September 14, 2020 - Agenda


City of Richmond Meeting Agenda

 

 

 

City Council

 Council Chambers, City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road

Monday, September 14, 2020
7:00 p.m.

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ITEM

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

1.

Motion to:

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(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, July 27, 2020;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on August 26, 2020;

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(3)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020; and

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(4)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated July 31, 2020.

 

 

 

 

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

 

 

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 – ITEM NO. 16.

 

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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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10036 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 3208 Carscallen Road

 

 

§   

Funding Agreement with Transport Canada Rail Safety Improvement Program for Williams Road-Shell Road Intersection Upgrade

 

 

§   

City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10187

 

 

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Support for BC Salmon Restoration Projects in Sturgeon Bank

 

 

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13740 Westminster Highway – Unauthorized Watercourse Crossing and Decorative Wall

 

 

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Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Minoru Place Activity Centre Conversion to Arts Centre

 

 

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Extension of  Non-Acceptance of Cash Transactions at City Hall

 

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 13 by general consent.

 

 

Consent
Agend
Item

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 27, 2020 and the General Purposes Committee meeting held on September 8, 2020; and

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(2)

the Special Finance Committee meeting held on August 26, 2020 and the Finance Committee meeting held on September 8, 2020; and

 

be received for information.

 

 

 

Consent 
Agenda 
Item

7.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10036 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 3208 Carscallen Road 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 6497341)

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See Page CNCL-66 for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That Housing Agreement (3208 Carscallen Road) Bylaw No. 10036 to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by Rezoning Application RZ 12-610011 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

 

 

 

Consent 
Agenda 
Item

8.

Funding Agreement with Transport Canada Rail Safety Improvement Program for Williams Road-Shell Road Intersection Upgrade 
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-TCAN1-06) (REDMS No. 6492913 v. 3)

CNCL-95

See Page CNCL-95 for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

(1)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the Rail Safety Improvement Program funding agreement with Transport Canada for the Williams Road-Shell Road intersection; and

 

 

(2)

That the Revised Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024) be amended accordingly.

 

 

 

Consent 
Agenda 
Item

9.

City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10187 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009921) (REDMS No. 6465455 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-99 for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10187 presented in the “City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10187” report dated June 10, 2020, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

 

 

 

Consent 
Agenda 
Item

10.

Support for BC Salmon Restoration Projects in Sturgeon Bank 
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-04) (REDMS No. 6517459 v. 14)

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See Page CNCL-107 for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That, as described in the staff report titled “Support for BC Salmon Restoration Projects in Sturgeon Bank,” dated August 25, 2020 from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy and the Director, Engineering:

 

 

(1)

The scope of the three projects to be included in the Expression of Interest prepared by the South Coast Conservation Land Management Program for submission to the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund, be supported; and

 

 

(2)

That in-kind contributions for the projects outlined in the Expression of Interest be endorsed.

 

 

 

Consent 
Agenda 
Item

11.

13740 Westminster Highway – Unauthorized Watercourse Crossing and Decorative Wall 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 6511999 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-116 for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

(1)

Pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 72, 73 and 75 of the Community Charter, that:

 

 

 

(a)

the infill and culvert in the watercourse fronting the property located at 13740 Westminster Highway, and having a legal description of Lot 2 Section 8 Block 4 North Range 5 West New Westminster District Plan 12960 (Parcel Identifier: 001-703-269) (the “Property”) be declared as having obstructed, filled up or damaged the watercourse fronting the Property without the City’s approval or consent (the “Unauthorized Watercourse Crossing”); and

 

 

 

(b)

the decorative wall located at the Property, be declared as creating an unsafe condition;

 

 

(2)

Pursuant to Sections 72 and 73 of the Community Charter, the following remedial action requirements be imposed on Swarn Singh Panesar and Gurbax Kaur Panesar, as the registered owner of the Property (the “Owners”):

 

 

 

(a)

to demolish the decorative wall at the Property; and

 

 

 

(b)

to remove all debris from the decorative wall in accordance with any applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws;

 

 

(3)

Pursuant to Sections 72 and 75 of the Community Charter, and Part 7 of the Watercourse Protection and Crossing Bylaw No. 8441, the following remedial action requirements be imposed on the Owners:

 

 

 

(a)

to remove the Unauthorized Watercourse Crossing in and about the watercourse fronting the Property; and

 

 

 

(b)

to undertake and complete the restoration work identified in the Scope of Work, attached as Attachment 6 of the report to committee titled 13740 Westminster Highway – Unauthorized Crossing and Decorative Wall, dated August 14, 2020, from the Director, Engineering (the “Report”);

 

 

 

(c)

to undertake and complete the restoration work identified in the Construction Environmental Management Plan for 13740 Westminster Highway dated October 2, 2018 by Madrone Environmental Services Ltd., attached as Attachment 7 of the Report;

 

 

 

(d)

to undertake any additional measures as directed by the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, to restore the watercourse to its previous condition; and

 

 

 

(e)

to dispose of all material associated with the removal of the Unauthorized Watercourse Crossing at a permitted site under the guidance of a Qualified Professional, in compliance with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws;

 

 

(4)

That the time limit for completion of all the remedial action requirements described above be set as 5:00 pm on October 30, 2020; and

 

 

(5)

That staff be authorized to take all appropriate action in accordance with Section 17 [Municipal Action at Defaulter’s Expense] of the Community Charter to ensure compliance with all remedial action requirements imposed on the Owners, provided that:

 

 

 

(a)

the Owners have not fully completed the remedial action requirements on or before the time limit specified by Council; and

 

 

 

(b)

all costs incurred by the City to fulfill the remedial action requirements shall be at the expense of the Owner, and subject to Section 17 of the Community Charter, such costs shall be recovered from the Owner as a debt owed to the City of Richmond.

 

 

 

Consent 
Agenda 
Item

 

12.

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Minoru Place Activity Centre Conversion to Arts Centre 
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 6507675 v. 5)

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See Page CNCL-166 for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

(1)

That the submission to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Community, Culture and Recreation Stream, requesting funding of up to $2.4 million as outlined in the report titled, “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Minoru Place Activity Centre Conversion to Arts Centre,” dated August 5, 2020 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development be endorsed;

 

 

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to enter into funding agreements with the government for the aforementioned project should it be approved for funding, as outlined in the report titled, “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Minoru Place Activity Centre Conversion to Arts Centre,” dated August 5, 2020 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development;

 

 

(3)

That the Minoru Place Activity Centre Project capital budget be increased by $749,000, which will be funded by Project Developments 2020 Operating Budget account “Infrastructure Replacement” and that the Revised Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024) be amended accordingly; and

 

 

(4)

That the Revised Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024) be amended accordingly should the aforementioned project be approved for funding as outlined in the report titled, “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Minoru Place Activity Centre Conversion to Arts Centre,” dated August 5, 2020 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development.

 

 

 

Consent 
Agenda 
Item

13.

Extension of Non-Acceptance of Cash Transactions at City Hall 
(File Ref. No. 03-1240-01) (REDMS No. 6513797)

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See Page CNCL-171 for full report

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That Council extends non-acceptance of cash transactions at City Hall until March 31, 2021.

 

 

 

 

 

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

 

14.

Application by Dagneault Planning Consultants Ltd. for an Agricultural Land Reserve Subdivision at 3031 No. 7 Road 
(File Ref. No. AG 20-891572) (REDMS No. 6494333 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-175 for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

Opposed: Cllrs. Day, Greene, and Wolfe

 

 

That the application by Dagneault Planning Consultants Ltd. for an Agricultural Land Reserve Subdivision at 3031 No. 7 Road be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.

 

 

 

 

15.

Application by Polygon Talisman Park Ltd. to Create the “Residential / Limited Commercial (ZMU47) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” Zone, and Rezone the Site at 8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road/3600 Sexsmith Road, and 3480, 3500, 3520, 3540/3560 Sexsmith Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” Zone to the “Residential / Limited Commercial (ZMU47) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010198; RZ 18-836123) (REDMS No. 6491719 v. 6)

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See Page CNCL-201 for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10198 to create the “Residential / Limited Commercial (ZMU47) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road/3600 Sexsmith Road, and 3480, 3500, 3520, 3540/3560 Sexsmith Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Residential / Limited Commercial (ZMU47) – Capstan Village (City Centre)”zone and the “School and Institutional Use (SI)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 10038 
(Road Adjacent to 8671, 8691, 8711 and 8731 Spires Road)
Opposed at 1st/2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

 

CNCL-336

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9764 
(23200 Gilley Road, RZ 16-754305)
Opposed at 1st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 

16.

RECOMMENDATION

 

 

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on July 29, 2020, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on May 27, 2020 and June 10, 2020, be received for information; and

 

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(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 19-876647) for the property at 17720 River Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT