June 22, 2015 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day (entered at 7:02 p.m.)
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Ken Johnston

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

Cllr. Day entered the meeting (7:02 p.m.)

MINUTES

R15/12-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, June 8, 2015, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 15, 2015, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

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

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R15/12-2

It was moved and seconded

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 for further consultation and that bylaws be brought back by the end of July 2015 in order to be considered at the Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Public Hearing.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on the merits of the referral.

Discussion took place and staff was directed to consider the exterior of homes and their garages, and potential enforcement options should homes not comply with the City’s bylaws.  Also, it was noted that staff should strictly enforce the City’s current building regulations pending consideration of a proposed bylaw to regulate building massing and accessory structures in single-family developments.

Staff were also directed to make every effort to report back within the stated timeframe, however, if by the end of July 2015 staff’s assessment is that more time is needed, then staff are to come back to Council with that information.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Day opposed.

R15/12-3

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That a motion relating to a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility in Delta be added as Item No. 21A under “New Business;” and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9155 and Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9156 be added to the Agenda under “Bylaws for Adoption.”

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Day

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

Ted Townsend, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, and Jerry Chong, Director, Finance, highlighted that the City’s 2013 Annual Report was the recipient of two awards from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Mr. Townsend noted that this is the twelfth consecutive year that the City has been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting and the fifth consecutive year for the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting.

(2)

Brendan McEwen, Manager, Sustainability, stated that, in partnership with the BC Sustainable Energy Association and the Richmond School District, the Climate Change Showdown is an interactive program that encourages students and their families to adopt everyday habits in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to implement other sustainable initiatives.  He highlighted that over 7,500 students have participated in the Showdown since its inception and have reduced 4,800 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, which is the equivalent to removing 1,000 passenger vehicles from roadways for one year.

Mr. McEwen thanked the winning class at William Bridge Elementary School and their families for their efforts.

Melissa Xiao, student at William Bridge Elementary School, highlighted all that she and her classmates learned about global warming and spoke on initiatives her peers implemented to lower their carbon footprint, such as washing clothes in cold water, and utilizing the City’s Green Carts for organic collection.

Mayor Brodie thanked Ms. Xiao and her class for their participation in the Climate Change Showdown and presented the winning class with a Certificate of Sustainability.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R15/12-4

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:36 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R15/12-5

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:37 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R15/12-6

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 16 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2014 Annual Report and 2014 Annual Report – Highlights
(File Ref. No. 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 4578102)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

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

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy policy
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009254, Xr: 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4579777 v. 2, 4581912, 4586266)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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, 4577773, 4577758)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

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

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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, 1505481, 1729441, 4592205, 4592515)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

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

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

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

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

17.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Regulate Building Massing and Accessory Structures in Single-FAMILy DEVELOPMENTS
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009249; 08-4430-01) (REDMS No. 4574786 v. 3, 4596456, 4590030, 4600483, 4586651, 4593963, 4596454, 4615991)

Please see Page 2 for action on this matter.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

18.

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

R15/12-7

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

19.

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

R15/12-8

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEM

R15/12-9

20.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear a delegation on a non-agenda item (7:53 p.m.).

CARRIED

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Rosemary Plummer, President, and Shakuntala Soden, Executive Project Manager, Hep C BC – Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society, stated that the volunteer run organization aims to educate and raise awareness of Hepatitis C in BC.

Ms. Soden spoke of the Society’s month long bus campaign, which will be featured in the cities of Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, and Kelowna, and endeavours to encourage people to get tested.  Ms. Soden advised that approximately 75% of those affected by Hepatitis C are Baby Boomers (born between 1945 and 1975), and often, those affected are unaware as the virus has few symptoms.

In reply to a query from the Chair, Ms. Soden advised that Hepatitis C blood tests are not routinely given, and therefore, a patient typically has to request such blood work.

R15/12-10

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

21A.

PROPOSED LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (lng) Facility in Delta
(File Ref. No. 10-6150-01) (REDMS No.)

R15/12-11

It was moved and seconded

Whereas an LNG plant is proposed across the Fraser River in Delta to serve fracking operations in north eastern BC and up to 120 LNG tankers and 90 LNG barges are expected on the Fraser annually and to date Richmond City staff have been unable to determine the full scope of this project; and

Whereas it has been suggested that a federal environmental review may not be necessary and the Federal Government has given to June 24^th for public input on whether a federal environmental review is necessary;

Therefore be it resolved that Richmond City Council requests a full federal Environmental Assessment and review of the Delta LNG project to consider:

(1)

effects on dredging a deeper wider shipping channel;

(2)

effects on dyking;

(3)

effects on the habitat of the estuary and the Fraser River fishery; and

(4)

safety concerns, climate change and the industrialization of the Fraser River Estuary due to the cumulative effect of coal, jet fuel, LNG and possibly oil shipments on the Fraser River;

and copies of the resolution be sent to neighbouring municipalities, and local MPs and MLAs.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R15/12-13

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9064
(22691 and 22711 Westminster Highway, RZ 11-590130)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9082
(7491 Lindsay Road, RZ 13-645313)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9136
(9580, 9600, 9620, 9626, 9660, 9680 Alexandra Road, RZ 13-649999)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9155
(10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road, RZ 13-649524)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9156
(10440 and 10460 No. 2 Road, RZ 13-649524)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R15/12-14

22.

It was moved and seconded

(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

(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).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R15/12-15

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:16 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 22, 2015.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)