March 24, 2014 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, March 24, 2014
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Absent: |
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R14/6-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Monday, March 10, 2014, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, March 17, 2014, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS |
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R14/6-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Community Safety Committee recommendation for Item No. 7 be amended to read as follows: |
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That (i) Pedestrian Safety (Traffic Safety), (ii) Break and Enters (Commercial and Residential Property Crime), and (iii) Policing and Mental Health (Community Engagement) be included as community priorities in the Richmond Detachment 2014/2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan as per the report titled 2014/2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan-Community Priorities, dated January 30, 2014, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP. |
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That Part (2) to the Planning Committee recommendation for Item No. 13 be amended by inserting “Richmond MPs, and the Metro Vancouver representative to the Port Metro Vancouver Board” prior to “be advised of the above recommendation;” |
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That the following be added as Part (2) to the Planning Committee recommendation for Item No. 17: |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9117 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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Jennifer Vartiainen, Acting Coordinator, Parks Programs, highlighted that the City of Richmond’s Street Banner Program is a Partners For Beautification initiative – a community engagement program that encourages Richmond residents to participate in the beautification of their city. She advised that the submissions were all original images reflecting one or more of the following themes: Active Living, Arts, Culture and Heritage, the City Centre, Parks and Nature, and Transportation. |
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Prior to announcing the winning banners, Ms. Vartiainen recognized the panel of volunteers (Sandra Cohen, Eve Edmonds, Annette Loeschmann, Emily May, and Violet Smythe) for contributing their time and expertise in judging this year’s Street Banner Contest. |
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The winning artists and the titles of their banner art were then announced as follows: Ellane Reyes – Tug Boat at Iona Beach and Tranquility at Garry Point Park, Max Lindenthaler – Canada Line Crossing, Beth Belcourt – Nature at Iona, Fabian Dominguez – Air Show, Joel Baziuk – Steveston’s Bounty, John Bates – Homegrown Harvest, Clare Scott – Wild Flowers, Craig Robison – River’s Edge, Demian Lamblet – Drums: The Beat of Culture, and Ron Coutts – Heron Reflections. |
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Winning artists were presented with an honorarium as well as a banner showing their design in a recycled banner bag. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R14/6-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:16 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R14/6-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:17 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R14/6-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items 6 through 22 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2014; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014; |
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the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2014-2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities |
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That (i) Pedestrian Safety (Traffic Safety), (ii) Break and Enters (Commercial and Residential Property Crime), and (iii) Policing and Mental Health (Community Engagement) be included as community priorities in the Richmond Detachment 2014/2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan as per the report titled 2014/ 2015 RCMP Annual Performance Plan-Community Priorities, dated January 30, 2014, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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British Columbia Real Time Intelligence Centre |
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That the implementation of the British Columbia Real Time Intelligence Centre be endorsed in principle; and |
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That the future governance structure and budget approval process for the British Columbia Real Time Intelligence Centre include elected municipal officials. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy – Final |
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That the Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy, enclosed as Attachment 1 to the staff report titled Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy – Final, dated February 6, 2014, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be adopted. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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GOODLUCK INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES LTD., DOING BUSINESS AS BUSHUAIR RESTAURANT UNIT 121 – 4600 NO. 3 ROAD |
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That the application from Goodluck International Enterprises Ltd., doing business as Bushuair Restaurant, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 303133 from Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to Midnight to Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that: |
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Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service hours as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community; |
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Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows: |
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the potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved was considered; |
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the impact on the community if the application is approved was assessed through a community consultation process and considered.; and |
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given there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence, should not change the establishment such that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose. |
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As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view of the residents as follows: |
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property owners and businesses within a 50 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application, providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.; and |
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signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. This signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted. |
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Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows: |
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that based on the number of letters sent and the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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THE WESTIN WALL CENTRE VANCOUVER AIRPORT, DOING BUSINESS AS THE APRON RESTAURANT, 3099 CORVETTE WAY |
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That the application from The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, doing business as The Apron Restaurant, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 303817 from Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to Midnight to Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that: |
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Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service hours as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community; |
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Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows: |
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the potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved was considered; |
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the impact on the community if the application is approved was assessed through a community consultation process and considered; and |
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given there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose. |
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As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view of the residents as follows: |
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property owners and businesses within a 50 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.; and |
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signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. This signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted. |
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Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows: |
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that based on the number of letters sent and the lack of responses received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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FINAL ENDORSEMENT OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL RENTAL HOUSING CORPORATION’S ALTERNATIVE LEGAL MECHANISM TO SECURE ADDITIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE REMY DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH TERMINATION OF HOUSING AGREEMENT (9340 - 9400 CAMBIE ROAD) BYLAW NO. 9059 |
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That the Termination of Housing Agreement (9340-9400 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 9059, to authorize the termination, release and discharge of Housing Agreement (9340-9400 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 8406, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Richmond Response: Proposed 2013 Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan |
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That Council advise Port Metro Vancouver that it is providing only conditional support for the proposed 2013 Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan and requests that the Plan be revised to state that the Port will not use or expand on agricultural land, and the “Special Study Area” designations in Richmond be deleted and replaced with an “Agricultural” designation, before it is presented to the Port Metro Vancouver Board of Directors for approval; and |
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That the Minister of Transport Canada, the BC Minister of Agriculture, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Chair of the BC Agricultural Land Commission, the Metro Vancouver Board, all Metro Vancouver municipalities, Richmond MPs, and the Metro Vancouver representative to the Port Metro Vancouver Board be advised of the above recommendation. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Kulwinder Sanghera for Rezoning at 11111 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8932, for the rezoning of 11111 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Raman Kooner for Rezoning at 9140 Dolphin Ave from Single Detached (RS1/B) to Single Detached (RS2/K) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9129, for the rezoning of 9140 Dolphin Ave from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” to “Single Detached (RS2/K)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by 0800705 B.C. Ltd. for a Zoning Text Amendment to the High Rise Apartment (ZHR7) - Lansdowne Village (City Centre) Zoning District at 7117 Elmbridge Way |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9113, to amend the “High Rise Apartment (ZHR7) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zoning district for the property at 7117 Elmbridge Way to delete Section 19.7.11.1 (Other Regulations) which defines a “live/work dwelling” within this zone, and rely on the definition of “live/work dwelling” under Section 3.4 (Use and Term Definitions), be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Citimark-Western Alberta Road Townhouse Ltd. for Rezoning at 9671 Alberta Road from Single Detached (RS1/F) to Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9117, for the rezoning of 9671 Alberta Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)”, be introduced and given first reading; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9117 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by 664525 B.C. Ltd. for Rezoning at 7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Low Density Townhouses (RTL4) |
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That Bylaw 9015, for the rezoning of 7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, be introduced and given first reading; and |
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That the Public Hearing notification area be expanded from the standard 50 m radius to include the area shown in Attachment 5. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATION BY TOWNLINE GARDENS INC. FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (ZMU18) – THE GARDENS (SHELLMONT) ZONE TO PERMIT WAIVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR MARKET RENTAL UNITS IN PHASE 2 |
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That Bylaw No. 9112, for a zoning text amendment to the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – the Gardens (Shellmont)” zone to waive the affordable housing requirements for the 144 market rental housing units within Phase 2 in Building D located on PID: 028-631-561 Lot C Section 31 Block 4 North Range 5 West NWD Plan EPP12978 (10820 No. 5 Road), be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CLOTHES WASHER REBATE PROGRAM |
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That: |
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the City partner with BC Hydro for a combined rebate program in May and October 2014, which provides a minimum $100 and maximum $200 rebate (equally shared between BC Hydro and the City) for the replacement of an efficient clothes washer; |
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the scope of the existing toilet rebate program be expanded to include clothes washer rebates; and |
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the CAO and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to enter into an agreement with BC Hydro to execute this program. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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AGEING FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE - UPDATE |
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That the staff report titled Ageing Facility Infrastructure – Update dated March 4, 2014 from the Director, Engineering be utilized as input in the annual capital and operating budget preparation process. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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iCBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2014 |
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That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in the staff report titled ICBC/City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2014, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2014 Road Improvement Program for consideration of cost sharing funding; and |
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That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost-share agreements and that the 2014 Capital Plan and 5-Year (2014-2018) Financial Plan be amended accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Appointments to the Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee |
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Bob Cowan |
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Jenniffer Chua |
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Milo Ilich |
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Susan St. Louis |
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Brian Williams |
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Kush Panatch |
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Mayor Brodie announced that Councillor Derek Dang has been appointed as Chair of the Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee. |
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Appointments to the Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee |
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Ian MacLeod |
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Rosemary Nickerson |
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Bill Sorenson |
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Kathleen Holmes |
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Elroy Jesperson |
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Bruce Raber |
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Anne Chen |
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Gail Nichols |
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Mahmood Awan |
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Mayor Brodie announced that Councillor Ken Johnston has been appointed as Chair of the Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee. |
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Mayor Brodie then advised that Xuedong Zhao has been appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term. |
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Also, Mayor Brodie announced that the name ‘Mannini Way’ has been chosen for the new road connecting Knight Street to Jacombs Road. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R14/6-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9057 |
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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9110 (Health Canada Licensed Medical Marihuana Production Facilities and Medical Marihuana Research and Development Facilities) |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R14/6-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:05 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, March 24, 2014. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Acting Corporate Officer |