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City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

 

 

 

Regular Council 

Monday, February 11, 2019

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Kelly Greene
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves 
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Corporate Officer – David Weber

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

 

 

Cllrs. Day and Steves entered the meeting (7:01 p.m.).

R19/3-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 28, 2019, be adopted as circulated; and

 

 

 

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 25, 2019, be received for information.

 

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R19/3-2

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That updated recommendations for Item No. 19 – “2019 Capital Budget”, Item No. 20 – “2019 One-Time Expenditures”, Item No. 21 – 2019 Operating Budget”, and Item No. 22 Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) Bylaw No. 9979, be added to the Council Agenda; and

 

 

 

(2)

That the Public Delegation on a Non-Agenda Item from the Richmond Poverty Response Committee be deleted from the Council Agenda.

 

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

Heather Kulyk McDonald, Richmond Family and Youth Court Committee, spoke on the 2018 Annual Report, noting that the BC Attorney General has advised Committee members that action to address concerns related to the lack of legal aid funding for family court litigants and improvements to the Richmond Courthouse is underway. Also, Ms. McDonald thanked the City for their support of the Committee and referenced a submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1) that details a request to develop a Committee information page on the City’s website and recommendations for improvements to the Richmond Courthouse. It was noted that the submission will be provided to staff.

 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R19/3-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:05 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

 

 

Item No. 17 – Climate Emergency

 

 

Sam McCulligh, Richmond resident, expressed his support for the proposed climate emergency declaration and spoke on action that can be taken to respond to climate change.

 

 

Item No. 22 – Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) Bylaw No. 9979

 

 

Don Flintoff, 6071 Dover Road, expressed concern with regard to the (i)  proposed same level of service increases, (ii) proposed reserve funding allocated for investment in community facility infrastructure, and (iii)  proposed increases in tax rates greater than the Consumer Price Index.

 

 

Item No. 17 – Climate Emergency

 

 

Judith Brook, District of North Vancouver resident, spoke on the effects of climate change and encouraged the City to take additional steps to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

 

 

Item No. 18 – Viability of Repurposing Minoru Aquatic Centre – Low Cost Options

 

 

Howard Jampolsky, 10151 No. 1 Road, spoke on the feasibility of repurposing the Minoru Aquatic Centre and expressed that remediation of the facility is not cost-effective, given the hidden renovation costs, maintenance and the expected lifespan of the building. He added that there are alternative amenity spaces in the community and that the site is best suited for a park.

 

 

Item No. 17 – Climate Emergency

 

 

Katelyn Maki, representing Force of Nature, spoke on the negative effects of climate change in the region and encouraged the City to declare a climate emergency. Also, she commented on the steps that the City can take to reduce greenhouse gases such as investing in renewable energy and transit infrastructure.

 

 

Discussion ensued with regard to Richmond’s leadership in introducing initiatives that respond to climate change.

 

 

Item No. 22 – Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) Bylaw No. 9979

 

 

Ken McLellan, Richmond resident, spoke on the financial reports related to the Richmond Olympic Oval and expressed concern regarding the Oval’s property tax contribution and the potential loss of fair market rental revenue.

19/3-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (7:45 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

R19/3-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Items No. 6 through No. 14 be adopted by general consent.

 

 

CARRIED

 

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

That the minutes of:

 

 

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 29, 2019;

 

 

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 4, 2019;

 

 

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on February 4, 2019; and

 

 

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 5, 2019;

 

 

be received for information.

 

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

7.

Award of Contract 6318P - Delivery of Advanced Lifeguarding, Lifesaving and First Aid Instructional and Recertification Courses (Advanced Aquatic Courses) 
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-6318) (REDMS No. 6056728 v. 17)

 

 

(1)

That staff be authorized to award a contract with LIT First Aid and Lifeguard Training for the delivery of advanced lifeguarding, lifesaving and first aid instructional and recertification courses, as outlined in the staff report titled “Award of Contract 6318P – Delivery of Advanced Lifeguarding, Lifesaving and First Aid Instructional and Recertification Courses (Advanced Aquatic Courses)” dated January 10, 2019 from the Director, Recreation Services;

 

 

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Services be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement for the delivery of advanced lifeguarding, lifesaving and first aid instructional and recertification courses, as outlined in the staff report, with LIT First Aid and Lifeguard Training; and

 

 

(3)

That staff be authorized to extend the current contract with LIT First Aid and Lifeguard Training for up to an additional six-month period to provide continuity of services until a new contract is executed.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

8.

Award of Contract 6333Q – Supply and Delivery of Pool Chemicals 
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-6333) (REDMS No. 6024861 v. 21)

 

 

(1)

That staff be authorized to award a contract to Brenntag, ClearTech and DB Perks & Associates, for the supply and delivery of pool chemicals, as outlined in the staff report titled “Award of Contract 6333Q – Supply and Delivery of Pool Chemicals” dated January 8, 2019 from the Director, Recreation Services; and

 

 

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Services be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement for the delivery of pool chemicals, as outlined in the staff report, with Brenntag, ClearTech and DB Perks & Associates.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

9.

Health Canada Questionnaire on Cannabis Edibles, Extracts and Topicals 
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-HEAL1; 09-5000-03-03) (REDMS No. 6105948 v. 4)

 

 

(1)

That the responses summarized in the staff report titled "Health Canada Questionnaire on Cannabis Edibles, Extracts and Topicals", dated January 22, 2019, from the General Manager, Community Safety be approved for submission to Health Canada; and

 

 

 

(2)

That the staff report titled "Health Canada Questionnaire on Cannabis Edibles, Extracts and Topicals", dated January 22, 2019, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be referred to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee.

 

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

10.

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 6076734 v. 2; 6076803; 6076791)

 

 

 

That the staff report titled “Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program,” dated January 18, 2019, from the Manager, Community Social Development, be approved.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

11.

Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-CCDE1) (REDMS No. 6068581 v. 4; 6051244; 6099422)

 

 

 

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, “ Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program,” dated January 10, 2019, from the Manager of Community Social Development, be approved.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

12.

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 9955 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 23200 Gilley Road 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009955) (REDMS No. 6044155 v. 2; 6044298; 6045250)

 

 

 

That Housing Agreement (23200 Gilley Road) Bylaw No. 9955 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by the Rezoning Application RZ 16-754305.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

13.

Application by Eric Stine Architect Inc. for Rezoning at 8600, 8620, 8640 and 8660 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009986; RZ 18-814702) (REDMS No. 6077908; 6090932)

 

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9986, for the rezoning of 8600, 8620, 8640 and 8660 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, to permit the development of 18 townhouse units with vehicle access from Francis Road, be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

14.

2019 Operating and Capital Budgets for Richmond Public Library 
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-25-2019-01) (REDMS No. 6087962)

 

 

That the 2019 Richmond Public Library Operating and Capital budgets as presented in this report dated January 10, 2019 from the Chief Librarian and Secretary to the Board be approved with a same level of service municipal contribution of $9,710,500, representing a 3.90% increase.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT


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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

 

 

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

 

15.

Countering Organized Crime, Money Laundering and ILLICIT Gaming 
(File Ref. No. 09-5350-05-06) (REDMS No. 6059050)

 

R19/3-6

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the City write a letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the Minister of Attorney General, the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction and Mr. German to advocate the need for the Province:

 

 

 

(a)

to reinstate and increase senior government funding including funding for local government for enforcement of organized crime, money laundering, and illicit gaming;

 

 

 

(b)

to develop, in consultation with the federal and local governments, a comprehensive organized crime policing plan that will establish key enforcement targets and outcomes; and

 

 

 

(c)

to expand training for provincial gaming services employees; and

 

 

 

(d)

emphasize the need for the sharing of information and responsibilities between federal, provincial and local governments;

 

 

(2)

That the City write a letter to the federal Minister of Finance and the provincial Expert Panel on money laundering and the BC Minister of Finance for which the purpose is to assert the need for legislative reforms that will create transparency around beneficial ownership of corporations and land;

 

 

(3)

That the City write to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and request that a limit be placed on casino purchases;

 

 

(4)

That the City write a letter to the Federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Provincial Minister requesting that they mandate that all Canadian financial institutions ensure that the name of the remitter be identified on all drafts and that drafts be drawn only from existing accounts;

 

 

(5)

That the City put forward a resolution to the UBCM requesting legislative reform to create transparency around beneficial ownership of corporations and land;

 

 

(6)

That staff bring forward amendments to Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538 to include criminal record checks and other regulations for operators of money exchange businesses;

 

 

(7)

That a copy of the staff report be sent to Mr. Peter German;

 

 

(8)

That Great Canadian be invited to present to General Purposes Committee; and

 

 

(9)

That copies of the letters be sent local Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as the following amendment motion was introduced:

R19/3-7

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following be added to Resolution R19/3-6 as Part (10):

 

 

 

That the City write a letter to the BC Attorney General requesting a  Public Inquiry into money laundering in BC with the ability to subpoena witnesses.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

The following amendment motion was introduced:

R19/3-8

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Part (8) of Resolution R19/3-6 be amended to also invite the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to present to General Purposes Committee.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

The following amendment motion was introduced:

R19/3-9

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Part (1)(a) of Resolution R19/3-6 be amended to state the following:

 

 

 

“to reinstate and increase senior government funding including funding for local government for enforcement of organized crime, money laundering, and illicit gaming, by the Richmond Detachment of the RCMP;”

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

The question on the main motion, as amended, which reads as follows:

 

 

(1)

That the City write a letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, the Minister of Attorney General, the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction and Mr. German to advocate the need for the Province:

 

 

 

(a)

to reinstate and increase senior government funding including funding for local government for enforcement of organized crime, money laundering, and illicit gaming, by the Richmond Detachment of the RCMP;

 

 

 

(b)

to develop, in consultation with the federal and local governments, a comprehensive organized crime policing plan that will establish key enforcement targets and outcomes; and

 

 

 

(c)

to expand training for provincial gaming services employees; and

 

 

 

(d)

emphasize the need for the sharing of information and responsibilities between federal, provincial and local governments;

 

 

(2)

That the City write a letter to the federal Minister of Finance and the provincial Expert Panel on money laundering and the BC Minister of Finance for which the purpose is to assert the need for legislative reforms that will create transparency around beneficial ownership of corporations and land;

 

 

(3)

That the City write to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and request that a limit be placed on casino purchases;

 

 

(4)

That the City write a letter to the Federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Provincial Minister requesting that they mandate that all Canadian financial institutions ensure that the name of the remitter be identified on all drafts and that drafts be drawn only from existing accounts;

 

 

(5)

That the City put forward a resolution to the UBCM requesting legislative reform to create transparency around beneficial ownership of corporations and land;

 

 

(6)

That staff bring forward amendments to Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538 to include criminal record checks and other regulations for operators of money exchange businesses;

 

 

(7)

That a copy of the staff report be sent to Mr. Peter German;

 

 

(8)

That Great Canadian and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) be invited to present to General Purposes Committee;

 

 

(9)

That copies of the letters be sent local Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly; and

 

 

(10)

That the City write a letter to the BC Attorney General requesting a  Public Inquiry into money laundering in BC with the ability to subpoena witnesses.

 

 

was then called and it was CARRIED.

 

 

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

 

16.

Bench and picnic Table Dedications 
(File Ref. No. 11-7200-20-MBEN1) (REDMS No. 6034574, 6034668, 6034889, 6092830)

 

 

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Cllrs. McPhail and Steves declared to be in a conflict of interest as their families have picnic table dedications, and Cllrs. McPhail and Steves left the meeting – 7:59 p.m.

 

R19/3-10

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That a moratorium be put on the Tree, Bench, and Picnic Table Dedication Program pending staff review of Policy 7019.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

Cllrs. McPhail and Steves returned to the meeting – 8:01p.m.

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE 
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

 

17.

Climate Emergency 
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02)

R19/3-11

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the City of Richmond declare a climate emergency as climate change is a serious and urgent threat.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) the increasing amount of greenhouse gas emissions and the negative effects of climate change, (ii) actions that the City can take to respond to climate change, (iii) the definition of a climate emergency and the ramifications of declaring a climate emergency, and (iv) the initiatives the City has already introduced to respond to climate change.

 

 

As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

R19/3-12

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the matter be referred back to staff to report back on:

 

 

(1)

the definition of a climate emergency;

 

 

(2)

what constitutes a climate emergency;

 

 

(3)

whether Richmond is experiencing a climate emergency; and

 

 

(4)

the ramifications of declaring a climate emergency.

 

 

CARRIED 
Opposed: Cllrs. Day 
Greene 
Steves 
Wolfe

 

 

Direction was given that staff report back in conjunction with the related referral motion from the General Purposes Committee meeting of February 4, 2019.

 

18.

Viability of Repurposing Minoru Aquatic Centre – Low Cost Options 
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-AQ) (REDMS No. 6119659)

R19/3-13

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the Minoru Aquatics Centre Demolition ($3,392,000) be removed from the proposed 2019 Capital Budget;

 

 

(2)

That the Minoru Aquatics Centre not be demolished; and

 

 

(3)

That Option 1 – Infill Only (allows for only very limited programming use) as per the staff report titled “Viability of Repurposing Minoru Aquatic Centre – Low Cost Options” dated February 1, 2019 from the Senior Manager, Capital Buildings Project Development be referred to staff for consideration and various groups be invited to make submissions on how to possibly use the Minoru Aquatics Centre.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) opportunities for the community to utilize a repurposed Minoru Aquatic Centre, (ii) costs to refurbish and remediate mould and asbestos in the facility, (iii) suitability of the repurposed facility for community groups, and (iv) the cost of demolition and developing the site as parkland.

 

 

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Loo, McPhail and McNulty opposed.

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

 

19.

2019 Capital Budget 
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 6094831 v. 2; 5957086; 6121545)

R19/3-14

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the staff report titled “Additional Information on the 2019 Capital Budget” from the Director, Finance dated January 28, 2019 be received for information;

 

 

(2)

That the 2019 Capital Budget as presented in Appendix 3 of the staff report titled “2019 Capital Budget” from the Director, Finance dated January 11, 2019 totaling $112,932,202 (including the removal of $200,000 for the Terra Nova Rural Park Viewpoint Seating Area and the use of the Capital Building and Infrastructure Reserve to fund $975,000 for the RCMP Exhibit Compound) be approved and staff authorized to commence the 2019 Capital Projects; and

 

 

(3)

That the 2019 Capital Budget totaling $112,932,202 and the 2020-2023 Capital Projects be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023).

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as there was agreement to deal with Parts (1), (2) and (3) separately.

 

 

The question on Part (1) of Resolution R19/3-14 was then called and it was CARRIED.

 

 

The question on Part (2) of Resolution R19/3-14 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Greene opposed.

 

 

The question on Part (3) of Resolution R19/3-14 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Greene opposed.

 

20.

2019 One-Time Expenditures 
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 6121598)

R19/3-15

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the recommended one-time expenditures totaling $1,315,909 and an additional $110,000 for Minoru Aquatic Centre operational maintenance for a total of $1,425,909 as outlined in Table 1, be approved with funding from the Rate Stabilization Account (RSA), with the addition of the following:

 

 

 

§   

$41,500 for the Library Book Vending Technology at Minoru Centre for Active Living from the Council Community Initiatives (CCIA) Account; and

 

 

 

§   

$15,000 for the Steveston Tram Building Signage from the Council Community Initiatives (CCIA) Account; and

 

 

(2)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) be amended accordingly and brought to the Council meeting on February 11, 2019.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as there was agreement to deal with Parts (1) and (2) separately.

 

 

The question on Part (1) of Resolution R19/3-15 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Greene opposed.

 

 

The question on Part (2) of Resolution R19/3-15 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Day opposed.

 

21.

2019 Operating Budget 
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 6101097 v. 3; 5961004)

R19/3-16

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the 2019 Operating Budget as presented in Table 8 of the staff report titled 2019 Proposed Operating Budget – Referral Response be approved as follows:

 

 

 

(a)

A same level of service budget increase, after tax growth, of $2,167,033 with a tax increase of 1.00% before additional levels of service be approved;

 

 

 

(b)

Non-discretionary external senior government related increases of $2,987,000 with a tax increase of 1.38% be approved; and

 

 

 

(c)

Ongoing funding for expenditures previously approved by Council totaling $1,112,825 for the following items: an Emergency Program Neighbourhood Preparedness Program Assistant, Richmond Public Library Expanded Senior Services, Minoru Centre for Active Living operating budget impact phase-in, and operating budget impact of developer contributed assets with a tax increase of 0.51% be approved; and

 

 

 

(d)

Pursuant to Council’s Safe Community Priority program, provide funding for 36 additional firefighters in the amount of $6,023,898 with a three-year phase in plan, resulting in a tax increase of 0.93% in 2019, 0.93% in 2020 and 0.93% in 2021 be approved; and

 

 

 

(e)

Pursuant to Council’s Safe Community Priority program, the capital and one-time costs for the additional 36 firefighters in the amount of $2,541,276 be approved with funding from the Rate Stabilization Account; and

 

 

 

(f)

Pursuant to Council’s Safe Community Priority program, provide funding for 51 RCMP officers and 20 municipal employees to support the RCMP Detachment in the amount of $8,844,350 with a three-year phase-in plan, resulting in a tax increase of 2.62% in 2019, 0.73% in 2020 and 0.73% in 2021 be approved; and

 

 

 

(g)

Pursuant to Council’s Safe Community Priority program, the capital and one-time costs for the additional 35 RCMP officers and 17 municipal employees to support the RCMP Detachment in the amount of $839,519 be approved with funding from the Rate Stabilization Account; and

 

 

 

(h)

Operating budget impact of the 2019 Capital Budget totaling $1,208,320 with a three-year phase-in plan, resulting in a tax increase of 0.18% in 2019, 0.18% in 2020 and 0.18% in 2021 be approved; and

 

 

 

(i)

Transfer to reserves for community facilities infrastructure needs as per Council's Long Term Financial Management Strategy in the amount of $1,083,517 with a tax increase of 0.5% be approved; and

 

 

 

(j)

City-wide additional levels in the amount of $149,828 as presented in Attachment 1, with a tax increase of 0.07% be approved; and

 

 

 

(k)

The Rate Stabilization Account be used to reduce the overall impact of additional operating costs for a total of $5,135,868 resulting in a tax decrease of 2.37 % be approved; and

 

 

(2)

That the 2019 Operating Budget overall tax increase of 4.82% as presented in Table 2 of the staff report titled “2019 Proposed Operating Budget – Same Level of Service Referral Response” be approved; and

 

 

(3)

That the 2019 Operating Budget of 4.82% be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023).

 

 

CARRIED 
Opposed: Cllrs. Au 
Day 
Greene 
Wolfe

 

 

22.

Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) Bylaw No. 9979 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009979) (REDMS No. 6121102)

R19/3-17

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) Bylaw No. 9979 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and

 

 

(2)

That staff undertake a process of public consultation as required in Section 166 of the Community Charter.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as there was agreement to deal with Parts (1) and (2) separately.

 

 

The question on Part (1) of Resolution R19/3-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Au, Day, Greene, and Wolfe opposed.

 

 

The question on Part (2) of Resolution R19/3-17 was then called and it was CARRIED.

 

 

Cllr. Steves left the meeting (8:47 p.m.) and did not return.

 

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Council commended Engineering and Public Works staff for their efforts to clear snow on city roads.

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R19/3-18

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following bylaws be adopted:

 

 

City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 9947

 

 

Housing Agreement (6560, 6600, 6640 and 6700 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 9959

 

 

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9684

 

 

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9878

 

 

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9918

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

Discussion ensued with regard to introducing a referral related to stratifying office space and Mayor Brodie suggested that introduction of such a referral would be more suitable in Planning Committee.

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R19/3-19

19.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 30, 2019, and the  Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 16, 2019 be received for information; and

 

 

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 18-832285) for the property at 8140 Garden City Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

R19/3-20

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (8:53 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED

 

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, February 11, 2019.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (David Weber)