June 22, 2015 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, June 8, 2015 (distributed previously);

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 15, 2015; and

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(3)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated Friday, May 15, 2015.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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See memorandum from Councillor McPhail, Chair of Planning Committee, proposing that Item No. 17 – “Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Regulate Building Massing and Accessory Structures in Single-Family Developments” be deleted from the agenda and referred back to staff.

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

Jerry Chong, Director, Finance and Ted Townsend, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, to present the Canadian Award for Financial Report for 2013, and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for 2013 by the Government Finance Officers Association.

(2)

Brendan McEwen, Manager, Sustainability, to present Sustainability Certificates to the winning class for the 2014-2015 Climate Change Showdown.

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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2014 Annual Report and 2014 Annual Report – Highlights

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National Energy Board Public Consultation:  Emergency Management Information

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Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 Public Art Concept Proposal

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Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy policy

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Monday, July 20, 2015):

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3868, 3880 and 3900 Steveston Highway – Rezone from CN, CG2, and RS1/A to ZC36 (G & B Estates Ltd. – applicant)

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9291 Alderbridge Way (on the property at 9251 Alderbridge Way) (Zoning Text Amendment to ZC32 (First Richmond North Shopping Centres Ltd. – applicant)

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Road Naming for the New Road Connecting Ackroyd Road to Elmbridge Way

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Proposed Implementation Strategy for River Parkway: Gilbert Road to Cambie Road

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BC Climate Leadership Plan

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Water and Energy Conservation Programs for Businesses and Residential Properties

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 16 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 15, 2015;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015;

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(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015;

be received for information.

7.

2014 Annual Report and 2014 Annual Report – Highlights
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4578102)

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See Page CNCL-155 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond 2014 Annual Report and the 2014 Annual Report – Highlights be approved.

8.

National Energy Board (NEB) Public Consultation:  Emergency Management Information
(File Ref. No. 09-5125-01) (REDMS No. 4582650)

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See Page CNCL-240 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “National Energy Board Public Consultation: Emergency Management Information” be forwarded to the National Energy Board, in response to their request for written feedback by June 25, 2015; and

(2)

That the National Energy Board be advised that the City of Richmond would be pleased to participate in further consultation and stakeholder meetings.

9.

Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 Public Art Concept Proposal
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-079) (REDMS No. 4585042 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-246 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept proposal and installation for the Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 public artwork by artist Daniel Laskarin, as presented in the staff report titled “Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 Public Art Concept Proposal”, dated May 27, 2015, be endorsed.

10.

Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy policy
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4579777 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-260 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254 (Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy), to amend the City’s existing energy efficiency policies for townhouse developments resulting from rezoning to reference Natural Resources Canada’s “Energy Star for New Homes” standard in the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254 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 programs and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act; and

(3)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation.

11.

Application by G & B Estates Ltd. for Rezoning at 3868, 3880 and 3900 Steveston Highway from the "Neighbourhood Commercial (CN)", "Gas & Service Stations (CG2)" and "Single Detached (RS1/A)" zones to a new "Neighbourhood Commercial (ZC36) – Steveston" zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009252/9253; RZ 07-394294) (REDMS No. 4574015 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-272 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9252,

(a)

to redesignate 3868 and 3880 Steveston Highway from "Neighbourhood Residential" to "Neighbourhood Service Centre" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map); and

(b)

to redesignate 3868 and 3880 Steveston Highway from "Single-Family" to "Commercial" in the Land Use Map of Schedule 2.4 of Bylaw 7100 (Steveston Area Plan);

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9252, 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;

(3)

That Bylaw 9252, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9253, to create the "Neighbourhood Commercial (ZC36) - Steveston" zone and for the rezoning of 3868, 3880 and 3900 Steveston Highway from the "Neighbourhood Commercial (CN)", "Gas & Service Stations (CG2)" and "Single Detached (RS1/A)" zones to the "Neighbourhood Commercial (ZC36) - Steveston" zone, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

Road Naming for the New Road Connecting Ackroyd Road to Elmbridge Way
(File Ref. No. 6360-05) (REDMS No. 4583496)

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See Page CNCL-299 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the name “Ackroyd Road” be selected for the extension of the east-west road located in Section 5 Block 4 Range 6, connecting Ackroyd Road to Elmbridge Way.

