February 22, 2016 - 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 Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Absent:

Councillor Linda McPhail

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R16/4-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on February 9, 2016, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

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

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R16/4-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 18 - Bylaw Amendments to Implement Requirements for Recycling from Single-Family Home Demolitions

James Connelly and Rick Picard, Nickel Bros House Moving Ltd., spoke in favour of the resolution but requested that Council also consider the option of a permit fee for house moving.  The speakers suggested that residents who have been given notification of their options prior to demolition would be more likely to move their home intact.  The delegation indicated that other municipalities have instituted such a permit and that there is a healthy market for re-used buildings.

In response to questions, James Connelly touched upon the factors affecting their business.  Considerations for moving a building include: (1) trees and other obstacles, (2) road infrastructure, (3) structure and condition of the building itself, (4) width and height of the building, and (5) accommodating current building codes. 

R16/4-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:19 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R16/4-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 9 and No. 11 through No. 16 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 16, 2016;

(4)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Naloxone Protocols
(File Ref. No. 09-5140-07-01) (REDMS No. 4891882 v. 3)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

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

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, 2016 with a copy to Richmond MLAs Linda Reid, John Yap and Teresa Wat, for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Richmond Hospital Foundation
(File Ref. No. 01-0060-20-RHOS1) (REDMS No. 4928987)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

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

See page 7 for action on this item.

11.

Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee Terms of Reference 2016
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-BBTFI-01) (REDMS No. 4892948 v. 5; 4887006)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

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

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).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RIADI-01) (REDMS No. 4873965 v. 4; 4885386; 4885388)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Provincial Government Legislation of the Building Act
(File Ref. No. 01-0035-20-BUIL1) (REDMS No. 4913560; 4916791)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

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

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Sewer Heat Recovery in Richmond Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-05-01; 10-6600-10-05; 10-6600-11-02; 10-6125-07-03; 01-0340-03-01) (REDMS No. 4912811 v. 2)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

10.

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

R16/4-5

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on Resolution No. R16/4-5 was not called as the following amendment was introduced:

R16/4-6

It was moved and seconded

That the following be added as Part (3):

(3)

That the City of Richmond send a letter to the Federal Minister of the Environment requesting that the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project be referred to a Canadian Environmental Assessment Review Panel for review under the Environmental Assessment Act.

CARRIED

Concerns were expressed that the resolution, as originally presented, may not fully cover the broader concerns of the environmental impact to the South Arm of the Fraser River, including the impact of dredging to a depth of 15 metres.

Victor Wei, Director, Transportation, confirmed that the report from staff would cover a whole variety of factors affected by the bridge, and will also include the impact of putting the structure on the land which could be in danger of liquefaction during a major event such as a flood or an earthquake.

Council requested that the previous seismic updates which were put towards the George Massey Tunnel be considered and analyzed in a future report.

The question on the main motion as amended which reads as follows:

(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;

(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; and

(3)

That the City of Richmond send a letter to the Federal Minister of the Environment requesting that the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project be referred to a Canadian Environmental Assessment Review Panel for review under the Environmental Assessment Act.

was then called and it was CARRIED.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Vice Chair

17.

Arterial Road Policy Updates
(File Ref. No. 10-6350-00) (REDMS No. 4880858 v. 6; 4887922; 4903911)

In response to questions, Wayne Craig, Director, Development, stated that (1) the Arterial Road strategy takes into account existing location criteria, the City’s existing lane network, and existing lot geometries, (2) a decrease in the proposed density would likely result in smaller units, (3) basic universal housing units are predominately available in apartment and single story buildings, and (4) the affordable housing strategy has proven to drive development costs down rather than increase costs to buyers.

R16/4-7

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Day

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; 4831892; 4892451; 4892426)

R16/4-8

It was moved and seconded

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.

The question on Resolution No. R16/4-8 was not called as the following amendment was introduced:

R16/4-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following be added as Part (4):

(4)

That staff be directed to review and report on strategies to encourage homeowners to sell their homes in-tact and to dismantle and recycle usable lumber and other building materials.

The question on Resolution No. R16/4-9 was not called as comments were made that alternatives should be found for the recycling of houses to avoid unnecessary pollution and that communication and notification with builders and homeowners could be increased to provide information on house moving options.  

In response to questions, Robert Gonzalez, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, explained that staff, though the implementation of the bylaws, will consider consultation of those in the industry and then include findings in a follow-up report to Committee.

The question on the amendment motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

In response to a query, Suzanne Bycraft, Manager, Fleet and Environmental Programs, confirmed that mandatory inspection was not a requirement under the bylaw as presented, however, in reporting back in future, staff would include information on the possible need for inspection as part of the program.

The question on the main motion as amended which reads as follows:

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; and

(4)

That staff be directed to review and report on strategies to encourage homeowners to sell their homes in-tact and to dismantle and recycle usable lumber and other building materials.

was then called and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced the following:

Trustee Jonathan Ho has been appointed to the Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a one year term.

Sheng Zhao has been appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for a two year term.

The name “Edgington” has been selected for the proposed new road in Section 15 Block 4 Range 6 west.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R16/4-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Donation Bin Regulation Bylaw No. 9502

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

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

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9186
(6500 Granville Avenue, RZ 14-668415)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R16/4-11

19.

It was moved and seconded

(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

(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.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R16/4-12

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, February 22, 2016.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)