September 23, 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 – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R19/15-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on September 9, 2019, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R19/15-2

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. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

Alan Sakai, 11551 Kestrel Drive, Vice-President Steveston Community Society, spoke in favour of the recommendations noting that (i) a new community centre is needed in Steveston, (ii) the community has been waiting for a new community centre and new playground to provide services and programs, and (iii) the community centre should provide a variety of programs for everyone.

Item No. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

Brenda Yttri, President of the Steveston Community Society and Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society, spoke of the proposed Community Centre and noted that (i) the Society has been working with library staff, city staff and architects for a few years to develop a program, (ii) the building committee expressed concern with housing above the Community Centre as an option, (iii) housing in the park was not identified in the Official Community Plan, (iv) the park is not the appropriate place for increased density, and (v) there are no examples of housing on park land.

In reply to queries from Council, Ms. Yttri advised that (i) three storeys for the Community Centre would be acceptable; but not a bigger footprint, (ii) a building with a multipurpose use would be beneficial to accommodate all programs and to use the space to its full capacity, (iii) the community would like to keep the pool; however, do not want to delay moving forward with the Community Centre, (iv) the building committee supports the proposed plan, and (v) options for underground parking were not discussed with the building committee. 

Item No. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

John Roston, 12262 Ewen Avenue, expressed concern with the large footprint and cost of the proposed Community Centre, noting that in his opinion (i) the footprint should be reduced to preserve more park land, (ii) underground parking is costly due to the high water table in Richmond, (iii) the library should be built across the street in the empty lot on Moncton Street which will open up the possibility for co-locating options, and (iv) the potential transit exchange should be along Chatham Street.

Item No. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

Derek Williams, 11777 Yoshida Court, spoke on behalf of the residents in the neighbourhood and noted that residents did not want to lose green space and building the current Community Centre higher would be acceptable in order to minimize loss of park land.  

Item No. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

Candice Mayes, Steveston Resident, expressed concern with constructing housing in park space and noted that there are plenty of seniors’ housing around the perimeter of the park and encouraged Council to approve the proposed recommendations and move forward.

Item No. 13 – Transport 2050 – Phase 1 Consultation

Nathan Davidowicz, 10291 No. 3 Road, expressed concern with the proposed 2050 plan, noting that (i) the proposed ideas should be implemented now, (ii) Richmond should collaborate with other big municipalities to move plans forward, and (iii) Richmond is behind with regard to its transit systems.

Item No. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

Niti Sharma, Richmond Resident, spoke of affordable housing needs and affordability of housing in Richmond, noting that (i) redevelopment of the Community Centre is a good opportunity to consider affordable housing, (ii) to keep the businesses and shops open in Steveston increased density is required, and (iii) including affordable housing to the area would be a benefit to the entire community.

Item No. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

Lyn ter Borg, Richmond Resident, spoke of affordable housing and noted that (i) that community organizations should make use of school gyms that are not being utilized to full capacity, (ii)  progress needs to be made without sacrificing green space, and (iii) more creative options need to be considered.  

Item No. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

Vincent Russell, Richmond Resident, expressed concern with using park land for housing and noted that increased density brings additional pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and lack of consultation regarding potential construction and traffic implications is concerning to the neighbourhood.

Item No. 16 – Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area

Cynthia Rautio, Richmond Resident, spoke of the potential library and community centre location, and noted that (i) the south side of Moncton Street would be the ideal place for the library and housing above, (ii) removing the library from the proposed community centre allows for more space, (iii) affordable housing is needed to sustain the community, and (iv) Council should explore all options.

R19/15-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R19/15-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 7 through No.9 and Items No. 11 through No. 15 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on September 9, 2019;

(2)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on September 10, 2019;

(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on September 16, 2019;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on September 17, 2019; and

(5)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on September 18, 2019;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 6331F SUPPLY, SERVICE AND DELIVERY OF TURNOUT GEAR (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) 
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-6331F) (REDMS No. 6225671 v. 4)

1.     That staff be authorized to award a contract to Associated Fire and Safety, for the supply, service and delivery of turnout gear (Personal Protective Equipment), as outlined in the report titled “Award of Contract 6331F – Supply, Service and Delivery of Turnout Gear (Personal Protective Equipment), for Fire-Rescue emergency response personnel, dated July 29, 2019 from the Fire Chief Tim Wilkinson; and

2.     That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Safety be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement for the supply, service and delivery of Turnout Gear (Personal Protective Equipment), as outlined in the staff report with Associated Fire and Safety at the rates quoted for a five-year term.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Proposed Richmond Food Recovery Network Program 
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-05-343) (REDMS No. 6266216 v. 2; 6302959)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to enter into a partnering agreement with FoodMesh for the delivery of the proposed Richmond Food Recovery Network Program as outlined in the staff report from the Director, Corporate Business Service Solutions dated August 30, 2019 entitled “Proposed Richmond Food Recovery Network Program”.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan   
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01; 08-4055-20-DFRE1) (REDMS No. 6201288 v 4; 6248183)

(1)

That the Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled, “Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan”, dated August 23, 2019, from the Director, Community Social Development, be adopted; and

(2)

That the Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Application by CLO Ventures K2 Ltd. for Rezoning at 9571, 9591, 9611, 9671 Steveston Highway & 10831 Southdale Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4) 
(File Ref. No. RZ 17-763712; 12-8060-20-010082) (REDMS No. 6177240; 6255269)

See page 9 for discussion on this item.

11.

Application by Konic Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 10231, 10251, 10351, 10371, 10391, 10395 and 10397 No. 2 Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4) 
(File Ref. No. RZ 17-794300; 12-8060-20-010088) (REDMS No. 6245187; 6257175)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10088, for the rezoning of 10231, 10251, 10351, 10371, 10391, 10395 and 10397 No. 2 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12. 

Housekeeping Request – Abandonment of Unadopted Bylaws 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01; 12-8060-20-6814/6834/ 6838/7114/7351/7773/7843/8098/8099/8247
/8272/8274/8389/8558/8610/8729/8732/8833/8835/8851/8928/8941/9128/9183/9287/9518/9547
/9601/9685/9784) (REDMS No. 6106697; 6245978)

That the unadopted Zoning Amendment Bylaws, as outlined in Attachment 1, of the staff report titled “Housekeeping Request – Abandonment of Unadopted Bylaws” dated August 23, 2019 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be abandoned.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

TRANSPORT 2050 – PHASE 1 CONSULTATION 
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 6236611 v. 10)

(1)

That the attached report titled “Transport 2050 – Phase 1 Consultation” dated August 22, 2019 from the Director, Transportation be forwarded to TransLink for consideration as part of its Phase 1 consultation for the development of Transport 2050; and

(2)

That No. 1 Road be removed as an option for rapid transit as outlined in the staff report titled “Transport 2050 – Phase 1 Consultation” dated August 22, 2019 from the Director, Transportation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

Materials related to Transport 2050 was distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1).

14.

AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC BYLAW NO. 5870 TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMITS RELATED TO USE OF CITY STREETS 
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-19-01; 12-8060-20-010076; 12-8060-20-010079) (REDMS No. 6247261; 6247766; 6250057)

(1)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10076, to establish a fee for the issuance of permits to external agencies for the processing of traffic management plans and lane closure requests, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10079, which quantifies the fee for the issuance of various permits established in Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

AGEING UTILITY AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING – 2019 UPDATE 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 6203674)

That the staff report titled, “Ageing Utility and Road Infrastructure Planning – 2019 Update”, dated August 16, 2019, from the Manager, Engineering Planning be utilized as input in the annual utility rate review and budget process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

10.

Application by CLO Ventures K2 Ltd. for Rezoning at 9571, 9591, 9611, 9671 Steveston Highway & 10831 Southdale Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4) 
(File Ref. No. RZ 17-763712; 12-8060-20-010082) (REDMS No. 6177240; 6255269)

R19/15-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10082, for the rezoning of 9571, 9591, 9611, 9671 Steveston Highway & 10831 Southdale Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, in order to permit the development of 20 townhouse units with vehicle access from Steveston Highway, be introduced and given first reading.

The question on the motion was not called as the following referral motion was introduced:

R19/15-6

It was moved and seconded

That the Application by Clo Ventures K2 Ltd. for Rezoning at 9571, 9591, 9611, 9671 Steveston Highway & 10831 Southdale Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) To Low Density Townhouses (RTl4)be referred back to staff to:

(1)

examine reducing the proposed setback from Steveston Highway; and

(2)

review the size of the secondary suites;

and report back.

The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion took place on (i) reducing the setback on Steveston Highway due to the trucks and noise along that stretch of the highway, and (ii) reducing the setback to potentially accommodate for a future bike lane or another turning lane, and (iii) increasing the size of the secondary suites for the proposed development.

The question on the referral motion was then called, and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Au, Day, Loo, McPhail, McNulty and Steves opposed.

The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Greene and Wolfe opposed.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

16.

Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area 
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-SCCR1) (REDMS No. 6209212 v. 62; 6211354; 6303838; 6277952)

Materials related to Community Centre and Library program and site were distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2).

Discussion took place on the proposed Community Centre and Library program and site and the following was noted:

§   

building in the air space does not impact the green space;

§   

options for co-locating are not limited to just affordable housing but potentially could include Non-Profit Organizations;

§   

housing is not to be built on park land;

§   

the proposed transit exchange location should be determined first;

§   

high costs to build in Richmond due to soft ground;

§   

community groups are interested in high transit areas;

§   

need to explore higher and bigger density that serves many people with regard to affordable housing;

§   

building housing on top of the Community Centre will delay the entire project;

§   

housing on top of the library should be explored; and

§   

potential for sharing school gyms for various community activities and groups should be explored.

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted the following:

§   

underground parking has not been decided at this time; however, a cost breakdown could be brought forward for Council’s consideration;

§   

time frame for construction for the new community centre is approximately two and half years;

§   

if additional storeys are built on the current community centre, the time frame will increase;

§   

initial breakdown of costs was done with little information and many assumptions were made;

§   

rationale for co-locating library and community centre is that many amenities and spaces can be shared, for example, washrooms, and janitor closets;

§   

co-locating the library and suggested housing would not provide the opportunity for shared spaces as there would be separate entrances for housing and the library;

§   

a number of non-profit organizations currently deliver various programs at the current community centre and all centres throughout the city; and

§   

during construction there are opportunities to recover certain materials and items that can be re-used; and

§   

should the proposed recommendations be approved, the next steps would involve a concept design and proposed site location for Council’s consideration.

R19/15-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the program totaling 60,350 sq. ft, (Table 2, page 5) for the Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library be approved, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Proposed Program and Site Area,” dated August 22, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Acting Director, Facilities; and

(2)

That staff be directed to:

(a)

provide specific project cost estimates;

(b)

review options to mitigate project costs;

(c)

provide information on potential building sites and formations;

(d)

provide information on the transition of programming from the existing facility to the new facility; and

(e)

review options to expand the size of the proposed multipurpose rooms by 750ft²;

and report back.

(3)

That staff proceed with the Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library replacement project without the use of the airspace parcel on the Steveston Community Park as outlined in the report titled "Housing Options Associated with the Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Replacement," dated September 18, 2019, from the Acting Director, Facilities, and the Director, Recreation and Sport Services; and

(4)

That staff pursue affordable housing options and a potential transit exchange for the future use of 4320 Moncton Street as outlined in the report titled "Housing Options Associated with the Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Replacement," dated September 18, 2019, from the Acting Director, Facilities and the Director, Recreation and Sport Services.

The question on the motion was not called, as there was agreement to deal with Parts (1) (2) (3) and (4) separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution R19/15-7 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Steves and Wolfe opposed.

The question on Part (2) of Resolution R19/15-7 was then called and it was CARRIED.

The question on Part (3) of Resolution R19/15-7 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Greene, Steves and Wolfe opposed.

The question on Part (4) of Resolution R19/15-7 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Steves and Wolfe opposed.

Discussion took place on the Richmond Lions Manor and as a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

R19/15-8

It was moved and seconded

That staff inquire with Vancouver Costal Health regarding the status of the Lions Manor land.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE

17.

Application by Konic Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 4571, 4591, and 4611/4631 Steveston Highway from "Single Detached (RS1/E)" and "Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)" to "Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)"
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-839945; 12-8060-20-010081) (REDMS No. 6246089; 6252684)

R19/15-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10081, for the rezoning of 4571, 4591, and 4611/4631 Steveston Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” and “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4),” be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Day
Wolfe

R19/15-10

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:49 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie acknowledged the passing of Robert Gonzalez, City of Richmond, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works Division and highlighted his service to the City. On behalf of Council, Mayor Bordie expressed his condolences to the Gonzalez family.

Mayor Brodie acknowledged the passing of Jim Bruce, former General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, and commended his involvement with the City. On behalf of Council, Mayor Brodie expressed his condolences to the Bruce family.

Mayor Brodie announced that Contract 6511Q for On-Call Plumbing Contractor was awarded to PJB Mechanical Ltd. as the primary service provider while Entity Mechanical Ltd. and Ashton Service Group serve as secondary backup service providers, for a five-year term.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R19/15-11

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Housing Agreement (5333 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 9933, Amendment Bylaw No. 10037

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9713

CARRIED

R19/15-12

It was moved and seconded

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9905 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Greene

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R19/15-13

19.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 11, 2019, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on May 29, 2019, and August 28, 2019, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 17-776441) for the property at 7000/7002, 7020 Williams Road and 10060 Gilbert Road; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 19-858887) and Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 19-858886) for the property at 12551 No. 1 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R19/15-14

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:58 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, September 23, 2019.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)