March 26, 2018 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on March 12, 2018 (distributed previously);and

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(2)

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

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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2018-2019 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan - Community Priorities

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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9772 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units Located at 3328 Carscallen Road and 3233 and 3299 Sexsmith Road (Pinnacle Living (Capstan Village) Lands Inc.)

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Land use application for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on April 16, 2018):

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5191, 5195, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5271, 5273, 5291/5311, 5331 and 5351 Steveston Highway – Rezone from RS1/E and RD1 to ZT85 (Anthem Properties Ltd. – applicant)

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Application by David Lin for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6471 Dyke Road (Mckinney House)

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Advisory Committee on the Environment 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program

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Richmond Heritage Commission 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program

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Translink Southwest Area Transport Plan – Final Plan

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Public Bike Share – Proposed Pilot Project

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Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 9774

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2018 Clothes Washer Rebate Program

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Odour Regulation in British Columbia

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 17 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on March 13, 2018;

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(2)

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

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(3)

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

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(4)

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

be received for information.

7.

2018-2019 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan - Community Priorities
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5750082 v.2)

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See Page CNCL-85 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the priorities listed in the staff report titled “2018-2019 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities”, dated February 14, 2018 from the Officer in Charge, RCMP, be selected for inclusion in the Richmond Detachment fiscal year 2018-2019 (April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019) RCMP Annual Performance Plan.

8.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9772 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 3328 Carscallen Road and 3233 and 3299 Sexsmith Road (Pinnacle Living (Capstan Village) Lands Inc.)
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 5559744 v. 2; 5560191; 5510843)

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See Page CNCL-93 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (3328 Carscallen Road and 3233 and 3299 Sexsmith Road) Bylaw No. 9772 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by the Development Permit DP 16-735564, as outlined in the report titled “Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9772 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 3328 Carscallen Road and 3233 and 3299 Sexsmith Road (Pinnacle Living (Capstan Village) Lands Inc.),” dated March 1, 2018, from the Manager, Community Social Development.

9.

Application by Anthem Properties Ltd. for Rezoning at 5191, 5195, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5271, 5273, 5291/5311, 5331 and 5351 Steveston Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” and “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Town Housing - Steveston Highway (Steveston) (ZT85)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009841; RZ 17-765557) (REDMS No. 5716408)

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See Page CNCL-118 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9841 to create the “Town Housing - Steveston Highway (Steveston) (ZT85)” zone, and to rezone 5191, 5195, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5271, 5273, 5291/5311, 5331 and 5351 Steveston Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” and “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) ” to “Town Housing - Steveston Highway (Steveston) (ZT85)”, be introduced and given first reading.

10.

Application by David Lin for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6471 Dyke Road (McKinney House)
(File Ref. No. HA 17-775892) (REDMS No. 5521638 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-165 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued which would:

(1)

permit exterior alterations to historic windows, porch and upper balcony, painting of the exterior cladding, the demolition of an existing non-historic rear addition and the construction of a new rear addition to the heritage-designated house at 6471 Dyke Road, on a site zoned “Single Detached Housing (ZS1) – London Landing (Steveston)”; and

(2)

vary the provision of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce the required minimum rear yard setback from 5.0 m to 4.2 m.

11.

Advisory Committee on the Environment 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 5763213)

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See Page CNCL-206 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Advisory Committee on the Environment 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program”, dated February 27, 2018 from the Manager, Policy Planning, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Advisory Committee on the Environment 2018 Work Program, as presented in this staff report, be approved.

12.

Richmond Heritage Commission 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 5753372)

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See Page CNCL-212 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report, “Richmond Heritage Commission 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program”, dated February 27, 2018, from the Manager, Policy Planning, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2018 Work Program, as presented in this staff report, be approved.

13.

TransLink Southwest Area Transport Plan – Final Plan
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 5684886 v. 2; 5688976)

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See Page CNCL-217 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That TransLink’s Southwest Area Transport Plan, as attached to the report titled “TransLink Southwest Area Plan – Final Plan,” be endorsed for implementation;

(2)

That a copy of the report titled “TransLink Southwest Area Plan – Final Plan” be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information; and

(3)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 9816, to revise the posted speed limits on sections of Alderbridge Way and Garden City Road to support the planned transit improvements, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

14.

Public Bike Share - Proposed Pilot Project
(File Ref. No. 10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 5754120 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-249 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposals for the development and operation of a public bike share system as a pilot project, as described in the staff report dated February 28, 2018, from the Director, Transportation; and

(2)

That staff report back on the responses to the above Request for Proposals with further recommendations prior to the award of any contract(s) and implementation of the pilot program.

15.

Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 9774
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 5523527 v. 6; 5720988)

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See Page CNCL-258 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 9774 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

16.

2018 Clothes Washer Rebate Program
(File Ref. No. 10-6650-02) (REDMS No. 5742106)

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See Page CNCL-298 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond partner with BC Hydro to the end of 2018 to offer a combined rebate of $100 for the spring campaign and up to $400 in the fall campaign, equally cost shared between BC Hydro and the City, for the replacement of inefficient clothes washers with new high efficiency clothes washers;

(2)

That the scope of the existing Toilet Rebate Program funding be expanded to include clothes washer rebates; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute an agreement with BC Hydro to implement the Clothes Washer Rebate Program.

17.

Odour Regulation in British Columbia
(File Ref. No. 10-6175-02-01) (REDMS No. 5760322 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-302 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be sent to the BC Minister of Environment requesting that:

(a)

The definition of odour as an air contaminant be included in the BC Environmental Management Act and in the BC Organic Matter Recycling Regulation;

(b)

The BC Organic Matter Recycling Regulation include a specific Odour Management Regulation establishing criteria and standards related to concentration and frequency of odorant emissions from composting facilities and define performance criteria for composting facility operations; and

(c)

They define a specific standard for how odours shall be measured, monitored, managed, treated, and discharged in a manner that minimizes impacts associated with odorous air contaminants;

(2)

That a letter be sent to Metro Vancouver requesting that:

(a)

Metro Vancouver update its bylaws and regulations related to composting facilities to establish criteria and standards with clear limits in terms of concentration and frequency for odorant emissions from composting facilities; and

(b)

Metro Vancouver appropriately resource its permit procedures with criteria and standards for composting facility permits to bring facilities into compliance with industry best practices for Composting Facilities.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

18.

Agriculturally Zoned Land: Summary of Public Consultation on Limiting Residential Development in the AG1 Zone for Properties that are 0.2 ha (0.5 acres) or Larger
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-10) (REDMS No. 5766488 v. 7)

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See Page CNCL-309 for staff memorandum

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See Page CNCL-313 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Note: 

Part (2) was defeated by Planning Committee on a tied vote with Cllrs. Loo, McNulty, and McPhail opposed and is presented without Committee recommendation.

(1)

That the staff report titled “Agriculturally Zoned Land: Summary of Public Consultation on Limiting Residential Development in the AG1 Zone for Properties that are 0.2 ha (0.5 acres) or Larger” dated March 13, 2018 from the Manager of Policy Planning be received for information;

(2)

That staff be directed to prepare a bylaw based on Option 1 with the septic field located within the farm home plate, as presented in the report “Agriculturally Zoned Land: Summary of Public Consultation on Limiting Residential Development in the AG1 Zone for Properties that are 0.2 ha (0.5 acres) or Larger” dated March 13, 2018 from the Manager of Policy Planning (No Committee Recommendation);

(3)

That, following Council’s ratification of any option identified in resolution 2, staff be directed to bring forward appropriate bylaws for consideration of First Reading to the April 9, 2018 Regular Council Meeting;

(4)

That a letter be sent to the Premier of BC, the BC Minister of Agriculture, and the BC Minister of Finance, with copies to all Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Leader of the Third Party, the Leader of the Official Opposition, and the Chair of the BC Agricultural Land Commission requesting that the Province review their policies on foreign ownership, taxation, enforcing their guidelines on house size and farm home plate, providing greater financial incentives for farmers, and strengthening the Agricultural Land Commission’s enforcement actions for non-farm uses;

(5)

That staff comment on the possible provision of a second dwelling for farm workers;

(6)

That staff comment on the City’s ability to impact and limit the size of farm structures on farmland; and

(7)

Whereas Section 463 of the Local Government Act allows the withholding of building permits that conflict with bylaws in preparation; and

Whereas Council has directed staff to further review options on reducing house size and farm home plate area, determining septic field location in relation to the farm home plate, and establishing a house footprint regulation for all lots in the AG1 Zone on lots larger than 0.2 ha (0.5 acres).

(a)

That staff be directed to prepare for Council’s consideration a bylaw in accordance with Council’s resolution that would further limit house size and farm home plate area, determine septic field location in relation to the farm home plate, and establish a house footprint regulation for properties zoned Agriculture (AG1) on lots 0.2 ha (0.5 acres) or larger; and

(b)

That staff bring forward all building permit applications for residential development in the Agriculture (AG1) zone on properties 0.2 ha (0.5 acres) or larger, received more than 7 days after the passage of Part 7 (a), to determine whether such applications are in conflict with the proposed bylaw to limit house size, farm home plate area, septic field location in relation to the farm home plate, and house footprint for properties zoned AG1 that are 0.2 ha (0.5 acres) or larger.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2018) Bylaw No. 9831
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 9832
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9508
(10631 Williams Road, RZ 15-690379)
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. 9571
(11920/11940 Dunavon Place, RZ 15-704505)
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. 9595
(9131 Dolphin Avenue, RZ 16-730029)
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. 9661
(9560 Pendleton Road, RZ 16-732627)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9662
(9560 Pendleton Road, CP 16-733600)
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 March 14, 2018, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on April 12, 2017, September 27, 2017, October 11, 2017 and January 31, 2018 be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of an environmentally sensitive Area (ESA) Development Permit (DP 16-735007) for the property at 6020 No. 4 Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT