February 22, 2016 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on February 9, 2016 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on February 15, 2016.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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. 19.)

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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Naloxone Protocols

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Emergency Management Provincial Legislation Consultation

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Richmond Hospital Foundation

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George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project

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Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee Terms of Reference 2016

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Appointment of Acting Corporate Officer

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Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program

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Provincial Government Legislation of the Building Act

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City of Richmond - Translink Travelsmart Partnership - Update

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Sewer Heat Recovery in Richmond Update

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 16 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on February 10, 2016;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 15, 2016;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 16, 2016;

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(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on February 17, 2016;

be received for information.

7.

Naloxone Protocols
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4891882 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-48 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council request BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) approve the addition of Naloxone protocols to Richmond’s Medical First Responder Program.

8.

Emergency Management Provincial Legislation Consultation
(File Ref. No. 09-5125-02-02) (REDMS No. 4884891 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-51 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a copy of the report titled “Emergency Management Provincial Legislation Consultation” from the City Solicitor be forwarded to the Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness in response to her request for stakeholder input by February 19, 2015 with a copy to Richmond MLAs Linda Reid, John Yap and Teresa Wat, for information.

9.

Richmond Hospital Foundation
(File Ref. No. ) (REDMS No. )

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See Page CNCL-83 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That letters be sent to the Premier, Minister of Health,  Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Chair of Vancouver Coastal Health and the President of Vancouver Coastal Health, requesting an immediate commitment from the Province to build a new Richmond Hospital Acute Care Tower for completion within five years; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly requesting that they provide written confirmation of their support for a new Richmond Hospital Acute Care Tower.

10.

George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project
(File Ref. No. 10-6350-05-08) (REDMS No. 4915030 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-92 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond request that the Provincial Government provide copies of all reports and studies - including but not limited to business plans, feasibility studies, technical studies, seismic studies, and/or environmental impact studies - that relate to the original plan to twin the George Massey Tunnel and/or provide Rapid Bus service that were considered during the period from 2006 to 2008;  and that if necessary, that the foregoing request be made as an official Freedom of Information request; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Auditor General requesting comments on the process leading up to the decision related to the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.

11.

Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee Terms of Reference 2016
(File Ref. No. 06-2350-01) (REDMS No. 4892948 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-111 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee Terms of Reference as detailed in the staff report titled “Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee Terms of Reference 2016,” dated January 29, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be approved.

12.

Appointment of Acting Corporate Officer
(File Ref. No. 05-1400-01) (REDMS No. 4910068)

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See Page CNCL-118 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Dovelle Buie, Acting Manager, Legislative Services, be appointed as an Acting Corporate Officer for the purposes of carrying out statutory duties prescribed in section 148 of the Community Charter in the absence of, or as directed by, David Weber, Director, City Clerk’s Office (Corporate Officer).

13.

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 4873965 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-120 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (RIAC) 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program be approved.

14.

Provincial Government Legislation of the Building Act
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4913560)

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See Page CNCL-135 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Provincial Government Legislation of the Building Act,” dated January 20, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Building Approvals, be received for information;

(2)

That a letter be written to the Honourable Rich Coleman, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for Housing, with copies to Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly, expressing Richmond City Council’s concerns in relation to the recently enacted Building Act, in particular, that:

(a)

the new Building Act interferes with Council directives expressed as Building regulations within City Bylaws that may be affected by the Building Act; and

(b)

the legislation lacks flexibility in addressing methods to certify and train municipal building officials; and

(3)

That the City request additional information on the above matters from the Ministry, including the administrative rules that will be in place to administer the Act and that the Ministry provide opportunities to meet with the City in relation to the issues and concerns raised.

15.

city of richmond - translink travelsmart partnership - update
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 4793601 v. 4)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff continue to monitor the TransLink TravelSmart pilot program and relevant activities, as described in the staff report titled “City of Richmond-TransLink TravelSmart Partnership – Update,” dated January 25, 2016, from the Director, Transportation, and report back on the results following their completion; and

(2)

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

16.

Sewer Heat Recovery in Richmond Update
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4912811 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-173 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled "Sewer Heat Recovery in Richmond Update," dated January 18, 2016, from the Director, Engineering, be received for information;

(2)

That the scope of work and budget for a Micro-Sewer Heat Recovery Study identified in the "Sewer Heat Recovery in Richmond Update," dated January 18, 2016, from the Director, Engineering, be approved with funding from the Carbon Tax Provision and included as an amendment to the Five Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw;

(3)

That the application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, for up to 50 percent of eligible costs to complete Micro-Sewer Heat Recovery Study, be endorsed; and

(4)

That should the funding application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute the agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on behalf of the City.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

17.

Arterial Road Policy Updates
(File Ref. No. 10-6350-00) (REDMS No. 4880858 v. 6)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Day

That the proposed amendments to the Arterial Road Policy as provided in the January 27, 2016 staff report titled “Arterial Road Policy Updates,” be approved to proceed to public and stakeholder consultation.

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Councillor Chak Au, Chair

18.

Bylaw Amendments to Implement Requirements for Recycling from Single-Family Home Demolitions
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01; 12-8060-20-009516/009522/009523) (REDMS No. 4893304)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Steves

That:

(1)

Demolition Waste and Recyclable Materials Bylaw No. 9516;

(2)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9522; and

(3)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9523;

each be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502

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

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

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

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

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

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9186

(6500 Granville Avenue, RZ 14-668415)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

19.

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 February 10, 2016, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 25, 2015, January 27, 2016, and February 10, 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 13-645286) for the property at 8151 Anderson Road; and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 15-708883) for the property at 12208, 12222 and 12228 Trites Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT