May 11, 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 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

R15/9-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2015, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R15/9-2

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That “Fraser Surrey Docks – Public Comment Period, Consideration to Amend Permit No. 2012-072” be added to the Consent Agenda as Items No. 14A;

(2)

That “Minoru Complex Multipurpose Room Alternatives” be added to the Agenda as Item No. 14B under Non-Consent Agenda Item; and

(3)

That the Public Delegation on Non-Agenda Items by Jim Lamond, Chair, Richmond Sports Council be deleted.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R15/9-3

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. 14B – Minoru Complex Multipurpose Room Alternatives

Jim Lamond, Chair, Richmond Sports Council, stated that Richmond Sports Council prefers to see the multipurpose room located on the second floor of the Minoru Complex to allow for unobstructed views of the adjacent fields; he further remarked that sharing the multipurpose room will not meet the needs of various organizations represented by the Richmond Sports Council.

Item No. 14B – Minoru Complex Multipurpose Room Alternatives

Bob Jackson, Vice-Chair, Richmond Sports Council, spoke on the logistics of events like track and field meets held at sport complexes, noting that the proposed multipurpose room alternatives do not lend themselves well for such events as the room is too far from the events’ centre of operations.  Also, Mr. Jackson was of the opinion that sightlines to the adjacent fields during an event would be obstructed by event attendees and therefore, a multipurpose room on the ground floor was not practical.  He queried the type of flooring anticipated to be used in the multipurpose room, citing concern with accelerated wear and tear by pedestrian traffic as a result of footwear like cleats and spiked shoes.  Mr. Jackson then suggested that the proposed multipurpose room be designated to the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association, stating that the Richmond Sports Council would await the results of the future Minoru Park Master Plan.

In reply to a query from the Chair, Mr. Lamond stated that the Richmond Sports Council prefers Alternative 4 – the “Hub” concept.

R15/9-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:18 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R15/9-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 14A 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, April 28, 2015;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, May 4, 2015;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, May 4, 2015;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Update to the Older Adults Service Plan
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 4498656 v. 6)

(1)

That the staff report titled Update to the Older Adults Service Plan, dated April 8, 2015, from the General Manager, Community Services, be circulated for comment to a wide array of partners and community organizations that the Community Services Division works with in service provision to older adults; and

(2)

That the Draft 2015-2019 Older Adults Service Plan be brought back for Council consideration following the final consultation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) & Carbon Neutral Operations Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-03) (REDMS No. 4552758 v. 6, 4526132, 4539823)

(1)

That the staff report titled Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) & Carbon Neutral Operations Update, dated April 20, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be forwarded to the Advisory Committee on the Environment for comment; and

(2)

That staff report back with a long term strategy for maintaining corporate carbon neutral operations.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Proposed Revised Provincial Electoral Boundaries
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-03) (REDMS No. 4560643)

(1)

That the staff report titled Proposed Revised Provincial Electoral Boundaries, dated April 21, 2015, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit, be received for information and endorsed; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Melnick Commission accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

2014 Consolidated Financial Statements
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-02) (REDMS No. 4556244 v. 2, 4561500)

That the City’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9246 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road (Polygon Kingsley Estates Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009246/9155; 08-4057-01, 08-4105-20-2013649524) (REDMS No. 4563996 v. 4)

That Bylaw No. 9246 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 Rezoning Application 13-649524.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Application by Amrik S. Sanghera for Rezoning at 7331 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009206; RZ 14-664658) (REDMS No. 4485179, 4550684)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9206, for the rezoning of 7331 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Trico Developments (B.C.) Inc. for Rezoning at 3600/3620 Blundell Road from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009207; RZ 14-676660) (REDMS No. 4532825, 2458296, 4564336)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9207, for the rezoning of 3600/3620 Blundell Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Port Metro Vancouver
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-PMVA1)

(1)

That the letter, dated April 30, 2015, from Port Metro Vancouver be referred to staff for a response; and

(2)

That Council meet with the Port Metro Vancouver Board of Directors regarding land matters.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14A.

FRASER SURREY DOCKS – PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD, CONSIDERATION TO AMEND PERMIT NO 2012-072
(File Ref. No.:  01-0140-20-PMVA1) (REDMS No. 4574708, 4574968)

That the response letter attached to the memorandum titled “Fraser Surrey Docks – Public Comment Period, Consideration to Amend Permit No. 2012-072,” dated May 7, 2015 from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit be endorsed for submission to Fraser Surrey Docks.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

14B.

Minoru Complex Multipurpose Room Alternatives
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-55-01) (REDMS No. 4574174 v. 6)

It was moved and seconded

That the Minoru Complex ground floor plan be revised to reconfigure the sport storage area to be an approximately 800 ft² Tournament Centre and that the storage area be relocated elsewhere in Minoru Park as described in Alternative 3 within the staff report titled “Minoru Complex Multipurpose Room Alternatives,” dated May 7, 2015 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport and the Senior Manager, Project Development.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on the need for further consultation with the Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee and the Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee in relation to the multipurpose room alternatives.

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

R15/9-6

It was moved and seconded

That Alternative 3 detailed in the staff report titled “Minoru Complex Multipurpose Room Alternatives,” dated May 7, 2015 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport and the Senior Manager, Project Development be referred back to staff to consult with the Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee and the Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee on the proposed multipurpose room alternatives and report back.

The question on Resolution R15/9-6 was not called as staff was directed to liaise with the Richmond Sports Council to invite them to present at a future Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee meeting and/or Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting with regard to their preference on the multipurpose room alternatives.

The question on Resolution R15/9-6 was then called and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R15/9-7

15.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:34 p.m.).

CARRIED

Councillor Day left the meeting (8:35 p.m.) and returned (8:36 p.m.)

(1)

Dr. Jack Kliman, Lead Physician for A GP for Me, Richmond Division of Family Practice (RDFP), provided an update on the A GP for Me initiative and provided the following information:

§   

A GP for Me aims to increase capacity within primary care, to develop a longitudinal care plan for vulnerable patients, and to find patients a family doctor;

§   

Richmond faces challenges related to the retirement of family doctors, the number of vulnerable people in the city, and meeting the needs of its diverse population;

since launching the initiative, 480 patients have been placed with a family doctor;

§   

Richmond has the lowest number of family doctors per population in comparison to other cities of similar size; and

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the RDFP has set out five strategies in three areas of improvement in an effort to address challenges in Richmond.

Dr. Kliman expressed his appreciation for Council’s letter of support for the A GP for Me initiative, highlighting that the initiative has since received provincial funding.

Dr. Kliman commented on the initiative’s five strategies, stating that attracting new graduates to Richmond is key and the City’s input on incentives to do so would be valuable.  He further commented on creating neighbourhood networks amongst Richmond’s general practitioners, noting that this would assist in meeting the specific needs of residents in any given area in Richmond.

(2)

Jim Lamond, Chairman, Richmond Sports Council, to speak on the Minoru Complex Public Realm and Building Update.

Please see Page 2 for action on this matter.

R15/9-8

16.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:55 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R15/9-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771

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

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9140

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

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9167
(4800 Princeton Avenue, RZ 14-662753)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R15/9-10

17.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 15, 2015, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 14-677729) for the property at 13600 Smallwood Place be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R15/9-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:00 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, May 11, 2015.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)