December 14, 2015 - Minutes


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City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

 

Regular Council

 Monday, December 14, 2015

 

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall



Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
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 7:01 p.m.



RES NO.

ITEM

 



 

 

MINUTES



R15/21-1

1.

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That:



 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 23, 2015, be adopted as circulated;



 

 

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting for Public Hearings held on November 24, 2015, be adopted as circulated; and



 

 

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated November 27, 2015, be received for information.



 

 

CARRIED



 

 

AGENDA ADDITIONS



R15/21-2

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That Items No. 22A – “Richmond Public Library 2016 Budget” and No. 22B – “2016 Operating Budget” be added to the Council Agenda.



 

 

CARRIED



 

2.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS



R15/21-3

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

(a)

 



 

 

 

That Councillor Chak Au be appointed as the Council representative to the Translink – Southwest Area Transport Plan Senior Advisory Committee until December 12, 2016.



 

 

CARRIED



R15/21-4

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

(b)

 



 

 

 

(1)

That Mayor Malcolm Brodie be appointed as the Council representative to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation until December 12, 2016; and



 

 

 

(2)

That Councillour Alexa Loo be appointed as the alternate Council representative to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation until December 12, 2016.



 

 

CARRIED



R15/21-5

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

(c)

 



 

 

 

(1)

That Councillor Harold Steves be appointed as the Council representative to the Steveston Harbour Authority Board (SHAB) until the Annual General Meeting of the SHAB in 2016; and



 

 

 

(2)

That Councillor Carol Day be appointed as the alternate Council representative to the Steveston Harbour Authority Board (SHAB) until the Annual General Meeting of the SHAB in 2016.



 

 

CARRIED



R15/21-6

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

(d)

 



 

 

 

(1)

That Councillor Carol Day be appointed as the Council representative to the BC Aviation Council until December 12, 2016; and



 

 

 

(2)

That Councillor Chak Au be appointed as the alternate Council representative to the BC Aviation Council until December 12, 2016.



 

 

CARRIED



 

3.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR

(in accordance with the Community Charter)



 

Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership:

 

 

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE



 

 

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Chair)
Cllr. Derek Dang (Vice-Chair)
Cllr. Ken Johnston
Cllr. Alexa Loo
Cllr. Linda McPhail



 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE



 

 

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)
All members of Council



 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE



 

 

Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)
All members of Council



 

 

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE



 

 

Cllr. Harold Steves (Chair)
Cllr. Ken Johnston (Vice-Chair)
Cllr. Carol Day
Cllr. Bill McNulty
Cllr. Linda McPhail



 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE



 

 

Cllr. Linda McPhail (Chair)
Cllr. Bill McNulty (Vice-Chair)
Cllr. Chak Au
Cllr. Carol Day
Cllr. Harold Steves



 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE



 

 

Cllr. Chak Au (Chair)
Cllr. Harold Steves (Vice-Chair)
Cllr. Derek Dang
Cllr. Ken Johnston
Cllr. Alexa Loo



 

4.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS



R15/21-7

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 12, 2016:



 

 

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment – Councillor Carol Day;



 

 

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Harold Steves;



 

 

(c)

Canada 150 Celebration Steering Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty (Chair), Councillor Linda McPhail, and Councillor Harold Steves;



 

 

(d)

Child Care Development Advisory Committee – Councillor Alexa Loo;



(e)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee – Councillor Linda McPhail and Councillor Alexa Loo;



(f)

Economic Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang and Councillor Chak Au;



(g)

Heritage Commission – Councillor Derek Dang;



(h)

Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang (Chair) and Councillor Harold Steves;



(i)

Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee –  Councillor Ken Johnston (Chair) and Councillor Linda McPhail;



(j)

Richmond Centre for Disability – Councillor Alexa Loo;



(k)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Councillor Chak Au and Councillor Alexa Loo (Alternate);



(l)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang;



(m)

Richmond Family & Youth Court Committee – Councillor Carol Day;



(n)

Richmond Farmers' Institute – Councillor Harold Steves;



(o)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang;



(p)

Richmond Parking Advisory Committee – Councillor Carol Day;



(q)

Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee – Councillor Carol Day;



(r)

Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty;



 

 

(s)

Richmond Sports Council – Councillor Bill McNulty;



 

 

(t)

Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee – Councillor Harold Steves;



 

 

(u)

Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee – Councillor Ken Johnston;



 

 

(v)

Seniors Advisory Committee – Councillor Ken Johnston; and



 

 

(w)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group – Councillor Alexa Loo.



 

 

CARRIED



 

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS



R15/21-8

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the following Council liaison (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 12, 2016:



 

 

(a)

Arenas Community Association – Councillor Bill McNulty;



 

 

(b)

City Centre Community Association – Councillor Linda McPhail;



 

 

(c)

East Richmond Community Association – Councillor Chak Au;



 

 

(d)

Hamilton Community Association – Councillor Derek Dang;



 

 

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association – Councillor Carol Day;



 

 

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association – Councillor Linda McPhail;



 

 

(g)

Sea Island Community Association – Councillor Harold Steves;



 

 

(h)

South Arm Community Association – Councillor Carol Day;



 

 

(i)

Thompson Community Association – Councillor Bill McNulty; and



 

 

(j)

West Richmond Community Association – Councillor Ken Johnston.



 

 

CARRIED



 

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS



R15/21-9

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 12, 2016:



 

 

(a)

Aquatic Services Board – Councillor Linda McPhail;



 

 

(b)

Museum Society Board – Councillor Ken Johnston;



 

 

(c)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board – Councillor Chak Au; and



 

 

(d)

Richmond Public Library Board – Councillor Chak Au and Councillor Alexa Loo (Alternate).



 

 

CARRIED



 

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

R15/21-10

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 12, 2016:



 

 

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society – Councillor Harold Steves;



 

 

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society – Councillor Carol Day;



 

 

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society – Councillor Chak Au;



 

 

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society – Councillor Derek Dang;



 

 

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society – Councillor Linda McPhail;



 

 

(f)

Steveston Community Society – Councillor Alexa Loo; and



 

 

(g)

Steveston Historical Society – Councillor Bill McNulty.



 

 

CARRIED



 

8.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES



 

R15/21-11

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the members of the Public Works and Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services until December 12, 2016.



 

 

CARRIED



 

9.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 15, 2015 TO DECEMBER 12, 2016



R15/21-12

 

It was moved and seconded



         

 

That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until December 12, 2016:



 

 

December 15, 2015 – January 31, 2016

Cllr. Bill McNulty



 

 

February 1, 2016 – March 15, 2016

Cllr. Derek Dang



 

 

March 16 – April 30, 2016

Cllr. Carol Day



 

 

May 1 – June 15, 2016

Cllr. Ken Johnston



 

 

June 16 – July 31, 2016

Cllr. Alexa Loo



 

 

August 1 – September 15, 2016

Cllr. Harold Steves



 

 

September 16 – October 31, 2016

Cllr. Chak Au



 

 

November 1 – December 12, 2016

Cllr. Linda McPhail



 

 

CARRIED



 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R15/21-13

10.

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:05 p.m.).



 

 

CARRIED



 

11.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.



R15/21-14

12.

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That Committee rise and report (7:06 p.m.).



 

 

CARRIED



 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

R15/21-15

13.

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That Items No. 14 through No. 22 be adopted by general consent.



 

 

CARRIED



 

14.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 



 

That the minutes of:



 

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on November 24, 2015;



 

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on December 7, 2015;



 

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on December 7, 2015; and



 

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on December 8, 2015;



 

be received for information.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



 

15.

2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 4732067 v. 3; 4774157; 4749567)



 

 

That the Community Services 2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan: Active and Healthy Living, presented as Attachment 1 in the staff report titled “2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan,” dated November 9, 2015, from the General Manager, Community Services, be adopted.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



 

16.

2016 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 4779755)



 

 

That the 2016 Council and Committee meeting schedule, attached to the staff report, dated November 16, 2015, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved, including the following revisions as part of the regular August meeting break and December holiday season:



 

 

(1)

That the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of August 8, August 22, and December 28, 2016 be cancelled; and



 

 

(2)

That the August 15, 2016 Public Hearing be re-scheduled to September 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



 

17.

