March 23, 2015 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Derek Dang

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R15/6-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, March 9, 2015, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, March 16, 2015, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated Friday, March 6, 2015, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R15/6-2

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following resolutions from the Closed Council meeting of March 23, 2015 relating to the “Disposition of 7117 Lindsay Avenue and 5360 Granville Avenue and proposed acquisition of a portion of 5320 Granville Avenue and a portion of 7260 Lynnwood Drive” be added to Item No. 15 as approved Rezoning Considerations in conjunction with rezoning application RZ 12-610630:

(1)

That the sale of 7117 Lindsay Road of ±19,795 sq. ft. to Grandsun Investment and Trading Inc. or its designate for $2,715,000 plus applicable taxes be approved with the net funds deposited into the Park Land Acquisition DCC account;

(2)

That the sale of 5360 Granville Avenue of ±13,605 sq. ft. to Grandsun Investment and Trading Inc. or its designate for $1,715,000 plus applicable taxes be approved with the net funds deposited into the Roads DCC account;

(3)

That the purchase of a subdivided portion of 5320 Granville Avenue and a subdivided portion of 7260 Lynnwood Drive totalling ± 5,441 sq. ft. from Grandsun Investment and Trading Inc. or its designate for $685,000 be approved to be funded from Park Land Acquisition DCC funds; and

(4)

That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete all matters as contained in the report dated February 26, 2015 including authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the transaction, including executing all required Land Title Office documentation.

(5)

That the following resolution replace the proposed resolution contained in Attachment 2 of the staff report dated February 25, 2015 from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit for submission to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association, the Union of BC Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (referenced in Item No. 10 on the Agenda):

WHEREAS the Canada Marine Act (e.g., through Letters Patent and pursuant to the Port Authorities Management Regulations) allows Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) to undertake port activities including the shipping, navigation, transporting and handling of goods and passengers, including managing, leasing, licensing, acquiring and disposing of lands for the purposes of operating and supporting port operations;

AND WHEREAS PMV has purchased land in the BC Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in the City of Richmond, totaling 241.51 acres, which over time it intends to develop for port purposes and these ALR land purchases have been authorized by the issuance of Supplementary Letters of Patent signed by the Minister of Transport Canada;

AND WHEREAS the City of Richmond has advised PMV that it continues to strongly object to its Land Use Plan, as it does not protect ALR land, and has requested the PMV Board to delete the “Special Study Areas’ located within ALR in the City of Richmond, and create a policy which prohibits the expansion of PMV operations on all ALR lands;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) call on the federal government and the Minister of Transport Canada, through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and other avenues as appropriate, to:

(1)

Request the Minister of Transport Canada to rescind the March 24, 2009 Supplementary Letter of Patent (attached) issued by the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Transport , Infrastructure and Communities, which authorized the transfer of the 229.34 acre Agricultural Lands real property, described in this Supplementary Letter of Patent, from A.C. Gilmore & Sons (Farms) Ltd. to PMV, and order the PMV Board to dispose of this real ALR property and other real ALR properties, currently designated in their Plan as ‘Special Study Areas’, for agricultural purposes, at fair market value;

(2)

Request the Minister of Transport Canada, by way of regulatory changes (e.g., to the Canada Marine Act, the Port Authorities Management Regulations and Letters of Patent), to prohibit the PMV and its subsidiaries, from purchasing any ALR land in the City of Richmond and within the Metro Vancouver region, for port purposes; and

(3)

Request the Minister of Transport Canada to require PMV to establish, with the local governments located within the area in which it operates, a meaningful consultation process and a formal dispute resolution process to address Municipal/PMV issues arising from its operations and activities.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Emily Toda, Acting Coordinator, Parks Programs, highlighted that the City of Richmond’s Street Banner Program is a Partners For Beautification initiative – a community engagement program that encourages Richmond residents to participate in the beautification of their city.

She advised that the submissions were all original images reflecting one or more of the following themes: Active Living, Arts, Culture and Heritage, the City Centre, Parks and Nature, and Transportation.

Prior to announcing the winning banners, Ms. Toda recognized the panel of volunteers (Mila Kostic, Julia Olsen, Sherry Sutherland, and Graeme Wood) for contributing their time and expertise in judging this year’s Street Banner Contest.

The winning artists and the titles of their banner art were then announced as follows: Harris Hui – Larry Berg Park Candid and Buddha Statue, Max Lindenthaler – Fraser River Tugboat, Ellane Reyes – Community Gardens, Sam Chua – The Belties, Beth Belcourt – Returning Home, Bob Baziuk – A Day at Britannia, Vladimir Cheinman – Cranberry Fields, Liliana Chamberlain – Relentless, Clayton Perry – Karate in the Park, and Ron Coutts – Nestled In.

Winning artists were presented with an honorarium as well as a banner showing their design in a recycled banner bag.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R15/6-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:19 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 9 – Resolution for LMLGA and UBCM: Environmental Bill of Rights and Item No. 10 – Port Metro Vancouver Resolution to LMLGA, UBCM and FCM

Jim Wright, 8300 Osgoode Drive, spoke in favour of the proposed Environmental Bill of Rights, and the proposed Port Metro Vancouver resolution, and congratulated the City for its efforts.  Mr. Wright read from his submission, attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1.

Item No. 10 – Port Metro Vancouver Resolution to LMLGA, UBCM and FCM

John ter Borg, 5860 Sandpiper Court, spoke in favour of the proposed Port Metro Vancouver Resolution to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association, the Union of BC Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and suggested that, if possible, the City purchase land from Port Metro Vancouver in an effort to deter further expansion of port activities on said land.

Item No. 16 – Proposed Revisions to Single-Family and Two-Unit Dwellings Building Height and Half-Storey Building Area Regulations

Linda ter Borg, 5860 Sandpiper Court, was pleased to see the proposed revisions to single-family and two-unit dwellings building height and half-storey building area regulations; however, she cited concern with regard to double height ceilings, requesting that the City also address this matter.

R15/6-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:35 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R15/6-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 18, with the removal of Item No. 8 – Gaming Revenue Update, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 16, 2015;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015;

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw Update
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009221/009222) ( REDMS No. 4485448 v. 7, 4501325, 4501326)

(1)

That Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 8306, Amendment Bylaw No. 9221, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9222, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Gaming Revenue Update
(File Ref. No. 03-0920-17-01) (REDMS No. 4266078 v. 2)

Please see Page 15 for action on this item.

9.

Resolution for LMLGA and UBCM: Environmental Bill of RiGHTS
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-ENVI2, 01-0060-20-LGMA1, 01-0060-20UBCM1) (REDMS No. 4520265 v. 2)

That Council approve the following resolution to be forwarded to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) for consideration:

Environmental Bill of Rights

WHEREAS municipalities and regional districts are the government nearest to people and the natural environment, and therefore share a deep concern for the welfare of the natural environment and understand that a healthy environment is inextricably linked to the health of individuals, families, future generations and communities;

AND WHEREAS fostering the environmental well-being of the community is a municipal purpose under section 7(d) of the Community Charter and regional district purpose under section 2(d) of the Local Government Act;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) request that the Province of British Columbia enact a Provincial environmental bill of rights that:

(a)

recognizes the right of every resident to live in a healthy environment, including the right to clean air, clean water, clean food and vibrant ecosystems;

(b)

provides for public participation in decision-making respecting the environment and access to environmental information;

(c)

provides access to justice when environmental rights are infringed; and

(d)

has whistleblower protection

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Port Metro Vancouver Resolution to LMLGA, UBCM and FCM
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-PMVA1, XR: 01-0060-20-LGMA1, 01-0060-20UBCM1, 01-0060-20-FCMU1) (REDMS No. 4508241)

Note: Please see Page 3 under Agenda Additions and Deletions for full text of revised Resolution wording.

(1)

That the Port Metro Vancouver Resolution, as proposed in the February 25, 2015 staff report from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit, be submitted to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association, the Union of BC Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for their endorsement;

(2)

That a letter and the staff report titled “Port Metro Vancouver Resolution to LMLGA, UBCM and FCM” dated February 25, 2015, be sent to Metro Vancouver, the City of Vancouver, the Corporation of Delta, the City of Coquitlam, the Village of Belcarra, the City of Burnaby, the City of New Westminster, the City of Port Moody, the City of North Vancouver, the City of Surrey, the District of North Vancouver, the City of Port Coquitlam, the District of West Vancouver, the District of Maple Ridge, the City of Pitt Meadows and the Township of Langley, requesting their support for the endorsement of the Port Metro Vancouver Resolution; and

(3)

That the above mentioned letter and staff report be copied to the Office of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transport Canada, the Premier of British Columbia, the BC Minister of Agriculture, Richmond Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Federal Leader of the Official Opposition and the Provincial (BC) Leader of the Official Opposition.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Kiwanis Towers – Second Disbursement from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to 7378 Gollner Avenue
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 4324592 v. 16)

(1)

That, subject to Resolution 2 below, $5,848,406 be paid to Richmond Kiwanis Senior Citizens Housing Society (the “Society”) towards construction costs associated with 296 subsidized senior housing units at 7378 Gollner Avenue (formerly 6251 Minoru Boulevard) to be used by the Society

(2)

That, pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, dated November 9, 2012, between the City and the Society, no payment be made by the City until:

(a)

substantial completion of all 148 Seniors Housing Units in the first tower is confirmed by a quantity surveyor retained by and reporting to BC Housing; and

(b)

the City grants its final building inspection permitting occupancy of all 148 units;

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager of Community Services be authorized to:

(a)

negotiate and execute all amendments to the Contribution Agreement and other agreements and documents in relation to the disbursements and revised payment schedule; and

(b)

disburse the amount as stated in Resolution 1 above.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Richmond Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-20-RAFR1) (REDMS No. 4508866 v. 2, 4512157, 4539946)

(1)

That the Richmond Age-Friendly Assessment and Action Plan be approved;

(2)

That the Plan be sent to the Seniors Advisory Committee, the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, Community Partners, TransLink, Vancouver Coastal Health, the Chamber of Commerce, and Richmond MLAs and MPs, with a request to participate in implementation; and

(3)

That BC Age-Friendly Recognition be sought.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Paul Cheung for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit Renewal at 12631 Vulcan Way for 2015, 2016 and 2017
(File Ref. No. TU 14-670690) (REDMS No. 4526068, 4144199)

(1)

That the application by Paul Cheung for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit Renewal at 12631 Vulcan Way be considered at Public Hearing to be held on April 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:

“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Paul Cheung for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit Renewal at 12631 Vulcan Way for the purposes of permitting an evening night market event between May 8, 2015 to September 27, 2015 (inclusive), May 6, 2016 to September 25, 2016 (inclusive) and May 5, 2017 to September 24, 2017 (inclusive) subject to the fulfillment of all terms, conditions and requirements outlined in the Temporary Commercial Use Permit and attached Schedules;” and

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area be expanded to include all properties within the area bounded by River Road to the north, No. 5 Road to the west, Bridgeport Road to the south and Knight Street to the east.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Application by Anwer Kamal and Nabeel Abrahani for Rezoning at 8760 and 8780 Rosemary Avenue from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009228; RZ 14-662478) (REDMS No. 4497275, 4494124, 4521368)

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9228, for the rezoning of 8760 and 8780 Rosemary Avenue from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the notification area for Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9228 be expanded to include five properties surrounding the subject properties.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Application by Yamamoto Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 5320, 5340 and 5360 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3) and School And Institutional Use (SI) Proposed OCP Amendments Regarding 5300, 5320 and 5360 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009114/009115/009230; RZ 12-610630) (REDMS No. 4514826 v. 4, 4517644, 4517645, 4523682)

Disposition of 7117 Lindsay Avenue and 5360 Granville Avenue and proposed acquisition of a portion of 5320 Granville Avenue and a portion of 7260 Lynnwood Drive relating to RZ 12 610630
(File Ref. No. 06-2275-20-450, 06-2290-20-084, 06-2290-20-140) (REDMS No. 4517756 v. 2)

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9114,

(a)

to redesignate portions of 5320 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive from "Park" to "Neighbourhood Residential" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map);

