October 26, 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

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on October 13, 2015, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on October 19, 2015, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated October 9, 2015, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

Levi Higgs, Corporate Energy Manager, accompanied by Jim Young, Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development, introduced Patricia Bell, Head of Planning and Director of Education, Community Energy Association.

Ms. Bell congratulated Richmond City Council on achieving the Climate and Energy Action Award Honourable Mention in the Corporate Operations category for upgrades to the Richmond Ice Centre.  As a result of the upgrades, she advised that the City has won this award in recognition of (i) prioritizing the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, (ii) utilizing waste recovery systems in all civic buildings, and (iii) reducing the City’s corporate emissions by 2.5%.

Ms. Bell then presented Mayor Brodie with a plaque in recognition of the Climate and Energy Action Award Honourable Mention in the Corporate Operations category for upgrades to the Richmond Ice Centre.

(2)

Mr. Young, accompanied by Deputy Fire Chief Kim Howell, highlighted that the achievement of LEED Gold for the Steveston Fire Hall No. 2 is a result of Council’s Sustainable High Performance Building Policy for City Owned Facilities.

Deputy Fire Chief Howell spoke to the LEED features at Fire Hall No.  2, which have been integrated with the Fire Hall’s day-to-day activities, and noted that such features will also be utilized at the new Fire Hall No. 1.  

Mr. Young and Deputy Fire Chief Howell then presented Mayor Brodie with a plaque in recognition of achieving LEED Gold for Fire Hall No.  2.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R15/18-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 17 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on October 14, 2015;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on October 19, 2015;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on October 20, 2015;

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on October 21, 2015;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Noise Bylaw Administration Matters and Housekeeping Amendments
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009486) (REDMS No. 4743480, 4742250)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Noise Bylaw Administration Matters and Housekeeping Amendments,” dated October 2, 2015, from the City Solicitor, be received for information; and

(2)

That Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856, Amendment Bylaw No. 9486, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Statutory Right of Way over a Portion of 23560 Westminster Highway
(File Ref. No. 06-2285-30-187) (REDMS No. 4571310 v. 2)

(1)

That the City secure a statutory right of way over ±272.5 m² portion of 23560 Westminster Highway (PID: 027-095-878) from the British Columbia Transportation Financing Authority for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) including applicable taxes; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate and execute all documentation to effect the transaction detailed in the staff report, dated September 29, 2015, including all agreements and Land Title Office documents.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Lessons Learned from the Windstorm of August 29, 2015
(File Ref. No. 09-5125-03-01) (REDMS No. 4727701 v. 2)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Lessons Learned from the Windstorm of August 29, 2015,” dated September 13, 2015, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be received for information; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to Metro Vancouver, with a copy of the staff report titled “Lessons Learned from the Windstorm of August 29, 2015,” dated September 13, 2015, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Update on Port Metro Vancouver Project and Environmental Review Application Process
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-PMVA1) (REDMS No. 4746931 v. 4)

(1)

That comments in the staff report titled “Update on Port Metro Vancouver Project and Environmental Review Application Process” dated October 9, 2015 from the Director, Engineering for projects and activities within Port Metro Vancouver’s jurisdiction, be revised to include that the Port Metro Vancouver Board incorporate the following elements into the PMV Project and Environmental Review process:

(a)

that municipal bylaws and Official Community Plans be formally recognized;

(b)

that local government consultation be required for all project categories; and

(c)

that a project appeal process be directed through the PMV Board where there is a dispute; and

(2)

That comments, as amended by Committee, in the staff report titled “Update on Port Metro Vancouver Project and Environmental Review Application Process” dated October 9, 2015 from the Director, Engineering be forwarded to Port Metro Vancouver, local Members of Parliament, the federal Ministry of the Environment, the provincial Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and the provincial Minister of the Environment.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Application by Maryem Ahbib for Rezoning at 7220 Railway Avenue from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009292; RZ 15-691744) (REDMS No. 4737969, 4737623, 280115, 4505130)

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to a Public Hearing:

(a)

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5463 for the area generally bounded by Railway Avenue, Blundell Road, and No. 2 Road, in a portion of Section 13 Block 4 North Range 7 West, be amended as shown in the proposed draft Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5463 (Attachment 5); and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9292, for the rezoning of 7220 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2),” be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Application by Oval 8 Holdings Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “High Rise Apartment and Olympic Oval (ZMU4) - Oval Village (City Centre)” Zone at 6611, 6622, 6633, 6655, 6688, 6699, 6811, 6877, and 6899 Pearson Way
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009487; ZT 15-695231) (REDMS No. 4734828 v. 2, 4743405)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9487, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “High Rise Apartment and Olympic Oval (ZMU4) – Oval Village (City Centre)” zone, a site-specific zone applicable at 6611, 6622, 6633, 6655, 6688, 6699, 6811, 6877, and 6899 Pearson Way, to permit changes to the approved subdivision plan, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9298
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009298; 10-6600-10-01) (REDMS No. 4729245 v. 3, 4731369)

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641 Amendment Bylaw No. 9298 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9299
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009299; 10-6600-10-05) (REDMS No. 4732576 v. 4, 4747613)

That the Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9299 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Small and Medium Enterprise Greenhouse Gas Management Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4673854 v. 5)

That the development and implementation of a Greenhouse Gas Management program for small and medium enterprises be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Activities
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 3822689 v. 8)

(1)

That staff prepare a Demolition Waste and Recyclable Materials Bylaw, which establishes the following requirements for management of waste from single-family home demolitions:

(a)

achieve a minimum of 70% diversion of demolition waste;

(b)

establish a $250 non-refundable fee assessed as part of the demolition permit application process;

(c)

establish a $2/square foot refundable fee, based on demolition waste recycling performance; and

(d)

require that demolition contractors/builders submit a Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan as part of their demolition permit application, and a Compliance Report at the conclusion of the demolition process;

(2)

That a new Building Inspector 1 position be approved and a position complement control number assigned;

(3)

That this program be considered as part of the 2016 Operating Budget process;

(4)

That staff examine incentives for house preservation, including a fee structure; and

(5)

That the management of waste from single-family home demolitions be reviewed one year after its implementation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

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

(1)

That the City of Richmond opposes the proposed Steveston Island Tidal Marsh Habitat Enhancement Project as presented to the BC Environmental Assessment Office for the following reasons:

(a)

the City of Richmond owns the Gilbert Beach upland area adjacent to the proposed Project;

(b)

the City of Richmond assumed that the adjacent waterlot would be accredited to the City as use of Gilbert Beach as a beach will be compromised;

(c)

the City of Richmond has a public boat launching ramp that will be blocked by the proposed Project;  

(d)

the City of Richmond has alternative proposals for Gilbert Beach and the waterlot that could include the Beach, a new marsh habitat, the boat launching ramp, a harbour, and diking improvements using Steveston Island and a potential replacement beach as shown on the “Steveston Community Fishing Harbour Long Term Development Plan;”

(2)

That Richmond City Council opposes the exemption of the South Arm Jetty Tidal Marsh and the Steveston Island Tidal Marsh Habitat Enhancement Projects from the BC Environmental Assessment Office’s environmental assessment certificate process and wishes to be consulted; and

(3)

That a letter be sent to Port Metro Vancouver, the Steveston Harbour Authority and the BC Environmental Assessment Office outlining the City’s concerns in relation to Port Metro Vancouver’s Steveston Island Tidal Marsh and South Arm Jetty Tidal Marsh Habitat Enhancement Projects.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

In relation to Item No. 17, Councillor Steves distributed a map of the Steveston Waterfront (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1).

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Permissive Exemption (2016) Bylaw No. 9271

5 Year Financial Plan (2015-2019) Bylaw No. 9220, Amendment Bylaw No. 9296

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9218
(8395 Ruskin Place, RZ 11-586707)

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:09 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, October 26, 2015.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)