April 23, 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

R18/8-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on April 9, 2018, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on April 16, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R18/8-2

It was moved and seconded

That the Steveston Unopened Lanes – License Agreements Between Richmond Street and Broadway Street from No. 1 Road to 2^nd Avenue be added to the Council Agenda as Item No. 19A.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R18/8-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R18/8-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R18/8-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 18 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on April 10, 2018;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meetings held on April 9, 2018 and April 16, 2018;

(3)

the special Finance Committee meeting held on April 16, 2018;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on April 17, 2018;

(5)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on April 18, 2018; and

(6)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on March 7, 2018;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

TOUCHSTONE FAMILY ASSOCIATION RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OUTCOME EVALUATION REPORT 
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-05-069) (REDMS No. 5766682 v.2)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Touchstone Family Association Restorative Justice Annual Performance Outcome Evaluation Report” dated March 12, 2018 from the Acting Senior Manager, Community Safety Policy & Programs and Licencing, be received for information;

(2)

That a letter be written to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the Attorney General highlighting successes of the Restorative Justice Program in Richmond and the need for sustainable funding; and

(3)

That staff examine the possibility of promoting the Restorative Justice Program at the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention and report back.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Phoenix Net Loft Preservation 
(File Ref. No. 06-2025-20-013) (REDMS No. 5698772 v. 11)

That staff be authorized to proceed with Phoenix Net Loft Preservation construction as described in the staff report titled “Phoenix Net Loft Preservation,” dated March 29, 2018, from the Director, Engineering.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

River Road – Proposed Implementation of Selected Road Safety Measures 
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 5783853 v. 6)

(1)

That the proposed road safety measures on River Road between No. 6 Road and Westminster Highway as outlined in the staff report titled “River Road – Proposed Implementation of Selected Road Safety Measures”, dated April 3, 2018 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for implementation prior to Fall 2018; and

(2)

That resident input be considered wherever possible and implemented when considering the proposed road safety measures, and that staff undertake a field meeting with the residents.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Annual Property Tax Rates (2018) Bylaw No. 9835 
(File Ref. No. 03-0925-01; 12-8060-20-009835) (REDMS No. 5736584; 5736962; 5804868)

That the Annual Property Tax Rates (2018) Bylaw No. 9835 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Application by Kanaris Demetre Lazos for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 12111 3^rd Avenue (Steveston Hotel) 
(File Ref. No. HA 18 - 804880) (REDMS No. 5794211)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit, which would permit the removal of decorative shutters and the replacement of all the upper-storey windows of the protected heritage property at 12111 3^rd Avenue, be issued.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Application by Rav Bains for Rezoning at 3991/3993 Lockhart Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)” 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009852, RZ 17-774722) (REDMS No. 5750684; 5781649)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9852, for the rezoning of 3991/3993 Lockhart Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Application by Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. for Rezoning at 8280/8282 and 8300/8320 No. 3 Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009856, RZ 16-733565) (REDMS No. 5788183; 5789749)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9856, for the rezoning of 8280/8282 and 8300/8320 No. 3 Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Proposed City Response to Strata Redevelopment  
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-00; 12-8060-20-009858) (REDMS No. 5772450 v. 10; 5802338; 5802033)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Proposed City Response to Residential Strata Redevelopment” dated April 5, 2018, from the Manager, Policy Planning be received for information;

(2)

That staff be directed to only commence processing development applications for sites occupied by a pre-existing multiple-family residential strata building where there is a written record of the Supreme Court ruling confirming wind-up of the strata corporation, or where there is a written record of 100% support from all owners of a strata with fewer than 5 units, and, in either case, where information is provided related to the building’s condition and confirmation has been provided on the developer’s relocation assistance to any owner not in support of the strata wind-up; and

(3)

That a letter be sent to the Premier of British Columbia, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with copies to all Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly, and the Leader of the Third Party, and the Leader of the Official Opposition, requesting that the Province review the provisions of Bill 40 which enables wind-up of a strata corporation with less than unanimous support from strata owners.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2018 INITIATIVES 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 5702321)

(1)

That the proposed 2018 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2018 Initiatives” dated March 21, 2018 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the above staff report be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

INTEGRATED RAINWATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-04) (REDMS No. 5709139 v. 3)

(1)

That the “Integrated Rainwater Resource Management Strategy” as attached to the staff report titled “Integrated Rainwater Resource Management Strategy,” dated March 1, 2018 from the Director, Engineering be approved; and

(2)

That staff provide further information on the re-use of rainwater for toilet flushing and report back.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

DIKE MASTER PLAN - PHASE 2 REPORT 
(File Ref. No. 10-6045-09-01) (REDMS No. 5733629 v.2)

(1)

That the existing dike alignment in the Dike Master Plan Phase 2 study area (West Dike from Williams Road to Terra Nova and North Dike from Terra Nova to No. 6 Road) continue to be the primary flood protection dike alignment; and

(2)

That the work plan identified in the staff report titled Dike Master Plan – Phase 2 Report from the Director of Engineering, dated March 21, 2018, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017:  RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 5773340 v.3)

That the annual report titled, “Report 2017: Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Improving Recycling Quality” be endorsed and Attachment 1 be made available to the community through the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

19.

ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES BYLAW AMENDMENT 
(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-009844) (REDMS No. 5803874 v. 2; 5803571)

R18/8-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 9844 be amended to remove the effective date of May 8, 2018;

(2)

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 9844 be given second reading, as amended; and

(3)

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 9844 be given third reading.

CARRIED

19A.

Steveston Unopened Lanes – License Agreements between Richmond Street and Broadway Street from No. 1 Road to 2^nd Avenue 
(File Ref. No. 06-2270-30-003) (REDMS No. 5801739 v. 3)

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) the value of the City-owned portion of the unopened lane, (ii) the potential for the proposed license agreement to set a precedent for future agreements, (iii) the potential future multi-family development in the area, and (iv) the potential administrative challenges to the proposed agreement when current residents sell their properties.

R18/8-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That portions of the unopened lane between Richmond Street and Broadway Street from No. 1 Road to 2^nd Avenue (the “Unopened Lane”) be licensed to each adjacent owner(s) that executed and returned the City’s licensing agreement on or prior to April 10, 2018;

(2)

That the City surface the 10 foot strip of the Unopened Lane abutting any property where the owner(s) did not execute and return the License Agreement on or prior to April 10, 2018, with a low maintenance form of surfacing such as gravel and place a fence at the current property line;

(3)

That in the future, if any property owner(s) within the block of the Unopened Lane approaches the City regarding licensing the portion of the Unopened Lane abutting their property, staff  be authorized to enter into a License Agreement with an expiry date not later than the other Licenses; and

(4)

That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matters, including authorizing the Senior Manager, Real Estate Services, to execute all documentation relating to the licenses of the Unopened Lane detailed in the staff report titled “Steveston Unopened Lanes – License Agreements between Richmond Street and Broadway Street from No. 1 Road to 2^nd Avenue” dated April 11, 2018.

CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllr. Loo

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R18/8-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 9830;

Housing Agreement (9211/9251/9271/9291 Odlin) Bylaw No. 9850;

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9611;

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9687;

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9773; and

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9818.

CARRIED

There was agreement to consider Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9200 and Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9682 separately.

R18/8-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9200 be adopted.

CARRIED

R18/8-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9682 be adopted.

CARRIED 
Opposed: Cllr. Day

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R18/8-11

20.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 28, 2018 and April 11, 2018 be received for information;

(2)

That and the  Chairs’ reports for the following Development Permit Panel meetings: November 16, 2016, August 9, 2017, October 25, 2017, November 16, 2017, January 17, 2018, February 28, 2018, and March 14, 2018 be received for information; and

(3)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 15-695475) for the property at 9611, 9631 and 9651 Blundell Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 16-735564) for the property at 3328 Carscallen Road and 3233 & 3299 Sexsmith Road;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 17-785221) for the property at 10019 Granville Avenue;

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 17-774043) for the property at 10475, 10491, 10511, 10531, 10551, 10571, 10591 and 10631 No. 5 Road;

(e)

a Development Permit (DP 17-778607) for the property at 7760 Garden City Road;

(f)

a Development Permit (DP 16-721500) for the property at 10311 River Drive; and

(g)

a Development Permit (DP 15-718109) for the property at 6020 Steveston Highway;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R18/8-12

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:07 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, April 23, 2018.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)