March 9, 2020 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, March 9, 2020
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie 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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R20/5-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on February 24, 2020, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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R20/5-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a presentation update on the COVID-19 virus by Dr. Meena Dawar, Medical Health Officer, Vancouver Coastal Health, be added to the agenda following the 2020 Richmond Street Banner presentation; |
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That the recommendation for Item No. 18 – “Application by Fairchild Developments Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road”, be revised to insert the phrase “as revised” after the word “Permit”; and |
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That Item No. 22 – “Declaration of Solidarity with Wet’suwet’en People,” be deleted from the Council Agenda. |
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PRESENTATIONS |
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(1) |
With the aid of a visual presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), Magnus Sinclair, Acting Coordinator, Parks Programs, highlighted that the City’s Street Banner Program is a Partners for Beautification initiative, which encourages Richmond residents to participate in the beautification of their city. |
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Mr. Sinclair advised that the submissions were all original images reflecting the following themes: Sustainability, Active Living, Culture, the Arts, Connection, Community, Heritage, Nature, City Centre, and Island City. |
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Prior to announcing the winning banners, Mr. Sinclair recognized the following volunteer panel of judges for their contribution to the Street Banner Program: Sheena Gingrich, representing the East Richmond Community Association, Viki Lingle and Minghui Yu, representing the Public Art Advisory Committee, Melanie Devoy, representing Richmond Art Gallery Association, and Nancy Small, representing Tourism Richmond. |
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The winning artists and the titles of their banners were then announced as follows: |
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Andrea Laing – Sustainable Beauty |
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Harris Hui – Chinese Lanterns |
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Eugene Hernandez – Radar Reflector |
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Glen Andersen – River Mosaic |
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Brian Phillips – Noteworthy |
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Victor Jacinto – A Hidden Gem |
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Tina Lai – Poppy |
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Tina Lai – Future: Steps Away |
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Regina Cid – The Farming Time at London Landing |
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Regina Cid – Fun on Ice at Garry Point |
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Dr. Meena Dawar, Medical Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), updated Council on the situation regarding the COVID-19 virus, noting the following: |
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more than 113,000 cases have been reported worldwide; |
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there are 32 cases in BC with one death reported locally; |
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all cases in BC with the exception of one case was travel-related; |
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there are no active cases in Richmond to date; |
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a majority of cases display mild symptoms in adults, however seniors and individuals with underlying health conditions may encounter greater impact from the illness; |
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surveillance of the illness has increased in the community, including in ports of entry; |
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risk of transmission of the illness within the community remain low; |
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testing is currently being conducted in physicians’ offices, hospitals and urgent care centres; |
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VCH has activated their Regional Emergency Operations structure; |
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the VCH encourages hand washing options and cleaning of high-touch surfaces in public facilities; |
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the Province is currently not recommending the cancelation of mass gatherings, but will review the recommendation if required; |
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transmission of the virus occurs through respiratory droplets and individuals are typically contagious when they are displaying symptoms, however there have been exceptional cases where transmission has occurred prior to the onset of symptoms or when individuals displayed mild symptoms; |
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transmission of the virus typically take place in close household settings; and |
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face masks are recommended for individuals who have been diagnosed or are displaying symptoms of the illness but are not recommended for healthy individuals. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R20/5-3 |
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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 (7:34 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R20/5-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:34 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Mayor Brodie noted that Item No. 7 – “Alexandra Greenway Integrated Public Art Project Terms of Reference” and Item No. 18 – “Application by Fairchild Developments Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road” will be removed from the Consent Agenda. |
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R20/5-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 8 through No. 17 and Items No. 19 and 20 be adopted by general consent. |
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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 February 25, 2020; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on March 2, 2020; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on March 3, 2020; and |
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the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on February 12, 2020; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Alexandra Greenway Integrated Public Art Project Terms of Reference |
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Please see page 11 for action on this item. |
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Richmond Public Art Program 2019 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Work Plan |
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That the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Work Plan, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Public Art Program 2019 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Work Plan”, dated January 27, 2020, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Community Services Pricing Policy Progress Update and Guiding Principles |
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That the Community Services Pricing Policy Guiding Principles as detailed in the staff report titled “Community Services Pricing Policy Progress Update and Guiding Principles”, dated January 28, 2020, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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INSURANCE COSTS FOR CONDOMINIUMS |
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That letters be sent to the Federal Government, Provincial Government, the Insurance Council of British Columbia, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada to urge them to take immediate actions to address the spiking strata insurance costs affecting many strata owners in B.C. and Richmond. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Award of Contract 6715P – Traffic Control Services |
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That Contract 6715P – Traffic Control Services be awarded for a three-year term commencing April 1, 2020, to three bidders, with the intent of assigning the majority of the work to Ansan Traffic Group as the primary service provider, and with Lane Safe Traffic Control and Traffic Pro Services serving as secondary and tertiary backup service providers. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Provincial Consultation on new Anti-Money Laundering Legislation and Regulations |
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That the responses summarized in Attachment 3 and 4 of the staff report titled “Provincial Consultation on new Anti-Money Laundering Legislation and Regulations”, dated February 4, 2020, from the General Manager, Community Safety be endorsed for submission to the BC Ministry of Finance. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Proposed Interim Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaws for Ride-Hailing Services |
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That Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 10134, to allow the City to enter into an agreement with partner municipalities for ride-hailing services, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; |
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That Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 10159, which specifies various licensing terms for ride-hailing, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and |
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That staff be directed to report back on the development of a permanent inter-municipal business licence for ride-hailing services. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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City Events Strategy Guiding Principles |
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That the City Events Strategy Guiding Principles, as presented in the staff report titled “City Events Strategy Guiding Principles”, dated February 7, 2020, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be endorsed to guide the development of a City Events Strategy. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program |
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program,” dated January 27, 2020, from the Director of Community Social Development, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program |
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That the staff report titled “Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program,” dated January 27, 2020, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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UBCM 2020 Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Grant Submission |
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That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2020 Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Program for $25,000 be endorsed; and |
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That should the funding application be successful, that the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with UBCM for the above mentioned project and that the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020–2024) be amended accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Fairchild Developments Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road |
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Please see page 12 for action on this item. |
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Application by Headwater Living Inc. to Amend Section 3.3 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Create the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” Zone, and Rezone the Site at 5500 No. 3 Road from the “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” Zone to the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” Zone |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10131 to amend Section 3.3, Objective 4, Policy e) to include a provision that the market rental residential density bonus may be increased on a site specific basis for projects that provide additional rental housing to address community need, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10131, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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The City’s Financial and Capital Program; and |
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The Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10131, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10130 to create the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 5500 No. 3 Road from the “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” zone to the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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BC Building Code Changes to Secondary Suite Provisions |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10139, to better define secondary suites and increase the maximum permitted size of secondary suites in dwellings from 90 m2 to 110m2, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10142, to incorporate cost recovery charges for addressing secondary suites, be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and |
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That a 12 month grace period be authorized, from the date of Bylaw No. 10142 adoption, allowing legal secondary suite owners to secure a suite address without charge before the addressing fees take effect. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE |
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Alexandra Greenway Integrated Public Art Project Terms of Reference |
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R20/5-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Alexandra Greenway Integrated Public Art Project for $50,000 be approved and funded by the Public Art Reserve; |
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That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024) be amended accordingly; and |
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That the Alexandra Greenway Integrated Public Art Project Call to Artists provided in Attachment 4 in the staff report titled, “Alexandra Greenway Integrated Public Art Project Terms of Reference”, dated January 6, 2020, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to the durability of the materials used on the project. |
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The question was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Day opposed. |
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PLANNING COMMITEE |
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Application by Fairchild Developments Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road |
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R20/5-7 |
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That the application of Fairchild Developments Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit, as revised, for the property at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road be considered at the special meeting of Council (for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing) to be held on April 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration: |
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“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Fairchild Developments Ltd. to allow ‘Non-accessory Parking’ as a permitted use at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road for a period of three years.” |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to permeable parking paving alternatives. |
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In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that the applicant will work with a landscaper to trim hedges and address trash on-site. Staff added that a Temporary Commercial Use Permit is issued once and is eligible for an extension. |
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As a result of the discussion, staff were directed to provide Council with information related to parking surfacing technologies. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE |
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Hospital parking |
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R20/5-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond City Council write to the Provincial Government and the Vancouver Coast Health Authority to ask the Province and Vancouver Coastal Health to provide two hours free parking to be paid upon exit for patients and family of patients at BC hospitals; and |
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That staff be directed to meet with Vancouver Coastal Health representatives to discuss consideration of addressing the lack of parking at Richmond Hospital. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) the current hospital parking system and use of third-party parking management companies, (ii) options for a pay-on-exit parking system, (iii) the high cost of parking and violation fines for hospital users, (iv) parking capacity in Richmond Hospital and options for overflow parking, and (v) other local hospitals in the region that have adopted limited free parking. |
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As a result of the discussion, staff were directed to discuss the administration of the parking system with Richmond Hospital officials. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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Cllr. Wolfe left the meeting (8:25 p.m.). |
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R20/5-9 |
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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 (8:26 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Cllr. Wolfe returned to the meeting (8:28 p.m.). |
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Ms. Cathy Peters, BC anti-human trafficking educator, speaker and advocate spoke on (i) raising awareness on human trafficking activities, (ii) current laws related to restrict anti-trafficking activities, (iii) enforcement of traffickers, and (iv) options for municipalities to adopt policies that restrict human trafficking activities. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to enforcement of illegal businesses and short-term rentals tied to human trafficking and money laundering and it was suggested that staff investigate enforcement options of illegal activities and businesses tied to organized crime. Staff added that staff can consider partnering with the Richmond RCMP and community groups to form a working group to address human trafficking activities. |
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R20/5-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (8:36 p.m.). |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R20/5-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Traffic Bylaw No. 5870 Amendment Bylaw No. 10123 |
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Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10124 |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R20/5-12 |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 29, 2020 and February 26, 2020, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 26, 2020, 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 19-872105) for the property at 9700 Desmond Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R20/5-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:38 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, March 9, 2020. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |