March 9, 2015 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Bill McNulty

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R15/5-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, February 23, 2015, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on Monday, March 2, 2015, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R15/5-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R15/5-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R15/5-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 14 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 2, 2015;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, March 2, 2015;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2015-2020 Youth Service Plan
(File Ref. No. 07-3425-02) (REDMS No. 4493256 v. 2, 4493812, 4493989)

That the Community Services Youth Service Plan: Where Youth Thrive 2015-2020, presented as Attachment 1 in the staff report titled 2015-2020 Youth Service Plan, dated February 4, 2015, from the General Manager, Community Services, be adopted.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Framework for Recreation in Canada
(File Ref. No. 11-7375-01) (REDMS No. 4501300 v. 5)

(1)

That the staff report titled, Framework for Recreation in Canada, dated February 10, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport, be received for information; and

(2)

That letters be sent to local MPs, MLAs and to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development expressing the City’s support for the “Framework for Recreation in Canada.”

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Manhole Cover Art Program Implementation
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-100) (REDMS No. 4494045 v. 2)

That the implementation of the public art program for integrating artwork on sanitary sewer and storm drainage manhole covers, as outlined in the staff report titled Manhole Cover Art Program Implementation, dated February 3, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, and Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

LED Street Light and Adaptive Controls Trial Program Agreement with BC Hydro
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-18-094) (REDMS No. 4478762 v. 19, 4508055)

(1)

That the staff report titled LED Street Light and Adaptive Controls Trial Program Agreement with BC Hydro, dated February 16, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) for a street lighting pilot project; and

(3)

That an amendment to the City’s Five Year Financial Plan (2015-2019) to include capital costs of $17,000 in 2015 with funding from the Enterprise Fund provision be approved for this pilot project.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Funding for Major Events and Festivals 2015
(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 4508535 v. 4)

(1)

That $150,000 be transferred from the Major Events Provision Fund to support Ships to Shore 2015;

(2)

That $180,000 be transferred from the Major Events Provision Fund to support Maritime Festival 2015;

(3)

That $40,000 be transferred from the Major Events Provision Fund to support Richmond Days of Summer marketing campaign 2015;

(4)

That $170,000 be transferred from the Major Events Provision Fund to support Richmond World Block Party in the City Centre in 2015;

(5)

That $60,000 be transferred from the Major Events Provision Fund to support Richmond Children’s Arts Festival 2016;

(6)

That $10,000 be transferred from the Major Events Provision Fund to purchase festival infrastructure and City branded assets;

(7)

That $50,000 be transferred from the Major Events Provision Fund for planning and potential ship recruitment building to enhance events in 2017; and

(8)

That the expenditures totalling $945,000 for Major Events, of which $660,000 is funded from the Major Events Provision Fund, and $285,000 funded from projected sponsorships and grants be included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2015-2019).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9102 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 6511 Buswell Street (Majorca International Investment Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-01; 12-8060-20-009102) (REDMS No. 4134610, 4139172)

That Bylaw No. 9102 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of s. 905 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by the Development Permit Application DP 13-634111.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by 0825215 B.C. Ltd. for Rezoning at 8231 Ryan Road from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached(RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009214; RZ 14-665297) (REDMS No. 4500028, 4501304, 292539)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9214, for the rezoning of 8231 Ryan Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B),” be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Application by Robert Kirk for Rezoning at 8395 Ruskin Place from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached(RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009218; RZ 11-586707) (REDMS No. 3472510, 3476817)

That Bylaw No. 9218, for the rezoning of 8395 Ruskin Place from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B),” be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

15.

5 Year Financial Plan (2015-2019) Bylaw No. 9220 
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01; 12-8060-20-009220) (REDMS No. 4503515 v. 6, 4503497)

R15/5-5

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the 5 Year Financial Plan (2015-2019) be approved as presented by the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services;

(2)

the 5 Year Financial Plan (2015-2019) Bylaw No. 9220 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(3)

staff undertake a process of public consultation as required in Section 166 of the Community Charter.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Au

Day

Johnston

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Mayor Brodie announced that Teresa Murphy and Colin Dring have been appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2015.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R15/5-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8968
(7451 and 7471 No. 4 Road, No Access Property on General Currie Road and Lane to be Closed, RZ 11-582929)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9163
(9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road, RZ 14-656219)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 9164
(West Cambie Area Plan, RZ 14-656219)

CARRIED

R15/5-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9194 (5440 Moncton Street, RZ 14-666142) be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Steves

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R15/5-9

16.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on November 26, 2014, November 14, 2012, February 26, 2014, and  February 25, 2015 , be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 14-672669) for the property at 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 10-535726) for the property at 4111 Boundary Road;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 13-627880) for the property at 7451 and 7471 No. 4 Road, a No Access Property on General Currie Road, and a Lane to be Closed; and

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 14-676361) for the property at 1000 Ferguson Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R15/5-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:58 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, March 9, 2015.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)