(b)

to redesignate a portion of 7260 Lynnwood Drive from "Neighbourhood Residential" to "Park" " in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map);

(c)

to redesignate portions of 5320 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive from "Public Open Space" to "Residential (Townhouses)" in the Land Use Map of Schedule 2.5A of Bylaw 7100 (Blundell Area Laurelwood Sub-Area Plan);

(d)

to redesignate portions of 5360 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive from "Residential (Single-Family)" to "Residential (Townhouses)" in the Land Use Map of Schedule 2.5A of Bylaw 7100 (Blundell Area Laurelwood Sub-Area Plan); and

(e)

together with related minor map and text amendments in Schedule 2.5A of Official Community Plan 7100 (Blundell Area Laurelwood Sub-Area Plan);

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9230,

(a)

to redesignate a portion of 5300 Granville Avenue from "Park" to "Neighbourhood Residential" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map); and

(b)

to redesignate a portion of 5300 Granville Avenue from "Residential (Townhouses)" to "Public Open Space" in the Land Use Map of Schedule 2.5A of Bylaw 7100 (Blundell Area Laurelwood Sub-Area Plan);

be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Bylaws 9114 and 9230, 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;

(4)

That Bylaws 9114 and 9230, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation.  However, out of courtesy, that the report be sent to the Richmond School Board for information purposes and the Richmond School Board may provide comments at the Public Hearing; and

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9115,

(a)

for the rezoning of 5340 and 5360 Granville Avenue from the "Single Detached (RS1/E)" zone to the "Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)" zone;

(b)

for the rezoning of a portion of 5320 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive from the "Single Detached (RS1/E)" zone to the "Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)" zone; and

(c)

for the rezoning of a portion of 5320 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive from the "Single Detached (RS1/E)" zone to the "School & Institutional Use (SI) " zone;

be introduced and given first reading;

Note: The following was approved at the Closed Council meeting of March 23, 2015 as Rezoning Considerations in relation to rezoning application RZ 12-610630.

(6)

That:

(a)

the sale of 7117 Lindsay Road of ±19,795 sq. ft. to Grandsun Investment and Trading Inc. or its designate for $2,715,000 plus applicable taxes be approved with the net funds deposited into the Park Land Acquisition DCC account;

(b)

the sale of 5360 Granville Avenue of ±13,605 sq. ft. to Grandsun Investment and Trading Inc. or its designate for $1,715,000 plus applicable taxes be approved with the net funds deposited into the Roads DCC account;

(c)

the purchase of a subdivided portion of 5320 Granville Avenue and a subdivided portion of 7260 Lynnwood Drive totalling ± 5,441 sq. ft. from Grandsun Investment and Trading Inc. or its designate for $685,000 be approved to be funded from Park Land Acquisition DCC funds; and

(d)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete all matters as contained in the report dated February 26, 2015 including authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the transaction, including executing all required Land Title Office documentation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Proposed Revisions to Single-Family and Two-Unit Dwellings Building Height and Half-Storey Building Area Regulations
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009223; XR: 08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 4511924, 4523843, 4528390, 4528391, 4511167)

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9223 amend the regulations for “Storey, half (½)” and Building Height within single-family, coach house and two-unit dwelling zones be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That staff refer the proposed amendments to the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association, the Urban Development Institute and the Richmond Small Builders Group for comment prior to the Public Hearing on April 20, 2015; and

(3)

That the proposed changes to the regulations for “Storey, half (½)” and Building Height within single-family, coach house and two-unit dwelling zones be reviewed in one year.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

City of Richmond Utility Box Art Wrap Program Implementation
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-101) (REDMS No. 4521667 v. 2)

That the implementation of integrating artwork on City of Richmond utility boxes, as outlined in the staff report from the Director, Public Works and Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated March 2, 2015, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

2015 Clothes Washer Rebate Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6650-02/2015, 03-1000-05-211) (REDMS No. 4507873 v. 3)

That:

(1)

the City partner with BC Hydro to offer a combined rebate program May 1 to June 30 and October 1 to October 31 of this year, which will provide a rebate of up to $200, equally cost shared between BC Hydro and the City, for the replacement of an inefficient clothes washer with a new high efficiency one;

(2)

the scope of the existing toilet rebate program funding be expanded to include clothes washer rebates; and

(3)

the CAO and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute an agreement with BC Hydro to implement this program.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

8.

