September 25, 2017 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day (entered at 7:33 p.m.)
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Acting Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on September 11, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

The Acting Corporate Officer stated that a staff memo had been previously distributed regarding relevant bylaw housekeeping changes to Item 8, and that the Emergency Management Organization Establishment Bylaw No. 9232 included in the agenda package and for consideration is the corrected version.

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It was moved and seconded

That recommendation (2) for Item 10 be amended to include “with a copy to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.”

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Kim Somerville, Manager, Community Social Development presented two awards, the Rick Hansen Foundation’s Accessible Cities Award for promoting universal access and improving the lives of people with disabilities and the Circle of Excellence for ‘Best in Class’ for the Richmond Olympic Oval for its accessibility and inclusive community space.  

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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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.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 15 – Establishment Of Underlying Zoning For Properties Developed Under Land Use Contracts 039, 040, 064, 079 And 126 In The North Portion Of The City Centre

Anil Sunderji, owner of four properties under Land Use Contract 126 (LUC 126), expressed concern in regards to the proposed establishment of underlying zoning and spoke on potential uses for the site.

In response to questions from Council, Mr. Sunderji stated that he had spoken with staff about this issue but asserted that the zoning replacing LUC 126 that the property is currently under would not be compatible with the intended use of the property. Mr. Sunderji was directed to speak with staff again about his concerns prior to the October Public Hearing.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 19 be adopted by general consent.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding Item 7 and it was noted that part (2) of the recommendation should include reference to all Richmond emergency personnel and first responders.    

Councillor Day entered the meeting (7:33 p.m.).

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on September 12, 2017;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on September 18, 2017;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on September 19, 2017;

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on September 20, 2017;and

(5)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on September 20, 2017;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

RCMP MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT – JULY 2017

(File Ref. No. 01-0340-35-LCSA1; 12-8375-02) (REDMS No. 5487535; 5500335)

That:

(1)

staff schedule a meeting with the Minister of Health during the 2017 Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ Convention; and

(2)

a letter be written to Vancouver Coastal Health requesting support for Richmond emergency services and first responders as it relates to mental health related calls for service and how the City may obtain such assistance and all first responders.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Emergency Management Organization Establishment Bylaw No. 9232

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-00-9232) (REDMS No. 4576118; 4576688)

That Emergency Management Organization Establishment Bylaw No. 9232 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond: Initial Progress Report

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-20-SPST1) (REDMS No. 5351776 v. 5; 5516232)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond: Initial Progress Report,” dated August 18, 2017 from the General Manager of Community Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond: Initial Progress Report be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Gateway Transportation Collaboration Forum - Greater Vancouver Gateway 2030 Program

(File Ref. No. . 01-0140-20-PMVA1) (REDMS No. 5494978 v. 4)

(1)

That the City provide a letter of support for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s two-phase submission of two transportation infrastructure improvements projects in Richmond for consideration of cost-share funding from the Government of Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund via the Expression of Interest and Comprehensive Project Proposal phases, as described in the report titled “Gateway Transportation Collaboration Forum - Greater Vancouver Gateway 2030 Program” dated September 7, 2017 from the Director, Transportation subject to:

(a)

No capital costs to be borne by the City of Richmond;

(b)

No operating, maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement costs of the Portside Road-Blundell Road overpass including any raised portions of City roadway and No. 7 Road canal crossing structures to be borne by the City of Richmond;

(c)

Continued City involvement in all aspects of the design process including adherence to the City’s design standards; and

(d)

Retention and accommodation of local community access for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists; and

(2)

That a letter be written to advise the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, with a copy to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, that the City of Richmond expects to be consulted at the outset of any discussions regarding the widening of Highway 91.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Addition to Council Term Goals 2014-2018

(File Ref. No. 01-0105-07-01) (REDMS No. 5445646 v. 6; 5551500)

That the Council Term Goals for 2014-2018 be updated to include an added priority under Goal 8: Supportive Economic Development Environment, as outlined in the report titled “Addition to Council Term Goals 2014-2018” dated July 11, 2017 from the Corporate Programs Consultant, to more clearly reflect Council’s shared interests in ensuring viable agricultural and fisheries sectors in Richmond.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

RCSAC Non-Profit Space Review Funding Request

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 5443578 v. 5; 5464451)

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee request for $13,000 to complete the Richmond Non-Profit Space Review Project be considered as part of the 2018 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

APPLICATION BY SATNAM SHERGILL AND GURJIT POONI FOR REZONING AT 9371 DAYTON AVENUE FROM "SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/B)" TO "SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/A)"

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009752; RZ 17-775844) (REDMS No. 4573372; 5515904; 5477319)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9752, for the rezoning of 9371 Dayton Avenue from "Single Detached (RSl/B)" to "Single Detached (RS2/A)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

APPLICATION BY TIMOTHY TSE FOR REZONING AT 9200/9220 GLENALLAN DRIVE FROM TWO UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/C)

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009758; RZ 16-745791) (REDMS No. 5533842; 5445577)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9758, for the rezoning of 9200/9220 Glenallan Drive from "Two-Unit Dwellings (RDI)" to "Single Detached (RS2/C)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERLYING ZONING FOR PROPERTIES DEVELOPED UNDER LAND USE CONTRACTS 039, 040, 064, 079 AND 126 IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE CITY CENTRE

(File Ref. No. 08-4430-03-11; 12-8060-20-009744; 12-8060-20-009745; 12-8060-20-009746; 12-8060-20-009747; 12-8060-20-009748) (REDMS No. 5444812; 5512444; 5512335; 5486512; 5490013; 5486639; 5486643; 5486645)

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9744, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 039, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9745, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 040, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9746, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 064, be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9747, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 079, be introduced and given first reading; and

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9748, to establish underlying zoning for five properties developed under Land Use Contract 126, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

RIVER ROAD – PROPOSED ADDITIONAL ROAD SAFETY ENHANCEMENT MEASURES

(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 5488824 v. 3)

(1)

That Option 2 as described in the staff report titled “River Road –Proposed Additional Road Safety Enhancement Measures” dated August 22, 2017 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for implementation as part of on-going city-wide efforts to improve safety for road users; and

(2)

That Richmond RCMP be requested to establish regular speed and vehicle weight enforcement on River Road between No. 6 Road and Westminster Highway as a complementary road safety enhancement measure to Recommendation 1.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

RESTRICTION OF GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE TO CITY DRAINAGE AND SANITARY SYSTEMS

(File Ref. No. 10-6045-08-01; 12-8060-20-009751) (REDMS No. 5489017 v. 3; 5490233)

That the Drainage, Dyke, and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 9751 be introduced and given first, second and third Readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

SHELL ROAD NORTH DRAINAGE PUMP STATION

(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.16308) (REDMS No. 5495802 v. 2)

That the design concept for the Shell Road North Drainage Pump Station as detailed in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Shell Road North Drainage Pump Station” dated August 9, 2017 from the Director, Engineering be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

Recreation Fee Subsidy Program – Proposed Program Revision and Consultation Results

(File Ref. No. 11-7150-01; 01-0095-20-4012) (REDMS No. 5346044 v. 12; 4479278)

(1)

That revisions to the Recreation Fee Subsidy Program and funding strategy as outlined in the report titled “Recreation Fee Subsidy Program – Proposed Program Revision and Consultation Results,” dated August 24, 2017 from the General Manager, Community Services, be adopted;

(2)

That staff bring forward a progress report to Council on Recreation Fee Subsidy Program participation after one year of implementation, and a final evaluation report after two years of implementation that includes any recommended adjustments to the program and a long-term funding strategy; and

(3)

That the age at which seniors pricing takes effect in the City’s Community Services programs and services shift from 55 to 65 years of age, concurrent with implementation of the updated Recreation Fee Subsidy Program.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

20.

garry point park master plan update

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GARR2) (REDMS No. 5518740 v. 7)

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It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Garry Point Park Master Plan Update,” dated September 1, 2017, from the General Manager, Community Services, be received for information, and that a funding request to update the Garry Point Park Master Plan Update not be submitted as part of the 2018 budget process.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued in regards to updating the Garry Point Park Master Plan and the history of the park’s features and activities.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Loo and McPhail opposed.  

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that Councillor Bill McNulty has been appointed to the Board of Emergency Communications for Southwest British Columbia (E-COMM), until the Annual General Meeting of E-Comm in 2018.

Also, Mayor Brodie announced that Wayne Duzita has been re-appointed as the City of Richmond’s representative on the Board of the 2010 Games Operating Trust Society for a one-year term ending at the conclusion of the 2018 Annual General meeting of the Society.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8928
(7088 Heather Street, RZ 11-595579)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9014
(9720, 9740 and 9760 Alberta Road, RZ 12-615601)

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9660
(4271 Francis Road, RZ 14-659770)

Housing Agreement (Landa Elmbridge Holdings Ltd.) Bylaw No. 9739

Housing Agreement (9251 Alexandra Road) Bylaw No. 9754

CARRIED

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It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9613

(7431 Williams Road, RZ 15-718064) be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Day

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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21.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 13, 2017, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 27, 2016, October 12, 2016 and June 14, 2017, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 13-647517) for the property at 9728 Alberta Road (formerly 9720, 9740 and 9760 Alberta Road);

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 13-633035) for the property at 7088 Heather Street; and

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 15-700007) for the property at 7100 Elmbridge Way;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:07 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 Monday, September 25, 2017.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)