October 22, 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

R18/18-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on October 15, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Alen Postolka, Manager, District Energy, presented the 2018 Innovative Energy Project of the Year Award for Canada from the Association of Energy Engineers for the delivery of the Alexandra District Energy Utility (ADEU) Phase 4 Project, which was recognized for its significant impact on climate change. He further noted that this is the second consecutive year that the City’s district energy initiatives have received an award from the Association of Energy Engineers.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R18/18-2

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.

R18/18-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R18/18-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 16 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the  Community Safety Committee meeting held on October 9, 2018;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on October 15, 2018;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on October 16, 2018; and

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on October 17, 2018;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Application to Amend Food Primary Liquor Licence - Kizami Japanese Cuisine Ltd. Doing Business As: Kizami at 120 - 8031 Leslie Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-064) (REDMS No. 5981322; 5939897)

(1)

That the application from Kizami Japanese Cuisine Ltd., operating at 120 – 8031 Leslie Road, requesting to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 307680, from 9:00 AM to Midnight, Monday to Sunday, to 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM Monday to Sunday, be supported;

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch advising that:

(a)

Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service hours on Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 307680 as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community; and

(b)

The total person capacity will remain the same at 60 persons;

(3)

That Council's comments on the prescribed criteria (Section 71 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area was considered;

(b)

The impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process; and

(c)

Given that there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence should not change the establishment such that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose;

(d)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents, businesses and property owners, the impact assessment was conducted through the City’s community consultation process as follows:

(i)

Residents, businesses and property owners within a 50 meter radius of the subject property were notified by letter. The letter provided information on the application with instruction on how to submit comments or concerns; and

(ii)

Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. The signage and notice provided information on the application with instructions on how comments or concerns could be submitted;

(e)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents, businesses and property owners are as follows:

(i)

The community consultation process was completed as part of the application process; and

(ii)

The community consultation process resulted in one supporting view submitted from a Richmond resident; and

(f)

Council recommends the approval of the permanent change to increase the service hours to the Food Primary Licence for the reasons that the addition of the service hours proposed is acceptable to the majority of the residents, businesses and property owners in the area and the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Application For a Permanent Change to Food Primary Liquor Licence # 307401 - Midam Cafe Richmond Ltd., Doing Business As: Midam Cafe & Bistro Richmond - 1110 - 4651 Garden City Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-065) (REDMS No. 5983320)

(1)

That the application from Midam Café Richmond Ltd., doing business as : Midam Café & Bistro Richmond, operating at 1110 – 4651 Garden City Road, requesting to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 307401, from 9:00 AM to Midnight, Monday to Sunday, to 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM Monday to Sunday, be supported;

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch advising that:

(a)

Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service hours on Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 307401 as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community; and

(b)

The total person capacity will remain the same at 89 persons;

(3)

That Council's comments on the prescribed criteria (Section 71 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area was considered;

(b)

The impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process;

(c)

Given that there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence should not change the establishment such that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose; and

(d)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents, businesses and property owners, the impact assessment was conducted through the City’s community consultation process as follows:

(i)

Residents, businesses and property owners within a 50 meter radius of the subject property were notified by letter. The letter provided information on the application with instruction on how to submit comments or concerns; and

(ii)

Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. The signage and notice provided information on the application with instructions on how comments or concerns could be submitted;

(e)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents, businesses and property owners are as follows:

(i)

The community consultation process was completed as part of the application process; and

(ii)

The community consultation process resulted in no submissions or comments from Richmond residents, businesses or property owners; and

(f)

Council recommends the approval of the permanent change to increase the service hours to the Food Primary Licence for the reasons that the addition of the service hours proposed is acceptable to the majority of the residents, businesses and property owners in the area and the community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9927 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 3551, 3571, 3591, 3611 and 3631 Sexsmith Road (Polygon Development 218 Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009927; 08-4057-05; RZ 17-778835) (REDMS No. 5950585 v. 5; 5946827)

That Housing Agreement (3551, 3571, 3591, 3611 and 3631 Sexsmith Road) Bylaw No. 9927 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement with Polygon Development 218 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 required by the Rezoning Application RZ 17-778835.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9934 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units located at 8071 and 8091 Park Road (Park Village Investments Ltd. and Grand Long Holdings Canada Ltd.)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009934; 08-4057-05; RZ 17-779229) (REDMS No. 5971366 v. 3; 5971520)

That Housing Agreement (8071 and 8091 Park Road) Bylaw No. 9934 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement with Park Village Investments Ltd. and Grand Long Holdings Canada 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 required by the Rezoning Application RZ 17-779229.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Application by Jagson Investments Ltd. for Rezoning at 11951 Woodhead Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009857; RZ 17-775098) (REDMS No. 5859422; 5987719)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9857, for the rezoning of 11951 Woodhead Road from "Single Detached (RS 1/E)" to "Compact Single Detached (RC2)", be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Revised Rezoning Considerations for the Application by 1004732 B.C. Ltd. for Rezoning at 6840 & 6860 No. 3 Road and 8051 Anderson Road from “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” to “City Centre High Density Mixed Use with Office (ZMU31) - Brighouse Village
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009510; RZ 14-678448) (REDMS No. 5977623 v. 1D; 5247325; 5258185; 5258462; 5258408; 5114578)

That the rezoning considerations associated with Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9510, for the rezoning of 6840 & 6860 No. 3 Road and 8051 Anderson Road from “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” to “City Centre High Density Mixed Use with Office (ZMU31) - Brighouse Village”, be revised to remove the rezoning considerations requiring off-site statutory rights of way and modify additional considerations consequential to this change.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

City Buildings – Enhanced Accessibility Design Guidelines and Technical Specifications
(File Ref. No. 01-0095-20-2012; 12-8360-03-02-01) (REDMS No. 5869509 v. 14)

That the proposed “City of Richmond Enhanced Accessibility Design Guidelines and Technical Specifications” presented as Attachment 1 of this report, and as described in the report dated September 12, 2018, from the Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development and Manager, Community Social Development, be endorsed and used in planning for future corporate facilities.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Municipal Access Agreement with Freedom Mobile Inc.
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-21-021) (REDMS No. 5974056 v. 2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, a Municipal Access Agreement between the City and Freedom Mobile Inc. containing the material terms and conditions set out in the staff report titled, “Municipal Access Agreement with Freedom Mobile Inc.”, dated September 11, 2018 from the Director, Engineering.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

DCC Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaws – DCC Front-ender Agreements for 4588 Dubbert Street and 4133 Stolberg Street
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-08-033; 12-8060-20-009847/009783) (REDMS No. 5973005 v. 4; 5772449; 5612345; 5763228; 5588180)

(1)

That DCC Reserve Fund Expenditure (4588 Dubbert Street) Bylaw No. 9847 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That DCC Reserve Fund Expenditure (4033, 4099 and 4133 Stolberg Street and 9388 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 9783 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

2018 SUBMISSION TO THE INVESTING IN CANADA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUB-STREAM: HAMILTON AREA SANITARY SEWER AND PUMP STATION
(File Ref. No. 03-1087-19-02) (REDMS No. 5998958)

(1)

That the submission to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Green Infrastructure – Environmental Quality Sub-Stream requesting funding for up to 73.33% of the $1,700,000 cost for the Hamilton Area Sanitary Sewer and Pump Station project be endorsed;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works be authorized to enter into funding agreements with the Government of Canada and/or the Province of BC for the above mentioned project should it be approved for funding by the Government of Canada; and

(3)

That, should the above mentioned project be approved for funding by the Government of Canada, the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) be updated accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie thanked the current councillors for their hard work and contributions during the past four years, highlighting the numerous achievements that have improved the quality of life for Richmond residents and positioned the City for continued sustainable growth. He spoke to the Council Term Goals 2014-2018 achievements overview, noting the many infrastructure projects initiated and/or completed during the term including the: (i) Cambie and Brighouse Fire Halls, (ii) Minoru Centre for Active Living, (iii) Kiwanis Seniors’ Centre, (iv) Storeys housing complex, (v) City Centre Community Centre, (vi) City Centre North Community Centre, and (vii) Richmond Olympic experience. He further reflected on events from 2017 including the celebration of Canada’s 150^th Anniversary and the inclusion of the Kaiwo Maru, the Japanese sail training vessel, during the Ships to Shore festival.

Mayor Brodie commented on the various strategies and plans adopted or updated by Council over the past term including: (i) the Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy, (ii) the Seniors Service Plan, (iii) the Youth Strategy, (iv) the Affordable Housing Strategy, (v) the Market Rental Strategy, and (vi) the Flood Management Strategy.

He also noted further actions from Council from the past term including: 

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the initiation of construction on the Garden City Lands;

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the approval of temporary modular housing and the emergency shelter in the Ironwood area;

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the discharge of over 4000 Land Use Contracts;

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the increased regulation of massing for single-family dwellings;

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the extension of the Lulu Island Energy Corporation which, once the Lansdowne Centre is added, will be one of the largest district energy utilities on the continent;

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the mitigation of the Harvest Power concerns with the Province and Metro Vancouver;

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the extension of Lansdowne Road and River Road; and

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the approval of the Inter-Municipal Business Licence program.

He further highlighted the technology projects initiated during the 2014-2018 Council term including extended mobile applications and resident feedback on various City issues and projects through Let’s Talk Richmond.

Mayor Brodie offered parting remarks to Councillor Ken Johnston, noting that Councillor Johnston was first elected to Council in 1993 and served until 2001 when he took a sabbatical to serve as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vancouver-Fraserview from 2001 to 2005. He further commented that Councillor Johnston was re-elected as a City of Richmond Councillor in 2008 and has served continuously since that time.

Councillor Ken Johnston thanked the residents of Richmond for his time serving as City Councillor for 18 years. He remarked that democracy is a precious commodity and noted his respect for the election outcome. Councillor Johnston further acknowledged City staff for their work in making Richmond a better community and their support of Council. He further stated that the City of Richmond is composed of happy and friendly outside workers, customer service committed inside staff, and a management team, in his opinion, second to none. He further recognized the work of community volunteers he has liaised with over his tenure, and commented that their contributions are truly valued.

Councillor Johnston gave special mention to past councillors, specifically the late Doug Sandberg, Kiichi Kumagai, Corisande Percival-Smith, Greg Halsey-Brandt, Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Sue Halsey-Brandt, Linda Barnes, and Derek Dang, stating that he was of the opinion that they had set the foundation for the fantastic community as it is today.

Councillor Johnston spoke to the hundreds of City projects, big and small, he has been a part of and commented that he has most enjoyed helping people navigate city hall, noting that it has been a rewarding journey. He remarked that as a councillor, sometimes controversial decisions are made based on the information given and that he was of the opinion that conviction and integrity are important and should always come first.

Councillor Johnston commented that the actions taken today at city hall have an impact on future generations and offered his congratulations to the newly elected Council. He further stated that they should be supported as they tackle the challenges facing Richmond. Councillor Johnston further remarked that the new Council shares the commitment of all Councils past and present to improve the quality of life for Richmond residents. Councillor Johnston thanked his wife for her continued support over the years and noted the importance of family.

Mayor Brodie offered further parting comments to Councillor Derek Dang, stating that Councillor Dang was first elected to City Council in 1996. The Mayor also remarked that Councillor Dang had served on City Council almost continuously since that time and that Councillor Dang has been a steadfast influence on City Council.

Councillor Dang thanked the people of Richmond and reiterated his commitment to the City and continued support of City staff. He further commented on the importance of relationships with colleagues and was of the opinion that the staff at the City of Richmond are among the most talented and always strive to make Richmond a better city. Councillor Dang remarked that Council members are often tasked to make decisions that do not appease everyone but that whatever decisions are made by Council are done in the interest of this community.

Councillor Dang stated that the people of Richmond have spoken and noted that the election of a new Council marks a different direction and point of view for the City. He further remarked that the actions taken by Council during his tenure were made with good intentions and commented on the importance of ensuring that Council takes care of the best interests of its citizens.

Councillor Dang stated that he had made a commitment to be a part of the solution and was of the opinion that he has tried to achieve this. He also remarked that Richmond is a divided community at times and that he hoped the new Council can unite the divisions while providing an accommodating atmosphere. He noted that it is difficult to hear criticisms on the decisions made as a councillor and stressed the importance of maintaining professionalism.

Councillor Dang expressed gratitude to his wife for her support and thanked the committees he has been involved with over the years. He further expressed his appreciation to have been afforded the opportunity to make a difference as a councillor and remarked that he always made choices for the best of the community.

Mayor Brodie echoed the remarks from Councillor Dang and Councillor Johnston, noting the importance of City staff, as well as community groups and volunteers who have supported Council all throughout their term. He further remarked that Councillor Johnston and Councillor Dang will be missed in Council’s future endeavours and hoped they remain in contact. Mayor Brodie noted that the Inaugural Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018.  

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Permissive Exemption (2019) Bylaw No. 9893;

Housing Agreement (0892691 B.C. Ltd. – Minglian) Bylaw No. 9910;

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9919;

Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9920;

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

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

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

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9859.

CARRIED

R18/18-6

It was moved and seconded

That Housing Agreement (7960 Alderbridge Way and 5333 and 5411 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 9933 be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Day

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R18/18-7

17.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 26, 2018, and the  Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on September 26, 2018, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 18-822743) for the property at 6340 No. 3 Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R18/18-8

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:27 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, October 22, 2018.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)