July 15, 2013 - Minutes
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Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings
Monday, July 15, 2013
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie opened the proceedings at 7:00 p.m. |
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(Location: 9388 Odlin Road (formerly 9340, 9360, 9400 Odlin Road); Applicant: 0845260 B.C. Ltd.) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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The applicant was not available to answer questions. |
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Written Submissions: |
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None. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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None. |
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PH13/7-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Housing Agreement (9388 Odlin Road) (Formerly 9340, 9360, 9400 Odlin Road) Bylaw 8693 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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PH13/7-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Housing Agreement (9388 Odlin Road) (Formerly 9340, 9360, 9400 Odlin Road) Bylaw 8693 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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(Location: 10480 Williams Road; Applicant: Barstow Construction Ltd.) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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The applicant was available to answer questions. |
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Written Submissions: |
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None. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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None. |
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PH13/7-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9029 be given second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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(Location: 6611, 6622, 6655, 6811 and 6899 Pearson Way (River Green); Applicant: Oval 8 Holdings Ltd.) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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The applicant was available to answer questions. |
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Written Submissions: |
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None. |
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Staff Comments: |
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Wayne Craig, Director of Development, provided details on the zoning amendment allowing the developer to provide cash-in-lieu of constructing the affordable housing units and an upcoming staff report allocating the funds to a special development circumstance. |
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John Foster, Manager, Community Social Development, added that the funds for the affordable housing contributions would be targeted to subsidized units in accordance with the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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Deirdre Whalen, 13631 Blundell Road, reiterated her concerns addressed in her written submission dated July 15, 2013 (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1). |
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In response to a query, Ms. Whalen advised that the Richmond Homelessness Coalition advocates and recognizes the need for support from other levels of government. The Poverty Response Committee has an Affordable Housing Task Force and is a member of the BC Coalition of Poverty Reduction which has a plan for a National Housing Strategy. |
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In reply to queries, Mr. Craig noted that the utilization of the cash-in-lieu contribution would be at Council’s discretion and provided details on how staff calculate the financial contribution. He further noted that staff are currently working on a number of initiatives for affordable housing which would be announced in the near future. |
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Jennifer Larson, 7688 Acheson Road, expressed concern that no information was available to the public regarding the proposed replacement for the affordable housing lost with this application. |
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PH13/7-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9035 be given second and third readings. |
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The question was not called on Resolution No. PH13/7-4 as discussion ensued regarding future special purpose housing developments. The question was then called and it was CARRIED with Councillor Au opposed. |
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(Location: 10011, 10111, 10199 and 10311 River Drive (Parc Riviera); Applicant: Parc Riviera Project Inc.) |
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Applicant’s Comments: |
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The applicant was available to answer questions. |
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Written Submissions: |
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None. |
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Submissions from the floor: |
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Deirdre Whalen, 13631 Blundell Road, stated her concern that the process had not been transparent and did not allow for public input concerning affordable housing initiatives. |
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Jennifer Larson, 7688 Acheson Road, expressed the same concerns as with the previous application. |
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PH13/7-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9036 and Termination Of Housing Agreement (Parc Riviera) Bylaw 9037 be given second and third readings. |
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The question was not called on Resolution No. PH13/7-5 as discussion ensued. In response to queries from Council, Mr. Craig explained the background on the affordable housing requirement for this development including the calculation of the proposed cash-in-lieu contribution. Mr. Craig added that, as of June 30, 2013, the City had secured, through the Affordable Housing Strategy, 311subsidized rental units, 482 affordable rental units, 303 market rental units, 19 entry-level home ownership units, and 77 secondary suites and single-family homes. He further noted that, although he did not have specific numbers, some of the subsidized rental housing had received BC Housing Funding either in construction financing or mortgage take outs. Staff was advised that information related to any federal and provincial contributions toward affordable housing should be included with the future staff report. The question was then called and it was CARRIED with Councillor Au opposed. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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PH13/7-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (7:42 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting for Public Hearings of the City of Richmond held on Monday, July 15, 2013. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
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Acting Corporate Officer |