Water, and Healthy Foods

Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, supported the Richmond Blue Dots’ initiative and requested that Council review the objectives, targets, timelines and actions more frequently than every five years.

Item No. 18 – Canada Health Accord

Mr. Wolfe requested that Council consider having the proposed resolution reviewed by a youth group as health care affects every generation.  Mr. Wolfe commented that all levels of government have a role in health care funding and urged Council to invest in health services.  Also, Mr. Wolfe spoke of the late Norman Wrigglesworths’ legacy with regard to air for all.

R14/16-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

As a result of delegations from the floor on Agenda items, the following motion was introduced:

R14/16-5

It was moved and seconded

That the Agenda be varied to consider Item No. 9 – ‘Richmond Blue Dots’ Initiative to Pursue a Municipal Declaration that Recognizes Residents’ Rights to Access Fresh Air, Clean Water, and Healthy Foods’ at this point in the meeting.

CARRIED

9.

Richmond Blue Dots’ initiative to pursue a municipal declaration that recognizes residents’ rights to access fresh air, clean water, and healthy foods
(File Ref. No. 3040-01)

R14/16-6

It was moved and seconded

That the Declaration ‘The Right To A Healthy Environment’ be adopted.

The question on Resolution R14/16-6 was not called, as discussion ensued regarding (i) the merits of the declaration, (ii) the City’s leadership in environmental protection and sustainable initiatives and practices, and (iii) referring the proposed declaration to the Advisory Committee on the Environment to develop a means of evaluation.

Council expressed appreciation for the comments of the students and urged the organizers to advocate the provincial and federal governments for their support.

The question on Resolution R14/16-6 was then called and it was CARRIED.

R14/16-7

It was moved and seconded

That the Declaration ‘The Right To A Healthy Environment’ be referred to the Advisory Committee on the Environment for comments and to develop a means of evaluation.

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Brodie noted that, prior to Council’s consideration of the Consent Agenda, the following amendments be implemented:

(1)

the staff report titled ‘Richmond Sports Wall of Fame’ be re-named to ‘Richmond Sports Wall of Honour’ and that an “Officials” category be added to the proposed policy as outlined in the staff memorandum dated October 9, 2014 (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office); and

(2)

Attachment 1 of the staff report titled ‘Implementation of the Richmond Social Development Strategy’ be revised to include Section 23.3 “Collaborating with the business sector and other partners to ensure racist graffiti is removed in a timely manner both from City and non-City properties in Richmond and that any wording on business signage and/or City documentation prominently includes the English language.”

R14/16-8

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items 6 through 20, with the removal of Item No. 9, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014;

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014;

(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, October 6, 2014;

(4)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, October 6, 2014;

(5)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Toilet and Clothes Washer Rebate Program Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6650-02) (REDMS No. 4333310)

That:

(1)

the City allocate $20,000 from existing Water Utility operating accounts to the Clothes Washer Rebate Program; and

(2)

the CAO and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to update the agreement with BC Hydro to include the additional funding.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Municipal Access Agreement with TeraSpan Networks Inc.
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-21-012) (REDMS No. 4267964)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, a Municipal Access Agreement between the City and TeraSpan Networks Inc. containing the material terms and conditions set out in the staff report titled Municipal Access Agreement with TeraSpan Networks Inc., dated August 11, 2014, from the Director, Engineering.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Richmond Blue Dots’ initiative to pursue a municipal declaration that recognizes residents’ rights to access fresh air, clean water, and healthy foods
(File Ref. No. 3040-01)

Please see Page 5 for action on this matter.

10.

Capstan Sanitary Pump Station Plaza Public Artwork
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-121) (REDMS No. 4322840)

That the concept proposal and installation of the artwork proposed for the Capstan Sanitary Pump Station Plaza, for the City of Richmond, as presented in the staff report titled Capstan Sanitary Pump Station Plaza Public Artwork, dated September 2, 2014, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Draft 2015-2020 Youth Service Plan
(File Ref. No. 07-3425-02) (REDMS No. 4330467)

(1)

