June 8, 2015 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Linda McPhail

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R15/11-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, May 25, 2015, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R15/11-2

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.

R15/11-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R15/11-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 15 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, May 26, 2015;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 1, 2015;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, June 1, 2015;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

King George Park Rugby Field Upgrades
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-KGEO1) (REDMS No. 4570342 v. 2)

That the City’s 5 Year Financial Plan (2015-2019), as outlined in the staff report titled “King George Park Rugby Field Upgrades,” dated May 7, 2015, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be amended to include $115,000 for rugby field improvements at King George Park to be funded from the Sports Fund within Capital Building Infrastructure Reserve.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

PROPOSED SITE C DAM PROJECT
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-02-01, 01-0150-20-EMPR1)

(1)

That the City of Richmond reaffirm its concern over the construction of the Site C Dam;

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Province of British Columbia requesting a moratorium on the construction and development of Site C until the end of 2017 and that the proposed project be referred to the BC Utilities Commission for review and consultation; and

(3)

That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the BC Utilities Commission, Metro Vancouver, and other Metro Vancouver communities to seek support for this request.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Disposition of a Statutory Right of Way over a portion of the Eastern Foot of Dyke Road to Greater Vancouver Water District
(File Ref. No. 06-2285-30-191) (REDMS No. 4573140 v. 2)

That:

(1)

for consideration of $10, the City grant a permanent statutory right of way to Greater Vancouver Water District over a portion (± 323.1 sq. m.) of City owned land legally described as Lot 1 Section 1 Block 4 North Range 4 West NWD Plan 46040 PID 005-990-556; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter including authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services to negotiate and execute all documentation to effect the transaction detailed in the staff report dated May 12, 2015 from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services including all contracts and Land Title Office documents.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Taste Vino Volo Canada Inc., doing business as Vino Volo Located in Room 2320.0 Vancouver International Airport, Arrivals
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4556853)

That the application by Taste Vino Volo Canada Inc., doing business as Vino Volo, for a Liquor Primary Licence at 3880 Grant McConachie Way (Vancouver International Airport) in order to offer full liquor service be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council recommends the issuance of the proposed liquor licence based in part from the lack of any negative community responses and that the operation will not have a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 10(3) of the Liquor Control and Licencing Act Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

the location of the establishment is zoned Airport District and since the property is under Federal jurisdiction, the City does not review or comment on business uses for zoning purposes;

(b)

the proximity of the proposed location to other social or recreational and public buildings was considered.  There are no public schools or parks within a 50 meter radius of the proposed liquor primary location;

(c)

that a LCLB application for a 50 person capacity operation with liquor service hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. was considered;

(d)

that the number and market focus or clientele of liquor primary licence establishments within a reasonable distance of the proposed location was considered;

(e)

the potential for additional noise in the area if the application is approved was considered;

(3)

As the operation of the establishment as a liquor licensed establishment might affect nearby residents the City gathered the view of the residents as follows:

(a)

a letter was sent to the Vice President of Community & Environmental Affairs at YVR requesting that a letter of notice of a new liquor primary licence establishment be circulated to other business operations at YVR;

(b)

was also posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  This signage and notice provided information on the application and instruction on how community comments or concerns could be submitted; and

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the resident’s are as follows:

(a)

there were no responses to all the public notifications and based on the lack of any responses received from the community, Council considers that the application is acceptable to the majority of the community, residents and businesses in the nearby area.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9255
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-9255) (REDMS No. 4579470, 4579461)

That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9255, which increases the maximum number of Class A Taxicabs to 109 and Class N Taxicabs to 43, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Fund Submission
(File Ref. No. 03-1087-34-01) (REDMS No. 4585268 v. 4, 4593719)

(1)

That the following projects be approved for submission to Western Economic Diversification for total funding consideration of up to $4,544,710 under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Fund:

Projects Requesting Over $250,000

(a)

South Arm Fitness Centre Upgrade

(b)

Phoenix Net Loft Restoration Upgrade, Steveston Waterfront

(c)

LED Lighting Energy Efficient Upgrade, Richmond Olympic Oval

(d)

#1220 Steveston Interurban Tram Car Restoration

(e)

Railway Greenway Trail Upgrade

(f)

Cambie Community Centre Upgrade

(g)

Britannia Heritage Shipyards Seine Net Loft Deck Upgrade

(h)

Gateway Theatre Upgrade

Projects Requesting Under $250,000

(a)

Track Zone Synthetic Floor Improvements, Richmond Olympic Oval

(b)

Minoru Grandstands

(c)

Steveston Community Centre

(d)

Steveston Community Pool

(e)

Richmond Public Library Digital Services Launchpad

(f)

Garrett Wellness Centre

(g)

Accessibility Upgrade, Richmond Olympic Oval

(h)

Event Lighting and Sound Upgrades, Richmond Olympic Oval

(2)

That the City of Richmond provide letters of support for community project submissions initiated from community organizations, including:

(a)

ANAF Maples Residence

(b)

Steveston Town Square-Steveston Historical Society

(c)

Gateway Theatre Society

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to enter into funding agreements with the Government of Canada for the above mentioned projects which are approved for funding; and

(4)

That copies of the staff report titled “Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Fund Submission” from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol dated May 25, 2015 be sent to local MPs with an offer to meet with them to discuss the projects.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

BC Assessment’s Role in Property Taxes
(File Ref. No. 03-1240-01)

(1)

That staff prepare an information package that clearly explains the roles of BC Assessment and the City, and how changes in assessment valuations impact individual property taxes; and

(2)

That staff report back with a plan on how this information will be disseminated to property owners.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9227 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 8111 Granville Avenue/8080 Anderson Road (Storeys)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009227; 08-4057-01) (REDMS No. 4517686 v. 6, 4517947, 4517950)

That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9227 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached as Schedule A to the bylaw, in accordance with the requirements of s. 905 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by Development Permit Application DP 12-605094.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Naming of a Child Care Facility – 10640 No. 5 Road
(File Ref. No. 06-2280-20-279) (REDMS No. 4583559)

That the City’s child care facility being renovated at 10640 No. 5 Road be named the Gardens Children’s Centre.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

16.

Minoru Complex Multipurpose Room Alternatives
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-55-01) (REDMS No. 4585805 v. 10)

R15/11-5

It was moved and seconded

That the approved floor plans for the Minoru Complex be modified to include an Event Room on the ground floor of the building as displayed in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled Minoru Complex Multipurpose Room Alternatives, dated May 25, 2015 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport and the Senior Manager, Project Development.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. McNulty

PUBLIC DELEGATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEM

R15/11-6

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:25 p.m.).

CARRIED

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), Matt Hulse, Campaign Director, Our Horizon, spoke on climate change and air pollution labels on gas pump nozzles, requesting that Richmond City Council consider a bylaw to require such labels on gas pump nozzles.  Mr. Hulse compared gas pump nozzle labels to those that are on tobacco products, noting that studies have demonstrated that these labels affect consumer behaviour.

Mr. Hulse commented on manners in which gas pump nozzle labels can associate the cause and effect of climate change to consumers, noting that such awareness will lead to change over time.

In reply to queries from Council, Mr. Hulse advised that other forms of signage, such as signage on the gas pump itself could be utilized in Richmond as the city does not have any self-serve gas stations.  Also, he listed several other Canadian municipalities that have endorsed the concept, highlighting that a resolution on the matter will be presented at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ annual conference.

R15/11-7

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:45 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that Flor Chung has been appointed to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2016 and Robert Savage, nominated from the Richmond Farmers’ Institute, has been appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2016.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R15/11-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9189
(7571 and 7591 St. Albans Road, RZ 14-658284)

Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 9247

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9248

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (North West Corner of Westminster Highway and Knight Street) Bylaw No. 9224

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R15/11-9

19.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 and Wednesday, May 27, 2015, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 14-658285) for the property at 7571 and 7591 St. Albans Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R15/11-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:52 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, June 8, 2015.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)