June 22, 2020 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R20/12-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on June 8, 2020, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 15, 2020, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITION

R20/12-2

It was moved and seconded

That Steveston Village Accessible Stalls be added to the Council Agenda as Item No. 14A.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie noted that since no members of the public were present at the meeting, a motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations from the floor on Agenda items and to rise and report (Items No. 2 to 4) would not be necessary.

CONSENT AGENDA

R20/12-3

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 12 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

Staff was requested to verify the recorded voting for Item No. 7 of the June 15, 2020 General Purposes Committee minutes.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 15, 2020 be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

A New Coastal Strategy 
(File Ref. No. 10-6150-11-03) (REDMS No. 6487379)

(1)

That Richmond request the BC Government to develop and enact a Coastal Strategy and Law to leverage and coordinate the work of provincial ministries, First nations, local communities, and stakeholders groups  to preserve coastal and ocean health, halt coastal habitat loss, accelerate the completion of a network of marine protected areas to benefit fisheries, biodiversity and the economy, set marine environmental quality objectives, and help communities adopt ecosystem –based approaches to manage risk from flooding due to extreme weather events, sea level rise, climate change and ocean acidification; and

(2)

That the City of Richmond write a letter of support and requesting action to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, BC Minister of Environment, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, and the Premier of British Columbia in support of a Coastal Protection Strategy.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Richmond cultural harmony plan – implementation of strategic directions 
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-20-CHAR1) (REDMS No. 6487487)

(1)

That staff be directed to propose by November 1, 2020 an implementation plan to include timelines, cost estimates, and cultural heritage value for the restoration of the First Nations Bunk House located at the Britannia Heritage Shipyards site being an opportunity pursuant to item #3 of Strategic Direction One of the Richmond Cultural Harmony Plan 2019-2029 report;

(2)

That staff be directed to implement item #5 of Strategic Direction Two of the Richmond Cultural Harmony Plan 2019-2029 to:

(a)

pursue programs and funding opportunities provided by senior levels of government regarding cultural harmony initiatives; and

(b)

report progress back to General Purposes Committee in 12 months; and

(3)

That staff be directed to implement item #4 of Strategic Direction Five of the Richmond Cultural Harmony Plan 2019-2029 to

(a)

strengthen relationships with various cultural and ethnic communities in order to integrate their arts, cultural and heritage practices into the City's programs and events; and

(b)

report progress back to General Purposes Committee in 12 months.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Application to Request a Food Primary Entertainment Endorsement For Food Primary Liquor Licence # 303817 - WC Hotels LLP (Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport) - 3099 Corvette Way 
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 6463853; 6463875)

(1)

That the application from WC Hotels LLP (Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport), doing business as, The Apron, operating at 3099 Corvette Way, requesting a Food-Primary Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement to Food-Primary Liquor Licence No. 303817, to enable patrons to dance at the establishment, be supported with;

(a)

No change to person capacity currently in place; and

(b)

No change to service hours currently in place; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information attached as Appendix A, advising that Council supports the amendment for a Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement on Food-Primary Liquor Licence No. 303817 as this request has been determined, following public consultation, to be acceptable in the area and community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Proposed Amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 5870 - Engine Brake and Cyclist Crosswalk Regulations 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010184/10185) (REDMS No. 6457707 v. 7; 6459576; 6459287)

(1)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10184, to prohibit the use of engine brakes on municipal roads in Richmond and permit cyclists to ride in crosswalks with elephant’s feet markings, be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(2)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10185, to assign a fine for the prohibited use of engine brakes on municipal roads in Richmond, be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(3)

That staff be directed to send a letter to the British Columbia Trucking Association advising of the proposed bylaw amendments with respect to the prohibited use of engine brakes; and

(4)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10184 and Municipal Ticket Information Authorization No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10185 be reviewed in 12 months’ time.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Phoenix Net Loft Public Consultation Process 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01; 06-2052-25-PNET1) (REDMS No. 6445923 v. 2)

(1)

That staff be authorized to proceed with Phase One of the Phoenix Net Loft Public Consultation Process as described in the staff report titled “Phoenix Net Loft Public Consultation Process”, dated May 22, 2020, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That staff add the Steveston Community Society, Richmond School District No. 38, the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee, the Richmond Centre for Disability, youth groups, and the Musqueam First Nation to the primary list of stakeholders in the consultation process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Phoenix Net Loft Deconstruction and Salvage 
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-PNET1) (REDMS No. 6469794 v. 12)

That staff be authorized to proceed with the deconstruction and salvage of heritage elements of the Phoenix Net Loft as described under Option 1 on Page 3, in the staff report titled “Phoenix Net Loft Deconstruction and Salvage”, dated May 21, 2020, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Cllr. Au declared to be in a conflict of interest as a family member is a potential buyer of a unit from the proposed development at 3399 Corvette Way and 3311 and 3331 No. 3 Road, and Cllr. Au left the meeting – 7:42 p.m.

13.

Application by Yuanheng Seaside Developments Ltd./Yuanheng Seaview Developments Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Residential/Limited Commercial and Community Amenity (ZMU30) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” Zone at 3399 Corvette Way and 3311 & 3331 No. 3 Road 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010189; ZT 19-872212) (REDMS No. 6466184 v. 3; 6473159)

R20/12-4

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10189, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Residential/Limited Commercial and Community Amenity (ZMU30) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone, a site-specific zone applicable at 3399 Corvette Way and 3311 & 3331 No. 3 Road, to:

(a)

increase the maximum number of permitted dwelling units from 850 to 941 (without any increase in total residential floor area); and

(b)

relocate 964 m² (10,371 ft²) of permitted (unbuilt) floor area from the development’s first phase at 3331 No. 3 Road to its second phase at 3311 No. 3 Road and third phase at 3399 Corvette Way;

be introduced and given first reading;  and

(2)

That the terms of the voluntary developer community amenity contribution secured through the original rezoning of 3399 Corvette Way and 3311 & 3331 No. 3 Road (RZ 12-603040) be amended to permit the completion of the proposed City Centre North Community Centre, at 3311 No. 3 Road, be deferred from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2023.

The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) there will be an increase in open space, (ii) the revised design of the proposed community centre allows for increased solar access to rooms, and (iii) an increased cash contribution will be provided by the developer to offset city costs for construction and offset costs for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the community centre.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.

Cllr. Au returned to the meeting – 7:47 p.m.

14.

Potential Temporary Road Changes in Steveston Village 
(File Ref. No. 10-6360-06-01) (REDMS No. 6475103)

R20/12-5

It was moved and seconded

That pedestrian, cyclist and motorist operations continue to be monitored in the Steveston Village for crowding and physical distancing issues and staff report back to Council on the need for any temporary measures to add additional space for pedestrians and cyclists, should the traffic volume of these modes consistently exceed the capacity of existing infrastructure.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) the speed limit on Bayview Street and Moncton Street is 30km/h, (ii) closing of streets is feasible at any time, (iii) more support was expressed for weekend closures from businesses in the Steveston Village area, (iv) implementation of a car-free day is feasible at Council direction, and (v) a staff memorandum will be provided to Council with regard to bus behaviour along Chatham Street.

Discussion took place on the benefits of closing streets in Steveston Village on July 1, 2020, such as Moncton Street and Bayview Street.

As a result of the discussion, the following amendment motion was introduced:

R20/12-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff be directed to explore and implement a car-free day on July 1, 2020 from morning until evening, which would provide for closing of Moncton Street and one way access on Bayview Street;

(2)

That staff communicate any action to appropriate stakeholders; and

(3)

That staff report back at the General Purposes Committee meeting on July 6, 2020.

CARRIED

Direction was provided to staff to examine and consider best routes to access parking lots in Steveston Village.

The question on the main motion, as amended, which reads as follows:

(1)

That pedestrian, cyclist and motorist operations continue to be monitored in the Steveston Village for crowding and physical distancing issues and staff report back to Council on the need for any temporary measures to add additional space for pedestrians and cyclists, should the traffic volume of these modes consistently exceed the capacity of existing infrastructure;

(2)

That staff be directed to explore and implement a car-free day on July 1, 2020 from morning until evening, which would provide for closing of Moncton Street and one way access on Bayview Street;

(3)

That staff communicate any action to appropriate stakeholders; and

(4)

That staff report back at the General Purposes Committee meeting on July 6, 2020.

was then called and it was CARRIED.

14A.

Steveston Village Accessible Stalls 
(File Ref. No. 10-6455-03)

R20/12-7

It was moved and seconded

That staff be directed to review accessible street and city-owned parking spaces in Steveston Village and provide recommendations for improvement.

CARRIED

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

15.

2019 city annual report and 2019 annual report highlights 
(File Ref. No. 03-0905-01) (REDMS No. 6464975)

R20/12-8

It was moved and seconded

That the reports titled “2019 Annual Report and 2019 Annual Report – Highlights” be approved.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R20/12-9

16.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June 10, 2020 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on May 13, 2020, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the approval of changes to the design of the Development Permit (DP 16-740262) issued for the property at 5333 No. 3 Road (formerly 7960 Alderbridge Way and 5333 & 5411 No. 3 Road) be endorsed, and the changes be deemed to be in General Compliance with the Permit.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R20/12-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:38 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, June 22, 2020.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)