April 8, 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

R19/6-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on March 25, 2019, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on March 25, 2019, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated March 29, 2019, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

With the aid of a video presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office) Marie Fenwick, Manager, Museum and Heritage Services reviewed the Museum and Heritage Services’ 2018 activities.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R19/6-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:06 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 10 – #AllOnBoard Campaign Resolution

De Whalen, 13631 Blundell Road, spoke on the #AllOnBoard Campaign, and thanked Council for their support of the campaign. She commented on other transit jurisdictions implementing reduced fare programs and highlighted the importance of educational opportunities for youth.

Item No. 10 – #AllOnBoard Campaign Resolution

Nathan Davidowicz, Richmond resident, commented on transit systems in other cities and TransLink’s zone system. He expressed that was not in favour of the upcoming fare increases.  

Item No. 10 – #AllOnBoard Campaign Resolution

George Pope – 8280 No. 2 Road, expressed support for a reduced fare program, noting that such a program will help low income individuals.

R19/6-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:15 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R19/6-4

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 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on March 26, 2019;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on April 1, 2019;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on April 1, 2019;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on April 2, 2019; and

(5)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on March 6, 2019;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

MUSEUM AND HERITAGE SERVICES YEAR IN REVIEW 2018 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6139176 v. 3)

(1)

That the Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2018, as presented in the staff report titled “Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2018” dated March 4, 2019, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2018 be circulated to Community Partners and Funders for their information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

2015–2020 SENIORS SERVICE PLAN: ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIVING - 2018 UPDATE 
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01/2019) (REDMS No. 6140099 v. 4; 6140591; 6146549)

(1)

That the staff report titled, “2015–2020 Seniors Service Plan: Active and Healthy Living – 2018 Update” dated March 11, 2019, from the Manager, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the 2015–2020 Seniors Service Plan: Active and Healthy Living – 2018 Update be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

BOATING BC ASSOCIATION’S REQUEST FOR PRESERVING ACCESS TO WATERWAYS 
(File Ref. No. 11-7200-01; 10-6150-02; 01-0060-20-BBCA) (REDMS No. 6080291 v. 13; 6141391; 6144609)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Boating BC Association’s Request for Preserving Access to Waterways,” dated March 7, 2019, from the Director, Parks Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the City support the Boating BC Association’s revised UBCM resolution “Public Access to Waterways” and that staff be directed to communicate the City’s support through correspondence to Boating BC.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

#AllOnBoard Campaign Resolution 
(File Ref. No. 01-0060-20-RPRC1; 10-6480-01; 01-0154-01; 08-4055-08) (REDMS No. 6137602 v. 2; 6146652; 6147850; 6147852)

That the #AllOnBoard Campaign resolution, as proposed in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “#AllOnBoard Campaign Resolution” dated March 13, 2019 from the Manager of Community Social Development be endorsed,  requesting that:

(1)

TransLink work with the Provincial Government to secure funding to provide free transit for children and youth (0-18 years) and a sliding fee scale for low-income individuals;

(2)

TransLink consider modifying fare evasion ticketing practices;

(3)

the Provincial and Federal Governments be requested to provide sufficient resources to address existing and projected ridership demand; and

(4)

that the resolution be forwarded for consideration at the 2019 Lower Mainland Local Government Association of BC (LMLGA) convention and subsequent Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention, as well as to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Sister City Advisory Committee Updates to Terms of Reference and Policies and Procedures 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-SCIT1-01) (REDMS No. 6157000; 6028069; 5762724)

(1)

That the updates to the Sister City Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be approved; and

(2)

That the updates to the Sister City Advisory Committee Policies and Procedures be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 
(File Ref. No. 01-0060-20-UBCM1-01; 09-5126-01; 03-1087-36-01) (REDMS No. 6118791 v. 7)

(1)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $25,000 in grant funding to support the Emergency Operations Centres & Training for Emergency Programs be endorsed;

(2)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $150,000 in grant funding to support the Flood Risk Assessment, Flood Mapping & Flood Mitigation Planning be endorsed;

(3)

That should the funding application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manger, Community Safety and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the City of Richmond with the UBCM; and

(4)

That should the funding application be successful, the 2019-2023 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw be adjusted accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw In Relation to Agenda Preparation and Distribution 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010015) (REDMS No. 6152012; 6151364)

That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10015, which introduces amendments relating to agenda preparation and distribution including an update to Section 3.3.1 (d) to read as follows:

“Special Council Meetings – at least five business days preceding each such meeting, if possible, or in accordance with the Community Charter”;

be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Annual Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Amendment 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010003) (REDMS No. 6136902 v. 2; 6137611)

(1)

That the proposed Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10003 be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the staff report titled “Annual Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Amendment” dated March 1, 2019 from the Director, Finance, be endorsed as the basis for public consultation in establishing the amended Development Cost Charge Imposition Bylaw.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Acceptance of Cash at City Hall 
(File Ref. No. 03-0900-00) (REDMS No. 6153746 v. 3)

That the maximum cash amount accepted at City Hall be limited to less than $10K per transaction (Option 3).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

Application by Maryem Ahbib for Rezoning at 11640 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-0010007; RZ 18-841000) (REDMS No. 6126528 v. 2; 2243859; 6127512)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10007, for the rezoning of 11640 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

Community Information Sessions on Development, Affordable Housing, Transportation and Sustainability in the City 
(File Ref. No. 08-4040-01) (REDMS No. 6119670 v. 2; 6125954; 6125681 v. 2)

(1)

That staff be directed to proceed with the implementation of the proposed Community Information Session Program as described in the report titled “Community Information Sessions on Development, Affordable Housing, Transportation and Sustainability in the City” from the Director, Development; and

(2)

That staff report back following the last session each year to provide a summary of the events including any feedback received.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

18.

Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond to Host the Farm Fest at the Garden City Lands on August 10, 2019, located at 5555 No. 4 Road 
(File Ref. No. AG 19-855989; 08-4105-04-04; 11-7400-20-FFES1) (REDMS No. 6146187 v. 14; 6160121; 6146942; 6146791; 6146944)

Discussion ensued with regard to the organization of community events and the site’s legal address. In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that the site’s newly assigned address at 5560 Garden City Road will be used in the promotion of the Festival and in the non-farm use application submission to the Agricultural Land Commission.

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It was moved and seconded

That the Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Farm Use application by the City of Richmond to host the Farm Fest at the Garden City Lands on Saturday, August 10, 2019, located at 5555 No. 4 Road, be endorsed and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for approval.

CARRIED

19.

Establishment of Underlying Zoning for Properties Developed Under Land Use Contracts 016, 021, 085, 086, 091, 103, 127, and 139 (East of No. 4 Road) 
(File Ref. No. 08-4430-03-09; 12-8060-20-009987/9988/9989/9990/9991/9992/9993/9994) (REDMS No. 5999278; 6111040; 6111072; 6111079; 6111083; 6111086; 6111151; 6139812; 6111108; 6080767; 6091028; 6097884)

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that staff do not anticipate that the subject Land Use Contracts (LUC) within multi-family and commercial/industrial areas will face similar redevelopment pressures as previously seen in LUCs in single-family residential areas. It was also noted that the proposed underlying zoning will take effect once the LUCs expire in June 2024.

There was agreement to deal with Part (7) separately.

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9987, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 016, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9988, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 021, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9989, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 085, be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9990, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 086, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9991, to establish underlying zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 091, be introduced and given first reading;

(6)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9992, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 103, be introduced and given first reading;

(8)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9994, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 139, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Cllr. McPhail declared to be in a conflict of interest as her husband has property interests in Land Use Contract 127, and Cllr. McPhail left the meeting – 8:06 p.m.

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It was moved and seconded

(7)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9993, to establish underlying zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 127, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Cllr. McPhail returned to the meeting –8:07p.m.

20.

Update on Salvage of Building Materials and Structural Relocation of Houses 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010013; 12-8360-01) (REDMS No. 6124047 v. 17; 6149353; 6131291)

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) options for developing temporary holding places for relocated houses, (ii) the staffing required to implement salvage and relocation programs, and (iii) options to increase demolition fees.

There was agreement to deal with Part (2)(b) separately.

R19/6-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Building Regulation Bylaw 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 10013, which adds Section 5.4.3 and Section 12.1.2, identified in the report titled “Update on Salvage of Building Materials and Structural Relocation of Houses” dated March 19, 2019 from the Director, Building Approvals, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That staff explore options to:

(a)

provide incentives to salvage building materials, including opportunities to relocate houses.

CARRIED

R19/6-9

It was moved and seconded

(2)

(b)

discourage disposal of salvageable building material from demolition sites through an increase of fees.

CARRIED 
Opposed: Cllr. Loo

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R19/6-10

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:18 p.m.).

CARRIED

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office) David Patterson, Director, and Karen Garcia, Territory Manager, Donor Relations, Canadian Blood Services, spoke on strategies to engage the Richmond community to donate blood and support hospital patients in need, noting that there has been a decline of blood donations in the city. Also, Mr. Patterson and Ms. Garcia encouraged the City to support blood donation advocacy and participate in the upcoming National Blood Donor Week in June 2019.

Discussion ensued with regard to options to increase blood donation awareness and posting blood donation information on the City’s website.

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22.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:31 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie made the following announcements:

§   

Kailin Che was appointed to the Sister City Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2020.

§   

Stephen Easterbrook was reappointed as a member to the Metro Vancouver Agricultural Advisory Committee for the term beginning immediately and ending October 2022.

§   

The name “Jow Street” was selected for the proposed new road in the Bridgeport Area Section 22 Block 5 Range 6.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R19/6-12

23.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

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

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 18-825006) for the property at 9455 and 9533 Bridgeport Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

Discussion ensued with regard to vehicle access and construction traffic at the development site on 9455 and 9533 Bridgeport Road. Staff noted that the applicants have submitted a traffic management plan and bylaw staff will be monitoring the site for compliance. Staff added that contact information for the developer and City staff is posted on signage on-site.

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

R19/6-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:42 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, April 8, 2019.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)