May 4, 2020 - Minutes

Date:

Monday, May 4, 2020

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

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
April 20, 2020, be amended to include the phrase “enhanced communication regarding the disposal of drywall and wood” in Item No. 1 as Part (vii).

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on
April 20, 2020, be adopted as amended.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

capital regional district biofuel incineration at the richmond lafarge cement manufacturing site 
(File Ref. No. 10-6175-03-01) (REDMS No. 6440871 v. 6)

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) monitoring and minimizing contaminants in the biofuel, (ii) management of the project, (iii) minimizing potential odours and emissions, and (iv) alternatives to the incineration of biosolids.

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) contaminants and emissions will be monitored to ensure that concentrations meet acceptable standards, (ii) installation of carbon filters are proposed in the emission pipes, (iii) the project will be managed by Metro Vancouver and the City will remain engaged and provide input throughout the process, and  (iv) the City will be engaging with other municipalities to ensure sites outside of Richmond meet emission standards.

It was moved and seconded

That the comments outlined in the staff report titled “Capital Regional District Biofuel Incineration at the Richmond Lafarge Cement Manufacturing Site” dated March 30, 2020, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy be endorsed and directed to Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

2.

Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10127 Part Ten: Karaoke Box Room Regulation 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-02-01) (REDMS No. 6392006)

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that the applicant met current regulations regarding the coverage of glass on the walls for visibility of the rooms, however the proposed bylaw would further provide clarity on glass transparency requirements for future applicants.

It was moved and seconded

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10127, which amends Part Ten: Karaoke Box Room Regulation to prevent mosaic patterns of glass coverage, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

3.

Application by David Lin for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6471 Dyke Road (McKinney House) 
(File Ref. No. HA 20-893182) (REDMS No. 6431249 v. 5)

A revised Heritage Alteration Permit was distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1).

It was moved and seconded

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued which would:

(1)

Permit the following maintenance work to the heritage-designated house at 6471 Dyke Road, on a site zoned “Single Detached Housing (ZS1) - London Landing (Steveston)”:

(a)

Removal and replacement of exterior wood shingle and horizontal lap siding cladding on a like-for-like basis;

(b)

Repair and replacement of the rotted shiplap sheathing with new plywood sheathing as needed;

(c)

Installation of new building wrap material to seal the dwelling from water ingress;

(d)

Installation of metal flashing to all openings and joints; and

(e)

Incidental repair of existing soffits, as needed, on a like-for-like basis.

CARRIED

4.

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 and 3331 No. 3 Road 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010162; ZT 19-872212) (REDMS No. 6447538)

Staff reviewed the application, noting that the applicant has requested that
(i) approximately 10,000 ft² of unbuilt floor area be relocated from the Phase 1 site to the Phase 2 and 3 sites of the project, (ii) the number of dwelling units on-site be increased to 960 from 850 based on the increase of the public open space contribution as applicable to the Capstan Station Bonus, and (iii) completion of proposed City Centre North Community Centre be deferred to 2023.

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) increasing the number of proposed dwelling units allocated for affordable housing, (ii) determining the size of the proposed units and the unit mix of family-friendly units, and (iii) considering the application at a Public Hearing.

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that at the time of the rezoning application, proposed designs were conceptual, however more information on dwelling unit size can be obtained from the applicant. Also, staff noted that the proposed development is expected to meet a minimum level 2 BC Energy Step Code and will be required to connect to District Energy.

A letter from the City Centre Community Association, dated May 3, 2020, was distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2).

Discussion ensued regarding the governance model of the proposed City Centre North Community Centre, and in reply to queries, staff noted that staff can provide additional information on the matter. Also, staff added that residency of Phase 2 will not take place until the completion of the proposed Community Centre.

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

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “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 and 3331 No. 3 Road”, dated April 23, 2020, from the Director, Development, be referred back to staff to provide more information on the following:

(1)

the proposed changes to the dwelling unit sizes compared to the original proposal;

(2)

the proposed number of rental units;

(3)

options to increase the affordable housing contribution;

(4)

rationale for waiving the Public Hearing;

(5)

the proposed amount of amenity space;

(6)

the rationale for the deferral of the proposed City Centre North Community Centre and the proposed construction timeline; and

(7)

the proposed governance model of the City Centre North Community Centre.

The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to the application’s timeline and construction timeline of the proposed City Centre North Community Centre.

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

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:55 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, May 4, 2020.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Evangel Biason
Legislative Services Associate