February 26, 2018 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on February 13, 2018 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on February 19, 2018.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

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(1)

Kelly Mack, Project Leader, joined by Rochelle Rezansoff from Jobs West, to present the 2017 Employer of the Year award.

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(2)

Heather McDonald, Chair, Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee, to present the 2017 annual report.

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.

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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Consent to Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Service Amending Bylaw No. 1255, 2017

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Minoru Centre for Active Living Entries and Arrivals Public Art Concept

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Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2018 General Local and School Election

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Housekeeping Amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw

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Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on March 19, 2018):

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5400 Minoru Boulevard – Temporary Commercial Use Permit (Openroad Auto Group Ltd. – applicant)

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Establishment of Underlying Zoning For Properties Developed Under Land Use Contracts 001, 025, 051, 073, 096, 104, 115, 119, 131, 138, and 158 in the South Portion of the City Centre

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Flood Protection Programs Update

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Richmond Carbon Market and Carbon Neutrality Update

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Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2018 Initiatives

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 16 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on February 14, 2018;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 19, 2018;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 20, 2018; and

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(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on February 21, 2018;

be received for information.

7.

Consent to Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Service Amending Bylaw No. 1255, 2017

(File Ref. No. 06-2270-01/2018) (REDMS No. 5739674 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-63 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the adoption of Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Service Amending Bylaw No. 1255, 2017, be approved by providing consent on behalf of the electors of the City of Richmond, as detailed in the staff report titled “Consent to Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Service Amending Bylaw No. 1255, 2017, dated February 1, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Services; and

(2)

That the Metro Vancouver Regional District be informed by letter of the foregoing recommendation, as detailed in the staff report titled “Consent to Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Service Amending Bylaw No. 1255, 2017”, dated February 1, 2018, from the General Manager, Community Services.

8.

Minoru Centre for Active Living Entries and Arrivals Public Art Concept

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-249) (REDMS No. 5723672 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-81 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept proposal and installation for the Minoru Centre for Active Living Entries and Arrivals public artwork “Together” by artist David Jacob Harder, as presented in the report titled “Minoru Centre for Active Living Entries and Arrivals Public Art Concept,” dated January 17, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

9.

Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2018 General Local and School Election

(File Ref. No. 12-8125-60-01) (REDMS No. 5601596)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That David Weber be appointed as Chief Election Officer and Claudia Jesson be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2018 General Local and School Election.

10.

Housekeeping Amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009832) (REDMS No. 5506996)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 9832, which introduces various housekeeping amendments relating to the change in date of the general local elections from the month of November to October, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

11.

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program

(File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 5729723)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program,” dated January 31, 2018, from the Manager of Community Social Development, be approved.

12.

Application by Openroad Auto Group Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 5400 Minoru Boulevard

(File Ref. No. TU 18-798524) (REDMS No. 5748942)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Openroad Auto Group Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for property at 5400 Minoru Boulevard be considered at the Public Hearing to be held March 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:

(1)

“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Openroad Auto Group Ltd. for the property at 5400 Minoru Boulevard to allow Vehicle Sale/Rental as a permitted use for a period of three years.”

13.

Establishment of Underlying Zoning for Properties Developed Under Land Use Contracts 001, 025, 051, 073, 096, 104, 115, 119, 131, 138, and 158 in the South Portion of the City Centre

(File Ref. No. 08-4431-03-11) (REDMS No. 5662357; 5719047; 5741909; 5722562; 5733786; 5720063; 5719878; 5736093; 5736683; 5719911; 5737875; 5719891)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9799, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 001, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9801, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 025, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9802, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 051, be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9804, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 073, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9805, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 096, be introduced and given first reading;

(6)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9806, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 104, be introduced and given first reading;

(7)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9807, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 115, be introduced and given first reading;

(8)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9808, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 119, be introduced and given first reading;

(9)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9809, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 131, be introduced and given first reading;

(10)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9810, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 138, be introduced and given first reading; and

(11)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9811, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 158, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

Flood Protection Programs Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 5722579 v.3)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the process to update the 2008 – 2031 Richmond Flood Protection Management Strategy as identified in the report titled “Flood Protection Programs Update,” dated January 22, 2018, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed.

15.

Richmond Carbon Market and Carbon Neutrality Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-05-01) (REDMS No. 5724399 v.9)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled, “Richmond Carbon Market and Carbon Neutrality Update,” from the Director of Engineering, dated January 26, 2018 be received for information; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute agreements to purchase carbon credits to maintain the City’s corporate carbon neutrality status.

16.

Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2018 Initiatives

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 5673705 v.2)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed 2018 initiatives of the Richmond Active Transportation Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee - Proposed 2018 Initiatives” dated January 24, 2018 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2018 Initiatives” be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

17.

Results from Public Consultation on Lane Standards

(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.17601) (REDMS No. 5743252 v. 9)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Mayor Brodie and Cllr. Loo

That Option 5, putting fences back up evenly between neighbours, as described in the staff report titled, "Results from Public Consultation on Lane Standards," dated February 5, 2018, from the Director, Engineering, be approved, subject to conditions in a licencing agreement including:

(1)

that the property cannot be claimed by the residents;

(2)

that no permanent structures or large trees be permitted on the land;

(3)

that there be no increase to Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and

(4)

that any agreement is reviewable by the City at any time.

18.

City of Richmond Comments on Proposed Gaming Facility in Delta

(File Ref. No. 01-0155-20-DELT1) (REDMS No. 5744054 v. 8)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Loo

That, as per Option 1 as described in the report titled “City of Richmond Comments on Proposed Gaming Facility in Delta” dated February 15, 2018 from the Director, Transportation and the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment:

(1)

the City’s comments on infrastructure, policing costs, traffic, and highway use regarding the proposed gaming facility to be located at 6005 Highway 17A in Delta, be conveyed to the City of Delta;

(2)

the City of Delta be requested to provide a written reply to the City’s comments; and

(3)

the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute on behalf of the City all necessary and related documentation to file an objection to the proposed relocation of the gaming facility with British Columbia Lottery Corporation based on:

(a)

the absence of any traffic impact analysis provided by the City of Delta to allow a meaningful assessment of traffic and highway use impacts;

(b)

potential negative traffic impacts on Richmond roadways and congestion on the adjacent provincial highway system due to increased vehicular activity exacerbated by insufficient transit, cycling and pedestrian access to the proposed site resulting in potential road and traffic improvements in Richmond near the north end of George Massey Tunnel; and

(c)

potential increase in the overall crime rate and policing costs due to a new gaming facility.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

19.

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

(1)

Kelly Greene, Richmond resident, to speak on house sizes on the ALR and to present a petition to Council on the matter.

(2)

Judie Schneider, Richmond resident, to speak on house sizes on the ALR and to present a petition to Council on the matter.

(3)

Jack Trovato, Richmond resident, to speak on house sizes on the ALR and to present a petition to Council on the matter.

20.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Filming Regulation Bylaw No. 8708

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

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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9826

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

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9645

(4560 Garry Street, RZ 16-736824)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT