May 27, 2019 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, May 27, 2019
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Acting Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R19/9-1 |
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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 May 13, 2019, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on May 21, 2019, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on May 21, 2019, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R19/9-2 |
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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 (7:03 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items. |
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Item No. 18 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Ken McClennan, Richmond resident, spoke in opposition to the proposal, expressing that a new facility will only benefit a small portion of Richmond’s population and that the City should seek funding support from senior levels of government. |
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Item No. 12 – Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Non-Profit Social Service Agency Space Needs Review |
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De Whalen and Katheryn McCreary, Richmond Poverty Response Committee, referenced a submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1), and expressed that there is a shortage of affordable and accessible space for non-profit organizations and encouraged the City to work with the developer community to increase space availability. |
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Item No. 12 – Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Non-Profit Social Service Agency Space Needs Review |
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Heather McDonald, Richmond resident, commented on the need to develop affordable and accessible space for non-profit organizations in the city in a timely manner and suggested that a task force be developed to address the matter. |
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Item No. 12 – Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Non-Profit Social Service Agency Space Needs Review |
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George Pope, Richmond resident, spoke on space needs for non-profit organizations and expressed that the City should work with developers to secure space in proposed developments in the Landsdowne area. |
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Item No. 18 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Kion Wong, President, Richmond Lawn Bowling Club (RLBC), expressed support for the proposal, noting that the current clubhouse is over 50 years old and is inadequate for the Club’s current needs and future growth. He added that the RLBC’s preference is that the proposed new facility would be prioritized for its members; however the RLBC supports use by other community groups. Furthermore, he noted that the RLBC is open to all Richmond residents. |
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Item No. 18 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Niti Sharma, Richmond resident, expressed that the proposed RLBC clubhouse should be optimized to accommodate additional storeys and other uses such as affordable senior housing. |
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Item No. 18 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Don Flintoff, 6071 Dover Road, expressed opposition to the proposal and spoke on the potential high cost to expand and replace the current building. He suggested that the Club utilize other City facilities, such as the Minoru Centre for Active Living, for Club events. |
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Item No. 12 – Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Non-Profit Social Service Agency Space Needs Review |
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Lynne Fader and Sherri Barkoff, The Kehila Society of Richmond, spoke on food aid to low income individuals and the need to secure space for non-profit organizations in accessible areas of the city. |
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Item No. 12 – Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Non-Profit Social Service Agency Space Needs Review |
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Rick Dubras, Richmond Addiction Services Society, spoke on development of affordable space for non-profit organizations in accessible areas of the city and reducing barriers for non-profit organizations to secure space. |
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Item No. 18 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Amy Lao, 6451 No. 2 Road, expressed her support for the development of a new clubhouse but was opposed to a multiple storey design. |
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Item No. 18 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Judie Schneider, Richmond resident, commented that the City should consider a multiple storey design for the proposed new facility and that it be built to accommodate other uses such as affordable housing. |
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Item No. 18 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Marion Smith, 6580 Mayflower Drive, noted her opposition to development of a new clubhouse and expressed that a new facility will only benefit a small portion of Richmond’s population. She added that should the development proceed, a multi-storey design should be incorporated to accommodate other community uses. |
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Item No. 18 – Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Erika Koenig-Workman, 12500 Trites Road, expressed that space for other community uses should be incorporated into the proposed clubhouse’s design. |
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R19/9-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (8:01 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R19/9-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 13 and Items No. 15 through No. 16 be adopted by general consent. |
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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 May 14, 2019; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 21, 2019; |
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the Special Finance Committee meeting held on May 21, 2019; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on May 22, 2019; and |
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the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on May 23, 2019; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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POTENTIAL FOR RICHMOND FIRE-RESCUE PERSONNEL TO PERFORM BASIC PARAMEDIC DUTIES |
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That the staff report titled “Potential for Richmond Fire-Rescue Personnel to Perform Basic Paramedic Duties” dated April 23, 2019 be received for information; and |
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That a letter be written to the Province, requesting an update be provided on the Auditor General’s audit regarding “Access to Emergency Health Services Within the Province of British Columbia.” |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2019 – 2020 RICHMOND RCMP DETACHMENT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN – COMMUNITY PRIORITIES |
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That the following priorities listed in the staff report titled “2019-2020 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities”, dated April 11, 2019, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP: |
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Property Crime; |
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Organized Crime-Drug Offenses; |
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Vulnerable Persons Unit (Mental Health, High Risk Missing Persons, and Domestic Violence); and |
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Road Safety; |
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be endorsed for inclusion in the Richmond Detachment Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020) RCMP Annual Performance Plan. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2018 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and Corporate Carbon Neutral Progress Report |
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That, in accordance with Provincial requirements, the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program Report and Carbon Neutral Progress Report be posted on the City’s website for public information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Integrating Circular Economy Criteria into City Procurements |
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That the work plan outlined in the staff report titled, “Integrating Circular Economy Criteria into City Procurements”, dated March 20, 2019 from the Senior Manager, Sustainability and District Energy, be endorsed; and |
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That expenditures in the amount of $150,000 be approved, with funding from the Carbon Tax provision, and that the 5-Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) be amended accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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SPECULATION AND VACANCY TAX |
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That a letter be written to the Premier, appropriate ministers, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Third Party and local MLAs, requesting that the Province remit the money collected from the Speculation and Vacancy Tax to the cities for the sole purpose of affordable housing. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Non-Profit Social Service Agency Space Needs Review |
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That support be extended for the RCSAC to develop a database on space needs of non-profit social service agencies, to be updated and maintained biannually through surveys of agencies; and |
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That staff investigate potential options available to increase the supply of affordable non-profit social service agency space in the City Centre and other appropriate locations and report back. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by 1132865 BC Ltd for Rezoning at 7464, 7480, 7500, 7520, 7540, 7560/7580 and 7600 No. 1 Road from “Single Family Detached (RS1/E)” and “Two Unit Dwelling (RD1)” to “Medium Density Townhouse (RTM2) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9983, for the rezoning of 7464, 7480, 7500, 7520, 7540, 7560/7580 and 7600 No. 1 Road from “Single Family Detached (RS1/E)” and “Two Unit Dwelling (RD1)” to “Medium Density Townhouse (RTM2)” to permit the development of 30 townhouse units, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Gursher S. Randhawa for Rezoning at 5428 Chemainus Drive from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” Zone |
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Please see Page 9 for action on this item. |
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VANCOUVER FRASER PORT AUTHORITY APPLICATIONS TO NATIONAL TRADE CORRIDORS FUND |
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That the City provide a letter of support for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s submission of the following three projects for consideration of cost-share funding from the Government of Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund, as described in the report titled “Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Applications to National Trade Corridors Fund” dated April 12, 2019 from the Director, Transportation: |
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Supply chain visibility program; |
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Short sea shipping concept development; and |
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Portside Road-Blundell Road overpass and upgrade, subject to: |
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No capital costs to be borne by the City of Richmond; |
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No operating, maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement costs of the Portside Road-Blundell Road overpass including any raised portions of City roadway and No. 7 Road canal crossing structures to be borne by the City of Richmond; |
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Continued City involvement in all aspects of the design process including adherence to the City’s design standards; and |
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Retention and accommodation of local community access for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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AMENDMENT TO PARKING (OFF-STREET) REGULATION BYLAW NO. 7403 TO REVISE DEFINITION OF CITY PROPERTY |
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That Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 10002, to revise the definition of City property, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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Application by Gursher S. Randhawa for Rezoning at 5428 Chemainus Drive from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” Zone |
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R19/9-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10028, for the rezoning of 5428 Chemainus Drive from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, be introduced and given First Reading. |
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CARRIED |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE |
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Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – March 2019 |
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R19/9-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Community Bylaws Monthly Activity Report – March 2019”, dated April 18, 2019, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be received for information; |
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That the City conduct more assertive enforcement of short-term rentals, including issuance of multiple tickets, and proactive enforcement; and |
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That staff explore hiring additional Bylaw staff to: |
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actively investigate every short-term rental and bed and breakfast listing in Richmond; |
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increase parking enforcement; and |
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increase dog enforcement; |
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and report back. |
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Cllr. Day entered the meeting (8:52 p.m.). |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) active short-term rental listings on internet and social media platforms, (ii) options to add additional bylaw officers and potential cost, and (iii) enforcement of parking, illegal ride share and dog offenses. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that active short-term rental listings have been reduced by approximately 50% since regulations were introduced in 2018. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE |
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Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options |
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Correspondence received regarding the proposed Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse was distributed (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office). |
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R19/9-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Program Option 3 be approved, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options,” dated April 26, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Acting Director, Facilities; |
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That the additional amount of $1.30 million, as described in the staff report titled “Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options,” dated April 26, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Acting Director, Facilities, be funded by the Rate Stabilization Fund ($1.21 million) and the Richmond Lawn Bowling Club ($90,000), and the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2019-2023) be amended accordingly; and |
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That staff be directed to work with the Richmond Lawn Bowling Club to discuss arrangements with other groups for community needs for the new building. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) estimating the construction costs for a multi-storey building, (ii) avoiding incremental development on parkland, (iii) including other uses such as affordable housing and community group space in the proposed development, and (iv) utilizing other City facilities for Richmond Lawn Bowling Club events. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R19/9-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Program Options”, dated April 26, 2019, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Acting Director, Facilities, be referred back to staff to explore alternative options, including utilizing the airspace. |
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DEFEATED |
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The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Greene, Steves and Wolfe opposed. |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Cllr. Day left the meeting (9:40 p.m.) and did not return. |
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Mayor Brodie announced that Wayne Duzita, Andrew Hobbs and Robert Thurlow were recommended for re-appointment to the Richmond Tourism Association Board of Directors for a two year term at the Association’s upcoming 2019 Annual General Meeting. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R19/9-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw No. 7162, Amendment Bylaw No. 9819 |
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Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment |
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Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9821 |
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Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R19/9-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:43 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, May 27, 2019. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Acting Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |