February 13, 2018 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
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

Absent:

Councillor Chak Au

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R18/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 29, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R18/3-2

It was moved and seconded

Whereas the application under Item No. 21 has been withdrawn by the applicant and file closed, that the recommendation under Item No. 21– “Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal Application by Core Concept Consulting Ltd. for Subdivision at 11200 Westminster Highway” be deleted from the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R18/3-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegation from the floor on Agenda item –

Item No. 22 – 2018 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants

Alexandra Gerson, Executive Director, Canadian Forum of Russian Speaking Jewish People (CFRSJP), noted that her organization has partnered with a number of community groups and has expressed interest in participating in the City’s Grant Program and expanding its community involvement.

Mayor Brodie encouraged that the CFRSJP coordinate with staff to participate in the City’s Grant Program application process.

R18/3-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R18/3-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 20 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 30, 2018;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 5, 2018;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on February 5, 2018;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 6, 2018; and

(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on January 17, 2018;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

HUGH BOYD FIELD HOUSE FEASIBILITY STUDY
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-HBOY1) (REDMS No. 5313941 v.13)

That a community facility of up to ten thousand square feet which would incorporate a soccer field house be added as a prioritized major facility project for 2016-2026.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

FILMING REGULATION BYLAW AND POLICY 1000
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-09-01; Xr: 12-8060-20-008708/9826; 01-0095-20-1000) (REDMS No. 5727201; 2080349; 2045758; 5553312; 5716488; 5333709; 5712593)

(1)

That Filming Regulation Bylaw No. 8708 be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9826 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(3)

That Policy No. 1000, Filming on Location in Richmond, be amended as shown in Attachment four.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

PUBLIC ART COMMUNITY MURAL PROGRAM
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-255) (REDMS No. 5695462 v.4)

That the program to integrate murals on private and civic buildings, as presented in the report titled “Public Art Community Mural Program,” dated January 5, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

TAIT WATERFRONT PARK PUBLIC ART PROJECT
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-TRIV1; 11-7000-09-20-129) (REDMS No. 5666635)

That the staff report titled, “Tait Waterfront Park Public Art Project,” dated December 18, 2017, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, to implement the Tait Waterfront Park Public Art Project, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

PINNACLE CAPSTAN VILLAGE PARK PUBLIC ART CONCEPT PROPOSAL
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-121) (REDMS No. 5665170 v.3)

(1)

That the concept proposal for the proposed public artwork for the Capstan Village Park, titled “We Three” by artist Dan Bergeron, as presented in the report from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, titled “Pinnacle Capstan Village Park Public Art Project Concept Proposal,” dated January 5, 2018, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the transfer of ownership of the public artwork, titled “We Three” by artist Dan Bergeron, from Pinnacle Living (Capstan Village) Lands Inc. to the City of Richmond, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

2018 CHILD CARE GRANTS
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5689642 v. 5; 3955623; 4731429; 5666444)

(1)

That, as outlined in the report titled “2018 Child Care Grants,” dated January 18, 2018, from the Manager of Community Social Development, the Child Care Capital Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques be disbursed for a total of $31,093; and

(2)

That, as outlined in the report, the Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques be disbursed for a total of $9,000.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

2018 HEALTH, SOCIAL AND SAFETY GRANTS
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5691462 v. 2; 5526083)

That, as per the report titled “2018 Health, Social and Safety Grants,” dated January 17, 2018, from the Manager of Community Social Development:

(1)

Health, Social and Safety Services Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts, and cheques disbursed for a total of $598,464;

(2)

The following applicants be approved for the first year of a three-year funding cycle:

(a)

Chimo Community Services;

(b)

Family Services of Greater Vancouver;

(c)

Pathways Clubhouse;

(d)

Richmond Addiction Services;

(e)

Richmond Family Place Society;

(f)

Richmond Mental Health Consumer and Friends Society;

(g)

Richmond Multicultural Services Society;

(h)

Richmond Youth Service Agency;

(i)

Volunteer Richmond Information Services Society;

(3)

The following applicants be approved for the second year of a three-year funding cycle:

(a)

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver; and

(4)

The following applicants be approved for the third year of a three-year funding cycle:

(a)

Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada;

(b)

Heart of Richmond AIDS Society;

(c)

Richmond Society for Community Living; and

(d)

Richmond Women’s Resource Centre.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

2018 ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS PROGRAM
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5698072; 5698207)

That the 2018 Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the recommended amounts and cheques disbursed for a total of $112,059, as outlined in the report dated January 3, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

2018 PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES
(File Ref. No. 03-0925-09-02) (REDMS No. 5693638; 4726637; 4711054)

That the meeting of the 2018 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel be scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room (M 2.001) at Richmond City Hall.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

CONSOLIDATED 5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2018-2022) BYLAW NO. 9800
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009800) (REDMS No. 5684896)

(1)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) Bylaw No. 9800 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(2)

That staff undertake a process of public consultation as required in Section 166 of the Community Charter.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2018 WORK PROGRAM
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 5679464; 5679475; 5679277)

That the staff report titled “Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program,” dated January 17, 2018, from the Manager, Community Social Development, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

NAMING OF CHILD CARE FACILITY – 10380 NO. 2 ROAD
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-20-012) (REDMS No. 5687830 v. 5; 5361660)

That the City’s child care facility being constructed at 10380 No. 2 Road (Kingsley Estates) be named Seasong Child Care Centre.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

APPLICATION BY STEVESTON BUDDHIST TEMPLE AT 4360 GARRY STREET TO: AMEND THE 2041 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP (SCHEDULE 1) TO DESIGNATE THE REAR PORTION OF THE SITE TO APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL; AMEND THE STEVESTON AREA PLAN LAND USE MAP (SCHEDULE 2.4) TO DESIGNATE THE REAR PORTION OF THE SITE TO MULTIPLE FAMILY; AND REZONE THE SUBJECT SITE FROM THE “ASSEMBLY (ASY)” ZONE TO THE “ASSEMBLY AND CONGREGATE HOUSING – GARRY STREET (STEVESTON) (ZR12)” ZONE
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009813/9814; RZ 16-737146) (REDMS No. 5734838; 5733489; 5733491)

(1)

That Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 9000 and Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9813, to designate approximately the south half of 4360 Garry Street from “Community Institutional” to “Apartment Residential” in the 2041 OCP Land Use Map to Schedule 1 of the OCP and from “Institutional” to “Multiple-Family” in the Steveston Area Plan Land Use Map to Schedule 2.4 (Steveston Area Plan) of the OCP, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 9813, 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 Management Plans;

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

(3)

That Bylaw 9813, having been considered with 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 9814, to create the “Assembly and Congregate Housing – Garry Street (Steveston) (ZR12)” zone and to rezone 4360 Garry Street from “Assembly (ASY)” to “Assembly and Congregate Housing – Garry Street (Steveston) (ZR12)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

20.

APPLICATION BY 0983101 B.C. LTD. FOR REZONING AT 5220/5240 MERGANSER DRIVE FROM THE “TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1)” ZONE TO THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)” ZONE
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009828; RZ 16-721172) (REDMS No. 5718459; 5721126)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9828, for the rezoning of 5220/5240 Merganser Drive from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

21.

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL APPLICATION BY CORE CONCEPT CONSULTING LTD. FOR SUBDIVISION AT 11200 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY
(File Ref. No. 08-4105-04-04; AG 17-766906) (REDMS No. 5736460)

Please see Agenda Additions and Deletions for action on this item (Page 2).

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Cllr. Loo declared herself to be in a conflict of interest as she serves on the Board of KidSport, one of the recommended recipients of the 2018 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants, and left the meeting – 7:41 p.m.

22.

2018 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS GRANTS
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 5719655 v. 5; 5720603; 5719803; 5526083)

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2018 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants be allocated, and cheques disbursed for a total of $106,600, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2018 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants,” dated January 16, 2018, from the Interim Director, Parks and Recreation;

(2)

That the Sharing Farm be approved for the first year of a three-year funding cycle; and

(3)

That Steveston Community Society – Richmond Summer Project be approved for the first year of a three-year funding cycle.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to the potential allocation of the $1,635 surplus to various community programs.

It was suggested that the surplus be evenly distributed to the KidSport organization and the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association (RFWA).

As a result of the discussion, the following amendment was introduced:

R18/3-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following be added as Part (4):

That the 2018 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants surplus of $1,635 be evenly distributed to KidSport and the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association.

CARRIED

Discussion then ensued regarding options to fund Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association’s Story Walks Program.

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

R18/3-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following be added as Part (5):

That staff work with the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association to examine funding options for the Story Walks Program.

CARRIED

The question on the main motion which reads as follows:

(1)

That the 2018 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants be allocated, and cheques disbursed for a total of $106,600, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2018 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants,” dated January 16, 2018, from the Interim Director, Parks and Recreation;

(2)

That the Sharing Farm be approved for the first year of a three-year funding cycle;

(3)

That Steveston Community Society – Richmond Summer Project be approved for the first year of a three-year funding cycle;

(4)

That the 2018 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants surplus of $1,635 be evenly distributed to KidSport and the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association; and

(5)

That staff work with the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association to examine funding options for the Story Walks Program.

was then called and it was CARRIED.

Cllr. Loo returned to the meeting –7:54p.m.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R18/3-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 9798

Boulevard and Roadway Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 6366, Amendment Bylaw No. 9817

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R18/3-10

23.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 31, 2018, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on May 24, 2017, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 15-694616) for a portion of the property at 10199 River Drive be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R18/3-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:00 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 Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)