13.

Application by First Richmond North Shopping Centres Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the "Neighbourhood Commercial (ZC32) - West Cambie Area" Zone for the Building at 9291 Alderbridge Way
(on the Property at 9251 Alderbridge Way)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009256/9258; ZT 14-677144) (REDMS No. 4582072 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-305 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9256, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the "Neighbourhood Commercial (ZC32) - West Cambie Area" zone to allow a type 2 retail liquor store to be located in the building at 9291 Alderbridge Way (on the property at 9251 Alderbridge Way), be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9258, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the "Downtown Commercial (CDT1)" zone to remove type 2 retail liquor store as a permitted use at 8088 Park Road (on the property at 8080 Park Road), be introduced and given first reading.

14.

Proposed Implementation Strategy for River Parkway: Gilbert Road to Cambie Road
(File Ref. No. 10-6360-01) (REDMS No. 4541620 v. 7)

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See Page CNCL-417 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed implementation strategy for River Parkway (Gilbert Road-Cambie Road), as described in the staff report dated April 24, 2015 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the project to extend River Parkway from 200 m northeast of Gilbert Road to Cambie Road be submitted for Council’s consideration as part of the City’s budget process.

15.

BC CLIMATE LEADERSHIP PLAN
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4581892)

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See Page CNCL-424 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter under the Mayor’s signature be sent to the Premier’s office, with copies to the Minister of Environment, the Chair of the BC Climate Leadership Team, the provincial Climate Action Secretariat, and Richmond MLAs, requesting that the comment period for the draft “Framework for the Climate Leadership Plan” be extended to September 30, 2015, to provide sufficient time for local government review.

16.

WATER AND ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4588225)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, as presented in the staff report titled “Water and Energy Conservation Programs for Businesses and Residential Properties” dated May 27, 2015, from the Director, Engineering:

(1)

the implementation of a program to install efficient, low-flow water fixtures in businesses and institutions be endorsed;

(2)

the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute a funding agreement with FortisBC and other potential partners to implement the program; and

(3)

the City’s existing water conservation kit offered to properties with a water meter be expanded to include all residential customers.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

17.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Regulate Building Massing and Accessory Structures in Single-FAMILYDEVELOPMENTS
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009249; 08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 4574786 v. 3)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

None.

The following staff recommendation was presented to the Planning Committee but failed to receive a seconder.

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9249 to amend the zoning regulations for building massing and accessory structure locations within single-family,  coach house and two-unit dwelling zones be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9249 be forwarded to a Special Public Hearing to be held Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall; and

(3)

That staff report back to Planning Committee in one year on the implementation of the proposed zoning amendments to regulate building massing and accessory structures in single-family developments.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

18.

Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2014
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 4550657)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Council Remuneration and Expenses report for the year ended December 31, 2014 be received for information.

19.

2014 Statement of Financial Information
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 4550593)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2014 Statement of Financial Information as per the staff report dated June 17, 2015 from the Manager, Business Advisory Services, be approved.

PUBLIC DELEGATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEM

20.

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

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Rosemary Plummer, President, HepCBC Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society and Shakuntala Soden, Executive Project Manager, HepCBC Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society, to speak on the Hepatitis C Awareness Bus Campaign.

21.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9064
(22691 and 22711 Westminster Highway, RZ 11-590130)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9082
(7491 Lindsay Road, RZ 13-645313)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9136
(9580, 9600, 9620, 9626, 9660, 9680 Alexandra Road, RZ 13-649999)
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, June 10, 2015, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on April 29, 2015, May 27, 2015, March 10, 2015, and June 10, 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 14-670686) for the property at 8888 Patterson Road and 3340 Sexsmith Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 15-692659) for the property at 10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 14-660646) for the property at 22691 and 22711 Westminster Highway; and

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 14-671600) for the property at 9580, 9600, 9620, 9626, 9660 and 9680 Alexandra Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued; and

(3)

That the changes to the design be deemed to be in General Compliance with the Development Permit (DP 07-363924) issued for the property at 7411 Moffatt Road (formerly 7411 and 7431 Moffatt Road).

ADJOURNMENT