June 15, 2015 - Minutes

Date:

Monday, June 15, 2015

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Acting Mayor Alexa Loo, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Absent:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Call to Order:

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

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, June 1, 2015, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 Public Art Concept Proposal
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-079) (REDMS No. 4585042 v. 4)

In reply to queries from Committee, Eric Fiss, Public Art Planner, advised that the call to artists typically provides historical information on the history of the site.  Also, Mr. Fiss spoke of the proposed public art’s risk management evaluation, noting that it will meet safety standards equivalent to those of playground equipment.

It was moved and seconded

That the concept proposal and installation for the Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 public artwork by artist Daniel Laskarin, as presented in the staff report titled “Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 Public Art Concept Proposal”, dated May 27, 2015, be endorsed.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

2.

Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy policy
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 4579777 v. 2)

In reply to queries from Committee, Peter Russell, Senior Manager, Sustainability and District Energy, commented on consultations with stakeholders such as the Urban Development Institute and Richmond Small Builders’ Group in relation to the proposed text amendment, noting that cost matters were addressed.  Also, Joe Erceg, General Manager, Planning and Development, advised that the proposed text amendments could be applied to in-stream applications at the development permit stage.

Discussion took place on the cost of energy efficient and renewable energy equipment to builders, and it was noted that such costs are often passed onto the consumer; therefore, it thwarts the City’s affordable housing mandate.

Mr. Erceg provided background information on consultations carried out with stakeholders when the initial EnerGuide text amendments were brought forward, noting that there was agreement amongst the development community to move forward.  Also, he remarked that developers typically work the cost of energy efficient equipment into their projects as they are aware of these requirements.

In reply to an additional query from Committee, Mr. Russell advised that staff are actively working on an open referral on solar energy.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254 (Townhouse Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy), to amend the City’s existing energy efficiency policies for townhouse developments resulting from rezoning to reference Natural Resources Canada’s “Energy Star for New Homes” standard in the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254 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;

is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act; and

(3)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9254, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:14 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, June 15, 2015.

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Acting Mayor Alexa Loo
Chair

Hanieh Berg
Committee Clerk