March 27, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on March 13, 2017 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on March 20, 2017.

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. 26.

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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Proposed Amendment to Traffic Bylaw No. 5870

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Non-Farm Use Fill Application for the Property Located at the Eastern Terminus of Francis Road (PID: 023-860-481) – Cranberry Meadows Farms Ltd.

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George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project – Analysis of Approved Environmental Assessment Certificate

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Special General Meeting of the Lulu Island Energy Company District Energy Assets Transfer Consideration Value Ratification

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 18, 2017):

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13100 Smallwood Place – Text Amendment to CV (OpenRoad Auto Group Ltd. – applicant)

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9680 Aquila Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RCC (Mickey Chow – applicant)

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16160 and 16268 River Road – Text Amendment to IL (Brook Pooni Associates Inc. – applicant)

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11991 Steveston Highway – Text Amendment to ZC15 (Suncor Energy Inc. (Petro-Canada Inc.) – applicant)

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TransLink 2017 Capital Program Cost-Share Supplemental Submissions

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ICBC – City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2017

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Climate Action – Building Energy Benchmarking Policy Advocacy

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Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy Update

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2017 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report

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2017 Clothes Washer Rebate Program

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Servicing Agreement with YYH Development Ltd. for 6340 No. 3 Road

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 21 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on March 14, 2017;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on March 20, 2017;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on March 21, 2017;

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(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on March 22, 2017;

be received for information.

7.

Proposed Amendment to Traffic Bylaw No. 5870
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-005870) (REDMS No. 5327697 v. 3)

CNCL-99

See Page CNCL-99 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 9689 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9690 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

8.

Non-Farm Use Fill Application for the Property Located at the Eastern Terminus of Francis Road (PID: 023-860-481) – Cranberry Meadows Farms Ltd.
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-02) (REDMS No. 5304965)

CNCL-105

See Page CNCL-105 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application and corresponding staff report titled “Non-Farm Use Fill Application for the Property Located at the Eastern Terminus of Francis Road” (PID 023-860-481) – Cranberry Meadows Farms Ltd.”, dated March 1, 2017, by the Acting General Manager; Law and Community Safety be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC); and

(2)

That should the ALC grant approval, the applicant must satisfy all City and ALC requirements and obtain a soil deposit permit with conditions from the City prior to any soil being deposited on the property.

9.

George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project – Analysis of Approved Environmental Assessment Certificate
(File Ref. No. 10-6350-05-08) (REDMS No. 5315720 v. 4)

CNCL-209

See Page CNCL-209 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City continue to reiterate its significant outstanding concerns to the Province regarding the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project by sending a letter to the Premier of BC, the BC Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Leader of the Opposition, local MLAs, local MPs, the federal Minister of the Environment, and the federal Minster of Transport requesting that the Ministry address the concerns that were not resolved through the Environmental Assessment Application process for the Project;

(2)

That staff be directed to continue seeking mitigation of any potential negative impacts of the Project on Richmond and the region through participation in Working Groups and input into management plans required by the Environmental Assessment Certificate as well as on-going involvement in the design and construction phases and related permit processes; and

(3)

That staff report back on the potential implications for extended delivery and pick-up hours within the City.

10.

Special General Meeting of the Lulu Island Energy Company District Energy Assets Transfer Consideration Value Ratification
(File Ref. No. 01-0060-20-LIEC1) (REDMS No. 5309451 v. 7)

CNCL-228

See Page CNCL-228 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the ordinary resolution of the shareholder in Attachment 1 of the Lulu Island Energy Company report dated February 15, 2017 that ratifies the value of the district energy assets transferred to Lulu Island Energy Company (LIEC) be approved and adopted.

11.

Application by OpenRoad Auto Group Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Vehicle Sales (CV)” Zone to Increase the Maximum Permitted Floor Area Ratio to 0.70 for the Property Located at 13100 Smallwood Place
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009672; ZT 16-754143) (REDMS No. 5326902 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-233 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9672, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Vehicle Sales (CV)” zone, to increase the maximum permitted Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 0.70 for the property located at 13100 Smallwood Place, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

Application by Mickey Chow for Rezoning at 9680 Aquila Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Residential Child Care (RCC)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009685; RZ 16-743867) (REDMS No. 5286384 v. 2)

CNCL-263

See Page CNCL-263 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9685, for the rezoning of 9680 Aquila Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Residential Child Care (RCC)”, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Application by Brook Pooni Associates Inc. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the Light Industrial (IL) Zone to Permit Outdoor Storage at 16160 and 16268 River Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009697; RZ 15-707253) (REDMS No. 5333725)

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See Page CNCL-282 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9697, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Light Industrial (IL)” zone to permit “outdoor storage” at 16160 and 16268 River Road, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

Application by Suncor Energy Inc. (Petro-Canada Inc.) for a Zoning Text Amendment to the Gas Station Commercial (ZC15) – Broadmoor and Ironwood Area to Permit a Drive-Through Restaurant at 11991 Steveston Highway
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009698; ZT 14-656010) (REDMS No. 5336093)

CNCL-301

See Page CNCL-301 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9698, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Gas Station Commercial (ZC15) – Broadmoor and Ironwood” zone to permit “Restaurant, drive-through” at 11991 Steveston Highway, be introduced and given first reading.

15.

TransLink 2017 Capital Program Cost-Share Supplemental Submissions
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 5298006 v. 2)

CNCL-318

See Page CNCL-318 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the supplemental submission of pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2017 Major Road Network and Bicycle Program as described in the report titled, “TransLink 2017 Capital Program Cost-Share Supplemental Submissions” dated February 22, 2017 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That, should the above submissions be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to execute the funding agreements and the 2017 Capital Plan and the 5-Year Financial Plan (2017-2021) be updated accordingly.

16.

ICBC – city of richmond road improvement program – proposed projects for 2017
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 5297022)

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See Page CNCL-326 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled “ICBC-City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2017,” dated February 15, 2017 from the Director, Transportation be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2017 Road Improvement Program for consideration of cost sharing funding; and

(2)

That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost-share agreements, and that the 5-Year Financial Plan (2017-2021) be amended accordingly.

17.

Climate action – building energy benchmarking policy advocacy
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4859414 v.8)

CNCL-331

See Page CNCL-331 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, as described in the staff report titled “Climate Action – Building Energy Benchmarking Policy” from Director, Engineering, dated February 23, 2017:

(1)

a resolution be forwarded to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and the Union of BC Municipalities calling for the province to establish requirements for energy benchmarking of large buildings;

(2)

a letter be sent to the Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Climate Action Committee calling on Metro Vancouver to lead the development of a regional benchmarking program;

(3)

the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute funding and partnership agreements with the Real Estate Foundation of BC and BC Hydro to develop benchmarking policy analysis and automated utility data exchange capabilities, and that amendments to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021) Bylaw be brought forward for up to $155,000 in expenditures, subject to successful grant applications up to $140,000 to be covered by grant funding and a $15,000 City contribution from the Carbon Tax Provision; and

(4)

staff be directed to report back to Council options to establish building energy benchmarking policy for larger buildings in Richmond as a pilot measure.

18.

Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy Update (File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 5329704)

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See Page CNCL-341 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond commits to continue participation in the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy for a further two years.

19.

2017 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 5303404)

CNCL-348

See Page CNCL-348 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “2017 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report,” dated February 24, 2017, from the Director, Engineering be submitted to Metro Vancouver.

20.

2017 Clothes Washer Rebate Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 5285107)

CNCL-389

See Page CNCL-389 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond partner with BC Hydro to the end of 2017 to offer rebates of up to $200, equally cost shared between BC Hydro and the City, for the replacement of inefficient clothes washers with new high efficiency clothes washers;

(2)

That the scope of the existing Toilet Rebate Program funding be expanded to include clothes washer rebates; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute an agreement with BC Hydro to implement the Clothes Washer Rebate Program.

21.

Servicing Agreement with YYH Development Ltd. for 6340 No. 3 Road
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 5323478)

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See Page CNCL-392 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City enter into a servicing agreement with YYH Development Ltd. to remove and replace an ageing City sanitary sewer main located on their property at 6340 No. 3 Road;

(2)

That the existing statutory rights-of-way (SRW), Registration No. A18319, 288432C, 288922C, and 52405, registered to 6340 No. 3 Road (Lot 169 Section 9 Block 4N Range 6W New Westminster Plan 41547) be discharged in its entirety; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute the above recommendations.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

22.

UPDATE ON AGRICULTURALLY ZONED LAND HOUSING REGULATIONS, CONSULTATION AND BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-10) (REDMS No. 5346368 v. 13)

RECOMMENDATION to be forwarded from the Open Special General Purposes Committee meeting.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

23.

Application by Anthem Properties Group Ltd. for Rezoning at 10475, 10491, 10511, 10531, 10551, 10571, 10591 and 10631 No. 5 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009687; RZ-16-726337) (REDMS No. 5228881)

CNCL-396

See Page CNCL-396 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9687, for the rezoning of 10475, 10491, 10511, 10531, 10551, 10571, 10591 and 10631 No. 5 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

24.

Application by Krahn Engineering Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the "Light Industrial (IL)” Zone for a Site at 9920 River Drive
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009694; ZT 16-753545) (REDMS No. 5331834 v. 2)

CNCL-435

See Page CNCL-435 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Steves

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9694, for a Text Amendment to the “Light Industrial (IL)” zone to allow “non-accessory parking” on a site-specific basis for the property at 9920 River Drive, be introduced and given first reading.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

25.

Revised Proposed Bylaws and Options for Short-Term Rentals
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-03-12) (REDMS No. 5340970 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-455 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

In respect to bed and breakfast (“B&B”) uses in single-family and agricultural zones, implementing a distance buffer between B&B establishments, requiring that the B&B is the primary residence of the owner-operator and to the enhanced enforcement of such short-term rental regulation:

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9691, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 by adding a provision for a 500 meter buffer between B&B establishments be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9691, 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 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 9691 be sent to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment;

(4)

That Bylaw 9691, having been considered in accordance with section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is found not to require further consultation;

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9647 to amend definitions, be introduced and given first reading;

(6)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9692 to require a distance buffer between B&Bs, be introduced and given first reading;

(7)

To incorporate enhanced business licencing requirements and increase fees and penalties, that:

(a)

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 9649;

(b)

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9650;

(c)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 9651; and

(d)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9652;

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

(8)

That the proposed communication plan described in Attachment 3 of this report explaining the proposed changes (identified in the above recommendation) to the short-term rental regulations be endorsed;

(9)

That:

(a)

the information regarding tax requirements including whether a hotel tax should apply to short-term rentals provided in this report be received for information; and

(b)

staff be directed to engage the Province of British Columbia to discuss regulatory changes to the Provincial Sales Tax in regards to the Municipal and Regional District Tax, including the definition of accommodation providers;

(10)

That staff conduct a one-year review of the City’s proposed short-term rental regulation, and include issues surrounding a requirement for the operator of the short-term rental to be the owner of the property and report back to Council;

(11)

That staff consider options and report back on the issue of short-term rentals for multi-family dwellings; and

(12)

That staff formulate a robust public engagement process to address additional options and regulatory and enforcement gaps for future consideration.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Soil Removal and Fill Deposit Regulation Bylaw No. 8094, Amendment Bylaw No. 8992
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9561
(Portion of 7651 Bridge Street, RZ 16-721609)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

26.

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 15, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 26, 2016, and November 30, 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 16-727168) for the property at 7311 No. 5 Road; and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 15-717479) for the property at

10691 Bromfield Place;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT