March 25, 2019 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Kelly Greene
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves 
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R19/5-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on March 11, 2019, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on March 11, 2019, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on March 18, 2019, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R19/5-2

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. 13 – Translink Transit Network Review – Forthcoming Consultation

Nathan Davidowicz, Richmond resident, commented on the forthcoming TransLink consultation, and was in support of a 24-hour extension of transit service to Vancouver International Airport. Also, he expressed that the City should encourage TransLink to increase transit service in the city.

Item No. 9 – Accelerating Local Action On Climate Change: Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP) Renewal and Item No. 10 – Options For An Online Council Member Voting Record

Sam McCulligh, Richmond resident, expressed support for the City declaring a climate emergency and encouraged other municipalities to pursue action on climate change. Also, he was of the opinion that the proposed online Council member voting record would simplify the process to view voting records and expressed support for its implementation.

Item No. 9 – Accelerating Local Action On Climate Change: Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP) Renewal

Stephanie Si, Richmond resident, expressed support for the City declaring a climate emergency and spoke on the adoption of recycling programs in local businesses and encouraged promoting action to address climate change.

Item No. 16 – Investing In Canada Infrastructure Program - CleanBC Communities Fund

With the aid of a visual presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), Don Flintoff, 6071 Dover Road, commented on the application process for the CleanBC Communities Fund, expressing that the Lulu Island Energy  Company Ltd. should be the primary applicant for the grant instead of the City.

Item No. 9 – Accelerating Local Action On Climate Change: Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP) Renewal  

De Whalen, 13631 Blundell Road, referenced her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1), and expressed support for the City declaring a climate emergency and encouraged that action be taken to protect ecosystems along the Fraser River.

R19/5-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:20 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R19/5-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on March 12, 2019;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on March 18, 2019;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on March 19, 2019; and

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on March 20, 2019;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

RCMP MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT – JANUARY 2019 
(File Ref. No. 09-5375-02) (REDMS No. 6101011 v. 6)

(1)

That the report titled “RCMP Monthly Activity Report – January 2019”, dated February 19, 2019, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP Detachment, be received for information; and

(2)

That a letter be written to the RCMP National Headquarters requesting an update on the status of the Tier 3 Auxiliary program.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

CONFERENCE APPROVAL REQUEST 
(File Ref. No. 05-1850-01) (REDMS No. 6153734)

(1)

That Councillor Kelly Greene and Councillor Carol Day be approved to attend the Columbia Institute’s Civic Governance Forum as set out in the email dated March 14, 2019 with mileage commensurate with City mileage allowances; and

(2)

That staff report back with policy options on Council travel, conferences and related procedures.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

ACCELERATING LOCAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE: COMMUNITY ENERGY & EMISSIONS PLAN (CEEP) RENEWAL 
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 6137917; 6134827; 6136115; 6134863; 6134864; 6134866; 6150491)

(1)

That the public consultation program defined in the report titled “Accelerating Local Action on Climate Change: Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP) Renewal” from the Director, Engineering dated February 27, 2019, to gain feedback from residents and stakeholders regarding the recommended revised greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target and revised climate action strategies and measures consistent with and in response to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, be endorsed;

(2)

That the City of Richmond declares and confirms a climate emergency; and

(3)

That staff report back on:

(a)

a specific statement in conjunction with the City’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan;

(b)

the consideration of more energy and emissions targets and more often; and

(c)

strategies for enforcement relating to the City’s bike lanes.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Options for an Online Council Member Voting Record 
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 6107525 v. 4, 6118822)

That Option 3 (voting record built as an add-on to an existing City database) with funding from the Council Contingency account as per the staff report titled “Options for an Online Council Member Voting Record,” dated February 26, 2019, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Richmond Heritage Commission 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 6133813 v. 2)

(1)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2018 Annual Report, as presented in this staff report, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2019 Work Program, as presented in this staff report, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Advisory Committee on the Environment 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-ACEN1-01) (REDMS No. 6124817 v. 1)

(1)

That the Advisory Committee on the Environment 2018 Annual Report, as presented in this staff report, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Advisory Committee on the Environment 2019 Work Program, as presented in this staff report, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

TransLink Transit Network Review – Forthcoming Consultation 
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 6125994 v. 3)

(1)

That TransLink’s proposed transit network changes, as described in the attached report titled “TransLink Transit Network Review - Forthcoming Consultation” dated February 21, 2019 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for the purpose of public consultation; and

(2)

That staff be directed to report back on the results of the public consultation and TransLink’s final decisions regarding the proposed service changes.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

TransLink 2019 Capital Cost-Share Program – Supplemental Applications 
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 6125295 v. 3)

That the submission of transit-related projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2019 capital cost-share programs as described in the report titled “TransLink 2019 Capital Cost-Share Program – Supplemental Applications” dated February 12, 2019 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

PROVINCIAL PESTICIDE USE PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION 
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-07-01) (REDMS No. 6126419 v. 5; 6131932)

That the comments regarding a provincial Pesticide Use Permit application to manage invasive cordgrass outlined in the report titled “Provincial Pesticide Use Permit Renewal Application”, dated February 12, 2019 from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed for submission to the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - CleanBC Communities Fund 
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-01 Xr: 03-1087-19-02) (REDMS No. 6123192 v. 6)

(1)

That the submission to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - British Columbia - Green Infrastructure - Climate Change Mitigation - CleanBC Communities Fund requesting funding of up to $6.2 million for the Oval Village DEU Sewer Heat Recovery Implementation project, as outlined in the report titled “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - CleanBC Communities Fund” dated February 20, 2019, from the Director, Engineering, 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 for the aforementioned project should it be approved for funding, as outlined in the report titled “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - CleanBC Communities Fund” dated February 20, 2019, from the Director, Engineering; and

(3)

That, upon receipt of the funding for the aforementioned project, the City transfer the full funding amount to Lulu Island Energy Company Ltd., which is wholly owned by the City of Richmond, to deliver the aforementioned project as directed by Lulu Island Energy Company Ltd. Board of Directors; and

(4)

That the submission to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - British Columbia - Green Infrastructure - Climate Change Mitigation - CleanBC Communities Fund be copied to Richmond MPs and MLAs.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

2019 Clothes Washer Rebate Program 
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-05-211) (REDMS No. 6120486 v. 4)

(1)

That the City of Richmond partner with BC Hydro to the end of 2019 to offer a combined rebate of $100 for both spring and fall campaigns, equally cost shared between BC Hydro and the City, for the replacement of inefficient clothes washers with new high efficiency clothes washers; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute an agreement with BC Hydro to implement the Clothes Washer Rebate Program.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

DIKE MASTER PLAN – PHASES 3 AND 5 REPORT 
(File Ref. No. 10-6045-09-01) (REDMS No. 6121273 v. 6; 6153799)

That the “Dike Master Plan - Phase 3 Final Report” and “Dike Master Plan - Phase 5 Final Report” as attached in the staff report titled “Dike Master Plan – Phases 3 and 5 Report,” dated February 21, 2019 from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed for the purposes of capital project and development planning.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

19.

Flood Protection Management Strategy 2019 – Public and Stakeholder Engagement 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 6123036 v. 9)

That the public and key stakeholders be engaged as identified in the staff report titled “Flood Protection Management Strategy 2019 – Public and Stakeholder Engagement” from the Director, Engineering, dated February 21, 2019.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE 
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

20.

Application by Wing Kuen Becky Chan for Rezoning at 11120 Granville Avenue from “Agriculture (AG1)” to a Site Specific Agriculture Zone to Permit a Larger House Size 
(File Ref. No. RZ 19-850784) (REDMS No. 6141869; 3651855; 6146720)

R19/5-5

It was moved and seconded

That staff be directed to bring forward to the next Council meeting an appropriate bylaw for first reading allowing the rezoning of 11120 Granville Avenue from “Agriculture (AG1)” to a site specific agriculture zone to permit a house up to 500m² in floor area.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) the potential for the application to set a precedent if approved, (ii) the timeline of the application submission and the applicant’s proposed reduction in house size from the original application, and (iii) the City’s policy guidelines to consider applications to increase house size in agricultural areas.

The question on the motion was called and it was DEFEATED with Cllrs. Day, Greene, McNulty, Steves and Wolfe opposed.

R19/5-6

It was moved and seconded

That the application for the rezoning of 11120 Granville Avenue from “Agriculture (AG1)” to a Site Specific Agriculture Zone, to permit a house up to 500 m² in floor area, be denied.

CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie 
Cllrs. Au 
Loo 
McPhail

21.

Application by Clive Alladin for Rezoning at 22260 River Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” to a Site Specific Agriculture Zone to Permit a Larger House Size 
(File Ref. No. RZ 19-851176; 12-8060-20-010017) (REDMS No. 6120465 v. 2; 6151990; 6151494; 6152036; 6146584)

R19/5-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10017, for the rezoning of 22260 River Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” to Agriculture (ZA5) – River Road (Hamiliton)”, be introduced and given first reading.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to the area required to accommodate the applicant’s proposed accessibility features and the net buildable area of the subject site excluding the portions considered to be Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Riparian Management Areas.

The question on the motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Cllrs. Day, Greene, Steves, McNulty and Wolfe opposed.

R19/5-8

It was moved and seconded

That the application for the rezoning of 22260 River Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” to a Site Specific Agriculture Zone, to permit a house up to 500 m² in floor area, be denied.

CARRIED 
Opposed: Mayor Brodie 
Cllrs. Au 
Loo 
McPhail

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

22.

George Massey Crossing – Preliminary Principles, Goals and Objectives 
(File Ref. No. 10-6350-05-08) (REDMS No. 6150496 v. 3)

R19/5-9

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be sent to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure requesting that their work on the George Massey Crossing project include:

(1)

the incorporation of the comments as detailed in the staff report titled “George Massey Crossing – Preliminary Principles, Goals and Objectives” dated March 19, 2019 from the Director, Transportation;

(2)

request to Ministry staff to work with Richmond staff in any work to define the scope of the project and develop potential crossing options including potential interim solutions, and

(3)

request to Ministry staff to work with Richmond staff in any work to define the scope of the short-term improvements at the Steveston Highway interchange.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to providing Richmond’s feedback on the George Massey Crossing project to the Ministry of Transportation, including the development of ancillary crossing infrastructure and transit options for areas south of the Fraser River.

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

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R19/5-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Credit Card Payment Service Fee Bylaw No. 9536, Amendment Bylaw No. 9963

Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2019) Bylaw No. 9997

CARRIED

R19/5-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9948 be adopted.

CARRIED 
Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R19/5-12

23.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 27, 2019 and March 13, 2019 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 27, 2019, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 18-818762) for the property at 13100 Smallwood Place be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R19/5-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:02 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, March 25, 2019.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)