April 27, 2020 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day (attending via teleconference)
Councillor Kelly Greene (attending via teleconference)
Councillor Alexa Loo (attending via teleconference)
Councillor Bill McNulty (attending via teleconference)
Councillor Linda McPhail (attending via teleconference)
Councillor Harold Steves (attending via teleconference)
Councillor Michael Wolfe (attending via teleconference)

Acting Corporate Officer – Matt O’Halloran

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R20/8-1-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on April 14, 2020, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 20, 2020, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on April 20, 2020, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

Mayor Brodie noted that since no members of the public were present at the meeting, a motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations from the floor on Agenda items and to rise and report (Items No. 2 to 4) would not be necessary.

CONSENT AGENDA

R20/8-2

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 and No. 7 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on April 20, 2020; and

(2)

the Special Finance Committee meeting held on April 20, 2020

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Report 2019: Continuous Improvement for Sustainable Waste Management 
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 6433406 v. 3)

That the annual report titled, “Report 2019: Continuous Improvement for Sustainable Waste Management” be endorsed and be made available to the community on the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R20/8-3

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Housing Agreement (9680 Williams Road) Bylaw No. 10118

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10143

Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 10145

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10160

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9939

CARRIED

R20/8-4

It was moved and seconded

That Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 10128 be adopted.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on ensuring that minors are required to wear a helmet while on the quadricycle.

In response to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) the Motor Vehicle Act states that individuals are not required to wear helmets on quadricycles, (ii) the City of Richmond Bylaws state that individuals must wear helmets on quadricycles until they are 17 years old, and (iii) other municipalities have adopted similar bylaws to the City of Richmond with regard to helmet use.

As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:

R20/8-5

It was moved and seconded

That Vehicle for Hire Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 10128 be referred back to staff to include a requirement for individuals under the age of 19 to wear a helmet while on the quadricycle.

The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion took place on ensuring minors’ heads are protected while on the quadricycle to prevent head injuries.  

The question on the referral motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Au and Loo opposed.

R20/8-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9644 be adopted.

The question on the motion was not called, as discussion took place regarding the rear access lane associated with the proposed rezoning, and concern over the loss of fruit trees, landscaping design, wall placement, and the coach house designation.

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that separate portions of the existing lane for this block of Blundell Avenue are intended to be connected over time, and that landscaping layout is limited by the required access to the proposed coach houses.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Greene and Wolfe opposed.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R20/8-7

8.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on October 17, 2019 be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 18-820689) for the property at 1600 Savage Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

The question on the motion was not called as concern was raised regarding the proposed Environmentally Sensitive Area compensation and enhancement and the retention of habitat and native species.

The question on the motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Cllrs. Au, Day, Greene, McPhail and Wolfe opposed.

Discussion then ensued with regard to reconsideration of the matter by the Development Permit Panel, and as a result, the following referral motion was introduced:

R20/8-8

It was moved and seconded

That Development Permit Application (DP 18-820689) by Integrated Construction, located at 1600 Savage Road, be referred back to the Development Permit Panel to:

(a)

assess construction activity occurring on site;

(b)

investigate alternative site plans that would allow for the retention of the central Environmentally Sensitive Area; and

(c)

review the Environmentally Sensitive Area restoration plans as it relates to the scope of work involved with invasive species removal and tree replacement planting species.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R20/8-9

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, April 27, 2020.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Matt O’Halloran)