That the Draft 2015-2020 Youth Service Plan, presented as Attachment 1 to the staff report titled Draft 2015-2020 Youth Service Plan dated September 2, 2014, from the General Manager, Community Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Draft 2015-2020 Youth Service Plan, presented as Attachment 1 to the staff report titled Draft 2015-2020 Youth Service Plan dated September 2, 2014, from the General Manager, Community Services, be circulated to the East Richmond Community Association, the City Centre Community Association, the Hamilton Community Association, the South Arm Community Association, the Thompson Community Association, the Steveston Community Society, the West Richmond Community Association, the Sea Island Community Association, the Council/School Board Liaison Committee, the Richmond RCMP, Vancouver Coastal Health, the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, and the Richmond Sports Council for comment.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

MINORU CIVIC PRECINCT PUBLIC ART PLAN
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-182) (REDMS No. 4317770; 4332120)

That the staff report titled Minoru Civic Precinct Public Art Plan, dated September 17, 2014, from the Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed as the guiding plan for public art opportunities in the Minoru Civic Precinct, including the proposed Minoru Complex and Brighouse Fire Hall No. 1.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 Public Art Plan
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-79) (REDMS No. 4328765)

That the staff report titled Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 Public Art Plan, dated September 11, 2014, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed as the guiding plan for public art opportunities for Cambie Fire Hall No. 3.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Richmond Sports Wall of HONOUR
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 4332731; 4249124)

That:

(1)

the proposed Richmond Sports Wall of Honour Policy, as described in the staff report titled Richmond Sports Wall of Honour, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, dated September 17, 2014, be approved;

(2)

Richmond Sports Council be requested to establish and nominate non-council members as a Nominating Committee in accordance with the parameters identified in the staff report titled Richmond Sports Wall of Honour, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, dated September 17, 2014, and report back to Council with proposed nominations for the Richmond Sports Wall of Honour no later than November 17, 2014.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Bylaw No. 9158 – Permissive Exemption (2015) Bylaw
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-0009158; 03-0925-02-01) (REDMS No. 4302464; 4302448)

That Permissive Exemption (2015) Bylaw No. 9158 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9168
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009168) (REDMS No. 4332725; 4354449)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9168 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Implementation of Richmond Social Development Strategy
(File Ref. No. 10-4055-20-SPST1) (REDMS No. 4345217; 4309969)

That the staff report titled Implementation of the Richmond Social Development Strategy from the General Manager, Community Services, dated September 16, 2014, be received for information and circulated for information to the Richmond School District No. 38 and Vancouver Coastal Health – Richmond.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

Canada Health Accord
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 4353019; 4269103)

(1)

That the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee’s proposed resolution regarding the termination of the Canada Health Accord, presented in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled Canada Health Accord, dated September 18, 2014, from the General Manager, Community Services, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a letter conveying the endorsed resolution be sent to the Prime Minister, with copies to the appropriate Ministers, the Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Leader Health, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Vancouver Coastal Health, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, the Richmond School District No. 38, and the Union of BC Municipalities.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

APPLICATION BY AMAR BHULLAR FOR REZONING AT 10231 NO. 5 ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO COMPACT SINGLE DETACHED (RC2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009177; RZ 14-656004) (REDMS No. 4357858; 2013902; 4361763)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9177, for the rezoning of 10231 No. 5 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

Application by Rav Bains for Rezoning at 7440 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Coach House (ZS12) – Broadmoor
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009175; RZ 13-648179) (REDMS No. 4335973; 4337421)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9175, for the rezoning of 7440 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach House (ZS12) - Broadmoor”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NEW BUSINESS

Sign REGULATIONS
(File Ref. No.)

R14/16-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff be directed to bring forward a report to the General Purposes Committee on whether or not the City of Richmond has the ability to regulate signage on private property; and

(2)

Whether or not that ability extends to mandating a percentage of English on signage on private property.

The question on Resolution R14/16-9 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the importance of obtaining clarification regarding the City’s ability to regulate signage, particularly English signage, on private property.

The question on Resolution R14/16-9 was then called and it was CARRIED.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R14/16-10

21.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 14-662829) for the property at 3811 Moncton Street; and

(b)

a Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 14-662831) for the property at 3811 Moncton Street;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R14/16-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:25 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 Tuesday, October 14, 2014.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer

(Michelle Jansson)