Gaming Revenue Update
(File Ref. No. 03-0920-17-01) (REDMS No. 4266078 v. 2)

R15/6-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed gaming revenue allocation model as presented in the staff report titled, Gaming Revenue Update, from the Director of Finance be endorsed effective January 1, 2016;

(2)

That a Council Community Initiatives account be established, and $3.0M of the existing Gaming Revenue Provision be transferred to this account;

(3)

That $12.0M of the existing Gaming Revenue Provision be transferred to the Capital Reserve (Revolving Fund) for future capital work;

(4)

That the 2016 Operating Budget decrease by $1.4M to remove tax funded grants and increase by $1.4M for transfer to the Capital Reserve (Revolving Fund) for a net impact of zero to the Operating Budget;

(5)

That a Grant Provision account be established for the unspent grant funds to accumulate for future distribution;

(6)

That item 2 of the Long Term Financial Management Strategy Policy 3707 be amended as follows:

“Gaming revenues are designated for the capital reserves, the major capital community facility replacement program, the grants program, the Council initiatives account, and towards the cost of policing relating to gaming activities.”

(7)

That staff consider terms of reference for the Council Community Initiatives account.

The question on Resolution R15/6-6 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the potential to refer the matter back to carry out a public consultation process in an effort to further refine the proposed gaming revenue allocation model.  As a result of the discussion, the following referral was introduced:

R15/6-7

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled Gaming Revenue Update from the Director, Finance, dated February 12, 2015 be referred back to staff for further consultation with the public.

DEFEATED

Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Johnston
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves

The question on Resolution R15/6-6 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Au and Day opposed.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R15/6-8

19.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:46 p.m.).

CARRIED

Leanne Bird, 5800 Andrews Road, spoke on the City’s Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932 as it relates to her blind dog.  She stated that although her dog is a mixed breed, it shows some characteristic of a bull terrier, which is why the dog is registered as a “dangerous dog.”  She requested that the City amend the Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932 to include an exemption provision for dog owners of dogs with special needs.

Ms. Bird stated that she is able to provide documentation from her dog’s ophthalmologist regarding her sight impairment.  Also, she stated that as a result of her sight impairment, the dog relies heavily on her sense of smell.  A muzzle, which is required for all dogs registered as a “dangerous dog,” significantly hinders her ability to navigate outside.  Moreover, Ms. Bird offered to have her dog assessed with regard to her temperament.

In reply to queries from Council, Ms. Bird stated that she interprets her dog’s behaviour differently than that of the complainant’s and that she would address these matters as part of an exemption application process.

In reply to queries from Council, Michelle Orsetti, Operations Manager, Community Bylaws, spoke on soft muzzles, noting that they are designed for dogs with special needs, and that they allow a dog to eat and drink, while keeping the nose exposed.  Ms. Orsetti advised that she is not aware of any other municipalities with an exemption provision for dangerous dogs.

Discussion took place regarding the notion of an exemption provision in the Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932 and it was noted that protecting the public is of utmost importance.  Staff were directed to speak with Ms. Bird regarding the use of a soft muzzle.  Also, it was noted that additional information regarding this matter may be of value.

R15/6-9

20.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that the name “Parkwood Crescent” has been selected for the new road located in Section 5 Block 4 Range 5 West, connecting to Parkwood Way.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R15/6-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9061
(6580 Francis Road, RZ 13-639817)

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9212

Housing Agreement (6511 Buswell Street) Bylaw No. 9102

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R15/6-11

21.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2015 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on March 10, 2015, be received for information; and

(2)

That the changes to the design for “Phase 2” (addressed as 8988 Patterson Road) be deemed to be in General Compliance with the Development Permit (DP 13-642725) issued for the property at 8888 Patterson Road and 3333 Hazelbridge Way.

CARRIED