June 12, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 23, 2017 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated May 26, 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.

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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Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal Preferred Concept Plan

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Protection of Atagi and Yamanaka Boatworks Buildings

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Canada 150 Public Art Modular Seating Concept Proposal

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Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9722

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Economic Impact Assessment of Richmond Olympic Oval

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2018-2022 Budget Process

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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9728 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road (Polygon Trafalgar Square Developments Ltd.)

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on July 17, 2017):

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8320, 8340, 8360 & 8440 Bridgeport Road, 8351 Sea Island Way and 8311 Sea Island Way – Rezone from Various Land Use Contracts and CA To ZC39 (New Continental Properties Inc. – applicant)

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7591 Williams Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RCH1 (MaximR Enterprises Ltd. – applicant)

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12111 3^rd Avenue – Heritage Alteration Permit (Kanaris Demetre Lazos – applicant)

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Richmond Response: the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR) 2037 Master Plan Highlights Document

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Richmond Heritage Commission 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program

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Advisory Committee on the Environment 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program

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Update: Proposed Steveston Area Plan Village Conservation and Long-Term Streetscape Visions for Bayview, Moncton and Chatham Streets

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Non-Farm Use Application for Former Mylora Site

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

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 5, 2017;

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(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on June 5, 2017; and

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on June 6, 2017;

be received for information.

7.

Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal Preferred Concept Plan
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-STEV2) (REDMS No. 5379983 v. 7)

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See Page CNCL-44 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal Preferred Concept Plan as detailed in the staff report titled “Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal Preferred Concept Plan,” dated May 9, 2017, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be coordinated with the planning for the Steveston Community Facility Replacement Project and at the conclusion of that planning process, staff bring forward a report outlining the next steps for renewal of the playground.

8.

Protection of Atagi and Yamanaka Boatworks Buildings
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5387150)

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See Page CNCL-73 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled, “Protection of Atagi and Yamanaka Boatworks Buildings,” dated May 8, 2017, from the Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That copies of the Historical Research Analysis for Paramount Cannery Complex Buildings 33 and 34 be sent to Richmond Members of Parliament, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Heritage Canada.

9.

Canada 150 Public Art Modular Seating Concept Proposal
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-234) (REDMS No. 5372654)

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See Page CNCL-91 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept proposal and fabrication for the Canada 150 Artist Designed Modular Seating public artwork by artists and designers Becki Chan and Milos Bergovic, as presented in the staff report titled “Canada 150 Public Art Modular Seating Concept Proposal,” dated May 10, 2017, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

10.

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9722
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009722) (REDMS No. 5389421)

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See Page CNCL-109 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9722, which increases the maximum number of Class A Taxicabs to 124 and Class N Taxicabs to 48, be given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That staff report back with criteria upon which taxicab licences may be issued by staff.

11.

Economic Impact Assessment of Richmond Olympic Oval
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-01) (REDMS No. 5394278)

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See Page CNCL-131 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Economic Impact Assessment of Richmond Olympic Oval”, dated May 16, 2017 from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the proposed communications campaign in the above staff report, highlighting the economic impacts and benefits of the Richmond Olympic Oval to the community, be implemented.

12.

2018-2022 BUDGET PROCESS
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 5355131)

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See Page CNCL-205 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “2018-2022 Budget Process” dated May 4, 2017 from the Director, Finance be received for information, and

(2)

That the services as presented in Attachment 2 of the staff report be approved as the base for the 2018 budget.

13.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9728 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road (Polygon Trafalgar Square Developments Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 5405184 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-222 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Housing Agreement (Polygon Trafalgar Square Development Ltd.) Bylaw No. 9728 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 Affordable Housing Units required by Rezoning Application 16-734204.

14.

Application by New Continental Properties Inc. and Affiliates for Rezoning of the Properties at 8320, 8340, 8360 & 8440 Bridgeport Road from “Land Use Contract 126”; at 8351 Sea Island Way from “Land Use Contract 126”; and, at 8311 Sea Island Way from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)”and “Land Use Contract 126” to “High Rise Commercial (ZC39) – Bridgeport Gateway"
(File Ref. No. RZ 13-628557, 12-8060-20-009628/9629) (REDMS No. 5180246)

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See Page CNCL-245 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9628, to amend the Bridgeport Village Specific Land Use Map - Detailed Transect Descriptions in Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) by:

(a)

adding commercial education and university education uses (excluding dormitory and child care uses) to the list of uses permitted on a limited range of properties located south of Bridgeport Road and west of No. 3 Road; and

(b)

or the above-noted properties, providing for up to 50% of the 1.0 FAR Village Centre Bonus floor area to be allocated to education uses,

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9628, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(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 9628, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9629, to create the “High Rise Commercial (ZC39) – Bridgeport Gateway" zone and to rezone the properties at 8320, 8340, 8360 & 8440 Bridgeport Road from “Land Use Contract 126”, the property at 8351 Sea Island Way from “Land Use Contract 126”, and the property at 8311 Sea Island Way from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)”and “Land Use Contract 126” to a new site-specific zone, “High Rise Commercial (ZC39) – Bridgeport Gateway” and to discharge “Land Use Contract 126”, entered into pursuant to “ Beldee Holdings/ CTS Developments Limited Land Use Contract Bylaw No. 3612, 1979”, (RD85571 as modified by RD150271, RD 154654, RD 156206 and BV268786), be discharged for the properties at 8320, 8340, 8360 & 8440 Bridgeport Road and 8311 & 8351 Sea Island Way be introduced and given first reading.

15.

Application by MaximR Enterprises Ltd. for Rezoning at 7591 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Coach Houses (RCH1)
(File Ref. No. RZ 16-724066, 12-8060-20-009724) (REDMS No. 5397986)

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See Page CNCL-320 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9724, for the rezoning of 7591 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Coach Houses (RCH1)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

16.

Application by Kanaris Demetre Lazos for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 12111 3rd Avenue (Steveston Hotel)
(File Ref. No. HA 17-766440) (REDMS No. 5394773)

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See Page CNCL-340 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a Heritage Alteration Permit to authorize the removal of a window from the front (east) elevation and to replace it with a new entry and door to match an existing door in the front (east) elevation of the heritage-protected property at 12111 3^rd Avenue be issued.

17.

Richmond Response: The Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR) 2037 Master Plan Highlights Document
(File Ref. No. 01-0153-01) (REDMS No. 5390227 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-362 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR) be advised that the City of Richmond supports YVR’s 2037 Master Plan Highlights document outlining YVR’s plans to grow to an estimated 35 million passengers by 2037 and that YVR:

(a)

maximize the capacity of all existing runways, justify the need for any future runway and work with the City to protect the City’s interests prior to pursuing any new runway;

(b)

maintain existing transportation capacity on Sea Island for non-airport users, including the preservation of the existing lanes on the Arthur Laing Bridge, Moray Channel Swing Bridge, the Airport Connector Bridge, and Russ Baker Way for both airport and non-airport traffic;

(c)

explore alternatives to the proposed extension of Templeton Road which may include widening existing corridors, a more effective use of Cessna Drive and encouraging alternate modes of travel;

(d)

continue to minimize and mitigate noise, light and other impacts on Richmond residents that may result from airport-related activities; and

(e)

That the City of Richmond be provided a copy of the final comprehensive YVR 2037 Master Plan document for comment, before it is submitted to the Minister of Transport for approval;

(2)

That the City and the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR) continue to work together to coordinate land use, transportation, transit, servicing, amenity and environmental planning;

(3)

That the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR), in conjunction with other regional airports and stakeholders (e.g., NAV CANADA), be encouraged to prepare a Regional Airport Strategy; and

(4)

That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVR).

18.

Richmond Heritage Commission 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 5387270)

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See Page CNCL-497 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report, “Richmond Heritage Commission 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program”, dated May 15, 2017, from the General Manager, Planning and Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2017 Work Program, as presented in this staff report, be approved.

19.

Advisory Committee on the Environment 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-ACEN1-01) (REDMS No. 5384842)

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See Page CNCL-503 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Advisory Committee on the Environment 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Program”, dated May 3, 2017 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Advisory Committee on the Environment 2017 Work Program, as presented in this staff report, be approved.

20.

Update: Proposed Steveston Area Plan Village Conservation and Long-Term Streetscape Visions for Bayview, Moncton and Chatham Streets
(File Ref. No. 08-4045-20-04) (REDMS No. 5346627)

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See Page CNCL-509 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council direct staff to undertake public consultations regarding the proposed Steveston Area Plan Village Conservation changes and the proposed long-term streetscape vision for Bayview Street, Moncton Street and Chatham Street, to be completed by July 31, 2017 as outlined in the report, and report back to Planning Committee in October 2017 on the feedback and recommendations.

21.

Non-Farm Use Application for Former Mylora Site
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)

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See Page CNCL-43 for discussion on the matter

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff write a letter to the Agricultural Land Commission seeking clarification on the recent denial of the Mylora non-farm use application and the implication to the City’s No. 5 Road Backlands Policy.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

22.

new sign regulation bylaw
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009700/9719/9720/9721) (REDMS No. 5337264 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-691 for full report

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See Page CNCL-832 for memorandum titled “External Legal Opinion regarding Language Requirements for Signs” from GM, Comm. Safety

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See Page CNCL-837 for memorandum titled “Further Info. for Adding a Language Requirement to the Sign Bylaw” from Chief Licence Inspector

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed:  Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Au, Dang, and McPhail

In respect to implementing de-cluttering, and modernizing the regulations in the existing Sign Bylaw No. 5560, that:

(1)

each of the following Bylaws be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(a)

Sign Regulation Bylaw 9700, as revised to include provisions that all future signage require a minimum of 50% of one of Canada’s official languages;

(b)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw 8122, Amendment Bylaw 9719;

(c)

Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 7321, Amendment Bylaw 9720; and

(d)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw 9721;

(2)

a Full Time Sign Inspector position and the associated costs, to provide outreach and enforcement of the Sign Regulations, be considered during the 2018 budget process;

(3)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw 9723 to make housekeeping adjustments that align with the new Sign Regulation Bylaw be introduced and given first reading; and

(4)

That Sign Regulation Bylaw 9700 be reviewed in one year.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 9704
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8783
(Portion of 7531 and 7551 Bridge Street, RZ 10-539727)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9260
(23200, 23241, 23281, 23301, 23321, 23361 and 23381 Gilley Road, 23000, 23060, 23066, Part of 23080 and Part of 23100 Westminster Highway, and Part of 4651, 4671, 4691 Smith Crescent, RZ 14-660662)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9261
(Parts of 23241 and 23281 Gilley Road, Part of 23060, 23066, 23080 and Part of 23100 Westminster Highway, RZ 14-660662)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9262
(23241, 23281 and Part of 23301 Gilley Road, Part of 23060 and 23000 Westminster Highway, RZ 14-660663)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9599
(7531 Williams Road, RZ 15-712649)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9600
(7511 Williams Road, RZ 15-712653)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9635
(4780 Steveston Highway, RZ 16-737903)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT