November 14, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

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

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on October 16, 2017; and

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(3)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated October 27, 2017.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Peter Russell, Senior Manager, Sustainability and District Energy, to present the Canadian Consulting Engineering Award of Excellence for the Alexandra District Energy Utility’s Garden City District Energy System Mini-Plant.

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. 19.

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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2017 Garry Point Park Legacy Pier and Floating Dock

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Brazilian Elodea Management: Mariner’s Village (11291 - 11491 7th Ave)

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Advancement of Partial Funding for the Canada Line Capstan Station

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2018 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

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Funding for Richmond Hospital Acute Care Tower

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Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9779

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2018 Utility Budgets and Rates/ 2018 Utility Rate Amendment Bylaws

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2018 Operating and Capital Budgets for Richmond Public Library

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Proposed Draft Market Rental Housing Policy

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 15 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 October 24, 2017;

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(2)

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

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(3)

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

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on November 7, 2017 (distributed separately);

be received for information.

7.

2017 garry point park legacy pier and floating dock
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GARR2) (REDMS No. 5445584 v. 11)

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See Page CNCL-47 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Option 1: New 600 foot Breakwater Floating Dock as described in the staff report titled “2017 Garry Point Park Legacy Pier and Floating Dock,” dated October 4, 2017, from the Interim Director, Parks and Recreation, be selected to provide staff direction regarding future advanced planning, detailed design and Capital submissions and that the installation of a 300-foot permanent float on the City-owned waterlot portion, a 300-foot temporary float on the provincial waterlot portion and a removable section in between the permanent and temporary floats be included within the Option 1 concept.

8.

BRAZILIAN ELODEA MANAGEMENT: MARINER’S VILLAGE (11291 - 11491 7TH AVE)
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-07-01) (REDMS No. 5574535 v. 10)

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See Page CNCL-59 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, with copies to Richmond MLAs, to request their immediate involvement and the allocation of appropriate funding to manage Brazilian elodea infestations in Richmond.

9.

Advancement of Partial Funding for the Canada Line Capstan Station
(File Ref. No. 10-6525-07-04-05) (REDMS No. 5547299 v. 12)

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See Page CNCL-65 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That up to $3.5 million be approved for the advancement of funds to TransLink to initiate design work for the new Canada Line Capstan Station including $1,097,817 for Preliminary Design with the balance to be for Detailed Design; and

(2)

That The 5-Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) reflects this accordingly.

10.

2018 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 5494360 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-72 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2018 Council and Committee meeting schedule as shown in Attachment 2 to the staff report dated October 2, 2017, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved with the following revisions included:

(1)

That in order to accommodate the August meeting break and the December holiday season,

(a)

the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of August 13, August 27 and December 24, 2018 be cancelled;

(b)

the Public Hearing of August 20, 2018 be rescheduled to September 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall;

(2)

That in order to adjust the “fifth week” in January 2018,

(a)

the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of January 8 and January 22, 2018 be rescheduled to January 15 and January 29, 2018 respectively, with all January Committee meetings readjusted accordingly; and

(b)

the Public Hearing of January 15, 2018 be rescheduled to January 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

11.

funding for Richmond hospital acute care tower
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the Premier, the B.C. Minister of Health, and B.C. Minister of Finance, with copies to the Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the B.C. Green Party, Richmond MLAs, and the Richmond Hospital Foundation, stressing the urgency of a new acute care tower for the Richmond Hospital including the funding commitment in 2018.

12.

Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9779
(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-009779) (REDMS No. 5598385; 5596236 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-79 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 9779 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

13.

2018 Utility Budgets and rates
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 5536775 v. 12)

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See Page CNCL-84 for full report

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See Page CNCL-112 for full Utility Rate Amendment Bylaws

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2018 Utility Budgets, as outlined under Option 1 for Water, Option 2 for Sewer, Option 2 for Drainage and Diking, and Option 1 for Solid Waste and Recycling, as contained in the staff report dated October 31, 2017 from the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services and the Deputy CAO and General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, be approved as the basis for establishing the 2018 Utility Rates and preparing the 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2021) Bylaw.

ADDITIONAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9781;

(2)

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9785;

(3)

Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 9782; and

(4)

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 9791.

14.

2018 operating and capital budgets for richmond public library
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 5646446)

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See Page CNCL-140 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2018 Richmond Public Library Operating and Capital budgets as presented in the report dated October 27, 2017 from the Chief Librarian and Secretary to the Board be approved with a same level of service municipal contribution of $9,143,000 representing a 1.66% increase.

15.

Proposed Draft Market Rental Housing Policy
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-08) (REDMS No. 5322200 v. 15)

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See Page CNCL-147 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled, “Proposed Draft Market Rental Housing Policy”, dated November 2, 2017 be received for information; and

(2)

That staff be directed to seek comments and feedback from key stakeholders and the public regarding the proposed Draft Market Rental Housing Policy and report back to Planning Committee.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

16.

Application for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence – Lucky 9 Bowling Centre Ltd, doing business as: Monkey 9 Brew Pub, 180-14200 Entertainment Blvd.
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 5559386 v. 3)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. Au, Day, and Steves

(1)

That the application from Lucky 9 Bowling Centre Ltd., doing business as, Monkey 9 Brew Pub, for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence to operate a brew pub, at premises located at 180-14200 Entertainment Blvd. be supported for:

(a)

a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence with the primary business focus on food and liquor service with total person capacity of 200 persons (145 indoor and 55 patio);

(b)

an outdoor bounded patio with capacity of 55 persons;

(c)

liquor service hours from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to next day 2:00 AM.

(2)

That a letter be sent to Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(a)

Council supports the applicant’s new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence and the hours of liquor service with the conditions as listed above;

(b)

the total person capacity at 145 persons indoor and 55 persons for the outdoor patio is acknowledged;

(c)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (section 71 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(i)

the impact of noise and traffic in the vicinity of the establishment was considered;

(ii)

the general impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process; and

(iii)

given that this is a new business, there is no history of non-compliance with this operation;

(d)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may effect nearby residents, businesses and property owners, the general impact assessment was conducted through the City’s community consultation process as follows:

(i)

residents, businesses and property owners within a 50 meter radius of the establishment were notified by letter.  The letter provided information on the application with instructions on how to submit comments or concerns; and

(ii)

signage was posted at the establishment and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. The signage and public notice provided information on the application with instructions on how to submit comments or concerns.

(e)

Council’s comments on the general impact of the views of residents, businesses and property owners as follows:

(i)

the community consultation process was completed within 90 days of the application process;

(ii)

the comments and views of residents, businesses and property owners received through the community consultation process were assessed; and

(iii)

the concerns of residents, businesses and property owners received through the community consultation process could be mitigated by existing Bylaws;

(f)

Council recommends the approval of the licence for the reasons that this new application of the liquor primary license is acceptable to the majority of the residents, businesses and property owners in the area and the community.

PUBLIC DELEGATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEM

17.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

Kelly Greene to speak on house sizes on Agricultural Land Reserve land and present a petition.

18.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9729

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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5 Year Consolidated Financial Plan (2017-2021) Bylaw 9663, Amendment Bylaw No. 9757

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7840

(6511/6531 Williams Road, RZ 04-272351)

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. 8700

(6551/6553 Williams Road, RZ 12-521413)

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. 8750

(22560, 22600 & 22620 Gilley Road, RZ 06-344606)

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. 9498

(10644 Railway  Avenue, RZ 14-662864)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. Day.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 8748

(9251 and 9291 Alexandra Road, RZ 10-534751)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

19.

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 October 25, 2017 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 27, 2013, December 10, 2014, August 24, 2016, and October 25, 2017, 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 12-613923) for the property at 9251 and 9291 Alexandra Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 13-637372) for the property at 22560, 22600 and 22620 Gilley Road;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 10-521415) for the property at 6551 Williams Road (formerly 6511/6531 and 6551/6553 Williams Road); and

(d)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 17-771661) for the property at 8480 No. 5 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued; and

(3)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the approval of changes to the design of the Development Permit (DP 15-700370) issued for the property at 9560 Alexandra Road be endorsed, and the changes so deemed to be in General Compliance with the Permit.

ADJOURNMENT