December 11, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 27, 2017 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated November 24, 2017.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

Ivy Wong, Manager, Revenue and Venus Ngan, Manager, Treasury and Financial Services, to present the 2017 Innovation Award from Aptean (Tempest) for the work which allowed customers to make web payments with credit cards for property tax and utilities.

(2)

Joanne Schroeder, Vice-Chair for the World Leisure Organization, to present the World Leisure Community of Excellence Award.

2.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

(a)

Appointment of Council representative to the TransLink – Southwest Area Transport Plan Senior Advisory Committee, until November 5, 2018.

(b)

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation, until November 5, 2018.

(c)

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the BC Aviation Council, until November 5, 2018.

3.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR

(in accordance with the Community Charter)

4.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Appointment of Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) until November 5, 2018:

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment;

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee;

(c)

Child Care Development Advisory Committee;

(d)

Council / School Board Liaison Committee;

(e)

Economic Advisory Committee;

(f)

Heritage Commission;

(g)

Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee;

(h)

Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee;

(i)

Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee;

(j)

Richmond Centre for Disability;

(k)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce;

(l)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee;

(m)

Richmond Family & Youth Court Committee;

(n)

Richmond Farmers' Institute;

(o)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee;

(p)

Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee; 

(q)

Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee;

(r)

Richmond Sports Council;

(s)

Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee;

(t)

Seniors Advisory Committee; and

(u)

Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group.

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Appointment of Council liaisons to community associations until November 5, 2018:

(a)

Arenas Community Association;

(b)

City Centre Community Association;

(c)

East Richmond Community Association;

(d)

Hamilton Community Association;

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association;

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association;

(g)

Sea Island Community Association;

(h)

South Arm Community Association;

(i)

Thompson Community Association; and

(j)

West Richmond Community Association.

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

Appointment of Council liaisons to various boards until November 5, 2018:

(a)

Aquatic Services Board;

(b)

Museum Society Board;

(c)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board; and

(d)

Richmond Public Library Board.

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

Appointment of Council liaisons until November 5, 2018:

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society;

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society;

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society;

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society;

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society;

(f)

Steveston Community Society; and

(g)

Steveston Historical Society.

8.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION

That the members of the Public Works and Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services until November 5, 2018.

9.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 12, 2017 TO NOVEMBER 5, 2018

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

10.

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

11.

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.

12.

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

§  

2015-2020 Youth Service Plan: 2015-2016 Update

§  

City Centre Community Centre 2017 Public Art Projects

§  

Richmond Canada 150 – Year in Review

§  

Richmond’s Participation in the Active Well-Being Initiative

§  

Fuel Purchases Agreement Re-Assignment and Extension – BC Petroleum Products Buying Group

§  

Library Cultural Centre Capital Retrofit Project: Federation Of Canadian Municipalities Climate Innovation Program

§  

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for Signalized Intersections in Richmond

§  

UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

§  

2018 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures

§  

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on January 22, 2018):

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4700 No. 3 Road – Rezone from CA to ZC44 (Bene (No. 3) Road Development Ltd. – applicant)

§  

9071 Dayton Avenue – Rezone from RS1/B to RS2/K (Rav Bains – applicant)

§  

Amendments to Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to Implement  2017 Affordable Housing Requirements (City of Richmond – applicant)

§  

Proposed Official Community Plan/City Centre Area Plan Amendment, Lansdowne Shopping Centre Master Land Use Plan – Request to Endorse Applicant Led Public Consultation

13.

Motion to adopt Items No. 14 through No. 27 by general consent.

14.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on November 28, 2017;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on December 4, 2017;

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(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on December 4, 2017;

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on December 5, 2017;

be received for information.

15.

2015-2020 Youth Service Plan: 2015-2016 Update
(File Ref. No. 07-3425-02) (REDMS No. 5611038 v.6)

CNCL-63

See Page CNCL-63 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “2015-2020 Youth Service Plan: 2015-2016 Update” dated November 8, 2017 from the Manager of Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the 2015-2020 Youth Service Plan: 2015-2016 Update be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.

16.

City Centre Community Centre 2017 Public Art Projects
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-240) (REDMS No. 5649656)

CNCL-96

See Page CNCL-96 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept proposals and installations of the City Centre Community Centre Community Art Project by artist Laara Cerman, and Legacy Artwork by artists Nadine Flagel and Deirdre Pinnock, as presented in the staff report titled “City Centre Community Centre 2017 Public Art Projects,” dated November 6, 2017, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

17.

Richmond Canada 150 – Year in Review
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5583205 v.5)

CNCL-111

See Page CNCL-111 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Richmond Canada 150 – Year in Review,” dated November 6, 2017, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information;

(2)

That the “Richmond Canada 150 – Year in Review” report be circulated to the community partners and funders for their information; and

(3)

That the Budget for 2018 events be $1 million, whereby $950,000 be allocated for events, and $50,000 be held as program contingency for the Steering Committee’s decision.

18.

Richmond’s Participation in the Active Well-being Initiative
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 5652462 v.2)

CNCL-141

See Page CNCL-141 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City become a Partner City of the Active Well-being Initiative by signing the “Partner City Charter of Commitment,” included as Attachment 2 of the attached staff report titled “Richmond’s Participation in the Active Well-being Initiative,” dated November 8, 2017, from the Interim Director, Parks and Recreation.

19.

Fuel Purchases Agreement Re-Assignment and Extension – BC Petroleum Products Buying Group
(File Ref. No. 02-0665-01) (REDMS No. 5648334)

CNCL-152

See Page CNCL-152 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond’s fuel purchases agreement through the BC Petroleum Products Buying Group consortium:

(a)

be assigned to Parkland Fuel Corporation; and

(b)

be extended to December 14, 2018;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, be authorized to negotiate and execute all necessary terms with Parkland Fuel Corporation under City of Vancouver Contract No. PS11122 for The Supply and Delivery of Gasoline, Diesel, 810-Diesel and Fuels; and

(3)

That the City of Richmond participate in the regional consortium for the acquisition of gasoline and diesel fuel at the conclusion of the current fuel purchase agreement (commencing December 15, 2018).

20.

Library Cultural Centre Capital Retrofit Project: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Climate Innovation Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-05-01) (REDMS No. 5617093 v.12)

CNCL-156

See Page CNCL-156 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Municipal Climate Innovation Program for up to $1,000,000 in grant funding to support the deep energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction project planned for the Library Cultural Centre be endorsed;

(2)

That, should the funding application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the agreement with the FCM on behalf of the City of Richmond;

(3)

That if the funding application is successful, the 2018-2022 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw be adjusted accordingly; and

(4)

That Richmond Federal Ministers of Parliament be advised of the City’s FCM grant funding application.

21.

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for Signalized Intersections in Richmond
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5632725 v.7)

CNCL-166

See Page CNCL-166 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled “Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) for Signalized Intersections in Richmond,” dated October 31, 2017 from the OIC, Richmond RCMP, be received for information;

(2)

That the CCTV request at a capital cost of $2,185,242 (Option 3) be submitted to the 2018 Capital budget process for Council consideration;

(3)

That the CCTV for Signalized Intersections Project be approved to seek additional funding from the Federal/ Provincial Investing in Canada Program and other appropriate senior government funding programs;

(4)

That if the senior government funding submission is approved, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Safety be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Richmond with the Government of Canada and/ or the Province of British Columbia;

(5)

That if the funding application is successful, the grant received be used to replenish the City’s funding source and the 2018-2022 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw will be adjusted accordingly;

(6)

That Richmond MPs and MLAs be advised of the City’s senior government submission; and

(7)

That, if the funding request for a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) For Signalized Intersections in Richmond is approved as part of the budget, staff be directed to seek approval of the proposed system from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner and to recommend a fee structure for processing requests.

22.

UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
(File Ref. No. 09-5126-01) (REDMS No. 5662048)

CNCL-187

See Page CNCL-187 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled “UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund”, dated November 17, 2017 from the General Manager, Community Safety be received for information;

(2)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $25,000 in grant funding to support Emergency Social Services for Emergency Programs be approved;

(3)

That the application to the  Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $25,000 in grant funding to support the Emergency Operations Centres & Training for Emergency Programs be approved;

(4)

That should the funding application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Safety be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Richmond with the UBCM; and 

(5)

That if the funding application is successful, the 2018-2022 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw be adjusted accordingly.

23.

2018 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures
(File Ref. No. 03-0985-01) (REDMS No. 5589826 v. 2)

CNCL-190

See Page CNCL-190 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the one-time expenditure request as outlined in Attachment 1 of the 2018 Council Community Initiative One-Time Expenditures staff report be approved for funding from the Council Community Initiatives Account and included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022).

24.

Application by Bene (No. 3) Road Development Ltd. for Rezoning of the Property at 4700 No.3 Road from the "Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)" Zone to a New "High Rise Office Commercial (ZC44)- Aberdeen Village" Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009215; RZ 14-672055) (REDMS No. 5630259 v. 2)

CNCL-194

See Page CNCL-194 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9215, to amend the Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) by:

(a)

amending the Overlay Boundary - Village Centre Bonus Map (2031) to allow for an additional 0.5 FAR Village Centre Bonus on the subject site; and

(b)

amending the Aberdeen Village – Detailed Transect Descriptions to allow for an additional 0.5 FAR Village Centre Bonus on the subject site;

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9215, 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 9215, 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 9216, for the creation of a new “High Rise Office Commercial (ZC44) – Aberdeen Village” zone and for the rezoning of 4700 No. 3 Road from the “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” zone to the new “High Rise Office Commercial (ZC44) – Aberdeen Village” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

25.

Application by Rav Bains for Rezoning at 9071 Dayton Avenue from  the “Single Detached (RS1/B)” Zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/K)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009790; RZ 17-784715) (REDMS No. 5642763)

CNCL-248

See Page CNCL-248 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9790, for the rezoning of 9071 Dayton Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/B)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/K)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

26.

Amendments to Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to Implement  2017 Affordable Housing Requirements
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 5647136 v. 5)

CNCL-264

See Page CNCL-264 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9760, to update the affordable housing contribution rates and requirements for residential zones, and to increase the density bonus provision for the Downtown Commercial 1 (CDT1) zone, be introduced and given first reading.

27.

Proposed Official Community Plan/City Centre Area Plan Amendment, Lansdowne Shopping Centre Master Land Use Plan – Request to Endorse Applicant Led Public Consultation
(File Ref. No. CP 15-717017) (REDMS No. 5625826 v. 7)

CNCL-283

See Page CNCL-283 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff be authorized to manage an applicant undertaken community consultation process regarding the Proposed Master Land Use Plan for the Lansdowne Centre shopping centre site.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

28.

2018 Capital Budget
(File Ref. No. 03-0985-01) (REDMS No. 5595928)

CNCL-316

See Page CNCL-316 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Day

(1)

That the 2018 Capital Budget totalling $160,064,190 be approved and staff be authorized to commence the 2018 Capital Projects; and

(2)

That the 2018 Capital Budget totalling $160,064,190 and the 2019 - 2022 Capital Projects be included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2018 - 2022).

29.

2018 Proposed Operating Budget
(File Ref. No. 03-0985-01) (REDMS No. 5485687)

CNCL-483

See Page CNCL-483 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed to Parts (1),(2), and (3): Cllrs. Au and Day

Opposed to Part (4): Cllr. Loo

(1)

That the 2018 Operating Budget as presented in Option 2 of the staff report titled “2018 Proposed Operating Budget” be approved as follows:

(a)

A same level of service budget increase of $3,881,300 with a tax increase of 1.88%, before additional levels of service be approved;

(b)

Operating budget impact of the 2018 Capital Projects totalling $618,580 with a tax increase of 0.30% be approved;

(c)

City-wide additional levels as presented in Attachment 9 of the staff report titled “2018 Proposed Operating Budget” in the amount of $247,661 with a tax increase of 0.12% be approved;

(d)

Ongoing additional levels for the operating costs of 16 additional RCMP Officers and 3 municipal employees to support the RCMP detachment in the amount of $2,276,483 with a tax increase of 1.10% be approved;

(e)

The Rate Stabilization Account be used to pay for the operating costs of the 16 additional RCMP Officers and 3 municipal employees to support the RCMP detachment for a total of $2,276,483, resulting in a tax decrease of 1.10% be approved;

(f)

The Capital and one-time costs for the additional 16 RCMP Officers and 3 municipal employees to support the RCMP detachment for a total of $290,675 be approved;

(g)

The Rate Stabilization Account be used to pay for the Capital and one-time costs for the additional 16 RCMP officers and 3 municipal employees to support the RCMP detachment for a total of $290,675 be approved; and

(h)

1.00% transfer to reserves for community facilities infrastructure needs as per Council's Long Term Financial Management Strategy in the amount of $2,064,900 with a tax increase of 1.00% be approved;

(i)

The ongoing additional levels for the Emergency Program Neighbourhood Preparedness Program Assistant ($100,125) and the Richmond Public Library – Expand Senior Services ($203,004)  for a total of $303,129 be approved and that the Rate Stabilization Account be used to pay for those additional levels;

(2)

That the overall tax increase of 2.30% and the additional 1.00% transfer to reserves, which is in accordance with Council’s Long Term Financial Management Strategy policy to limit tax increase to CPI plus 1% transfer to reserves be approved;

(3)

That the Operating Budget as detailed above be included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022); and

(4)

That staff conduct an analysis on the Long Term Financial Management Strategy, specifically examining the need for the 1% transfer to reserves going forward.

30.

2018 One-Time Expenditures
(File Ref. No. 03-0985-01) (REDMS No. 5589738)

CNCL-547

See Page CNCL-547 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. Johnston and Loo

(1)

That the recommended one-time expenditures totalling $1,449,774 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2018 One-Time Expenditures,” be approved and included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2018 – 2022);

(2)

That the one-time expenditure request for “Enhanced Hours and Programming for Steveston Heritage Sites: Britannia, Tram, Steveston Museum” totalling $303,093 be approved and included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022); and

(3)

That the matter of Enhanced Hours and Programming be reviewed by the end of April 2018.

PUBLIC DELEGATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEM

31.

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

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Lynda Parsons, River Road resident, to speak on the installation of speed humps along River Road.

32.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

CNCL-560

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9777
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-562

Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9778
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-564

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9680
(9760 Sealily Place, RZ 16-741423)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT