January 29, 2018 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Corporate Officer – David Weber

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:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 15, 2018, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on January 22, 2018, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 26, 2018, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATIONS

(1)

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office) John Watson, Chair, Gateway Theatre Board, and Camilla Tibbs, Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, briefed Council on the Gateway Theatre’s 2017 and 2018 activities, operations and finances, and thanked the City for its support.

(2)

With the aid of a visual presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), Emily Toda, Coordinator, Parks Programs, highlighted that the City’s Street Banner Program is a component of the Partners For Beautification initiative, which encourages Richmond residents to participate in the beautification of their city.

She advised that the submissions were all original images reflecting the following themes: Parks and Nature, Transportation, Active Living, Community Pride, City Centre and Arts, Culture and Heritage.

Prior to announcing the winning banners, Ms. Toda recognized the following volunteer panel of judges for their contribution to the Street Banner Program: Anne Marie Kirkpatrick, Gabby Cometa, Kim Herrera, Mackenzie Biggar, Jennifer Heine, Daisy Xiong and Kristal Hamakawa.

The winning artists and the titles of their banner art were then announced as follows:

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Beth Belcourt – Take Off-A Heron’s Dance;

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Vladimir Cheinman – Moon Watching;

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Crystal Chan – Lights;

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Ron Coutts – Dinner Plate Island School-Finn Slough and Steveston Fishing Boats;

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Victor Jacinto – Warbler in Spring;

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Bebe Zhang – Richmond Farmland Agriculture and History; and

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Eugene Hernandez – Cherry Blossom, Great Blue Heron, and Fishing Boat in Steveston.

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 (7:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:18 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 15 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on January 15, 2018;

(2)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on January 16, 2018;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on January 23, 2018; and

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on January 24, 2018;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Fire-Rescue Community Outreach and Public Education Plan: 2018-2023
(File Ref. No. 01-0340-35-CSAF1) (REDMS No. 5643939 v. 4)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Fire-Rescue Community Outreach and Public Education Plan: 2018-2023”, dated December 12, 2017 from the Acting Fire Chief, Richmond Fire-Rescue be endorsed; and

(2)

That upon endorsement the Fire-Rescue Community Outreach and Public Education Plan: 2018-2023 be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City of Richmond website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 5663554 v. 5)

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, “ Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program,” dated January 2, 2018, from the Manager of Community Social Development, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Application by Westmark Developments Ltd. for Rezoning at 5400 Granville Avenue from the "Single Detached (RS1/E)" Zone to the "Single Detached (RS2/B)" Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009818; RZ 13-644678) (REDMS No. 5695502 v. 2; 5394058; 5695503)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9818, for the rezoning of 5400 Granville Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Updating Amenity and Planning Contribution Rates Within the Official Community Plan and Area Plans
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009792; 12-8060-20-009793) (REDMS No. 5646409 v. 4; 5654049; 5654050)

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9792, to amend:

(a)

Section 3.6.2 to adjust for past inflation and include a future inflation provision for the existing amenity and community planning contribution rates, and remove the local public art contribution rate within the Broadmoor Area Plan; and

(b)

Section 14.4.5D of the Development Permit Guidelines to adjust for past inflation and include a future inflation provision for the existing cash-in-lieu of indoor amenity contribution rates;  

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9793, to amend:

(a)

Section 4.0 of Schedule 2.4 - Steveston Area Plan to adjust for past inflation and include a future inflation provision for the existing Steveston Village Conservation Strategy and Implementation Program density bonus contribution rates;

(b)

Section 4.1 of Schedule 2.10 - City Centre Area Plan to adjust for past inflation and include a future inflation provision for the existing community planning contribution rates; and

(c)

Section 9.3.2 of Schedule 2.11A - West Cambie Area Plan to adjust for past inflation and include a future inflation provision for the existing affordable housing, childcare, city beautification and community planning contribution rates;

be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Bylaw 9792 and Bylaw 9793, 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;

are hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(4)

That Bylaw 9792 and Bylaw 9793, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby found not to require further consultation;

(5)

That, prior to consideration of Bylaw 9792 and Bylaw 9793 at a Public Hearing, the Urban Development Institute (UDI), Small Home Builders Group, and Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, be sent letters, with the proposed bylaws, inviting comments to be received up until the date of the Public Hearing; and

(6)

That at such time that Bylaw 9792 and Bylaw 9793 may be adopted by Council, in-stream rezoning applications be grandfathered as follows:

(a)

Rezoning bylaws that have received third reading prior to the date of Council adoption  of Bylaws 9792 and 9793 would be subject to the former contribution rates; and

(b)

In-stream rezoning applications that have not received third reading prior to the date of Council adoption of Bylaws 9792 and 9793 will be subject to the former contribution rates if the rezoning bylaw is granted first reading by Council within one year of Council adoption of Bylaws 9792 and 9793.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Road Safety along S-Curve Section of Highway 91
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-THIG1) (REDMS No. 5647980 v.3)

That the City send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, with copies to Richmond MLAs, requesting consideration of the potential road safety measures to mitigate crashes and improve public safety along the S-Curve section of Highway 91 as described in the report titled “Road Safety along S-Curve Section of Highway 91” dated December 15, 2017 from the Director, Transportation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Provincial 2018/2019 BikeBC Program Submission
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-18-071) (REDMS No. 5702465)

(1)

That the submission for cost-sharing to the Province’s 2018/2019 BikeBC Program for the Alderbridge Way multi-use pathway, as described in the report, titled “Provincial 2018/2019 BikeBC Program Submission” dated January 2, 2018, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed;

(2)

That, should the above application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the funding agreement; and

(3)

That the 2018 Capital Plan and the 5-Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) be updated accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Termination and Renewal of Outdated Telecomm Municipal Access Agreements
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-21-011; 03-1000-21-005; 03-1000-03-019) (REDMS No. 5690501)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be authorized to terminate and execute Municipal Access Agreements between the City and Allstream Corp and between the City and Bell Canada on behalf of the City, containing the material terms and conditions set out in the staff report titled, “Termination and Renewal of Outdated Telecomm Municipal Access Agreements”, dated December 13, 2017 from the Director, Engineering.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Emily Carr University Agreement – Terra Nova Pollinator Meadow
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-11-03; 03-1000-12-093) (REDMS No. 5670527)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be authorized to enter into an agreement with Emily Carr University of Art + Design to complete the Terra Nova Pollinator Meadow project.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Amendment to Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009817) (REDMS No. 5694413; 5694337)

That Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366, Amendment Bylaw No. 9817 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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16.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:48 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Joanne Fisher, Richmond resident, referenced her speaking notes (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1), and expressed concern on (i) the proposed installation of speed bumps along sections of River Road, (ii) the potential negative impact of the proposed traffic calming measures to emergency vehicles’ response times, and (iii) the public consultation process.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) speed bump designs that allow smooth access for emergency vehicles, (ii) factors such as road geometry and speed that potentially contribute to vehicular accidents along sections of River Road, (iii) emergency response times in rural areas, (iv) the efficacy of existing speed humps along River Road, and (v) consultation with the BC Ambulance Service on the proposed traffic calming measures along River Road.

In reply to queries from Council regarding potential solutions, Ms. Fisher suggested that (i) the Richmond RCMP increase enforcement efforts in the area, (ii) the City examine options to improve road geometry, road signage and road markings, and (iii) the City engage in additional outreach and consultation with area residents.

(2)

Lynda Parsons, River Road resident, referenced her speaking notes (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2), and expressed that the existing speed humps may not be effective and speed may not necessarily be a factor in vehicular accidents along River Road.

In reply to queries from Council, Ms. Parsons expressed that cyclists using River Road ignore traffic rules and pedestrian space is limited due to the narrow road. She was of the opinion that speed humps will negatively affect emergency response times and that additional public consultation on the proposed traffic calming measures should be conducted.

(3)

Paraskevi Lagaditis, River Road resident, spoke against the proposed traffic calming measures along River Road, noting that the proposed measures do not address pedestrian safety.

(4)

Arline Trividic and Yves Trividic, River Road residents, presented a video depicting cyclists disregarding traffic rules along River Road (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office) and distributed an article on cyclists along River Road (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 3).

Mr. and Ms. Trividic spoke against the proposed traffic calming measures along River Road and stated that cyclists along River Road use the entire lane, thereby restricting use of the road to other users. Ms. Trividic was of the opinion that (i) more traffic enforcement in the area should take place, (ii) the proposed traffic calming measures may negatively affect traffic safety along River Road, and (iii) additional public consultation should be conducted.

Cllr. Steves left the meeting (8:32 p.m.) and returned (8:34 p.m.).

Mayor Brodie noted that a staff report on the matter is anticipated to be presented at the February 21, 2018 Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting.

In response to queries from Council, staff noted that all options, to improve traffic safety along River Road including enforcement, will be examined and that staff will communicate with cycling groups to encourage safe cycling.

(5)

Chris Back, Richmond resident, spoke against a proposed laneway between Richmond Street and Broadway Street, noting that additional residential consultation should be conducted and local residents have expressed that options for a greenway should be considered.

Mr. Back distributed his proposal along with a petition from residents opposing the proposed laneway (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office). Mayor Brodie noted that the submission will form part of the consultation materials.

Mr. Back then remarked that residents are willing to work with the City on solutions and suggested potential options such as (i) reinstalling the existing fencing after completion of the sewer construction, (ii) leasing the land from City, (iii) purchasing the land from the City, or (iv) creating a private functional green space between residences.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) other examples of leased land in the city, (ii) options to introduce clauses that limit changes to Floor-Area-Ratios if the land were purchased from the City, and (iii) the consensus among affected properties to agree on a proposed solution.

As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

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It was moved and seconded

That the submission titled “Steveston Community Laneway Proposal,” dated January 24, 2018,  from the Residents of Richmond Street and Broadway Street between No. 1 Road and Second Avenue be referred to staff for evaluation and consideration and report back.

The question on the referral was not called as staff was directed to (i) provide information on the history of the lots, easements and right-of-ways in the Steveston area as highlighted in green in Appendix A of the delegation’s submission, (ii) provide information on the history of road ends and other types of properties sold in the Steveston area, and (iii) provide information on the history of the property located at 3340 Pleasant Street.

The Chair made reference to a previous referral on Steveston Lanes made on December 18, 2017, and noted that staff anticipate reporting back on the consultation process at the February 19, 2018 General Purposes Committee meeting, prior to any laneway construction.

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

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17.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

Cllr. Au left the meeting (9:11 p.m.) and returned (9:13 p.m.).

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that the City has entered into an agreement with the Regional Animal Protection Society effective February 1, 2017 for a period of two years for the provision of animal shelter operations and animal control services.

Mayor Brodie also noted that the Mayor’s Annual Address will take place at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel on February 1, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. and that tickets are available from the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Establishment  Bylaw No. 9779

Housing Agreement (6840, 6860 No. 3 Road and 8051 Anderson Road) Bylaw No. 9794

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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18.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 17, 2018 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 29, 2016, July 26, 2017, and January 17, 2018, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 15-716268) for the property at 23241, 23281 and part of 23301 Gilley Road, and part of 23060 and 23000 Westminster Highway (Parcel 2, Hamilton Village);

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 15-716274) for the property at parts of 23241 and 23281 Gilley Road, and part of 23060, 23066, 23080, and part of 23100 Westminster Highway (Parcel 3,  Hamilton Village);

(c)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 17-790824) for the property at 7611 No. 9 Road;          and

(d)

a Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 16-744661) for the property at 3755 Chatham Street;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:20 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, January 29, 2018.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)