January 14, 2019 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

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(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on December 10, 2018;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on December 19, 2018;

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(3)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on December 17, 2018; and

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(4)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated December 7, 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. 25.

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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One-Year Review and Bylaw Amendments For Short-Term Rentals

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Sister City Advisory Committee Four-Year Activity Plan (2019-2022)

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City Buildings – Building Facilities Design Guidelines and Technical Specifications

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BC Poverty Reduction Coalition’s “ABC” Plan

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Affordable Housing Agreement Bylaw 9952 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 6551 No. 3 Road

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Market Rental Agreement (Housing Agreement) Bylaw 9980 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Market Rental Housing Units at 6551 No. 3 Road

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on February 19, 2019):

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9820 Alberta Road – Rezone from RS1/F to ZT60 (0855855 B.C. Ltd. – applicant)

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a Portion of 23000 Fraserwood Way (Unit 105, 110 and 115) – Text Amendment to allow a licensed Health Canada Medical Cannabis Production Facility on a site-specific basis in the “Industrial Business Park (IB1) zoning district (Rosebud Productions Inc. – applicant)

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5631, 5635, 5651, 5691, 5711, 5731 and 5751 Steveston Highway – Rezone from RS1/B to RS1/E (Interface Architecture Inc. – applicant)

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TransLink Policy for Provision of Washrooms on Transit

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2019 Submission to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund – Richmond Flood Protection Program

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Dike Master Plan – Phases 3 and 5

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2019 Engaging Artists in Community Public Art Projects

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Proposed Plan for the Future Coordination of Salmon Festival and Richmond Canada Day in Steveston

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Recreation and Sport Strategy 2019-2024

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 21 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the General Purposes Committee meetings held on December 17, 2018 and January 9, 2019;

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(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on January 9, 2019;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meetings held on December 18, 2018 and January 10, 2019;

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(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on December 19, 2018;

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(5)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on December 19, 2018;

be received for information.

7.

One-Year Review and Bylaw Amendments for Short-term Rentals
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-09; 12-8060-20-009899/009898) (REDMS No. 5868680 v. 11; 5962960; 5878824; 5878827)

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See Page CNCL-114 for full report

December 17, 2018

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9899, to add penalties related to short-term rentals, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9898, to reinstate a provision to allow a 5-room bed and breakfast business at 13333 Princess Street, be introduced and given first reading; and

(3)

That staff be instructed to report back on a licencing program, including an analysis of resources for its implementation, to regulate boarding and lodging in order to create a public registry.

8.

Sister City Advisory Committee Four-Year Activity Plan (2019-2022)
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-SCIT1-01) (REDMS No. 6027517)

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See Page CNCL-126 for full report

December 17, 2018

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “Sister City Advisory Committee Four-Year Activity Plan (2019-2022)”, dated November 23, 2018, from the Manager, Customer Service, be received for information;

(2)

That the 2019-2022 Sister City Advisory Committee Program Activity budget of $239,050 be referred to the budget process including timing and the source of funds for consideration; and

(3)

That staff liaise with the Sister City Advisory Committee for potential travel including budget and program details and report back.

9.

City Buildings – Building Facilities Design Guidelines and Technical Specifications
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-01) (REDMS No. 6047006 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-148 for staff memorandum & revised Guidelines

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See Page CNCL-230 for full report

January 9, 2019

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed “City of Richmond Building Facilities Design Guidelines and Technical Specifications” presented as Attachment 1 and described in the staff report dated January 9, 2019, from the Director, Engineering be endorsed and used in planning for future corporate facilities; and

(2)

That the proposed “City of Richmond Building Facilities Design Guidelines and Technical Specifications” presented as Attachment 1 and described in the staff report dated January 9, 2019, from the Director, Engineering, be sent to interested stakeholders including the Richmond Centre for Disability.

10.

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition’s “ABC” Plan
(File Ref. No. 07-3000-01) (REDMS No. 6051450 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-234 for full report

January 9, 2019

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition’s proposed Municipal Resolution, “Call for the ABC Plan for an Accountable, Bold and Comprehensive poverty reduction plan for British Columbia,” be endorsed; and

(2)

That the resolution be sent to the Premier, the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly, Richmond Members of Parliament and the Leader of the Opposition.

11.

Affordable Housing Agreement Bylaw 9952 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 6551 No. 3 Road
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05; 12-8060-20-009952) (REDMS No. 6061421 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-299 for full report

January 10, 2019

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Affordable Housing Agreement (6551 No. 3 Road) Bylaw 9952 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement with RC (South) Inc. and 7904185 Canada Inc., together as registered owners, and RCCOM Limited Partnership and AIMCO Realty Investors Limited Partnership, together as beneficial owners, 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 Official Community Plan (City Centre Area Plan) Amendment CP 16-752923.

12.

Market Rental Agreement (Housing Agreement) Bylaw 9980 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Market Rental Housing Units at 6551 No. 3 Road
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05; 12-8060-20-009980) (REDMS No. 6061244)

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See Page CNCL-337 for full report

January 10, 2019

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Market Rental Agreement (Housing Agreement) (6551 No. 3 Road) Bylaw 9980 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Market Rental Agreement with RC (South) Inc. and 7904185 Canada Inc., together as registered owners, and RCCOM Limited Partnership and AIMCO Realty Investors Limited Partnership, together as beneficial owners, substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of Section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure Market Rental Housing Units required by the Official Community Plan (City Centre Area Plan) Amendment CP 16-752923.

13.

Application by 0855855 B.C. Ltd. for Rezoning at 9820 Alberta Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Town Housing (ZT60) – North McLennan (City Centre)” zone
(File Ref. No. RZ 16-742260; 12-8060-20-009960) (REDMS No. 5164563)

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See Page CNCL-368 for full report

January 10, 2019

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9960, for the rezoning of 9820 Alberta Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Town Housing (ZT60) – North McLennan (City Centre)” zone to permit the development of six three-storey townhouse units with vehicle access from 9840 Alberta Road, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

Application by Rosebud Productions Inc. for Rezoning a Portion of 23000 Fraserwood Way (Unit 105, 110 and 115) to Allow a Licensed Health Canada Medical Cannabis Production Facility
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-811041;  12-8060-20-009978) (REDMS No. 6044866)

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See Page CNCL-394 for staff memorandum

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See Page CNCL-395 for full report

January 10, 2019

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9978, for the rezoning a portion of 23000 Fraserwood Way (Units 105, 110 and 115) to allow a licensed Health Canada Medical Cannabis Production Facility on a site-specific basis in the “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” zoning district, be introduced and given first reading.

15.

Application by Interface Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 5631, 5635, 5651, 5691, 5711, 5731 and 5751 Steveston Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” Zone and “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009982; RZ 16-733904) (REDMS No. 5985084)

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See Page CNCL-416 for full report

January 10, 2019

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9982, for the rezoning of 5631, 5635, 5651, 5691, 5711, 5731 and 5751 Steveston Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” zone and “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

16.

TransLink Policy for Provision of Washrooms on Transit 
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 6032168 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-465 for full report

December 19, 2018

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled “TransLink Policy for Provision of Washrooms on Transit” dated December 7, 2018 from the Director, Transportation, be received for information; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to Translink encouraging the provision of washrooms at all Canada Line stations as well as the new Richmond-Brighouse bus mall.

17.

2019 Submission to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund – Richmond Flood Protection Program 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-05-01) (REDMS No. 6037901 v. 7)

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See Page CNCL-473 for full report

December 19, 2018

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund  ̶  Richmond Flood Protection Program requesting funding for up to 40% of the project cost, for a total of $13,780,000, to upgrade 2.6 kilometers of dike and five pump stations be endorsed;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to enter into funding agreements with the Government of Canada 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.

18.

Dike Master Plan – Phases 3 and 5 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 5939748 v. 11)

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See Page CNCL-477 for full report

December 19, 2018

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the public and key external stakeholders be consulted as identified in the staff report titled “Dike Master Plan – Phases 3 and 5” from the Director, Engineering, dated November 30, 2018.

19.

2019 Engaging Artists in Community Public Art Projects 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-089) (REDMS No. 6009795 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-668 for full report

December 19, 2018

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept proposals and implementation for the community public art projects working in partnership with the Richmond Nature Park Society, Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch) and City Centre Community Association be considered in the City’s Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan as presented in the staff report titled “2019 Engaging Artists in Community Public Art Projects,” dated November 15, 2018, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

20.

Proposed Plan for the Future Coordination of Salmon Festival and Richmond Canada Day in Steveston
(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 6006424 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-690 for full report

December 19, 2018

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City and the Steveston Salmon Festival Committee co-produce Richmond’s Canada Day celebrations under the banner of Steveston Salmon Festival as outlined in the report titled “Proposed Plan for the Future Coordination of Salmon Festival and Richmond Canada Day in Steveston”, dated December 1, 2018 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

21.

Recreation and Sport Strategy 2019-2024 
(File Ref. No. 01-0370-20-002) (REDMS No. 6037135 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-695 for full report

December 19, 2018

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Recreation and Sport Strategy 2019-2024, and companion documents, as outlined in the report titled “Recreation and Sport Strategy 2019-2024,” dated November  30, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services, be adopted;

(2)

That staff report back at the mid-point and end of the implementation period of the Recreation and Sport Strategy 2019-2024, as outlined in the report titled “Recreation and Sport Strategy 2019-2024,” dated November 30, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services; and

(3)

That the Recreation and Sport Strategy 2019-2024, as outlined in the report titled “Recreation and Sport Strategy 2019-2024, dated November 30, 2018, from the Director, Recreation Services, be presented to Council School Board Liaison Committee meeting.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

22.

Response to Referral: Additional Dwellings in the Agricultural Land Reserve 
(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-009984/009985) (REDMS No.6067611 V. 3)

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See Page CNCL-783 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9984, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9984, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with section. 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9984, having been considered in conjunction with Section 477(3)(b) of the Local Government Act, be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9984, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City's Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is found not to require further consultation; and

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9985, be introduced and given first reading.

PUBLIC DELEGATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEM

23.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear a delegation on non‑agenda item.

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Ken Waldman, Richmond resident, to speak on smoking in Richmond.

24.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Housing Agreement (4300, 4320, 4340 Thompson Road and 4291, 4331, 4431 and 4451 Boundary Road) Bylaw No. 9916
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 9957
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 9958
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 9961
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9727
(3751 Shuswap Avenue, RZ 16-738465)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. Day.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

25.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on October 24, 2018, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 17-794280) for the property at 4008 Stolberg Street be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT