January 21, 2014 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Linda McPhail |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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COUNCILLOR LINDA MCPHAIL |
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RCSAC Community Social Services Employer’s Association Collective Agreement Update |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Janice Barr, Executive Director, Richmond Society of Community Living summarized the challenges that social service organizations are facing as a result of a ratified collective agreement that would increase wages. |
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She noted that the collective agreement was ratified with the understanding that the provincial government would allocate funds to cover the wage increases. However, the provincial government has since indicated wage increases must be accommodated within existing budgets, which has resulted in budgetary pressures and a decrease in services. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the RCSAC Community Social Services Employer’s Association Collective Agreement Update be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program |
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In response to queries from Committee, Rick Dubras, Richmond Addiction Services Society and Lisa Whittaker, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, co-chairs of the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC), provided the following information: |
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a task group was formed to examine space needs for non-profit groups; however, the task group was suspended because the task group’s services were no longer required; |
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RCSAC is seeking a youth volunteer to update the youth webpage on its website; and |
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in cooperation with other agencies in the City, RCSAC hopes to organize an all candidates meetings for the upcoming civic election. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee’s 2014 Work Program be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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RIAC 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Work Program (Attachment 1) be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Raman Kooner and Robbie Sharda for Rezoning at 5771/5791 Langtree Avenue from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9096, for the rezoning of 5771/5791 Langtree Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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Application by Kirk Yuen of Cape Construction (2001) Ltd. for Rezoning at 13040 No. 2 Road from the “Light Industrial (IL)” Zone to a Site Specific “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU24) – London Landing (Steveston)” Zone |
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Wayne Craig, Director of Development provided background information and highlighted the contributions made by the developer towards affordable housing. He also noted that the developer will contribute funds towards the City’s Public Art Program and trail improvements in the area. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Craig indicated that some commercial tenants in the area have relocated in part due to the rental rates and to avoid potential disruptions due to the anticipated construction. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9094 to: create “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU24) – London Landing (Steveston)”; and to rezone 13040 No. 2 Road from “Light Industrial (IL)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU24) – London Landing (Steveston)”; be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9091, to amend the “Auto‑Oriented Commercial (CA)” zone to allow a 222 m2 type 2 retail liquor store at 8555 Sea Island Way, be introduced and given first reading; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9092, to amend the “Hotel Commercial (ZC16) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone to remove type 1 retail liquor store as a secondary use at 3031 No. 3 Road, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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mANAGER’S rEPORT
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:30 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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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 21, 2014. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Evangel Biason |