May 24, 2016 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

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

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on May 16, 2016; and

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

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Award Presentation – Planning Institute of BC - Ecological Network Management Strategy.  Presentation by Lesley Douglas

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. 25.)

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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Response to Provincial Review of the RCMP Auxiliary Constable Program

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Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and Carbon Neutral Progress - Update

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Communication Tool from Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee on Changes in Vancouver Coastal Health Management in Richmond

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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9556 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units Located at 10780 No. 5 Road and 12733 Steveston Highway (Townline Gardens)

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Agricultural Land Reserve Application by Dagneault Planning Consultants Ltd. for Non-Farm Use and Subdivision at 9500 No. 5 Road

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Integrated Rainwater Resource Management Strategy

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2015 Water Quality Report

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Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641 Amendment Bylaw 9555

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Endorsement Of Bike Right Initiative

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on June 20, 2016):

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10726/10728 River Drive – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/D) to Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) (Madan L. & Chalinder K. Aheer And Khial Chand & Harbakhas Aheer – applicant)

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7671 Bridge Street – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Single Detached (ZS26)  (Kenneth Jarmana – applicant)

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10060 No. 5 Road – Rezone from Roadside Stand (CR), Assembly (ASY) and Agriculture (AG1) to Religious Assembly – No. 5 Road (ZIS7) (DA Architects + Planners on Behalf of Lingyen Mountain Temple – applicant)

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3471 Moncton Street, 12060 and 12040 3rd Avenue, 3560, 3580 and 3600 Chatham Street – Rezone from Steveston Commercial (CS2) and Steveston Commercial (CS3) to Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU33) – Steveston Village (Platform Properties (Steveston) Ltd.  – applicant)

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7651 Bridge Street – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Single Detached (ZS14) - South Mclennan (City Centre) (Paul Atwal – applicant)

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 20 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

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

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 16, 2016;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on May 17, 2016;

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(4)

the Public Works and   Transportation Committee meeting held on May 18, 2016;

be received for information.

7.

Response to Provincial Review of the RCMP Auxiliary Constable Program
(File Ref. No. 09-5140-00) (REDMS No. 4986641 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-55 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Response to Provincial Review of the RCMP Auxiliary Constable Program” be forwarded to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, in response to their request for written feedback by May 25, 2016 and to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for information; and

(2)

That the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General be advised that the City of Richmond would be pleased to participate in further consultation and stakeholder meetings.

8.

CLimate Action Revenue Incentive Program AND Carbon Neutral PROGRESS – Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 4991774 v. 17)

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See Page CNCL-64 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2015 Climate Change Action Charter information, identified in the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) and Carbon Neutral Progress Report from the Director, Engineering dated April 27, 2016, be received for information; and

(2)

That, in accordance with Provincial requirements, the CARIP Report and Carbon Neutral Progress Report be posted on the City’s website for public access.

9.

Communication Tool from Richmond Community services advisory committee on changes in vancouver coastal health management in richmond
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-90 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the Province that outlines the City’s concern regarding mental health and request that funding be increased for mental health programs in Richmond.

10.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9556 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 10780 No. 5 Road and 12733 Steveston Highway (Townline Gardens)
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-01) (REDMS No. 4995445 v. 9)

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See Page CNCL-91 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (10780 No. 5 Road and 12733 Steveston Highway) Bylaw No. 9556 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 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by the Development Permit Application DP 15-708397.

11.

Application by Madan L. & Chalinder K. Aheer and Khial Chand & Harbakhas Aheer for Rezoning at 10726/10728 River Drive from Single Detached (RS1/D) to Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009538; RZ 16-723542; SC 15-713515) (REDMS No. 4963332)

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See Page CNCL-115 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9538, for the rezoning of 10726/10728 River Drive from “Single Detached (RS1/D)” to “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That the application for a Strata Title Conversion by Madan L. & Chalinder K. Aheer and Khial Chand & Harbakhas Aheer for the property located at 10726/10728 River Drive be approved on fulfillment of the following conditions:

(a)

adoption of Bylaw No. 9538, rezoning subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/D)” to “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)”;

(b)

payment of all City utility charges and property taxes up to and including the year 2016; and

(c)

submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Approving Officer within 180 days of the date of this resolution; and

(3)

That the City, as the Approving Authority, delegate the Approving Officer, the authority to execute the strata conversion plan on behalf of the City, as the Approving Authority, on the basis that the conditions set out in Recommendation 2 have been satisfied.

12.

Application by Kenneth Jarmana for Rezoning at 7671 Bridge Street from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Single Detached (ZS26) – South McLennan (City Centre)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009548; RZ 16-728740) (REDMS No. 4977565)

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See Page CNCL-133 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9548, to create the “Single Detached (ZS26) – South McLennan (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 7671 Bridge Street from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS26) – South McLennan (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Application by DA Architects + Planners on behalf of Lingyen Mountain Temple for Rezoning at 10060 No. 5 Road from Roadside Stand (CR), Assembly (ASY) and Agriculture (AG1) to Religious Assembly – No. 5 Road (ZIS7)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009557; RZ 13-641554) (REDMS No. 4933595 v. 6)

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See Page CNCL-147 for full report

See supplementary information for Public Consultation Summary Report

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See Staff Memo on Page CNCL-213 Regarding Rezoning Considerations

ADDITIONAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(In response to Part (2) of the Planning Committee recommendation below).

That the revised rezoning considerations as provided in Attachment 1 in the Memorandum dated May 19, 2016 from the Director, Development be approved.

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9557 to create the “Religious Assembly – No. 5 Road (ZIS7)” zone, and to rezone the westerly 110m portion of* 10060 No. 5 Road from “Roadside Stand (CR)”, “Assembly (ASY)” and “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Religious Assembly – No. 5 Road (ZIS7)”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That staff investigate the implications of a statutory right-of-way for the site at 10060 No. 5 Road, and report back to the Regular Council meeting on May 24, 2016; and

(3)

That the Public Hearing notification area be expanded to include all properties within the area bounded by Francis Road, Steveston Highway, No. 4 Road and Sidaway Road.

*Please note corrected text in Part (1)

14.

Application by Platform Properties (Steveston) Ltd. for Rezoning at 3471 Moncton Street, 12060 and 12040 3rd Avenue, 3560, 3580 and 3600 Chatham Street from Steveston Commercial (CS2) and Steveston Commercial (CS3) to Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU33) – Steveston Village and a Related Heritage Alteration Permit
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009558; RZ 15-710852; HA 16-727260) (REDMS No. 4992205)

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See Page CNCL-224 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9558, to create the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU33) – Steveston Village” zone, and to rezone 3471 Moncton Street, 12060 and 12040 3rd Avenue, 3560, 3580 and 3600 Chatham Street from “Steveston Commercial (CS2)” and “Steveston Commercial (CS3)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU33) – Steveston Village”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued subject to Council granting third reading to Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9558, to authorize the following alterations and works at 3471 Moncton Street, 12060 and 12040 3rd Avenue, 3560, 3580 and 3600 Chatham Street for the proposed redevelopment:

(a)

demolition and removal of any existing structures and buildings;

(b)

land clearing, excavation and any necessary site preparation activities;

(c)

site investigation and preparation activities, City servicing and infrastructure works and placement of temporary buildings on the site related to the proposed redevelopment; and

(d)

deposit of a consolidation plan at the Land Title Office for the consolidation of the six lots into one development parcel.

15.

Application by Paul Atwal for Rezoning at 7651 Bridge Street from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Single Detached (ZS14) - South McLennan (City Centre)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009561; RZ 16-721609) (REDMS No. 4973714  v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-356 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9561, for the rezoning of the west portion of 7651 Bridge Street from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) - South McLennan (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading.

16.

