February 9, 2016 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 25, 2016 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 29, 2016.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

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. 24.)

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 Arts Coalition Strategic Plan

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Southwest British Columbia Bioregional Food System Study

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Storeys Public Artwork Concept Proposal

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2016 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants

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2016 Arts and Culture Grant Program

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2016 Child Care Grants

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2016 Health, Social and Safety Grants

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Transferring Approved Funds for the City's Major Festivals in 2016/17 – Referral Response

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2016-2020 – 5 Year Financial Plan

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Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program

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Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 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 March 21, 2016):

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City Centre – Zoning Amendments to CDT1 (City of Richmond – applicant)

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City-wide – Zoning Amendments to height regulations and housekeeping amendments (City of Richmond – applicant)

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4211/4231 Pendlebury Road – Rezone from RD1 to RS2/B (Skyhigh Construction Ltd. – applicant)

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9420 Parksville Drive – Discharge “Land Use Contract 009” to permit construction consistent with the RS1/B zone (Jaspreet Chung – applicant)

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11971 Dewsbury Drive – Rezone from RS1/E to RC2 (Hardeep Bhullar – applicant)

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 22 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 26, 2016;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 1, 2016;

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(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on February 1, 2016;

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 2, 2016; and

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(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on January 20, 2016;

be received for information.

7.

Richmond Arts Coalition Strategic Plan
(File Ref. No. 01-0060-20-RACO1)

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See Page CNCL-46 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Richmond Arts Coalition Strategic Plan be referred to staff for information; and

(2)

That the report titled, Phoenix Net Loft Artists’ Market, from Mark Glavina and Associates, be forwarded to the Richmond Arts Coalition.

8.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Southwest British Columbia Bioregional Food System Study
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-53 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Southwest British Columbia Bioregion Food System Design Project be endorsed; and

(2)

That a staff liaison be assigned for the Project.

9.

Storeys Public Artwork Concept Proposal
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-183) (REDMS No. 4783628 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-60 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept proposal and installation for the Storeys integrated public artwork by artist Richard Tetrault, as presented in the report titled “Storeys Public Artwork Concept Proposal,” from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated January 6, 2016, be endorsed.

10.

2016 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 4849460 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-77 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants be allocated and cheques disbursed for a total of $100,700 as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2016 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants,” dated January 11, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services; and

(2)

That Steveston Community Society – Richmond Summer Projects be recommended for the second year of a three-year funding cycle based on Council’s approval of the subsequent year of funding.

(3)

That, of the remaining available funds, the following allocations be included:

(a)

an additional $2,000 be disbursed to Kidsport – Richmond Chapter; and

(b)

an additional $1,000 be disbursed to the Richmond Nature Park.

11.

2016 Arts and Culture Grant Program
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 4867292 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-131 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2016 Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts and cheques disbursed for a total of $107,497, as outlined in the staff report titled “2016 Arts and Culture Grant Program,” dated January 11, 2016, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

12.

2016 Child Care Grants
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 4879612 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-189 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That as outlined in the staff report titled “2016 Child Care Grants,” dated January 15, 2016, from the General Manager, Community Services, the Child Care Capital Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques be disbursed for a total of $49,888.25;

(2)

That Council authorize the expenditure of $10,000 to support the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants with funding from the Child Care Operating Reserve Fund; and

(3)

That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques be disbursed for a total of $10,000.

13.

2016 Health, Social and Safety Grants
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 4848972 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-222 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the staff report titled “2016 Health, Social and Safety Grants, dated January 11, 2016, from the General Manager, Community Services:

(1)

Health, Social and Safety Services Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques disbursed for a total of $566,570; and

(2)

the following applicants be approved for the first year of a three-year funding cycle, based on Council approval of each subsequent year of funding, for:

(a)

Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada;

(b)

Heart of Richmond AIDS Society;

(c)

Richmond Mental Health Consumer and Friends Society;

(d)

Richmond Society for Community Living;

(e)

Richmond Women’s Resource Centre;

(3)

the following applicants be approved for the second year of a three-year funding cycle, based on Council approval of each subsequent year of funding, for:

(a)

Chimo Community Services;

(b)

Family Services of Greater Vancouver;

(c)

Pathways Clubhouse;

(d)

Richmond Addiction Services Society;

(e)

Richmond Family Place Society;

(f)

Richmond Multicultural Community Services;

(g)

Richmond Youth Service Agency;

(h)

Volunteer Richmond Information Services Society;

(4)

the following applicants be approved for the third year of a three-year funding cycle:

(a)

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver; and

(b)

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.

14.

Transferring Approved Funds for the City's Major Festivals in 2016/17 – Referral Response
(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 4888580 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-336 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the transfer of $750,000 be authorized from the Major Events Provisional Fund to support the following events and programs:  Ships to Shore 2016, Maritime Festival 2016, Richmond World Festival 2016, Days of Summer 2016, Children’s Arts Festival 2017 and the purchase of festival infrastructure and City branded assets; as outlined in the staff report titled “Transferring of Approved Funds for the City’s Major Festivals in 2016/17—Referral Response,” dated January 19, 2016, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services;

(2)

That the expenditures totaling $1,100,000 for Major Events, of which $750,000 is funded from the Major Events Provision Fund, $223,500 funded from projected sponsorships, and $126,500 from other revenue (grants, ticket sales, vendor fees, etc.) be included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2016-2020);

(3)

That the scope of the Richmond Maritime Festival 2016 be expanded to showcase the wooden boat industry as a core theme; and

(4)

That a delegation of Councillors and staff attend the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, September 9 to 11, 2016, on a fact finding and outreach mission.

15.

5 Year Consolidated Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw No. 9521
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4888011 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-352 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 5 Year Consolidated Financial Plan (2016-2020) be approved as presented by the Director, Finance;

(2)

That the 5 Year Consolidated Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw No. 9521 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(3)

That staff undertake a process of public consultation as required in Section 166 of the Community Charter.

16.

Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 4873846 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-466 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program be approved.

17.

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 4879276 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-475 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program be approved.

18.

Proposed Amendments to the Downtown Commercial (CDT1) Zone
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-01; 12-8060-20-009284) (REDMS No. 4762142 v. 7)

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See Page CNCL-493 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9284 to amend the “Downtown Commercial (CDT1) Zone” be introduced and given first reading.

19.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-01; 12-8060-20-009488/9490) (REDMS No. 4745861 v. 12)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9490 to make housekeeping amendments be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9488 to amend the height regulations for site-specific single family residential zones be introduced and given first reading.

20.

Application by Skyhigh Construction Ltd. for Rezoning at 4211 and 4231 Pendlebury Road from "Two-Unit Dwelling (RD1)" to "Single Detached (RS2/B)"
(File Ref. No. RZ 14-663202; 12-8060-20-009285) (REDMS No. 4675946)

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See Page CNCL-526 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9285, for the rezoning of 4211 and 4231 Pendlebury Road from “Two-Unit Dwelling (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B),” be introduced and given first reading.

21.

Application by Jaspreet Chung to Discharge the Land Use Contract at 9420 Parksville Drive
(File Ref. No. LU 15-717343; 12-8060-20-009517) (REDMS No. 4885911)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Land Use Contract 009 Discharge Bylaw No. 9517, to discharge “Land Use Contract 009” from the title of 9420 Parksville Drive, be introduced and given first reading.

22.

Application by Hardeep Bhullar for Rezoning at 11971 Dewsbury Drive from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2)
(File Ref. No. RZ 15-705925; 12-8060-20-009515/9525) (REDMS No. 4877664)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9525, proposing a text amendment to Section 3.6.3, Objective 4, B. Aircraft Noise Sensitive Areas, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9525, 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 Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9525, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority after first bylaw reading, for formal comment before the Public Hearing on March 21, 2016; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9515, for the rezoning of 11971 Dewsbury Drive from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

23.

Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502 – Amendment to correct effective date
(File Ref. No. 01-0370-01; 12-8060-20-009502/9513/9514)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That second and third reading of Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502 be rescinded.

(2)

That Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502 be amended at section 5.2 by adding the words “and is effective July 1, 2016.” following the phrase “This bylaw is cited as “Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502”.

(3)

That Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502 be given second reading as amended.

(4)

That Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502 be given third reading.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Local Area Service Bylaw No. 9277

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Housing Agreement (5580 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 9297

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8752, Amendment Bylaw No. 9512

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8762

(9511,9531 and 9551 No. 3 Road, RZ 10-536067)

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. 9242

(8491 Williams Road, RZ 14-673732)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

24.

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 January 27, 2016, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on August 22, 2012, October 14, 2015 and January 13, 2016, 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 10-541227) for the property at 9551 No. 3 Road (formerly 9511/9531 and 9551 No. 3 Road);

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 15-690728) for the property at 8477 Williams Road (formerly 8491 Williams Road); and

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 14-660885) for the property at 5580 No. 3 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT