December 18, 2019 - Minutes (Special)

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 – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

The meeting was recessed at 4:01 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 5:17 p.m., following the Open Public Works & Transportation Committee, the Open and Closed Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meetings and the Special Closed Council meeting with all members of Council present.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

SP19/14-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (5:18 p.m.).

CARRIED

2.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

SP19/14-2

3.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (5:19 p.m.).

CARRIED

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

4.

Parking Stall Fees at City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 
(File Ref. No. 10-6460-03; 12-8060-20-009926 / 009924 / 009923 / 009925) (REDMS No. 6346506 v. 15; 5935648; 5935733; 5940444; 5940485)

SP19/14-3

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That, as described in the staff report titled, "Parking Stall Fees at City-Owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations” dated November 20, 2019, from the Manager, Sustainability, a cost recovery approach for public electric vehicle charging be introduced;

(2)

That each of the following Bylaws be introduced and given first, second and third readings in order to implement parking stall fees, including new ticketing provisions:

(a)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9926;

(b)

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 9924;

(c)

Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 9923; and

(d)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 9925;

(3)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024) be amended accordingly;

(4)

That the creation of a PCC and regular full-time position be brought forward for consideration in the 2021 budget process following analysis of operational demand in 2020; and

(5)

That staff review the initiative in six months and report back.

CARRIED

5.

Referral Response: Proposed Plan for Major Events and Programs in 2020 
(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 6338676 v. 3; 6358165; 6359506; 6252529; 6334062; 6332773)

SP19/14-4

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That, "Option 3 – Reduced Event Program and Elimination of Richmond World Festival Mainstage," as outlined in the staff report titled "Referral Response: Proposed Plan for Major Events and Programs in 2020" dated November 5, 2019 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved for the 2020 Major Events Program;

(2)

That expenditures totaling $1,370,000 for Major Events and Programs in 2020, with funding of $1,065,000 from the Rate Stabilization Account and $305,000 from projected sponsorships and earned revenue, be included in the 2020 budget process; and

(3)

That the development of a new City Events Strategy as outlined in the staff report titled "Referral Response: Proposed Plan for Major Events and Programs in 2020" dated November 5, 2019, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) when reporting back on the Maritime Festival referral opportunities to incorporate the Providence and other ships will be considered, (ii) the ship recruitment portion of the Maritime Festival budget can be examined as a potential funding source for the Providence, (iii) guiding principles will be brought forward for Council consideration during the first quarter of 2020, and (iv) 2020 events will be planned based on the Council endorsement of the guiding principles.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

6.

Council and Committee 2020 Meeting Schedule and Agenda Distribution options 
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 6360444)

SP19/14-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the 2020 Council and Committee meeting schedule Option 2 (One Monthly Planning Committee), as shown in Attachment 1 to the staff report dated November 8, 2019, from the Director, City Clerk's Office, be approved with the following revisions as part of the regular August meeting break and December holiday season:

(a)

That the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of August 10, August 24, and December 28, 2020 be cancelled;

(b)

That the August 17, 2020 Public Hearing be rescheduled to September 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall; and

(c)

That the December 21, 2020 Public Hearing be rescheduled to December 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall;

(2)

That the Agenda Distribution Option 2 (seven (7) Business Days in Advance for Committees and Wednesday Single Council Distribution) be approved as the preferred agenda distribution option as described in the staff report titled "Council and Committee 2020 Meeting Schedule and Agenda Distribution Options" dated November 8, 2019, from the Director, City Clerk's Office; and

(3)

That the Council and Committee Meeting Schedule and Agenda Distribution be reviewed in six months.

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMITTEE

7.

Application by Benn Panesar for Rezoning at 10931 Seaward Gate from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010120; RZ 19-858458) (REDMS No. 6347906; 6351899, 2243859)

SP19/14-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10120, for the rezoning of 10931 Seaward Gate from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” to facilitate the creation of two new single-family lots with vehicle access from the existing rear lane, be introduced and given first reading.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) a bus lay-by was not necessary in this area as it is too close to the corner; however, should it be needed it would be implemented further to the west when subsequent lots are rezoned, (ii) trees are retained if they are healthy, which is determined by an arborist, and (iii) protection of trees is dependent on the location on the property.

Direction was given to staff to monitor the need for a bus lay-by in this area to alleviate some of the congestion. 

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

SP19/14-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9978 be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Au

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

SP19/14-8

8.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on December 11, 2019, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the approval of the public art element and changes to the design of the Development Permit (DP 18-822743) issued for the property  at 6340 No. 3 Road be be endorsed, and the changes so deemed to be in General Compliance with the Permit.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

SP19/14-9

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:35 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Special meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)