February 14, 2017 - 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 Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R17/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 23, 2017, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 27, 2017, be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R17/3-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegation from the floor on an Agenda item.

Bylaw No. 9663 - Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021)

Don Flintoff, 6071 Dover Road, commented on correspondence he received from the City in response to a number of questions he had submitted, related to information included in the 2017-2021 Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan. He suggested that the accuracy of some of the information in the report required further clarification, before being released to the public.  Mr. Flintoff requested that Council delay consideration of Bylaw No. 9663 pending its further review.  In response to questions, Mr. Flintoff suggested the City consider the District of West Vancouver’s public communication process, which includes open houses.

R17/3-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R17/3-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 18, with the removal of Item No. 9 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 24, 2017;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 6, 2017;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on February 6, 2017; and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 7, 2017;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2017 Health, Social and Safety Grants
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5254911 v. 2, 5136190,  5279189, 5284099, 5277653, 5278153, 5277674, 5277755, 5277715, 5278007, 5277655, 5277986, 5278042, 5277677, 5277695, 5277679, 5277684, 5278156, 5277651, 5277842, 5277761, 5277864, 5277991, 5277983, 5277656, 5277685, 5278159, 5278025, 5277683, 5278067, 5278154, 5277682, 5277658, 5277773, 5278155, 5277654, 5278152, 5277982)

That, as per the report from the General Manager of Community Services, dated January 11, 2017:

(1)

Health, Social and Safety Services Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques disbursed for a total of $586,095;

(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)

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver; and

(b)

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland; and

(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)

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; and

(4)

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

(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; and

(h)

Volunteer Richmond Information Services Society.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

2017 Child Care Grants
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5281754 v. 1A, 3955623, 4731429, 5273751, 5287644, 5316921, 5316920, 5316924, 5316923, 5316922, 5316925)

(1)

That, as outlined in the report from the General Manager of Community Services, dated January 10, 2017, the Child Care Capital Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques be disbursed for a total of $8,536.62; and

(2)

That, as outlined in the report from the General Manager of Community Services, dated January 10, 2017, the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques be disbursed for a total of $10,000.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

2017 parks, recreation and community events grants
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5223432 v. 6, 5229427, 5203163, 5283821, 5278187, 5278188, 5278178, 5278172, 5278176, 5278167, 5278177, 5278170, 5278164, 5278163, 5278166, 5278171, 5278189, 5278191)

Please see Page 8 for action on this matter.

10.

2017 Arts and Culture Grant Program
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5280279, 4891049, 5264256, 4891045, 5283821, 5277604, 5277612 ,5277632, 5277621, 5277630, 5276801 ,5277628, 5276774, 5277633, 5277614, 5277617, 5277643 ,5277614, 5277617, 5277643 ,5272963 ,5277618, 5277622, 5277619, 5277623, 5277636, 5277639, 5277625, 5277641, 5277637)

That the 2017 Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts and cheques disbursed for a total of $109,754, as outlined in the report from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated January 10, 2017.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2017) Bylaw No. 9674
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009674) (REDMS No. 5280973 v. 2, 5280990)

(1)

That Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2017) Bylaw No. 9674 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That staff be directed to notify Council if credit facilities are utilized.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009499) (REDMS No. 4757567 v. 11, 4661434, 4757567, 5280191, 2729228, 5299838, 5295576, 5304615)

That Development Cost Charges (DCC) Imposition Bylaw No. 9499 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01, 01-0100-30-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 5290445, 5290454, 5257462)

That the staff report titled, "Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program", dated January 14, 2017, from the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01, 01-0100-30-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 5285393)

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee's 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, "Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program," from the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Application by Ajit Thaliwal and Raman Kooner for Rezoning at 9320 Dixon Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009624; RZ 16-735119) (REDMS No. 5161511, 4573372, 5176053)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9624, for the rezoning of 9320 Dixon Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Application by 1002397 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 9851, 9891/9911 Steveston Highway and 10931 Southgate Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009659; RZ 10-552879) (REDMS No. 5243375, 5243365)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9659, for the rezoning of 9851, 9891/9911 Steveston Highway and 10931 Southgate Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Application by Westmark Developments Ltd. for Rezoning at 7140/7160 Marrington Road from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009668; RZ 16-741244) (REDMS No. 5257121, 1081048, 5262680)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9668, for the rezoning of 7140/7160 Marrington Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

Application by Sansaar Investments Ltd. for Rezoning at 11660/11680 Montego Street from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/C)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009673; RZ 16-741547) (REDMS No. 5256478, 280602, 5283946)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9673, for the rezoning of 11660/11680 Montego Street from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Alexa Loo declared a potential conflict of interest with respect to Item No. 9, given her appointment as a Director for Kidsport – Richmond Chapter and left the meeting at 7:54 p.m.

9.

2017 parks, recreation and community events grants
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5223432 v. 6, 5229427, 5203163, 5283821, 5278187, 5278188, 5278178, 5278172, 5278176, 5278167, 5278177, 5278170, 5278164, 5278163, 5278166, 5278171, 5278189, 5278191)

R17/3-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants be allocated and cheques disbursed for a total of $103,250 as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2017 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants,” dated January 11, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services;

(a)

with an additional $500 added to the cheques for the Richmond City Centre Community Association and the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association; and

(b)

an additional $1,758 added to the cheque for Kidsport – Richmond Chapter;

(2)

That Sea Island Community Association not be approved for a three-year funding cycle, but be approved for consideration as a minor grant application; and

(3)

That Steveston Community Society – Richmond Summer Project be approved for the third year of a three-year funding cycle.

CARRIED

Councillor Alexa Loo returned to the meeting at 7:56 p.m.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced the release of resolutions, associated report and memorandum from the October 11, 2016 Regular Closed Council meeting and the November 7, 2016 Special Closed meeting relating to the transfer of assets from the City of Richmond to the Lulu Island Energy Company. 

NEW BUSINESS

18A.

GEORGE MASSEY TUNNEL
(File Ref. No. 10-6350-06-02)

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It was moved and seconded

Whereas the Massey Tunnel was built in a liquefaction zone, and

Whereas drilling for natural gas in 1901 and 1932 brought up sand, mud and water from depths of 700, 800 and 1,000 feet, and

Whereas a tunnel was built instead of a bridge because “it was almost impossible to find firm foundation for one lofty enough to provide clearance for the ocean going freighters that frequent the river route,” and

Whereas test drills have been made at the Massey Tunnel site,

Richmond Council requests through Freedom of Information: drill tests, reports, recommendations, plans, correspondence, emails etc. on the depth to bedrock, soil stability, feasibility and types of foundations to be considered for a new bridge, resulting bridge stability, earthquake risk and costs of construction, and

Further, as the bridge is designed for public transit and the CNR line across Richmond has previously been listed for sale, Richmond requests any feasibility studies, costs, reports or correspondence on the feasibility of ground level or elevated rail rapid transit across the new bridge and any similar materials on using the existing tunnel or an added tube for LRT.

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R17/3-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Business Licence Bylaw 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9632

DCC Reserve Fund Expenditure (4000 May Drive) Bylaw No. 9643

Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021) Bylaw No. 9663

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9569

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9608

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9614

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R17/3-8

19.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 25, 2017, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 12, 2016, October 26, 2016, January 11, 2017 and January 25, 2017, be received for information;

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

 a Development Permit (DP 15-709934) for the property at 4991 No. 5 Road; and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 16-733949) for the property at 9580 Williams Road (Formerly 9580 and 9600 Williams Road and 10140 Gower Street) and 10060 Gower Street;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued; and

(3)

That the changes to the design be deemed to be in General Compliance with the Development Permit (DP 11-564405) issued for the property at portions of 10111, 10197 and 10199 River Drive (formerly portions of 10111 and 10199 River Drive).

CARRIED

Council extended appreciation to City road crews for their commendable road maintenance work during the recent snowstorms.

ADJOURNMENT

R17/3-9

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:17 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 Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)