Date:

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Place:

Anderson Room

Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

Councillor Linda Barnes

Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

Councillor Harold Steves

Absent:

Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt, Vice-Chair

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 Planning Committee held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Tuesday, February 8, 2011, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

It was agreed the order of the Agenda would be changed so that that Item 3. would be discussed by Committee before discussion ensued on the other Agenda items.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2011 WORK PROGRAM: RICHMOND SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 3090981)

A brief discussion took place between Committee and members of the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee, including Aileen Cormack and Douglas Symons, regarding: (i) adult day care spaces; (ii) support for the installation of turnstiles at CanadaLine stations; and (iii) a mechanism for people who may have financial trouble to pay for home care.

The Chair commended the Committee on the success of its annual seniors week and wellness fair. He added that staff and Council could respond to any information Committee members bring to their attention.

It was moved and seconded

That, as per the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer’s report dated December 17, 2010, “2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Program: Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee”, the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2011 Work Program be approved.

CARRIED

2.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2011 WORK PROGRAM: RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 3094319)

A brief discussion took place between Committee and members of the Executive Committee of the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) regarding: (i) the recent decline in grants, including gaming grants, dictates that a different level of program services be offered; (ii) youth issues; (iii) the mental health survey will be shared with the City in the future; and (iv) the provincial HST tax has impacted social services agencies.

It was moved and seconded

That, as per the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer’s report dated December 21, 2010, entitled “2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Program: Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee”, the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2011 Work Program be approved.

CARRIED

A suggestion was made that the RCSAC’s budget be increased to $11,000 from its current budget of $9,200. As a result of the suggestion the following motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That Council consider an increase in the budget of the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, from its current budget of $9,200 to a total budget of $11,000.

CARRIED

3.

2010 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2011 WORK PROGRAM: CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 3093984)

Discussion ensued between Committee and Linda Shirley, who represented the Child Care Development Advisory Committee, and in particular on: (i) the development of guidelines to help establish high performance in the five pillars of the childcare system; (ii) the Committee’s desire for a Child Care Coordinator; and (iii) the importance of learning the position on child care of the leadership candidates for the Provincial Liberal and Provincial NDP parties.

The Chair commended the Committee on its endeavours, as well as the format of its work program. He encouraged continued lobbying of senior governments, on behalf of social service agencies.

It was moved and seconded

That, as per the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer’s report dated December 21, 2010, entitled “2010 Annual Report and 2011 Work Program: Child Care Development Advisory Committee”, the Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2011 Work Program be approved.

CARRIED

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

4.

BUILDING REGULATION BYLAW FEES UPDATE

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2451588)

It was moved and seconded

That the Building Regulation Bylaw 7230 Amendment Bylaw 8374, to introduce new permit fees and to revise the existing building permit fees, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

CARRIED

5.

APPLICATION BY YAMAMOTO ARCHITECTURE INC. FOR REZONING AT 7251 ST. ALBANS ROAD FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO HIGH DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTH1)

(File Ref. No.:  12-8060-20-8689, RZ 10-528329) (REDMS No. 3076015)

In response to a query, Brian J. Jackson, Director of Development, advised that the flat style of roof planned for the proposed townhouse units meets the City’s building code regarding rain screening.

It was moved and seconded

That Bylaw No. 8689, for the rezoning of 7251 St. Albans Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”, be introduced and given First Reading.

CARRIED

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

It was agreed that Items 6A and 6B would be discussed at the same time, as one Agenda item.

6A.

THE GARDENS PARK PLAN

(File Ref. No.:  06-2345-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3061671)

Discussion ensued between Committee and staff in relation to the park space located in the Agricultural Land Reserve at the former Fantasy Gardens property at No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway.

Discussion concerned:

·          

the reuse of collected storm water from the park, and the developed portion of the site, for irrigation purposes;

·          

the possibility of an integrated storm management system between the subject site and the adjacent temple site;

·          

the preservation and relocation of the former Fantasy Gardens’ Coeverden Castle onto the park, and various uses for the two story structure;

·          

the thorough public consultation process undertaken by rezoning applicant Townline Homes;

·          

design details, such as paved or gravel roadways through the site, are to be determined at a later date;

·          

how the Townline Homes sales centre is to be adapted for community use; and

·          

the proposed park has a farm theme, but a petty zoo is not planned.

There was general agreement that the 12.2 acre park would be an asset to the City.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the design concept and proposed program of The Gardens Park Plan, as described in Attachment 1 and 3 of the staff report dated January 7, 2011 from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation Department, be endorsed; and

(2)

staff work with Townline Homes and its consultants to complete implementation and phasing plans for the park.

CARRIED

6B.

TOWNLINE APPLICATION

(File Ref. No.:  AG 11-558240/RZ 10-546755; 12-8060-20-8696/8697) (REDMS No. 3091446)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

(a)

authorization for Townline Gardens Inc. to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for non-farm use approval at 10620 No. 5 Road and the ALR designated portion (north half) of 10800 No. 5 Road be granted; and

(b)

the Gardens Park Plan and Staff Report (dated January 7, 2011) be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission as part of the non-farm use application information package;

(2)

Bylaw No. 8696, to amend the Assembly (ASY) zone and for the rezoning of 10640 No. 5 Road from “Agricultural and Botanical Show Garden (ZA3)” to “Assembly (ASY)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(3)

Bylaw No. 8697, to rezone 10620 No. 5 Road from “Agricultural and Botanical Show Garden (ZA3)” to “Assembly (ASY)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(4)

(a)

a license agreement be approved for Townline Homes Inc. for the property at 10620 and 10640 No. 5 Road for two (2) years on an exclusive basis as a sales centre and thereafter on a non-exclusive basis on automatic annual renewals until the City terminates the license agreement at a nominal rent plus costs of operation, maintenance and property taxes as detailed in the Staff Report from the Planning and Development Department dated January 7, 2011; and

(b)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps, including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services, to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the license transaction.

CARRIED

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Special Transportation Topics for the Official Community Plan Update

A brief discussion ensued between Committee and Victor Wei, Director of Transportation with regard to the City’s transit improvements, transportation needs, transportation system, and the impact of new vehicle technology on the City’s roadways.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.

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Councillor Bill McNulty

Chair

Sheila Johnston

Committee Clerk