April 27, 2015 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, April 13, 2015 (distributed previously);

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, April 20, 2015; and

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(3)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated Friday, April 17, 2015.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS – ITEM NO. 22.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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Soil Management in the Agricultural Land Reserve

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Name Selection for the City's New Multicultural Festival

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Examining Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Options

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2015):

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9560 Alexandra Road – Rezone from RS1/F to ZT67 (Yamamoto Architecture Inc. – applicant)

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8491 Williams Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RTL4 (Casa Mia Projects Ltd. – applicant)

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9840 Seaton Court – Rezone from RS1/E to RS2/B (Sukinder Mangat – applicant)

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4760/4780 Fortune Avenue – Rezone from RS1/E to RS2/B (1015553 B.C. Ltd. – applicant)

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6731, 6751 Eckersley Road and 6740 Cooney Road – Rezone from RS1/E to ZLR16 (LW and Chen Development Ltd. – applicant)

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Zoning Text Amendment to the ZMU22 zone (Penta Builder's Group – applicant)

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Zoning Text Amendment to the RCH/RCH1 zone  (City of Richmond – applicant)

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Release of Province of British Columbia 10-Year Transportation Plan: BC on the Move

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Provincial 2014-2015 BikeBC Program Submission

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Report 2014: Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Leadership and Excellence to Achieve Goals

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2015 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report

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River Green District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9239

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 21 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 20, 2015;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015;

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(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015;

be received for information.

7.

Soil Management in the Agricultural Land Reserve
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 4118531 v. 17)

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See Page CNCL-69 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled Soil Management in the Agricultural Land Reserve, dated April 16, 2015, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, and the proposed Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Regulation Bylaw No. 8094, Amendment Bylaw No. 9002 and Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9003 be provided to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for comment.

8.

Name Selection for the City's New Multicultural Festival
(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 4553283)

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See Page CNCL-81 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the name, Richmond World Festival, be approved as the name for the new City multicultural festival scheduled for September 5, 2015 at Minoru Park.

9.

Examining Emergency Shelter and Transitional HOUSINgOPTIONS
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-01) (REDMS No. 4540813 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-84 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, in accordance with the approach outlined in the staff report titled Examining Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Options, dated March 24, 2015, from the General Manager of Community Services, staff be directed to advance dialogue with BC Housing, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Ministry of Social Innovation, Ministry of Children and Family Development and community stakeholders about partnership opportunities to:

(a)

identify a host agency that would enter into rental agreements on behalf of an individual with private landlords, which would include a commitment by the agency to coordinate and/or delivery wrap-around supports, life skills, housing stabilization transition support, and community support connections;

(b)

pursue the potential development of a Cooperation Agreement to support a pilot project for low-income, at risk Richmond individuals to access adequate amounts of combined subsidies to cover monthly shelter costs in the private rental market for an extended period of time to support housing stabilization and self-sufficiency (e.g.; up to 3 years);

(c)

investigate options for securing a property through partnerships with the appropriate zoning to utilize as an interim shelter option, to be staffed and operated by a non-profit housing provider experienced in working with the targeted population and supported through a network of health and community service providers;

(d)

develop a sustainable operating model and funding rationale for emergency and transitional housing options; and

(e)

explore the joint development of an Expression of Interest to be issued by the City, BC Housing and Vancouver Coastal Health for the construction of an integrated housing development that includes a continuum of emergency, transitional and supportive housing with programmed community and health service spaces for individuals who are experiencing or who are at-risk of homelessness; and

(2)

That the report be sent to the appropriate Ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Vancouver Coastal Health, BC Housing, Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, and the Richmond Homelessness Coalition.

10.

Application by Yamamoto Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 9560 Alexandra Road from "Single Detached (RS1/F)"  to "Town Housing (ZT67) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)"
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009240; RZ 14-669511) (REDMS No. 4340284 v.6)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9240, for the rezoning of 9560 Alexandra Road from “"Single Detached (RS1/F)"” to "Town Housing (ZT67) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given first reading.

11.

Application by Casa Mia Projects Ltd. for Rezoning at 8491 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009242; RZ 14-673732) (REDMS No. 4497990)

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See Page CNCL-146 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9242, for the rezoning of 8491 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

Application by Sukinder Mangat for Rezoning at 9840 Seaton Court from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached(RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009244; RZ 14-665401) (REDMS No. 4547543)

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See Page CNCL-164 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9244, for the rezoning of 9840 Seaton Court from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Application by 1015553 B.C. Ltd. for Rezoning at 4760/4780 Fortune Avenue from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009201; RZ 14-677417) (REDMS No. 4527353)

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See Page CNCL-182 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9201, for the rezoning of 4760/4780 Fortune Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

Application by LW and Chen Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 6731, 6751 Eckersley Road and 6740 Cooney Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Mid Rise Apartment and Townhouse (ZLR16) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009241; RZ 10-516067) (REDMS No. 4408991 v. 5)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9241 to:

(1)

Create the “Mid Rise Apartment & Townhouse (ZLR26) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” zone and to rezone 6731, 6751 Eckersley Road and 6740 Cooney Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Mid Rise Apartment & Townhouse (ZLR26) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)”; and

(2)

Amend Section 5.15.1 (Affordable Housing) to include the “ZLR26” zone and a density bonusing cash in lieu sum in accordance with the Affordable Housing Strategy;

be introduced and given first reading.

15.

Application by Penta Builder's Group for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) - Steveston Commercial” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009235; ZT 15-694251) (REDMS No. 4537641)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9235, to amend the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) - Steveston Commercial” zone by adding “animal grooming” as a permitted use, be introduced and given first reading.

16.

Proposed Revisions to the “Coach Houses (RCH, RCH1)” Zone Used Along Arterial Roads
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 4531312)

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See Page CNCL-249 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9233 to amend the “Coach Houses (RCH, RCH1)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

17.

Release of Province of British Columbia 10-Year Transportation Plan: BC on the Move
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-THIG1) (REDMS No. 4537163)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff be directed to continue to liaise with the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to:

(1)

identify any provincial highway and cycling improvement projects within Richmond to be funded as part of the 10-Year Transportation Plan;

(2)

seek that the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project proceeds in line with the previously Council-approved project objectives; and

(3)

pursue any cost-share opportunities for new cycling infrastructure projects or other local road improvements in Richmond.

18.

Provincial 2014-2015 BikeBC Program Submission
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-THIG1) (REDMS No. 4543539)

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See Page CNCL-280 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission for cost-sharing to the Province’s 2014-2015 BikeBC Program for Phase 1 of the Crosstown Neighbourhood Bike Route, as described in the staff report titled Provincial 2014-2015 BikeBC Program Submission, dated March 27, 2015, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the funding agreement.

19.

Report 2014: Recycling and Solid Waste Management - Leadership and Excellence to Achieve Goals
(File Ref. No. 10-6375-05) (REDMS No. 4544434)

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See Page CNCL-288 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the annual staff report titled Report 2014: Recycling and Solid Waste Management - Leadership and Excellence to Achieve Goals, dated March 30, 2015, from the Director, Public Works Operations, 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.

20.

2015 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 4539736)

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See Page CNCL-350 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the “2015 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report,” presented as Attachment 1 to the staff report titled 2015 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report, dated March 23, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be submitted to Metro Vancouver.

21.

River Green District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9239
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-01; 12-8060-20-009239) (REDMS No. 4540591 v. 8)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the name for the River Green District Energy Utility be re-named to the Oval Village District Energy Utility; and

(2)

That the River Green District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9239 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771

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Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Bylaw No. 9139

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Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9140
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2015) Bylaw No. 9226
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Annual Property Tax Rates (2015) Bylaw No. 9231
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8422
(8364 Ruskin Place, RZ 08-423764)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Memorandum from the Director of Development regarding Richmond Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8422.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9010
(5831 Moncton Street, RZ 13-629294)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9085

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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 9086

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9087
(9051 and 9055 Dayton Avenue, RZ 11-589989)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Steves.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. Steves.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9138
(3471 Chatham Street, RZ 13-643436)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on December 10, 2014,
January 14, 2015, March 10, 2015 and April 15, 2015, be received for information; and

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(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 14-672823) for the property at 3471 Chatham Street;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 14-657872) for the property at 9055 Dayton Avenue (formerly 9051 and 9055 Dayton Avenue); and

(c)

a Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 14-672825) for the property at 3471 Chatham Street;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT