January 19, 2015 - Minutes

Date:

Monday, January 19, 2015

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Absent:

Councillor Ken Johnston

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

AGENDA ADDITIONS

It was moved and seconded

That correspondence dated January 7, 2015 from the District of Hudson’s Hope regarding the Proposed Site C Dam Project be added to the agenda as Item No. 1A and that the Richmond Sports Wall of Honour Selection Criteria be added to the agenda as Item No. 5.

CARRIED

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, January 5, 2015, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR CAROL DAY

1.

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
(File Ref. No. 10-6150-01) (REDMS No.)

Discussion ensued regarding the Corporation of Delta’s request for support in relation to the scope of the environmental assessment for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, and it was noted that the proposed letter be sent to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.  Also, it was suggested that the proposed letter be copied to the provincial Minister of the Environment, the Corporation of Delta, Port Metro Vancouver, the BC Environmental Assessment Office, Transport Canada, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

As a result, the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the City of Richmond write a letter of support for the Corporation of Delta regarding the environmental assessment of the RBT2 project to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, with copies  to the provincial Minister of the Environment, the Corporation of Delta, Port Metro Vancouver, the BC Environmental Assessment Office, Transport Canada, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and that Richmond ask the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency for a full assessment of the broader community and environmental impacts associated with the traffic impacts of the project.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place and it was noted that, in addition to the proposed letter, other efforts may be required in order to accurately convey Council’s concerns.  Staff was directed to examine which other municipalities share Richmond’s concerns.

In reply to queries from Committee, Amarjeet Rattan, Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit, commented on the City’s communication history with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and Port Metro Vancouver; he noted that both parties have acknowledged the concerns identified by the City, and have each indicated that the City’s remarks would be included in their respective reviews.

Discussion took place regarding several projects along Richmond and Delta’s waterfront and their effects on the Fraser River and it was noted that the federal entities responsible for these projects do not represent the constituents of these two municipalities.  Also, it was noted that federal interests are at the forefront of these projects and that this sentiment be conveyed in the proposed letter.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

1A.

District of Hudson’s Hope – Proposed Site C Dam Project
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)

The Chair circulated correspondence from the District of Hudson’s Hope dated January 7, 2015 regarding the proposed Site C Dam project (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), noting that the Hudson’s Hope is seeking Council’s support to correspond with the Provincial Government requesting a moratorium on the construction and development of Site C until the end of 2015, and that the proposed project be referred to the BC Utilities Commission for review and consultation.

As a result, the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the City write a letter to the Province of BC requesting a moratorium on the construction and development of Site C until the end of 2015, and that the proposed project be referred to the BC Utilities Commission for review and consultation.

CARRIED

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

2.

IPC Restaurant Ltd., doing business as ABC HK Cafe Unit 2792 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4463419)

It was moved and seconded

That the application from IPC Restaurant Ltd., doing business as ABC HK Café, for an amendment to add a patron participation endorsement under Food Primary Licence No. 304643, in order to offer entertainment in the form of dancing, karaoke and live musicians, be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the amendment of an endorsement for patron participation as the issuance will not pose a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

the potential for additional noise and traffic in the area was considered;

(b)

the impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process; and

(c)

given that there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit patron participation under the Food Primary Licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated in a manner that is contrary to its primary purpose as a food establishment;

(3)

as the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view of residents as follows:

(a)

property owners and businesses within a 50 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application, providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted; and

(b)

signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  The signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted; and

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

that based on the number of letters sent and the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendments are acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

3.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9205
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-01; 12-8060-20-009205) (REDMS No. 4462640 v. 7)

It was moved and seconded

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9205 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Committee, Alen Postolka, Manager, District Energy, advised that that proposed 4% increase to the Alexandra District Energy Utility rate is lower than the projected costs of natural gas and electricity.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

4.

2014 Report from City Citizen Representatives to the Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (YVR ANMC)
(File Ref. No. 01-0153-04-01) (REDMS No. 4398243 v.5)

Don Flintoff, City of Richmond representative on the Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee, commented on WebTrak – an online noise monitoring and flight tracking tool.  He stated that his primary concern with WebTrak is that it is not publicized to the community, thus many residents are unaware of its existence; he noted that the tool is provided in English only and suggested that it be available in other languages reflective of the community’s demographics.  Also, Mr. Flintoff requested that the area surrounding the noise sensor on Lynas Lane be cleared.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Vancouver Airport Authority be requested to explore the feasibility of publicizing and providing training in multiple languages for Richmond residents in the use of WebTrak to register airport noise complaints as per the recommendation of the City’s citizen representatives to the YVR ANMC outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled 2014 Report from City Citizen Representatives to the Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (YVR ANMC) dated December 16, 2014 from the Director, Transportation; and

(2)

That staff be directed to provide a status update on the above recommendation as part of the annual reporting process in 2015.

CARRIED

5.

Richmond Sports Wall of Honour Selection Criteria
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-00) (REDMS No. 4475728)

In reference to a staff memorandum dated January 8, 2015 regarding the Sports Wall of Honour Selection Criteria (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), it was noted that the Sports Wall of Honour Nominating Committee is seeking Council’s endorsement of the proposed new selection criteria.

As a result, the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Sports Wall of Honour Selection Criteria as listed on Attachment 1 of the staff memorandum dated January 8, 2015 titled Richmond Sports Wall of Honour Nominating Committee be endorsed.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:26 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, January 19, 2015.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Hanieh Berg
Committee Clerk