May 13, 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 April 23, 2019;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 23, 2019 and May 6, 2019;

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(3)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated April 26, 2019.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Liesl Jauk, Manager Arts Services, to present the Arts Services Year in Review video.

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.

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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Arts Services Year in Review 2018

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Draft Richmond Arts Strategy 2019-2024

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Strengthening the Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw Related to Vacant Homes

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Draft Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029

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2018 Consolidated Financial Statements

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Amendment to Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 18-818536) for 3711 and 3731 Chatham Street and Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program Application by the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary

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Land use applications and other matters for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on June 17, 2019):

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5800 Cedarbridge Way – Zoning Text Amendment to IR1 to permit a distillery (Paul Doroshenko – applicant)

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9520 Beckwith Road – OCP Amendment to Schedule 2.10 to create ZI19 and Rezone RS1/F to ZI19 (IBI Group Architects (Canada) Inc. – applicant)

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11540 Railway Avenue – Rezone from RS1/E to RDA (Evernu Developments – applicant)

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City-wide Signage Improvements for Rezoning and Development Projects – (City of Richmond – applicant)

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Development Notification Requirements and Service Levels

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 17 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on April 24, 2019;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 6, 2019;

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(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on May 6, 2019;

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on May 7, 2019;

be received for information.

7.

Arts Services Year in Review 2018 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6156917 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-83 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Arts Services Year in Review 2018 as presented in the staff report titled, “Arts Services Year in Review 2018,” dated March 29, 2019, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be circulated to the Community Partners and Funders for their information.

8.

Draft Richmond Arts Strategy 2019-2024 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6158128; 6160962)

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See Page CNCL-147 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Draft Richmond Arts Strategy 2019-2024, included as Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Draft Richmond Arts Strategy 2019-2024,” dated April 2, 2019, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be adopted for the purpose of seeking stakeholder and public feedback on the strategy; and

(2)

That the Final Richmond Arts Strategy 2019-2024, including the results of the stakeholder and public feedback, be reported back to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee.

9.

Strengthening the Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw Related to Vacant Homes 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-02-01; 12-8060-20-009819/9820/9821) (REDMS No. 6129635 v. 3; 5717742; 6152819; 6152828)

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See Page CNCL-200 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw No. 7162, Amendment Bylaw No. 9819, to strengthen the City’s approach to unsightly properties and vacant homes, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 9820, to increase fines for unsightly properties, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(3)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9821, to add additional ticketing authority, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

10.

Draft Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-11-01) (REDMS No. 6153845 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-214 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Draft Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Draft Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029”, dated April 12, 2019, be approved for the purpose of seeking public feedback on the Draft Strategy; and

(2)

That the final Richmond Homelessness Strategy, including a summary of public feedback received, be reported back to General Purposes Committee.

11.

2018 Consolidated Financial Statements 
(File Ref. No. 03-09-05-01) (REDMS No. 6168681 v. 2; 6143862; 6168895; 6172261)

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See Page CNCL-257 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 be accepted.

12.

Application by Paul Doroshenko for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Industrial Retail (IR1)” Zone to Permit a Distillery at 5800 Cedarbridge Way 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010022; ZT 18-815709) (REDMS No. 5981442; 6157113)

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See Page CNCL-325 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10022, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Industrial Retail (IR1)” zone to permit “microbrewery, winery and distillery”, as a site-specific use and limited to one establishment, at 5800 Cedarbridge Way, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Amendment to Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 18-818536) for 3711 and 3731 Chatham Street and Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program Application by the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary 
(File Ref. No. HA 18-818536) (REDMS No. 6162947 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-340 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That an amendment to the Heritage Alteration Permit
(HA 18-818536) for foundation replacement work at 3711 and 3731 Chatham Street, which was issued on May 14, 2018, be approved; and

(2)

That a grant request of $150,000 to the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary be approved under the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program to assist with the foundation replacement work for the heritage protected building located at 3711 and 3731 Chatham Street and disbursed in accordance with Council Policy 5900.

14.

Application by IBI Group Architects (Canada) Inc. to Amend Schedule 2.10 of  Official Community Bylaw 7100 (City Centre Area Plan), Create the  “Light Industrial and Office (ZI19) – Bridgeport Village (City Centre)” Zone, and Rezone the Site at 9520 Beckwith Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” Zone to the “Light Industrial and Office (ZI19) – Bridgeport Village (City Centre)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009931/010019/010034; RZ 18-821103) (REDMS No. 6156129 v. 6; 6166391; 6157112; 6157109; 6157114; 6157177; 5870814)

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See Page CNCL-376 for full report

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See Page CNCL-448 for staff memo and revised Bylaw 10034

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 10019, to amend Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (City Centre Area Plan) to change the “Specific Land Use Map: Bridgeport Village – Detailed Transect Descriptions” to provide a maximum density of 1.85 floor area ratio (FAR) and a maximum of 60% of the net floor area for non-industrial uses within the “General Urban (T4) Area B – Industrial Reserve: Limited Commercial” designation for 9520 Beckwith Road, be introduced and given First Reading;

(2)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 10034, to amend Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (City Centre Area Plan) to amend the term “Industrial Reserve” in Appendix 1 – Definitions to require that all office use within the “Industrial Reserve: Limited Commercial” area be limited to one strata lot or one air space parcel per storey or a minimum floor area of 1,858m² (20,000ft²) where the total development density exceeds that in the underlying Transect;  and amend the term “Village Centre Bonus” in Appendix 1 – Definitions, to require that all office use within the Village Centre Bonus (VCB) floor area be limited to one strata lot or one air space parcel per storey or a minimum floor area of 1,858m² (20,000ft²) where the VCB exceeds 1.0 FAR, be introduced and given First Reading;

(3)

That Bylaw 10019 and Bylaw 1034, 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;

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

(4)

That Bylaw 10019 and Bylaw 10034, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby found not to require further consultation;

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9931, to create the "Light Industrial and Office (ZI19) – Bridgeport Village (City Centre)" zone, and to rezone 9520 Beckwith Road from the "Single Detached (RS1/F)" zone to the "Light Industrial and Office (ZI19) – Bridgeport Village (City Centre)" zone, be introduced and given First Reading; and

(6)

That staff be directed to conduct public consultation with property owners, the development community and general public regarding whether potential restrictions on stratification and airspace subdivision of office space should be considered, and report back.

15.

Application by Evernu Developments for Rezoning at 11540 Railway Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Arterial Road the Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-010030; RZ 18-819258) (REDMS No. 6162976; 6163247)

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See Page CNCL-453 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10030, for the rezoning of 11540 Railway Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Arterial Road Two‑Unit Dwellings (RDA)” zone, be introduced and given First Reading.

16.

Signage Improvements for Rezoning and Development Projects 
(File Ref. No. 08-4100-01; 12-8060-20-010004/010005) (REDMS No. 6118110 v. 2; 6165828; 6122871; 6137680; 6137679)

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See Page CNCL-475 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10004, respecting changes to rezoning signs, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment Bylaw 10005, respecting changes to Development Permit and Development Variance Permit signs and to add Temporary Use Permit signs, be in introduced and given first reading.

17.

Development Notification Requirements and Service Levels 
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-06-01; 12-8060-20-010031) (REDMS No. 6088524; 6164384)

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See Page CNCL-497 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed updates to the format of the Public Hearing, Development Permit Panel and Board of Variance meeting notices and mailed notices, as outlined in the staff report dated April 2, 2019 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be endorsed;

(2)

That the opportunity to subscribe to email notifications for development notices be provided to members of the public as an enhanced level of service;

(3)

That staff bring forward the appropriate bylaw amendments and/or Council policies to implement and to recover costs for an expanded level of service in relation to development notices in accordance with Option 3, as outlined in the staff report dated April 2, 2019; and

(4)

That Richmond Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment Bylaw No. 10031, to make various housekeeping amendments, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

18.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

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Nancy Trant, Richmond resident, to speak on cycling in Richmond and climate change.

19.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10003
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 10013 
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None. 
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10015 
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Annual Property Tax Rates (2019) Bylaw No. 10016 
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9977 
(6260 Graybar Road, ZT 18-841250) 
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None. 
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT