June 10, 2019 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, June 10, 2019
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Place:
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Council Chambers
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Present:
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Acting Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson
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Call to Order:
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Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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RES NO.
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MINUTES
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R19/10-1
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It was moved and seconded
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That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 27, 2019, be adopted as circulated.
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CARRIED
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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R19/10-2
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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 (7:01 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
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Item No. 9 – Affordable Housing Strategy (2017–2027) – 2018 Update
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De Whalen, Richmond resident, read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1), and expressed her concern on the limited availability of housing for low income families and potential affordable housing units lost to demolitions.
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Item No. 9 – Affordable Housing Strategy (2017–2027) – 2018 Update
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Niti Sharma, Richmond resident, read from her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 2) and expressed her concern regarding the pace of affordable housing development and mechanisms to ensure that developed units dedicated for affordable housing are occupied. Also, she expressed concern with regard to illegal suites in the city and encouraged the City to use its surplus to develop affordable housing.
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R19/10-3
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (7:10 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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CONSENT AGENDA
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R19/10-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That Items No. 6 through No. 10 and Item No. 13 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 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on May 28, 2019;
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(2)
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 3, 2019; and
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(3)
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the Planning Committee meeting held on June 4, 2019;
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be received for information.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Proposed Tidally Influenced Terra Nova Slough Update
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That Option 2: Create, without the necessity of diking around the slough, a Tidally Influenced Terra Nova Slough, as outlined in the staff report titled “Proposed Tidally Influenced Terra Nova Slough Update” dated April 5, 2019 for the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed; and
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That staff be directed to explore (i) design options for the tidally influenced Terra Nova slough, including the original plan, and (ii) additional funding sources.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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2019 Child Care Grants – Second Intake
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That the Child Care Capital Grants, as outlined in the staff report titled “2019 Child Care Grants – Second Intake” dated May 7, 2019 from the Manager, Community Social Development, be awarded for the recommended amounts and cheques be disbursed for a total of $25,720.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Affordable Housing Strategy (2017–2027) – 2018 Update
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That the Affordable Housing Strategy (2017–2027) – 2018 Update be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2017 and 2018
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That the Building Our Social Future – A Social Development Strategy for Richmond (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2017 and 2018 be distributed to key stakeholders and posted on the City website.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Application by Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. for Rezoning at 7391 Moffatt Road from the “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” Zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” Zone
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Please see Page 5 for action on this Item.
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Application by Raman Kooner for Rezoning at 10200/10220 Railway Avenue from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” Zone to the “Coach Houses (RCH1)” Zone
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Please see Page 6 for action on this Item.
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Farming First: Proposed Update to Richmond’s 2003 Agricultural Viability Strategy (AVS)
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That staff be directed to conduct public consultation regarding the update to the Agricultural Viability Strategy, and report back to Planning Committee; and
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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As a result of discussion on signage enforcement, staff were directed to consider agricultural signage requirements as part of the Agricultural Viability Strategy public consultation in relation to sign placement, size, duration, fees, when reporting back.
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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Application by Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. for Rezoning at 7391 Moffatt Road from the “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” Zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” Zone
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Discussion ensued with regard to (i) disclosure of the statutory right-of-way on-title to the property owners of the adjacent development, (ii) the application’s proposed tree retention plan, (iii) the application’s proposed affordable housing contribution, and (iv) the proposed development’s potential overlook onto the adjacent property.
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R19/10-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9894, for the rezoning of 7391 Moffatt Road from the “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” zone, be introduced and given First Reading; and
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That a letter be sent to guiding groups of property management companies, stratas, notaries, lawyers, real estate professionals and other appropriate professional bodies to inform them of the on-going issue of buyers reporting a lack of property information and request that measures be taken to improve disclosure of property information to prospective buyers.
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CARRIED
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Application by Raman Kooner for Rezoning at 10200/10220 Railway Avenue from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” Zone to the “Coach Houses (RCH1)” Zone
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R19/10-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following recommendation be forwarded to a Public Hearing:
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That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 for the area generally bounded by Steveston Highway, Railway Avenue, Williams Road and the rear property lines of the properties located along No. 2 Road, in a portion of Section 36 Block 4 North Range 7 West, be amended as shown in the proposed draft Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 (Attachment 5); and
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10035, for the rezoning of 10200/10220 Railway Avenue from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Coach Houses (RCH1)” zone, be introduced and given First Reading.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to the history of the Railway Avenue corridor and the potential to increase density along a portion of Railway Avenue.
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that the proposed amendment to the Lot Size Policy will exclude 46 properties fronting Railway Avenue and two properties fronting Williams Road and would enable those lots to apply for a rezoning to permit redevelopment, in keeping with the Arterial Road Land Use Policy. Staff were then directed that should the application proceed, a memorandum on the proposed Lot Size Policy amendment be provided to Council prior to the Public Hearing.
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Greene, Steves and Wolfe opposed.
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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R19/10-7
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14.
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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 non‑agenda items (8:15 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), Annie Lai, along with Tracy Gwang, Joanne Yuan, Kyla Latumahina, Sargun Khurana, and Dennis Li, Richmond residents, reviewed a proposal for the implementation of a Youth City Council (YCC), highlighting that a such a group would support youth engagement and provide opportunities to grow youth leadership in the community.
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Discussion ensued with regard to (i) YCC’s potential structure and budget, (ii) group membership, and (iii) preserving the group for future students.
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:
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R19/10-8
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It was moved and seconded
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That staff analyse the proposed implementation of a Richmond Youth Council and provide recommendations.
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CARRIED
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Kim Jensen and David Price, representing the Richmond Tennis Club, read from their submission (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), and spoke on a proposal to upgrade current facilities, including upgrades to wheelchair access.
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Discussion ensued with regard to (i) opportunities to acquire federal provincial and accessibility grants, (ii) the Richmond Tennis Club membership, (iii) the proposed timeline to develop the facility, and (iv) potential use of the facility by other community groups.
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral was introduced:
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R19/10-9
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It was moved and seconded
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That the proposal and supporting documents from the Richmond Tennis Club be referred to staff to be considered with the City’s Long Term Facility Plan.
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CARRIED
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R19/10-10
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (8:51 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Mayor Brodie announced that George A. (Tony) Davies was appointed to the Aquatic Services Board for a 19- month term to expire December 31, 2020.
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Mayor Brodie announced that on June 1, 2019, the City entered into an agreement with the Richmond Nature Park Society for the delivery of community programs and events in connection with the Richmond Nature Park that encourage and promote public awareness of and interest in the study of nature, environmental sustainability and outdoor education.
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION
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R19/10-11
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following bylaws be adopted:
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Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 10002
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9646
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff advised that the applicant has met all conditions in relation to Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 9062 and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9063.
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R19/10-12
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment
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CARRIED
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R19/10-13
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9063 be adopted.
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CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
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R19/10-14
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (9:06 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, June 10, 2019.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Acting Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)
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