December 12, 2016 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 28, 2016 (distributed previously).

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

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(1)

Dr. Meena Dawar, Richmond Medical Health Officer, and Dr. Lu, Environmental Health Officer, Vancouver Coastal Health, to present findings pertaining to Harvest Power.

(2)

Video presentation on tax assessment.

2.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

(a)

Appointment of Council representative to the TransLink – Southwest Area Transport Plan Senior Advisory Committee, until December 11, 2017.

(b)

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation, until December 11, 2017.

(c)

Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the BC Aviation Council, until December 11, 2017.

3.

NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR
(in accordance with the Community Charter)

4.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Appointment of Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) until December 11, 2017:

(a)

Advisory Committee on the Environment;

(b)

Agricultural Advisory Committee;

(c)

Canada 150 Celebration Steering Committee;

(d)

Child Care Development Advisory Committee;

(e)

Council / School Board Liaison Committee;

(f)

Economic Advisory Committee;

(g)

Heritage Commission;

(h)

Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee;

(i)

Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee;

(j)

Richmond Centre for Disability;

(k)

Richmond Chamber of Commerce;

(l)

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee;

(m)

Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee;

(n)

Richmond Farmers' Institute;

(o)

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee;

(p)

Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee; 

(q)

Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee;

(r)

Richmond Sports Council;

(s)

Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee;

(t)

Seniors Advisory Committee; and

(u)

Vancouver Coastal Health / Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group.

5.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Appointment of Council liaisons to community associations until December 11, 2017:

(a)

Arenas Community Association;

(b)

City Centre Community Association;

(c)

East Richmond Community Association;

(d)

Hamilton Community Association;

(e)

Richmond Art Gallery Association;

(f)

Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association;

(g)

Sea Island Community Association;

(h)

South Arm Community Association;

(i)

Thompson Community Association; and

(j)

West Richmond Community Association.

6.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

Appointment of Council liaisons to various boards until December 11, 2017:

(a)

Aquatic Services Board;

(b)

Museum Society Board;

(c)

Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board; and

(d)

Richmond Public Library Board.

7.

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

Appointment of Council liaisons until December 11, 2017:

(a)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society;

(b)

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society;

(c)

London Heritage Farm Society;

(d)

Minoru Seniors Society;

(e)

Richmond Nature Park Society;

(f)

Steveston Community Society; and

(g)

Steveston Historical Society.

8.

APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION

That the members of the Public Works and Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services until December 11, 2017.

9.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 13, 2016 TO DECEMBER 11, 2017

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

10.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

11.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED.)

12.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

§  

Receipt of Committee minutes

§  

Baseball Facility Development in Richmond

§  

2016 Metro Vancouver Regional Food System Action Plan

§  

Richmond School Board – School Closure Process

§  

South Arm Community Centre Upgrades

§  

Council/School Board Liaison Committee Resolution Relating to Fentanyl Drug Forum

§  

Federal Government Proposed Sale of Airport Land Assets

§  

Appointment Of Acting Corporate Officer

§  

2017 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

§  

Richmond Major Facilities Projects

§  

2017 Operating Budgets for Richmond Public Library

§  

2017 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures

§  

2017 Capital Budget

§  

Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal Application by Gurdial S. Badh for Subdivision at 15240 and 15260 Westminster Highway

§  

Update: Possible Casino in Delta

§  

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on January 16, 2017):

§  

9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road – Rezone from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” and “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)”  to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR30) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”  (Application by 0731649 BC Ltd.  – applicant)

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6231 Blundell Road – Rezone from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH1)” (Peter Hu – applicant)

13.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 30 by general consent.

14.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on November 29, 2016;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on December 5, 2016;

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(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on December 5, 2016; and

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on December 6, 2016;

be received for information.

15.

baseball facility development in Richmond
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 5215345 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-82 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff develop an Operating Agreement with Richmond City Baseball Association for the operation and management of the concession at Palmer/Garden City Neighbourhood School Park, as detailed in the staff report titled “Baseball Facility Development in Richmond,” dated November 8, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services.

16.

2016 metro vancouver regional food system action plan
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 4838223 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-97 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2016 Metro Vancouver Regional Food System Action Plan, provided as Attachment 1, as detailed in the staff report titled “2016 Metro Vancouver Regional Food System Action Plan,” dated November 8, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be endorsed as a guide for future planning purposes.

17.

richmond school board – school closure process
(File Ref. No. 11-7200-01) (REDMS No. 5208965 v. 7)

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See Page CNCL-221 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the British Columbia Premier, the British Columbia Minister of Education, and the Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly, in support of School District No. 38 (Richmond)’s request for seismic remediation funding for all schools in Richmond in need of seismic upgrades to ensure the long-term safety of students and school staff, as detailed in the staff report titled “Richmond School Board – School Closure Process,” dated November 8, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks.

18.

SOUTH ARM COMMUNITY CENTRE UPGRADES
(File Ref. No.:  11-7125-01) (REDMS No. 4911243 v. 48)

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See Page CNCL-241 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That $500,000 from the Council Community Initiatives Fund be considered in the 2017 budget process to assist in funding renovations to the South Arm Community Centre fitness centre as described in the staff report titled, “South Arm Community Centre Fitness Centre Upgrades,” dated November 15, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services.

19.

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE RESOLUTION RELATING TO FENTANYL DRUG FORUM
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-248 for CSBL minutes extract

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be sent to the Premier of BC, the Provincial Minister of Health, and the Federal Minister of Health, outlining actions taken in the City relative to the Fentanyl Drug crisis and the need to consider banning pill press machines; and

(2)

That copies of the letter be forwarded to the local MLAs and MPs, the Federal and Provincial Leaders of the Opposition and the Richmond School Board.

20.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROPOSED SALE OF AIRPORT LAND ASSETS
(File Ref. No. 01-0130-01) (REDMS No. 5228880 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-249 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the Federal Minister of Transport, with copies to Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Cities, and local MPs, outlining the City’s strong opposition to the sale of Vancouver International Airport as part of the collective group of airport assets being considered for sale.

21.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CORPORATE OFFICER
(File Ref. No. 05-1400-01) (REDMS No. 5232375)

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See Page CNCL-268 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Claudia Jesson, Manager, Legislative Services, be appointed as an Acting Corporate Officer for the purposes of carrying out statutory duties prescribed in section 148 of the Community Charter in the absence of, or as directed by, David Weber, Director, City Clerk’s Office (Corporate Officer).

22.

2017 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 5124167 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-270 for full report

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See Page CNCL-276 for Schedule as revised by Committee

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2017 Council and Committee meeting schedule as shown in Attachment 2 to the staff report dated November 16, 2016, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved with the following revisions:

(1)

That the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of August 14, August 28 and December 27, 2017 be cancelled; and

(2)

That the August 21, 2017 Public Hearing be re-scheduled to September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall.

23.

RICHMOND MAJOR FACILITIES PROJECTS
(File Ref. No. 06-2045-01) (REDMS No. 5174871 v. 11)

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See Page CNCL-277 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the priority list of major facility projects for the period of 2016-2026 as follows:

(a)

City Centre Community Centre North; (Developer Funded)

(b)

Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library;

(c)

Lawn Bowling Clubhouse;

(d)

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and Phoenix Net Loft; and

(e)

Richmond Animal Shelter;

be approved.

(2)

That $2,000,000 for Advanced Planning and Design for Major Facilities Projects be considered in the 2017 Capital Budget process, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Major Facilities Projects” dated November 29, 2016 from the Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development and the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services on the understanding that each project will be presented to Council for a final approval before work would commence.

24.

2017 OPERATING BUDGETS FOR RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-25) (REDMS No. 5244286 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-285 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2017 Richmond Public Library budget of $8,994,000 as presented in Attachment 1 from the Chief Librarian and the Secretary to the Board, be approved.

(2)

That the Richmond Public Library branch hours be restored to 2015 levels by utilizing savings within the library budget and augmented by City contingency accounts, with no additional tax impact.

25.

2017 COUNCIL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ONE-TIME EXPENDITURES
(File Ref. No. 03-0985-01) (REDMS No. 5204469 v. 1)

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See Page CNCL-294 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the one-time expenditure requests as outlined in Attachment 1 of the 2017 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures staff report, be received for information and staff be directed if any amounts should be included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021).

26.

2017 CAPITAL BUDGET
(File Ref. No. 03-0985-01) (REDMS No. 5207753 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-298 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2017 Capital Budget totalling $102,925,549 be approved and staff authorized to commence the 2017 Capital Projects; and

(2)

That the 2017 Capital Budget totalling $102,925,549 and the 2018-2021 Capital Projects be included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021).

27.

APPLICATION BY 0731649 BC LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 ALEXANDRA ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)” AND “TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1)” TO “LOW RISE APARTMENT (ZLR30) – ALEXANDRA NEIGHBOURHOOD (WEST CAMBIE)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009638; RZ 16-734204) (REDMS No. 5195334 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-460 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9638 to create the “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR30) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone, and to rezone 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road from “Single Detached (RS1/F) and Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR30) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road be approved as an Affordable Housing Special Development Circumstance “donor” site; and

(3)

That the entire cash-in-lieu affordable housing contribution of $892,634 for the rezoning of 9491, 9511, 9531, 9551, 9591 Alexandra Road (RZ 16-734204) be allocated to the capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund established by Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 7812.

28.

APPLICATION BY PETER HU FOR REZONING AT 6231 BLUNDELL ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” TO “COACH HOUSES (RCH1)”
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009644; RZ 16-731320) (REDMS No. 5209527)

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See Page CNCL-518 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9644, for the rezoning of 6231 Blundell Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH1)”, be introduced and given first reading.

29.

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL APPLICATION BY GURDIAL S. BADH FOR SUBDIVISION AT 15240 AND 15260 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY
(File Ref. No. AG 16-748982) (REDMS No. 5216005)

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See Page CNCL-541 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That authorization for Gurdial S. Badh to make a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission to allow a subdivision to adjust the lot lines at 15240 and 15260 Westminster Highway be denied.

30.

UPDATE: POSSIBLE CASINO IN DELTA
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 5233109)

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See Page CNCL-565 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and the Corporation of Delta (Delta) be advised that:

(1)

the City of Richmond is opposed to any casino south of the Fraser River; and

(2)

the City of Richmond should be fully consulted and given at least 90 days, to respond to any future Gaming Control Act and Local Government Act (e.g., for Official Community Plan amendment) notices regarding the proposed casino.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

31.

maritime vessel management and operational plan at britannia shipyards national historic site
(File Ref. No. 11-7140-20-BSHI1) (REDMS No. 5210763 v. 9)

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See Page CNCL-572 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Johnston

(1)

That the City of Richmond Maritime Vessel Management and Operational Plan as detailed in the staff report titled “Maritime Vessel Management and Operational Plan at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site” dated November 9, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be approved;

(2)

That the City of Richmond accept the transfer of asset of the M.V. Fleetwood from the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society; and

(3)

That the M.V. Burnaby restoration program as detailed in the staff report titled “Maritime Vessel Management and Operational Plan at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site” dated November 9, 2016, from the Senior Manager, Parks, be approved.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

32.

2017 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET
(File Ref. No. 03-0985-01) (REDMS No. 5243400)

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See Page CNCL-622 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2017 Operating Budget presented in the staff report titled 2017 Proposed Operating Budget dated November 30, 2016 from the Director, Finance with a total tax increase of 1.89% before additional levels of service, be approved;

Opposed to Part (1) at Committee: Cllr. Day

(2)

That ongoing additional levels in the amount of $162,682 with a tax impact of 0.08% as presented in Attachment 9 of the staff report titled 2017 Proposed Operating Budget from the Director, Finance be approved;

Opposed to Part (2) at Committee: Cllr. Day

(3)

That ongoing additional levels for policing in the amount of $2,285,685 for 11 additional police officers and 3 municipal employees to support the RCMP detachment with a tax impact of 0.48% in 2017 and 0.51% in 2018 as presented in Budget Option 3 of the staff report titled 2017 Proposed Operating Budget from the Director, Finance be approved;

Opposed to Part (3) at Committee: Cllr. Au

(4)

That the Rate Stabilization Account be used to pay for the capital and other one time costs associated with the additional 11 police officers and 3 municipal employees to support the RCMP detachment for a total of $272,000; and

Opposed to Part (4) at Committee: Cllrs. Au, Loo and McNulty

(5)

That $1,000,000 from the Rate Stabilization Account be used towards general taxes to reduce the base level of taxation.

Opposed to Part (5) at Committee: Cllrs. Loo and McNulty

(6)

That a tax increase of 1.00% for community facilities infrastructure replacement needs as per Council’s Long Term Financial Management Strategy, be approved; and

Opposed to Part (6) at Committee: Cllrs. Au, Day and McNulty

(7)

That the 2017 Proposed Operating Budget as described above and the 2018-2021 same level of service base budget be included in the 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021).

Opposed to Part (7) at Committee: Cllr. Day

33.

2017 ONE-TIME EXPENDITURES
(File Ref. No. 03-0985-01) (REDMS No. 5204512)

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See Page CNCL-682 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Day

That the recommended one-time expenditures in the amount of $7,789,167 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the 2017 One-Time Expenditures staff report, be approved for funding from the Rate Stabilization Account.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

34.

Amendment to Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9633 (Schedule D)
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009633) (REDMS No. 5247519)

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See Page CNCL-694 for Procedural Memorandum from City Clerk

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See Page CNCL-695 for REVISED Schedule “D” to Bylaw 5637

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See Page CNCL-696 for Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw 9633 as at third reading

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That third reading of Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9633, given on November 28, 2016, be rescinded;

(2)

That Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9633 be amended by replacing the Schedule titled “Schedule “D” to Bylaw 5637” with the corrected “Schedule “D” to Bylaw 5637” as provided in the Council agenda on page CNCL - 695; and

(3)

That Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9633 be given third reading, as amended.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment
Bylaw No. 9634
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-708

Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment
Bylaw No. 9640
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9208
(7100 No. 2 Road, RZ 10-545413)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Day.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. Day.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9285
(4211/4231 Pendlebury Road, RZ 14-663202)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9505
(9131 Steveston Highway, RZ 15-703150)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllrs. Au and Day.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

ADJOURNMENT