October 11, 2016 - Minutes
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R16/17-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on September 26, 2016, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on October 3, 2016, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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R16/17-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That “Steveston Heritage Sites: Increased Level of Service For 2017” be added to the agenda as Item No. 15A. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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(1) |
Kendrie Upton, Executive Director of the Directors Guild of Canada (BC) and Marnie Orr, Manager, Community Affairs presented an award recognizing the City’s contributions to the Film Industry in Richmond. Mayor Brodie accepted the award on the City’s behalf. |
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Grant Fengstad, Director, Information Technology, presented a summary of the Digital Strategy – Status Update 2016 through a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), highlights included: (i) the creation of a single user profile allowing client access to a variety of services, (ii) an option to have a recreation pass stored on the smartphone, (iii) advances to Bluetooth integration of the Richmond app along with an increase in Wi-Fi services across Richmond, (iv) availability of a digital museum catalogue through a website, (v) an option for the submission of digital plans to the Building Permits Department, (vi) the implementation of an online inspections software, and (vii) the ability to pay City taxes online by using a credit card. |
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In reply to questions, Mr. Fengstad confirmed that information about the Digital Strategy would be made available to the public via the City’s website. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R16/17-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:14 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R16/17-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:15 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R16/17-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 14 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on October 3, 2016; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on October 3, 2016; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on October 4, 2016; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Digital Strategy – Status update 2016 |
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That the staff report titled "Digital Strategy -Status Update 2016" from the Director, Information Technology, dated September 19, 2016, be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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8. |
Richmond canada 150 community celebration grant allocations – first intake |
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That the Richmond Canada 150 Community Celebration Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts for a total of $79,500, as outlined in the report titled, “Richmond Canada 150 Community Celebration Grant Allocations - First Intake”, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated September 20, 2016. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Council referral – analysis of homelessness situation and needs in Richmond |
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That the following actions be implemented to address the homelessness situation and needs in Richmond: |
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Allocate up to a maximum of $30,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to fund the Homelessness Liaison pilot contract to support coordinated homelessness outreach efforts in the community; |
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Allocate up to a maximum of $20,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to fund the creation of a centralized housing database to be contracted to a qualified non-profit organization to manage; |
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Continue to advocate and work with senior levels of government to identify joint opportunities to address the homelessness situation with priority to include shelter space; |
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That the Five-Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw be amended to include an additional $50,000 (from the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund) for the City’s contribution towards the Homelessness Liaison pilot contract and centralized housing database program; and |
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That a letter be sent with copies of the staff report to the BC Premier, the BC Minister of Housing, the Richmond MLAs, the Richmond MPs, Vancouver Coastal Health and the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC). |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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permissive exemption (2017) bylaw no. 9575 |
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That Permissive Exemption (2017) Bylaw No. 9575 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Consolidated fees bylaw no. 8636, amendment bylaw no. 9602 |
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That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9602 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Westmark Developments (Camosun) Ltd. for Rezoning at 9240, 9248, 9260 Cambie Road from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Town Housing (ZT79) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9597 to create the “Town Housing (ZT79) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone, and to rezone 9240, 9248, 9260 Cambie Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT79) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Matthew Cheng Architect on behalf of the Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society of BC for Rezoning of the Westerly 110m of 8100 No. 5 Road from Agricultural (AG1) to Assembly (ASY) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9586, for the rezoning of the westerly 110 m of 8100 No. 5 Road from “Agricultural (AG1)” to “Assembly (ASY)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Trivia Homes Ltd. for Rezoning at 9771 Sealily Place from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9621, for the rezoning of 9771 Sealily Place from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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George Massey Tunnel Replacement project – highway infrastructure features |
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Victor Wei, Director, Transportation, with reference to a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), discussed the key physical characteristics of the project. |
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Comments were made by City Council following the presentation regarding: (i) the magnitude of the project, (ii) the effects of the highway neighbouring residents and businesses, and (iii) the likelihood of light rail transit (LRT) being proposed and implemented into the project. It was noted that other communities should be made aware of the magnitude of the proposal. |
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R16/17-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Richmond City Council reconfirms its significant concerns regarding the proposed bridge project to replace the George Massey Tunnel and encourages the Province of British Columbia to work with the Cities of Richmond and Delta, Metro Vancouver, Translink and other interested parties to implement solutions to the urgent problem of congestion on Highway 99 that are more compatible with the regional transportation network, the enhancement of public transportation in the region, protection of the environment, protection of farmland, consistency with the Regional Growth Strategy, protection of our quality of life and other important factors; |
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If the Province decides to proceed with the current proposal to replace the Massey Tunnel, that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure be strongly urged to significantly reduce the size and project scope of the Steveston Highway interchange and Highway 99, including: |
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measures be incorporated into the design of the Steveston Highway Interchange ramps to mitigate the noise, lighting and visual impacts of the ramps such as the installation of a green wall/vertical garden or other decorative concrete forms on the vertical walls; |
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principles to ensure the security of transit passengers (i.e., Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) and mitigation measures to address the noise, visual and air quality impacts be incorporated into the design of the transit exchange located within the Steveston Highway Interchange; and |
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the design for the widening of Highway 99 near the Steveston Highway Interchange be re-examined with a view to minimizing the extent of widening while not comprising safety and its functions; |
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That a follow-up letter be sent to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission reiterating the City’s concerns regarding the Ministry’s application for Transportation, Utility and Recreational Trail Use along the Highway 99 corridor to allow for the widening of Highway 99 as part of the Project; |
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That the report titled “George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project – Highway Infrastructure Features” dated September 28, 2016 be forwarded to the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office for consideration as part of the City’s second round of comments further to the initial 30-day Working Group review period on the Provincial Environmental Assessment Application for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project; and |
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That a letter containing this resolution and the report entitled George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project – Highway Infrastructure Features, dated September 28, 2016 and related information be sent to the Premier, the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Richmond MPs and MLAs, the Mayor of Delta, Metro Vancouver, Translink, and to BC Mayors and Councils (through CivicInfo). |
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CARRIED |
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15A. |
Steveston Heritage Sites: Increased Level Of Service for 2017 |
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R16/17-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That $341,000 be allocated from the Council Provision Account for increased levels of service at Steveston heritage sites for 2017 as outlined in the report titled, “Steveston Heritage Sites: Increased Level of Service for 2017” dated October 5, 2016 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage; and |
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That the 5 Year Consolidated Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw be updated to include an additional expenditure of $341,000 funded from the Council Provision account for increased level of service at Steveston heritage sites for 2017 with spending commencing in 2016 for recruitment and training. |
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CARRIED |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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amendments to the 5 year consolidated financial plan (2016-2010) bylaw 9521 |
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R16/17-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 5 Year Consolidated Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw 9521, Amendment Bylaw 9616 (based on Version B as provided in the Council agenda), which would incorporate and put into effect changes previously approved by Council and changes to the 2016 Capital, Utility and Operating Budgets, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R16/17-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8907 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9241 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9538 |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R16/17-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 30, 2016, be received for information; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 10-516068) for the property at 8428 Park Road (formerly 6731, 6751 Eckersley Road and 6740 Cooney Road) be endorsed, and the Permit so issued. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R16/17-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:47 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |