October 9, 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 September 24, 2018, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated September 28, 2018, be received for information.

The question on the motion was not called as, in response to a question from Council, Mayor Brodie noted that further information regarding the Metro Vancouver Walkability Surface Project could be distributed to Council. In further response to queries from Council, Mayor Brodie remarked that Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1272 is to set up a separate statutory reserve for building or improvement for future developments within Metro Vancouver.

In response to questions from Council regarding the implications of the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act on strata corporations, staff advised that (i) the Province has just finalized their regulations on cannabis, (ii) staff have not received any requests for information on cannabis regulations for individual stratas, and (iii) that staff will advise Council if any inquiries are received.

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

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

The Acting Corporate Officer noted that the applicant has requested the Bylaw Amendment be withdrawn.

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It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 11– “Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 9938 4451 No 3 Road Unit 203” be deleted from the Council Agenda.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Milton Chan, Manager, Engineering Design and Construction and Ashifa Dhanani, Executive Director, Public Works Association of British Columbia (PWABC), presented the 2018 Project of the Year Award from the PWABC for the No. 2 Road North Drainage Pump Station.

Mr. Chan noted that the factors considered by PWABC for the award were innovation and design, benefit to the community, quality of the final work, environmental considerations, and complexity of the work.

Ms. Dhanani commended the City of Richmond’s Pump Station upgrade project for its innovative and creative design and protection of the surrounding natural habitat.

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 (7:08 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 12 – Amendments to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) Bylaw No. 9800

Don Flintoff, 6071 Dover Road, expressed concern regarding the proposed amendments to the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan and offered remarks regarding various budgetary increases to the total amended capital program and operating expenses.  In addition, Mr. Flintoff raised concern with the figures in relation to tax implications and queried the timing of the consideration of the proposed changes to the 5-Year Financial Plan.

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 19 be adopted by general consent.

The question on the motion was not called as it was agreed amongst Council that Item No. 17 – “Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9933 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units Located at 7960 Alderbridge Way and 5333 and 5411 No. 3 Road (0989705 B.C. Ltd.)” be removed from the Consent Agenda.

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

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on September 25, 2018;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on October 1, 2018;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on October 1, 2018; and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on October 2, 2018;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021
(File Ref. No. 11-7375-01; 05-1875-01) (REDMS No. 5950036 v. 13; 5981842)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021,” dated September 7, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Volunteer Management Strategy 2018-2021, be adopted by Richmond City Council.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Draft Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023
(File Ref. No. 01-0370-20-003) (REDMS No. 5883869 v. 11; 5973439)

(1)

That the Draft Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023, included as Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Draft Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023,” dated September 17, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services, be adopted for the purpose of seeking stakeholder validation of the strategy; and

(2)

That the Final Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023, including the results of the stakeholder validation, as outlined in the staff report titled “Draft Recreation and Sport Strategy 2018-2023,” dated September 17, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services, be reported back to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Templeton Development Update
(File Ref. No. 08-4050-14; 01-0153-01) (REDMS No. 5992998; 5996112)

That staff:

(1)

schedule a meeting between Council and the Vancouver Airport Authority Board;

(2)

prepare correspondence to the Federal Minister of Transport; and

(3)

contact Government of Canada departments and elected officials previously contacted by the Burkeville community;

to discuss concerns with the Templeton development.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

2019 District energy utility rates
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-02; 12-8060-20-009919/009920) (REDMS No. 5939918 v. 8; 5961037; 5961028)

(1)

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9919 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That the Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9920 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 9938 4451 No 3 Road Unit 203
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009938) (REDMS No. 5976987 v. 2)

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

12.

Amendments to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) Bylaw No. 9800
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009904) (REDMS No. 59725333 v. 10; 5972984)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) Bylaw No. 9800, Amendment Bylaw No. 9904, which incorporates and puts into effect the changes as outlined in the staff report titled “Amendments to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) Bylaw No. 9800” dated September 25, 2018 from the GM, Finance and Corporate Services, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Permissive Exemption (2019) Bylaw No. 9893 RTC
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009893) (REDMS No. 5869998 v. 3; 5870025 v. 3)

That Permissive Exemption (2019) Bylaw No. 9893 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9897
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009897) (REDMS No. 5950136; 5929485)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9897 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

2019 utility budgets and rates
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01; 12-8060-20-009941/009942/009943; 10-6600-01; 10-6650-01; 10-6400-01; 10-6370-01; 10-6045-01) (REDMS No. 5920625 v. 7; 5988296; 5983364; 5987369; 5982873)

(1)

That the 2019 Utility Budgets, as outlined under Option 1 for Water, Option 1 for Sewer, Option 2 for Drainage and Diking, and Option 3 for Solid Waste and Recycling, as contained in the staff report dated September 11, 2018 from the General Manager of Finance & Corporate Services and the Deputy CAO and General Manager of Engineering & Public Works, be approved as the basis for establishing the 2019 Utility Rates and preparing the 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) Bylaw; and

(2)

That each of the following bylaws be introduced and given first, second, and third readings:

(a)

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9942;

(b)

Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 9943; and

(c)

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 9941.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9910 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 8091 Capstan Way (0892691 B.C. Ltd. – Minglian)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009910; 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 5928720 v. 5; 5930453)

That Housing Agreement (0892691 B.C. Ltd. – Minglian) Bylaw No. 9910 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 Rezoning Application RZ 15-699647.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9933 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 7960 Alderbridge Way and 5333 and 5411 No. 3 Road (0989705 B.C. Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009933; RZ 15-692485) (REDMS No. 5973683 v. 4; 5974248)

Please see Consideration of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda for action on this item (Page 9).

18.

Application by Melissa Balback for Rezoning at 3440/3460 Blundell Road from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/B)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009930; RZ 18-821823) (REDMS No. 5967838; 5968223)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9930, for the rezoning of 3440/3460 Blundell Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

Proposed Official Community Plan/City Centre Area Plan Amendment, Lansdowne Shopping Centre Master Land Use Plan – Public Consultation Summary and Request to Endorse the Concept Master Land Use Plan
(File Ref. No. CP 15-717017; 08-4045-20-10-LV; 08-4045-20-10) (REDMS No. 5909756 v. 11; 5992427)

That the Concept Master Land Use Plan be endorsed to proceed toward finalizing the Master Land Use Plan and Official Community Plan (OCP)/City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) amendments, and developing an Implementation Strategy.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

17.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9933 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 7960 Alderbridge Way and 5333 and 5411 No. 3 Road (0989705 B.C. Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009933; RZ 15-692485) (REDMS No. 5973683 v. 4; 5974248)

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It was moved and seconded

That Housing Agreement (7960 Alderbridge Way and 5333 and 5411 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 9933 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement with 0989705 B.C. Ltd. 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 and Market Rental Units required by the Rezoning Application RZ 15-692485.

The question on the motion was not called as Kim Somerville, Manager, Community Social Development, in response to questions from Council, advised that the application is subject to the previous five percent affordable housing contribution rate however the proposed affordable housing units do meet the 30% family friendly requirements. 

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Day

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that top-up funding of $150 per participant, to a maximum of $15,000, for the EnerGuide Home Evaluation Rebate for homes in Richmond has been endorsed.  The Mayor further noted that staff have been authorized to execute a funding agreement with the Provincial government, BC Hydro and Fortis BC to implement this program.

Mayor Brodie announced that the City Solicitor has been granted authorization to commence legal action or proceeding and to seek injunctive relief against Roy Jantunen, Paul Jantunen, and Helen Jantunen in order to render their properties at 19200, 19300 and 19380 River Road compliant with the City’s Soil Bylaw, prevent further depositing fill/materials on their properties or on the City’s Road, and compel the removal of the unlawfully deposited fill from the City’s unopened Road Allowance which runs along the south lot lines of the Jantunen Properties.

Mayor Brodie also announced that the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Richmond, the British Columbia Housing Management Commission (BC Housing), and RainCity Housing and Support Society (RainCity Housing) for the Modular Supportive Housing at 7300 Elmbridge Way has now been executed.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw No. 9742, Amendment Bylaw No. 9846; and

City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 9921.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:09 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, October 9, 2018.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)