Signing the Call for Action on Energy and Climate in the Building Sector
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4773892 v. 3)



 

 

That the City join other regional stakeholders in the Call for Action on Energy and Climate in the Building Sector in support of a new provincial “Climate Leadership Plan”,  as presented in the staff report titled “Signing the Call for Action on Energy and Climate in the Building Sector,” dated November 17, 2015, from the Director, Engineering.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



 

18.

Harvest Power Air Quality Permit Review
(File Ref. No. 10-6175-02-01) (REDMS No. 4813746 v. 9)



 

 

(1)

That comments regarding Harvest Fraser Richmond Organics Ltd. air quality permit renewal application in the staff report titled “Harvest Power Air Quality Permit Review,” dated November 17, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be forwarded to Metro Vancouver’s Environmental Regulation and Enforcement branch;



 

 

(2)

That the staff report titled “Harvest Power Air Quality Permit Review,” dated November 17, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be forwarded to Vancouver Coastal Health, including James Lu, Environmental Health, for their comments and recommendations; and



 

 

(3)

That the comments stress with Metro Vancouver the need for more effective enforcement.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



 

19.

2016 Capital Budget
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 4761439 v. 8)



 

 

That the 2016 Capital Budget totalling $104.1M be approved and staff authorized to commence the 2016 Capital Projects.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



 

20.

Alexandra Road Undergrounding Works Agreement
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-18-099) (REDMS No. 4815044 v. 3)



 

 

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized on behalf of the City to enter into one or more agreements with each of Polygon Jayden Mews Homes Ltd. (or a related company), Am-Pri Developments (2012) Ltd., 0846930 BC Ltd., British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, Telus Communications Inc. and Shaw Cablesystems Limited, as required to facilitate the undergrounding of BC Hydro, Telus and Shaw infrastructure on Alexandra Road as described in the report from the Director, Engineering, dated November 19, 2015.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



 

21.

Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal Application by Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society of BC for Non-Farm Use at 8100 No. 5 Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009506; AG14-657892) (REDMS No. 4823402; 113673; 79063; 4765011; 4766339; 4521405; 3651855; 222141; 4802787; 4759167; 4815390)



 

 

(1)

That the application by Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society of BC for a non-farm use at 8100 No. 5 Road to develop a Hindu temple and off-street parking on the westerly 110 metres of the site be endorsed as presented to the Planning Committee on May 20, 2015 and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission;



 

 

(2)

That Richmond 2041 Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9506 that adds No. 5 Road Backlands Policies in Section 7.0 of the OCP be introduced and given first reading and forwarded to the February 2016 Public Hearing meeting;



 

 

(3)

That Richmond 2041 Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9506, 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;



 

 

(4)

That Richmond 2041 Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9506, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043 and Section 882(3)(c) of the Local Government Act, will be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment in advance of the Public Hearing;



 

 

(5)

That this report and Bylaw 9506, be forwarded to the Richmond Agricultural Advisory Committee for comments in advance of the Public Hearing;



 

 

(6)

That staff be directed to host a public information meeting with all affected property owners along the No. 5 Road corridor to explain the proposed OCP amendment (i.e., changes to the No. 5 Road Backlands Policy) in advance of the Public Hearing;



 

 

(7)

That Policy 5037 “No. 5 Road Backlands Policy” be rescinded once Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9506 is adopted; and



 

 

(8)

That staff be directed to continue to monitor the progress of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement project and report back when the impacts on the Backlands are better known.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



 

22.

Application by Kenneth Kevin McWilliam for Rezoning at 10631 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009508; RZ 15-690379) (REDMS No. 4825043; 4826703)



 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9508, for the rezoning of 10631 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2),” be introduced and given first reading.



 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT



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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

 

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FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair



 

22A.

Richmond Public Library 2016 Budget
(File Ref. No. 01-0155-04-01) (REDMS No. 4844238)



R15/21-16

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the Richmond Public Library proposed 2016 budget of $8,743,930 be approved.



 

 

The question on Resolution No. R15/21-16 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the potential impacts to the community regarding the proposed reductions in branch operating hours. Staff was directed to monitor and report back to Council on any impacts as a result of the reduction to the 2016 Library Budget.



 

 

The question on Resolution No. R15/21-16 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. McNulty and McPhail opposed.



 

22B.

2016 Operating Budget
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 4840886 v. 3)



R15/21-17

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That:



 

 

(1)

the 2016 Operating Budget presented in the staff report report titled 2016 Operating Budget Options dated December 9, 2015 from the Director, Finance with a tax increase of 2.00%, after utilizing rate stabilization funding of up to 0.06% ($113,880) be approved;



 

 

(2)

ongoing additional levels in the amount of $209,653 with a tax impact of 0.11% as presented in Appendix 3 of the staff report titled “2016 Operating Budget Options” from the Director, Finance be approved;



 

 

(3)

ongoing additional levels in the amount of $1,827,331 for 12 additional police officers be approved with no 2016 tax impact by utilizing a corporate reset as detailed in the staff report report titled “2016 Operating Budget Options,” dated December 9, 2015, from the Director, Finance, be approved;



 

 

(4)

staff be authorized to make budget transfers between divisions to ensure that the corporate reset does not impact the division’s service levels;



 

 

(5)

the Rate Stabilization Account be used to pay for the capital costs associated with the additional 12 police officers for a total of $192,910; and



 

 

(6)

a tax increase of 1.00% for infrastructure replacement needs as per Council’s Long Term Financial Management Strategy be approved.



 

 

The question on R15/21-17 was not called as the Chair commented on the proposed 2016 Operating Budget, noting that the proposed tax increase of 3.11% would include (i) a reduction in the base level budget to 2.00%, (ii) operating additional level requests of 0.11%, and (iii) the allocation for infrastructure replacement of 1.00%.  In addition, the Chair advised that the additional 12 police officers would be funded through the “Corporate Reset” as described in the staff report.



 

 

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



R15/21-18

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That Item (1) be amended to reduce the tax increase for the 2016 Operating Budget to 1.89%.



 

 

DEFEATED
Opposed:  Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Dang
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves



 

 

There was agreement to separate Resolution R15/21-17 for voting purposes.



 

 

The question on Part (1) of Resolution R15/21-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and McNulty opposed.



 

 

The question on Part (2) of Resolution R15/21-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and McNulty opposed.



 

 

The question on Parts (3), (4) and (5) of Resolution R15/21-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Au opposed.



 

 

The question on Part (6) of Resolution R15/21-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Au, Day and McNulty opposed.



 

23.

2016 One-Time Expenditures
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 4763304 v. 6)



R15/21-19

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the recommended one-time expenditures in the amount of $1.635M, as outlined in the staff report titled “2016 One-Time Expenditures”, be approved for funding from the Rate Stabilization Account.



 

 

The question on Resolution No. R15/21-19 was not called as a motion was proposed to amend to delete Items No. 3 – “Heritage Inventory Review and Update,” No. 4 – “New Traffic and Speed Counters,” No. 5 – “Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy,” No. 7 – “Community Services Communications/Marketing Plan,” No. 8 – “Richmond Museum Development Plan,” No. 9 – “Britannia Feasibility Study and Upgrades,” and No. 12 – “Richmond Fire Rescue Mobile Inspections” from the 2016 One-Time Expenditures, but the motion failed to receive a seconder.



 

 

The question on the Resolution No. R15/21-19 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Day opposed.



 

24.

2016 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 4811158 v. 3)



R15/21-20

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

(1)

That the one-time expenditure requests as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2016 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures” from the Director, Finance, be approved as follows:



 

 

 

(a)

2017 Canada 150th Steveston Ships to Shore Events in the amount of $895,000;



 

 

 

(b)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Sustainability in the amount of $24,000; and



 

 

(2)

That funding for the initiatives outlined above be included in the City’s 5-Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw.



 

 

CARRIED



R15/21-21

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

(3)

That the one-time expenditure request for the Interurban Tram Restoration Project in the amount of $396,000 be approved; and



 

 

(4)

That funding for the Interurban Tram Restoration Project be included in the City’s 5-Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw.



 

 

The question on Resolution No. R15/21-21 was not called as Council members spoke to the importance of restoring the most valuable artefact in the City’s inventory and to the tram’s history and service to the community from 1906 to 1958.  Also, it was noted that only 6 of the original 28 Interurban Trams remain and that the tram was a pioneer of electric transportation.



 

 

In reply to questions from Council, Jane Fernyhough, Directors, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, advised that the funds would fully complete the restoration of the tram including the stabilization and repair of all operating systems, mechanical and undercarriage works, exterior bodywork, and interior finishing.  She further advised that costs related to extending the hours of operation are not a part of the capital expenditure request.



 

 

The question on the Resolution No. R15/21-21 was then called and it was CARRIED.



 

 

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS



R15/21-22

25.

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:52 p.m.).



 

 

CARRIED



 

(1)

Lynda Pasacreta, President, Richmond Garden Club, introduced Gary Lake, Past Chair, and Jill Wright, Coordinator, and presented Council with the Club’s 2016 Paulik Park calendar.  Council thanked the representatives of the Garden Club for their excellent work on the Paulik Park Gardens and the calendar.



 

(2)

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1), Mary Ellen Schaafsma, Director, Research and Product Development, United Way of the Lower Mainland, provided an update on Richmond-specific socio-demographic information to help inform planning and strategies.



 

 

The Chair spoke to the City employees’ generosity in raising approximately $50,000 annually in support of the United Way.



 

 

In response to a query from Council, Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, commented that staff would notify the Richmond School District, Advisory Committees, and Community Centers, including a link to the City’s website, with regard to the information provided by the United Way.



 

 

Discussion took place related to the issues surrounding mental health.  As a result of the discussion the following referral was introduced:



R15/21-23

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the presentation titled “United Way of the Lower Mainland Community Profile Series – Richmond December 2015,” be referred to staff to work with the United Way representatives regarding the information.



 

 

CARRIED



R15/21-24

26.

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That Committee rise and report (9:12 p.m.).



 

 

CARRIED



 

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS



 

 

Mayor Brodie expressed condolences to the family and friends of long-time Richmond City Councillor Doug Sandberg who passed away on November 30, 2015 at the age of 67.  He spoke to Mr. Sandberg’s contributions to Richmond as a multi-term Councillor and as an active member in the community.



 

 

Mayor Brodie announced the following appointments:



 

 

Appointments to the Richmond Museum Society Board



 

 

Two Year Term



 

 

§   

Joe Da Silva



 

 

§   

Mark Mazzone



 

 

§   

Jasmine Lai



 

 

Appointments to the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee



 

 

Two Year Term



 

 

§   

Shawne MacIntyre



 

 

§   

Jennifer Heine



 

 

§   

Hal Owens



 

 

§   

Sheng Zhao



 

 

Appointments to the Richmond Public Aquatic Services Board



 

 

Two Year Term



 

 

§   

Peggy Chan



 

 

§   

Brigitte Fritz



 

 

§   

Rosemary Nickerson



 

 

§   

Shirley Laing



 

 

Appointments to the Richmond Public Seniors Advisory Committee



 

 

Two Year Term



 

 

§   

Neil Bernbaum



 

 

§   

Aileen Cormack



 

 

§   

Mohinder Grewal



 

 

§   

Jacqueline Schell



 

 

§   

Doug Symons



 

 

§   

Daryl Whiting



 

 

§   

Peter Lik Man Chan



 

 

Appointments to the Richmond Family and Youth Court Advisory Committee



 

 

Two Year Term



 

 

§   

Vin Chahal



 

 

§   

Shannon Faleiro



 

 

§   

Jonathan Feng



 

 

§   

Neelu Kang Dhaliwal



 

 

§   

Heather McDonald



 

 

§   

Lorne Wise



 

 

§   

Rod Belleza



 

 

§   

Jun Wen Chen



 

 

§   

Gary Cross



 

 

§   

Helen Huang



 

 

§   

Kuldip Johal



 

 

§   

Andrew Hu



 

 

§   

Brian McIlroy



 

 

§   

Stephen Morris



 

 

§   

Kris von Schalburg



 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION



R15/21-25

 

It was moved and seconded



 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:



 

Inter-municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 9040, Amendment Bylaw No. 9492



 

Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 9493



 

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9243
(10291 No. 5 Road, RZ 15-694974)



 

 

CARRIED



 

 

ADJOURNMENT



R15/21-26

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (9:20 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, December 14, 2015.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)