Agricultural Land Reserve Application by Dagneault Planning Consultants Ltd. for Non-Farm Use and Subdivision at 9500 No. 5 Road
(File Ref. No. AG 13-646237) (REDMS No. 4994281)

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See Page CNCL-377 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Agricultural Land Reserve Application by Dagneault Planning Consultants Ltd. at 9500 No. 5 Road to allow subdivision of the existing lot into five 0.8 ha (2 acre) lots fronting No. 5 Road and one 8.2 ha (20.3 acre) backland lot and non-farm uses for the development of community institutional facilities and supporting uses on the five 0.8 ha (2 acre) lots on the westerly 110 m (361 ft.) of the site, as outlined in the report dated May 5, 2016 from the Director of Development, be endorsed and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission; and

(2)

That the Agricultural Land Reserve Transportation Application to dedicate a 20 m (66 ft.) wide portion of land from No. 5 Road to Highway 99 as road (Williams Road – Unopened Allowance), as outlined in the report dated May 5, 2016 from the Director of Development, be endorsed and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.

17.

Integrated Rainwater Resource Management Strategy
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 4506764 v. 9; 4999054)

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See Page CNCL-453 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the “Integrated Rainwater Resource Management Strategy” as attached to the staff report titled “Integrated Rainwater Resource Management Strategy,” dated April 29, 2016, from the Director, Engineering be endorsed for the purpose of public consultation.

18.

2015 Water Quality Report
(File Ref. No. 10-6375-01) (REDMS No. 4986542 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-477 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “2015 Annual Water Quality Report” dated April 19, 2016 from the Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed and made available to the community through the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media and as part of community outreach activities.

19.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw no. 8641 Amendment Bylaw 9555
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-02) (REDMS No. 4981005 v. 10)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9555 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

20.

Endorsement of Bike Right Initiative
(File Ref. No. 10-6460-01) (REDMS No. 4984231)

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See Page CNCL-582 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed Bike Right Provincial Framework for Cycling Education as outlined in the staff report titled “Endorsement of Bike Right Initiative” dated April 20, 2016 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed;

(2)

That a letter indicating the City’s support of the Bike Right Provincial Framework for the Cycling Education Initiative be sent to the Premier of British Columbia and the Ministers of Children & Family Development, Environment, Health, and Transportation & Infrastructure; and

(3)

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

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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

21.

Application by Sandhill Developments Ltd. for Rezoning at 5660, 5680 and 5700 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Two-Unit Dwelling (ZD5) – Steveston/Williams
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009551/9553/9562; RZ 15-693220) (REDMS No. 4971655 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-589 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Day

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 9553, to redesignate 5660, 5680 and 5700 Williams Road from "Single-Family" to "Duplex" on the Steveston Area Land Use Map attached to Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9553, 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 Bylaw 9553, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9551 to create the “Two-Unit Dwelling (ZD5) – Steveston/Williams” zone, and to rezone 5660, 5680 and 5700 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” and “Land Use Contract 149” to “Two-Unit Dwelling (ZD5) – Steveston/Williams”, be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That Richmond Land Use Contract 149 Discharge Bylaw No. 9562, to discharge “Land Use Contract 149” from the title of 5700 Williams Road, be introduced and given first reading.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

22.

Steveston Pool repair proposal
(File Ref. No. 99-PDFM) (REDMS No. 5006194)

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See Page CNCL-623 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Option 1 in the staff report from the Director, Engineering dated May 16, 2016, be approved and the 5 Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) be amended to include $450,000 to accommodate the Steveston Pool Repairs to be funded from the Corporate Provision account.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

23.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

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(1)

Richmond Poverty Response Committee (PRC) – De Whalen and Trish Garner concerning the “Call for Poverty Reduction Plan for BC”

(2)

Nancy Trant, to speak on the trees of Richmond and related Climate Change.

24.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9269
(8888 Patterson Road and 3340 Sexsmith Road, ZT 15-700276)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

25.

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 May 11, 2016, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 13, 2016, be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 15-700800) for the property at 8800 Hazelbridge Way and 3300 &3311 Ketcheson Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT