July 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

Acting Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

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 July 9, 2018, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

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

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Norman Kotze, Manager, Emergency Programs, presented an award from Emergency Management BC for the City’s efforts during the 2017 wildfires and highlighted volunteers efforts in providing evacuation support in 100 Mile House and Chilliwack.

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 (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 19 – Proposed Amendment to the Official Community Plan – Removal of Highway 99 Interchange at Blundell Road and Extension of Blundell Road

Deirdre Whalen, 13611 Blundell Road, spoke in support of the amendment to the Official Community Plan to remove the Highway 99 interchange at Blundell Road. Ms. Whalen noted her involvement in a Blundell Interchange Group and commented that the Group had canvassed residents and other stakeholders in the area, including the mosque and the Port of Vancouver, who were of the opinion that an interchange was not required.

Item No. 12 – Proposed Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8500 – Accessible Parking Requirements

Vince Miele, Director, Richmond Centre for Disability, spoke in support for the proposed amendments to the accessible parking requirements in Zoning Bylaw 8500 and commented that the expanded parking spaces are necessary to accommodate larger vehicles with ramps.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:06 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 17 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 16, 2018;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on July 17, 2018;

(4)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on July 17, 2018; and

(5)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-04; 12-8060-20-009895) (REDMS No. 5865851 v.6 ; 5843610)

That the City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, presented in the “City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895” report dated, June 6, 2018, from the Senior Manager, Sustainability and District Energy be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Strategic Development Plan
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-BRIT1) (REDMS No. 5846096 v. 4; 5846395 v. 2)

(1)

That the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Strategic Development Plan as outlined in the staff report titled “Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Strategic Development Plan” dated July 9, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be endorsed as the guide for the future development and operation of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site; and

(2)

That staff be directed to:

(a)

work with the Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee and others to look at overall site operations, extent of the site, and including various adjacent buildings;

(b)

review the potential for charging admission;

(c)

emphasize destination tourism in the employment of the Manager, Britannia Shipyards position; and

(d)

further refine the vision, direction, and governance of the site;

and report back.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Modifications to the Oval 8 Holdings Ltd. River Green No Development Covenants registered under numbers CA5349572-3 (Lot 13) and under numbers CA5349574-5 (Lot 17) relating to the provision of a Child Care Facility relating to 6655, 6688, 6811, 6877 and 6899 Pearson Way
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01; 07-3070-20-006; 12-8060-20-008702; RZ09-460962) (REDMS No. 5888400 v. 7)

(1)

That modifications to the Oval 8 Holdings Ltd. River Green No Development Covenants registered under numbers CA5349572-3 (Lot 13) and under numbers CA5349574-5 (Lot 17) relating to the provision of a Child Care Facility relating to 6655, 6688, 6811, 6877 and 6899 Pearson Way as outlined in the staff report dated July 9, 2018, from the Manager, Community Social Development, be approved; and

(2)

That the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized on behalf of the City to execute the modification agreement(s) and amend any other applicable documents to reflect the intention of Recommendation 1.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Application by Kanaris Demetre Lazos for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 12111 3rd Avenue (Steveston Hotel)
(File Ref. No. HA 18-818781) (REDMS No. 5884109)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit which would permit the installation of a new storefront door and replacement of two windows in the front (east) elevation of the protected heritage building at 12111 3rd Avenue be issued.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Application by Bismark Consulting Ltd. for Rezoning at 9091 & 9111 No. 2 Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4) 
(File Ref. No. RZ 16-754046; 12-8060-20-009880) (REDMS No. 5798047; 5855529)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9880, for the rezoning of 9091 and 9111 No. 2 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Proposed Amendments to Zoning Bylaw 8500 – Accessible Parking Requirements
(File Ref. No. 10-6455-03; 12-8060-20-009902) (REDMS No. 5872253 v. 6; 5881132)

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9902, to incorporate revised accessible parking requirements within Section 7, Parking and Loading, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That notwithstanding the adoption of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9902:

(a)

If a Development Permit has been issued prior to the adoption of Bylaw 9902, the owner may, while the Development Permit remains valid, apply for a Building Permit in compliance with the accessible parking requirements applicable prior to the adoption of Bylaw 9902; and

(b)

If an acceptable Development Permit application has been submitted to the City prior to the adoption of Bylaw 9902, the owner may, until December 31, 2019, apply for a Building Permit in compliance with the accessible parking requirements applicable prior to the adoption of Bylaw 9902.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Richmond Arts Strategy Progress Update and Guiding Principles
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5884951;5898820)

(1)

That the Richmond Arts Strategy 2018-2023 Guiding Principles as detailed in the staff report titled “Richmond Arts Strategy Progress Update and Guiding Principles” dated June 13, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage, be adopted; and

(2)

That the Guiding Principles as described in the staff report titled “Richmond Arts Strategy Progress Update and Guiding Principles” dated June 13, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage, be used to guide the development of the Richmond Arts Strategy 2018-2023.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Tait Waterfront Park Sculptural Pavilion Public Art Concept
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-129) (REDMS No. 5862866 v. 5; 5726535)

That the concept proposal, Wake, for the Tait Waterfront Park by Aaron and Christian Zenga, as presented in the report titled “Tait Waterfront Park Sculptural Pavilion Public Art Concept” dated July 9, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023
(File Ref. No. 01-0370-20-002) (REDMS No. 5881869 v. 10; 5893458; 5884813)

(1)

That the Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023, and companion documents, as outlined in the report titled “Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023,” dated June 25, 2018 from the Director, Recreation Services, be adopted; and

(2)

That staff report back at the mid-point and end of the implementation period of the Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023, as outlined in the report titled “Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023,” dated June 25, 2018 from the Director, Recreation Services; and

(3)

That the staff report be forwarded to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Public Bike Share Pilot Program - Recommendation to Award Contract
(File Ref. No. 02-0775-50-6286) (REDMS No. 5867201 v. 4)

(1)

That the City establish a service of a public bike share system as a pilot project;

(2)

That a contract up to 18 months in length with U-bicycle North America Inc. (U-bicycle), based on the terms as outlined in the staff report titled “Public Bike Share Pilot Program – Recommendation to Award Contract” dated June 28, 2018 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed;

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the above contract; and

(4)

That staff be directed to report back on the outcome of the pilot program following its completion.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Riparian Response Strategy Phase One
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-08; 12-8060-20-009871/9882/9883/9884/9885/9881) (REDMS No. 5842647 v. 10; 5838315; 5842645; 5842646; 5843567; 5843328; 5842641)

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9871, which adds Riparian Management Area setbacks as adopted by Council in 2006, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Watercourse Protection and Crossing Bylaw No. 8441, Amendment Bylaw No. 9882, which establishes a riparian review fee for the single family building permit process, and inspection and ticketing authority, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings;

(3)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9883, which quantifies the riparian permit review and inspection fees established in the Watercourse Protection and Crossing Bylaw No. 8441, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings;

(4)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 9884, which defines fines for non-compliance with the Watercourse Protection and Crossing Bylaw, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings;

(5)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9885, which defines fines for non-compliance with the Watercourse Protection and Crossing Bylaw, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings;

(6)

That Boulevard Maintenance Regulation Bylaw No.7174, Amendment Bylaw No. 9881, which amends content to authorize enhancement of a riparian management area, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

(7)

That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) be amended to include the costs for the new Environmental Coordinator position, which will be recovered through the collection of permit fees.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

18.

Garden City Lands Soils Deposit Fees Bylaw No. 9900 and Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9903
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GCIT1; 12-8060-20-009900/9903) (REDMS No. 5886935 v. 8; 5885972; 5893741)

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It was moved and seconded

That Garden City Lands Soils Deposit Fees Bylaw No. 9900 and Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9903 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to the process in which soil is brought onto the Garden City Lands (Lands) and concern was noted regarding soil sources and soil composition. As a result of the discussion, the following amendment motion was introduced:

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It was moved and seconded

That staff be directed to ensure that any soil imported to the Garden City Lands would be non-gravel and only from Richmond, Surrey, or Delta, without requiring further Council consideration.

The question on the amendment motion was not called as, in response to questions from Council, staff advised that (i) a detailed soil protocol is in place for accepting soil onto the Lands, (ii) the proposed Bylaw would regulate the movement of soil, (iii) the purchase of soil would follow the City’s existing purchasing policies, and (iv) approximately $400,000 in tipping fees have been received to date.

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

The question on the main motion, as amended to read as follows:

(1)

That Garden City Lands Soils Deposit Fees Bylaw No. 9900 and Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9903 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That staff be directed to ensure that any soil imported to the Garden City Lands would be non-gravel and only from Richmond, Surrey, or Delta, without requiring further Council consideration.

was then called and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Councillor Chak Au, Chair

19.

Proposed Amendment to the Official Community Plan – Removal of Highway 99 Interchange at Blundell Road and Extension of Blundell Road
(File Ref. No. 08-4050-08; 12-8060-20-009901) (REDMS No. 5880454; 5877251)

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9901, to remove reference to a new interchange at Highway 99 and Blundell Road and the extension of Blundell Road west of Savage Road, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9901, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043 is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(3)

That the City request the Port of Vancouver to undertake at its sole cost the timely implementation of proposed interim road improvements within the Fraser Richmond Port Lands to support continued growth in the area, as outlined in Table 1 of the report, regardless of the outcome of its application for cost-share funding to the Government of Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on the funding request to the Port of Vancouver for road improvements in the area.

In response to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) the shared funding split between the City and the Port of Vancouver (the Port) noted in the staff report for the Nelson Road-Blundell Road intersection is based on the agreement between the City and the Port from a traffic impact study from 2007, (ii) the Port has been unsuccessful in their bid for federal funding to widen Blundell Road and improve the Portside Road overpass, and (iii) the proposed OCP amendment will go to Public Hearing and be subject to public notification requirements.

It was agreed that Part (3) of the motion be voted on separately. The question on Parts (1) and (2) of the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Loo opposed.

The question on Part (3) of the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9724;

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9741; and

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9780.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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20.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 13, 2018, June 27, 2018, and July 11, 2018, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 28, 2018 and June 27, 2018, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 17-791500) for the property at 18351 and 18360 McCartney Way; and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit  (DV 17-792200) for the property at 7100 No. 2 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:23 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, July 23, 2018.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)