May 13, 2019 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Acting Mayor Alexa Loo
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Kelly Greene
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Absent:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R19/8-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on April 23, 2019, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 23, 2019 and May 6, 2019, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

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

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R19/8-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 16 – “Signage Improvements for Rezoning and Development Projects” be removed from the Consent Agenda.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Liesl Jauk, Manager Arts Services, presented the 2018 Arts Services Year in Review video.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R19/8-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:08 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R19/8-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:09 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R19/8-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 17, with the removal of Item No. 16, be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on May 6, 2019;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on May 7, 2019;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Arts Services Year in Review 2018 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6156917 v. 2; 6163555)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Draft Richmond Arts Strategy 2019-2024 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 6158128; 6163410)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Draft Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-11-01) (REDMS No. 6153845 v. 3; 6168719)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

2018 Consolidated Financial Statements 
(File Ref. No. 03-09-05-01; 03-1200-05) (REDMS No. 6168681 v. 2; 6168895; 6172261)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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; 6186172; 6186068; 6166391)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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)

Please see Page 8 for action on this matter.

17.

Development Notification Requirements and Service Levels 
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-06-01; 12-8060-20-010031) (REDMS No. 6088524; 6164384; 5776334)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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)

It was moved and seconded

(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 introduced and given first reading.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding the proposed rezoning, development permit, development variance permit and temporary use permit signage.  It was noted that the signs should be further improved to engage the public; for instance, it was suggested that (i) the City’s phone number be displayed in larger font size, (ii) a general description of the proposed project be provided as opposed to technical planning language, (iii) renderings of the proposed project be provided, (iv) additional colours be utilized aside from red and blue, and (v) information on when the project will be considered at a Public Hearing be further highlighted.  As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

R19/8-6

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Signage Improvements for Rezoning and Development Projects” from the Director, Development dated April 10, 2019 be referred back to staff to further refine the proposed sign specifications.

The question on the referral motion was not called as in response to comments, Wayne Craig, Director, Development, provided the following information with regard to the proposed signage improvements:

§   

simple language will be utilized as best as possible to be reader-friendly;

§   

the proposed sign template will include a section for project milestones, which will highlight the date of Public Hearings, Development Permit Panel meetings, and Public Information meetings;

§   

renderings will be required for all Development Permit projects as they address form and character of planned developments; renderings will be in colour and provide a perspective drawing of the proposed project;

§   

the consistent use of background colours of red and blue have made the signs easily recognizable by the public as being associated with a development project;

§   

staff can examine the inclusion of a City logo on development project signs;

§   

renderings are not required for all signage as drawings are not required for all permits; for instance, a development variance permit may not involve a specific building design feature if the variance is being sought for a fence;

§   

new information such as a Public Hearing date will be added to the sign in the form of a sticker; the use of a white background could allow the new information to standout from other information already provided on the sign.

The question on the referral motion (Resolution R19/8-6) was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Loo, McNulty and McPhail opposed.

R19/8-7

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

Nancy Trant, 10100 No. 3 Road, spoke on cycling in Richmond and climate change.  Ms. Trant cited concern with the City’s bike lanes, and was of the opinion that the City lacks an extensive network of both on-street and off-street cycling routes.  She remarked that the City should focus its attention on getting more people out of their vehicles since Richmond is ideal for cycling due to its flat landscape. 

Discussion took place and Council requested that staff provide Ms. Trant with information on upcoming cycling improvements and provide Council with an update on the City’s cycling network and in particular a bike lane along No. 1 Road.

R19/8-8

19.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:32 p.m.).

CARRIED

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R19/8-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10003

Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 10013

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10015

Annual Property Tax Rates (2019) Bylaw No. 10016

CARRIED

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Linda McPhail declared to be in a conflict of interest as her husband has interest in the property, and left the meeting – 8:36 p.m.

R19/8-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9977 
(6260 Graybar Road, ZT 18-841250) be adopted.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R19/8-11

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:37 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, May 13, 2019.

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Acting Mayor (Alexa Loo)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)