January 25, 2016 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 11, 2016 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on January 18, 2016.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

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(1)

Susan Ness, Chair, Gateway Theatre Board of Director, Jovanni Sy, Artistic Director, and Camilla Tibbs, Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, to present the Gateway Theatre Annual Report 2014/2015.

(2)

Jerry Chong, Director, Finance and Ted Townsend, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, to present the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the City’s 2014 Annual Report.

(3)

Ted Townsend, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to present the IABC Gold Quill for the Green Cart Program.

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. 21.)

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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Richmond Sport Hosting Program Amendments

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Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502

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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9297 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 5580 No. 3 Road (Kebet Holdings Ltd.)

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Richmond Response: Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Update

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RCSAC 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on February 15, 2016):

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8477 Bridgeport Road – Zoning Text Amendment to ZC33 (GBL Architects Inc. – applicant)

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7400/7420 Schaefer Avenue – Rezone from RD1 to RS2/K (Chi Kuen Yeung and Cardison Chun Kik Yeung – applicant)

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Additional Proposed Requests to the Minister of Agriculture:  Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Wineries

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Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2016 Initiatives

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Traffic Safety Advisory Committee – Proposed 2016 Initiatives

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Richmond’s Invasive Species Action Plan

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Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw Amendment

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Local Area Services – North Side Donald Road from and including 6991 Donald Road to and including 7480 Grandy Road and South Side Donald Road from Gilbert Road to and including 6760 Donald Road - Bylaw No. 9277

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 19 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on January 12, 2016;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on January 18, 2016;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on January 19, 2016;

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(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on January 20, 2016;

be received for information.

7.

Richmond Sport Hosting Program Amendments
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-01) (REDMS No. 4769715 v. 8)

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See Page CNCL-80 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed amended Council Policy 3710 – Sport Hosting Incentive Grant, included as Attachment 1 to the staff report titled “Richmond Sport Hosting Program Amendments” from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, dated November 12, 2015, be approved; and

(2)

That the updated Richmond Sport Hosting Strategy 2016-2020, included as Attachment 3 to the staff report titled “Richmond Sport Hosting Program Amendments,” from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, dated November 12, 2015, be endorsed.

8.

Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502
(File Ref. No. 01-0370-01; 12-8060-20-009502/9513/9514) (REDMS No. 4873049 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-122 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That each of the following bylaws be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(1)

Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502;

(2)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9513; and

(3)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9514;

with an effective date of July 1, 2016.

9.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9297 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 5580 No. 3 Road (Kebet Holdings Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-01; 12-8060-20-009297) (REDMS No. 4810573 v. 8)

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See Page CNCL-145 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (5580 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 9297 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of section 905 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by the Development Permit Application DP 14-660885.

10.

Richmond Response: Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Update
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 4839104 v. 10)

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See Page CNCL-168 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Richmond Response: Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy Update” dated January 4, 2016, from the General Manager, Community Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That City Council forward the following recommendations to Metro Vancouver with respect to the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy update:

(a)

Metro Vancouver continue to advocate to both the federal and provincial government to increase their role, presence and funding of existing and new affordable housing initiatives;

(b)

Metro Vancouver request both the provincial and federal governments to assist in annually collecting and distributing reliable data regarding Metro Vancouver regional and individual municipal housing demand and supply;

(c)

Metro Vancouver amend the threshold of affordability for homeownership to 32% of a household’s gross family income in order to consistently apply the benchmark of homeownership affordability that the housing industry does;

(d)

the City of Richmond supports Metro Vancouver’s initiatives to have member municipalities create policies that encourage the supply of rental housing including new purpose built rental housing;

(e)

that Metro Vancouver Regional Planning Advisory Committee be directed to create a policy to encourage all affected parties (e.g., senior governments, Metro Vancouver Housing Commission, municipalities, private owners and developers) to support the renewal of expiring non- profit and cooperative housing agreements, the proposed policy be circulated for endorsement by all Metro Vancouver member municipalities and once the policy is endorsed, Metro Vancouver request all parties to follow it including the federal and provincial governments;

(f)

that Metro Vancouver Housing Commission (MVHC) be directed to create a tenancy management policy package by May 1, 2016 outlining MVHC’s services and fees for the management of affordable housing units which are secured through inclusionary housing policies and distribute it to developers/owners so that they can consider the option having the MVHC manage or assist in managing such affordable housing units; and

(g)

to best protect those who may be at risk of homelessness, Metro Vancouver request the provincial government to review and increase, the shelter component of income assistance on an annual basis to reflect the high cost of living in the region.    

11.

RCSAC 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 4841482)

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See Page CNCL-225 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee’s 2016 Work Program be approved.

12.

Application by GBL Architects Inc. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “High Rise Office Commercial (ZC33) - (City Centre)” Zone for the Property at 8477 Bridgeport Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009507; ZT 15-708370) (REDMS No. 4791846 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-260 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9507, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “High Rise Office Commercial (ZC33) - (City Centre)” zone to allow vehicle sale/rental as a permitted secondary use on the property at 8477 Bridgeport Road, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Application by Chi Kuen Yeung and Cardison Chun Kik Yeung for Rezoning at 7400/7420 Schaefer Avenue from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009511; RZ 15-692244) (REDMS No. 4846602)

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See Page CNCL-269 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9511, for the rezoning of 7400/7420 Schaefer Avenue from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

additional proposed requests to the minister of agriculture:  agricultural land reserve (alr) wineries
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-03-08) (REDMS No. 4887137)

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See Page CNCL-302 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the letter to the BC Minister of Agriculture regarding Additional City of Richmond Requests: Wineries in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), dated January 14, 2016, from the Manager, Policy Planning be endorsed

15.

Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2016 Initiatives
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 4817866)

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See Page CNCL-331 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed 2016 initiatives of the Richmond Active Transportation Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee - Proposed 2016 Initiatives” dated December 18, 2015 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the above report be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

16.

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee – Proposed 2016 Initiatives
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 4816624)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed 2016 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2016 Initiatives,” dated December 21, 2015, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the above report be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

17.

Richmond’s Invasive Species Action Plan
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-07-01) (REDMS No. 4759687 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-347 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Invasive Species Action Plan, as described in the staff report titled “Richmond’s Invasive Species Action Plan,” dated December 7, 2015 from the Director, Engineering, be adopted. 

18.

Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw Amendment
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-008752; 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 4677246 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-395 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8752 be amended and given first, second, and third readings.

19.

Local Area Services – North Side Donald Road from and including 6991 Donald Road to and including 7480 Grandy Road and South Side Donald Road from Gilbert Road to and including 6760 Donald Road - Bylaw No. 9277
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009277; 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 4726637)

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See Page CNCL-403 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Local Area Services Program for roadway development to widen pavement, install curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights and boulevard trees (where ditch has previously been eliminated on Donald Road), be adopted in accordance with Section 211 and 212 of the Community Charter; and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 9277, which authorizes local area services construction at Donald Road, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

20.

George Massey Tunnel Replacement – City Comments on Project Definition Report
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-THIG1) (REDMS No. 4863110 v. 5)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed:  Part (4) - Cllr. Loo

(1)

That the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) be advised that while the City supports in principal the objectives of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project to ease traffic congestion at the existing tunnel area, improve transit and cycling connections and replace aging highway infrastructure to enhance public safety, as described in their Project Definition Report, the following issues must be addressed by MoTI prior to advancing the project for further design and the procurement process:

(a)

provision of further details to demonstrate how the overall project will:

(i)

have a net zero or positive impact to agricultural land; and

(ii)

maintain, protect and enhance the City’s riparian management areas and environmentally sensitive areas through a net gain approach;

(b)

determination of how the toll rate will be implemented so that it would be fair, equitable and part of a region-wide mobility pricing policy consistent with the Mayors’ Council vision for regional transportation investments in Metro Vancouver;

(c)

immediate commencement of discussions by MoTI with the Cities of Vancouver and Richmond to jointly establish a contingency plan to address any potential increased traffic queuing on Highway 99 at the approach to the Oak Street Bridge;

(d)

collaboration with the City to identify appropriate infrastructure improvements to minimize any negative impacts from the widened bridge crossing and associated interchanges on the local road network including Steveston Highway, Westminster Highway, No. 5 Road, Van Horne Way, and Rice Mill Road;

(e)

encouragement of project proponents by MoTI to achieve a creative and innovative iconic design of the new bridge that recognizes its significance of being the largest bridge to be built in British Columbia;

(f)

facilitate excellence in supporting sustainable transportation options through:

(i)

partnership with TransLink to ensure that the transit stops within the Steveston Highway and Highway 17A interchanges are operational on opening day;

(ii)

provision of a multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists on each side of the new bridge of sufficient width to safely accommodate all users in order to:

i.

improve safety by minimizing the crossing of Highway 99 on- and off-ramps at Steveston Highway that are planned as free flow;

ii.

minimize circuitousness and maximize convenience; and

iii.

better address existing and future demand;

(iii)

inclusion of pedestrian and cycling facilities as part of the new Steveston Highway and Westminster Highway interchanges and on both sides of the Blundell Road overpass;

(iv)

provision of improved pedestrian and cycling facilities on Shell Road as part of the widened Shell Road overpass; and

(2)

That the BC Environmental Assessment Office, the Federal Minister of Transport, and the Minister of the Environment be requested to extend the deadline for comments on the draft Application Information Requirements from February 10, 2016 to March 15, 2016 to provide the City with sufficient time to provide meaningful input;

(3)

That the matter be referred to Metro Vancouver for comments on the compatibility of the new bridge with the Regional Growth Strategy; and

(4)

That overall Richmond City Council prefers a new or improved tunnel rather than a new bridge.

21.

Revised FCM Resolution - Federal Port Operations on Agricultural Land
(File Ref. No. 01-0130-01) (REDMS No. 4896864)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Revised FCM Resolution - Federal Port Operations on Agricultural Land, as proposed in the January 22, 2015 staff report from the Director of Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit, be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for their endorsement (Attachment 3).

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8929

(8200, 8220, 8280 and 8300 No. 1 Road, RZ 11-596490)

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. 9049

(Portion of 7671 Bridge Street, RZ 13-631303)

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. 9503

(2760 Sweden Way, ZT 15-710920)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

22.

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 December 16, 2015, and January 13, 2016, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on September 16, 2015, be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 12-624819) for the property at 8200, 8220, 8280 and 8300 No. 1 Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT