January 13, 2020 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, January 13, 2020
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Absent: |
Councillor Linda McPhail |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R20/1-1 |
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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 December 9, 2019, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Special Council meetings held on December 9, 2019 and December 18, 2019, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on December 16, 2019, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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Danielle Dagenais, Metro Vancouver-Squamish Area Regional Bat Coordinator, Community Bat Programs of BC, presented the City of Richmond with the Bat-Friendly Community certificate. Also, Ms. Dagenais spoke on the methods that residents can take to preserve bat habitat in urban areas such as reducing bright lights and installing bat boxes. She added the Community Bat Programs of BC organization comprises of volunteers of field experts. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R20/1-2 |
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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 (7:11 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items. |
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Item No. 12 – 2020 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects |
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Guy Anderson, President, Thompson Community Association, spoke on public art projects in the city including a mural project in the Thompson community. He thanked the City for its support in public art and encouraged Council endorse the proposed public art projects. |
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Item No. 8 – Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by JNA Holdings Inc. at 14540 Burrows Road; Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by Karl, Lydia and Ulrich Wacker at 14680 Burrows Road; and Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by Shorewood Developments Ltd. At 14920 Burrows Road |
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Colin Fry, representing the applicants of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) Exclusion Application, spoke on the historical use of the subject properties and encouraged the City permit the applicants to submit an exclusion application to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for their consideration. |
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Item No. 8 – Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by JNA Holdings Inc. at 14540 Burrows Road; Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by Karl, Lydia and Ulrich Wacker at 14680 Burrows Road; and Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by Shorewood Developments Ltd. At 14920 Burrows Road |
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Rod Ast, property owner of 14680 Burrows Road, expressed concern with regard to the ALR Exclusion Application process, and encouraged the City to permit the applicants to submit an Exclusion Application to the ALC. He added that limited farm-related activities have previously taken place on-site, however, improvements required to support farming, including hydrological improvements, would not be economically feasible and would not improve conditions for the house on-site. |
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R20/1-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:27 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R20/1-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 15 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 |
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the General Purposes Committee meetings held on |
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the Planning Committee meetings held on December 17, 2019 and January 8, 2020; |
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the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on December 18, 2019; |
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the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on December 18, 2019; and |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on January 7, 2020; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2019 Summary Report – Community Information Sessions on Development, Affordable Housing, Transportation and Sustainability in the City |
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That staff be directed to proceed with the Community Information Session Program for 2020 as described in the Staff Report titled “2019 Summary Report - Community Information Sessions on Development, Affordable Housing, Transportation and Sustainability in the City” from the Director, Development. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by JNA Holdings Inc. at 14540 Burrows Road; Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by Karl, Lydia & Ulrich Wacker at 14680 Burrows Road; and Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Application by Shorewood Developments Ltd. at 14920 Burrows Road |
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That authorization for JNA Holdings Inc. to forward an Exclusion Application to the Agricultural Land Commission for exclusion of 14540 Burrows Road from the Agricultural Land Reserve be denied. |
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That authorization for Karl, Lydia & Ulrich Wacker to forward an Exclusion Application to the Agricultural Land Commission for exclusion of 14680 Burrows Road from the Agricultural Land Reserve be denied. |
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That authorization for Shorewood Developments Ltd. to forward an Exclusion Application to the Agricultural Land Commission for exclusion of 14920 Burrows Road from the Agricultural Land Reserve be denied. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Recommendation to Award Contract 6537Q - Supply and Delivery of Audible Accessible Pedestrian Signals |
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That Contract 6537Q - Supply and Delivery of Audible Accessible Pedestrian Signals be awarded to Astrographics Industries Ltd as described in the report titled “Recommendation to Award Contract 6537Q - Supply and Delivery of Audible Accessible Pedestrian Signals” dated November 7, 2019 from the Director, Transportation; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the contract between the City and Astrographics Industries Ltd. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Sanitary Sewer Replacement – 6000 Block Buswell Street |
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That funding of $1,500,000 from the Sewer Utility Reserve be approved to complete the sanitary sewer replacement in the 6000 Block of Buswell Street and be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024). |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Award of Contract 6153P – Supply and Delivery of Vehicle and Equipment Tires and Certified Tire Services |
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That Contract 6153P, Supply and Delivery of Vehicle and Equipment Tires and Certified Tire Services, be awarded at the rates quoted for up to a maximum four year term, as per the key terms outlined in the staff report titled “Award of Contract 6153P – Supply and Delivery of Vehicle and Equipment Tires and Certified Tire Services” dated December 3, 2019 and as follows: |
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Kal Tire for the supply of tires and tire services for Richmond Fire Rescue up to a maximum of $115,000; and |
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Fountain Tire for the supply of tires and tire services for Fleet Operations up to a maximum of $960,000. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2020 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects |
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That the three artist proposals for the community public art projects in partnership with West Richmond Community Centre Association, Thompson Community Centre Association and Parks Programs as presented in the staff report titled “2020 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects,” dated December 3, 2019, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Metro Vancouver’s Proposed Air Emission Regulation for Cannabis Production and Processing Operations |
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That the comments regarding Metro Vancouver’s regulation to manage emissions from cannabis production and processing operations outlined in the report titled “Metro Vancouver’s Proposed Air Emission Regulation for Cannabis Production and Processing Operations”, dated November 26, 2019 from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, be endorsed and forwarded to Metro Vancouver. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10057 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 5591, 5631, 5651 and 5671 No. 3 Road and Revised Rezoning Considerations |
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That Housing Agreement (5591, 5631, 5651 and 5671 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 10057 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 Rezoning Application RZ 17-779262; and |
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That the rezoning considerations associated with Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9860, for the creation of a “High Density Mixed Use (ZMU38) - Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, and for the rezoning of 5591, 5631 5651 and 5671 No. 3 Road from “Office Commercial (ZC8)”, “Office Commercial (ZC9)” and "Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)" to "High Density Mixed Use (ZMU38) - Lansdowne Village (City Centre)", be revised so that the minimum unit size of 3-bedroom Low End Market Rental units be adjusted from 91m2 (980 ft.2) to a minimum size consistent with market units of the same type, approximately 86 m2 (924/925 ft.2). |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10090 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Affordable Housing Units at 7811 Alderbridge Way |
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That Housing Agreement (7811 Alderbridge Way) Bylaw No. 10090 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 Rezoning Application RZ 17-765420. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R20/1-5 |
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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 (8:00 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Henrik Laursen, Richmond resident, spoke on the Cycling Without Age (The Right to Wind in Your Hair) program for seniors in Richmond, noting that the program would enable seniors and less-abled citizens to ride in specialized bicycles or rickshaws. He added that the program has been implemented in other communities in the province and he has discussed the program with seniors groups in the city. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to implementation of the program and potential cost, and as a result, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R20/1-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Cycling Without Age (The Right to Wind in Your Hair) program be referred to staff for review. |
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CARRIED |
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R20/1-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (8:08 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced the following: |
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The City entered into a five-year agreement with The Sharing Farm Society permitting the Society to occupy up to four acres of land at Terra Nova Rural Park to grow produce for the benefit of the Society, the Richmond Food Bank and other charitable food distribution organizations in Richmond, and to develop and deliver community and educational programs related to agriculture; |
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The City has executed an operating agreement with the Steveston Historical Society; |
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The draft License to Occupy Agreement was approved for execution to implement the Richmond Tennis Club License to Occupy Agreement; |
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The name McNaughton Road has been selected for the proposed new north-south road adjacent to Alderbridge Way and No. 3 Road; and |
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The name Gill Way has been selected for the proposed new east-west road adjacent to Alderbridge Way and No. 3 Road. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R20/1-8 |
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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. 9923 |
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Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 9924 |
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Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment |
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9926 |
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Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10103 |
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Richmond Heritage Commission No. 7906, Amendment Bylaw No. 10104 |
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CARRIED |
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R20/1-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9702 be adopted |
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CARRIED |
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In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Cllr. Day declared to be in a conflict of interest as her husband owns a licensed bed and breakfast, and Cllr. Day left the meeting – 8:13 p.m. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 10067 |
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Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10068 |
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Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10069 |
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Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment |
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10089 |
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CARRIED |
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Cllr. Day returned to the meeting – 8:14 p.m. |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R20/1-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on December 11, 2019, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 26, 2019, be received for information; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DV 19-863864) for the property at 8460 Steveston Highway be endorsed, and the Permit so issued. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R20/1-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:15 p.m.). |
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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, January 13, 2020. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |