June 8, 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)

Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R20/11-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 25, 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

R20/11-2

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 11 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 25, 2020;

(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on June 1, 2020; and

(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 1, 2020;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Award of Request for Quotation (RFQ) 6867Q “Supply & Delivery of Network Equipment” to TELUS 
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-6867Q) (REDMS No. 6466332 v.5; 6471602)

(1)

That Request For Quotation (RFQ) 6867Q be awarded to TELUS Communications Inc. in the amount of $1,659,552 over a 3-year term based on the public RFQ process; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contract with TELUS Communications Inc.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Application to Request a Food Primary Entertainment Endorsement For Food-Primary Liquor Licence # 051872 - Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport - 3500 Cessna Dr. 
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001/2020) (REDMS No. 6435323 v.3)

(1)

That the application from Van-Air Holdings Ltd., doing business as, Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport, operating at 3500 Cessna Drive, requesting a Food-Primary Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement to Food-Primary Liquor Licence No. 051872, to enable patrons to dance at the establishment, be supported with;

a)

No change to person capacity currently in place; and

b)

No change to service hours currently in place; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information attached as Appendix A, advising that Council supports the amendment for a Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement on Food-Primary Liquor Licence No. 051872 as this request has been determined, following public consultation, to be acceptable in the area and community.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Contract Award (Request for Proposal 6762P) – Supply and Delivery of a Quint and Engine for Richmond Fire Rescue (RFR) 
(File Ref. No. 02-0775-50-6762; XR 03-1000-20-6762P) (REDMS No. 6456143 v.12)

That contract 6762P be awarded for the supply and delivery of a Quint and Engine for Richmond Fire Rescue (RFR) to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. for a total cost of $2,417,373, exclusive of taxes.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Application by CDS-Chen Design Studio Ltd. for Rezoning at 6560 Granville Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-825323; 12-8060-20-010109) (REDMS No. 5981494 v.4; 6320439)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10109, for the rezoning of 6560 Granville Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Application by Zhao XD Architect Ltd. for Rezoning at 8231 and 8251 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-824503; 12-8060-20-010173) (REDMS No. 6436354 v.3; 6443824)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10173, for the rezoning of 8231 and 8251 Williams Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone to permit the development of ten townhouse units, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

12.

Council and Committee 2020 August Meeting Schedule 
(File Ref. No.:  01-0105-01; 01-0107-01) (REDMS No.6473567)

R20/11-3

It was moved and seconded

That the General Purposes Committee and Public Works and Transportation Committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, be rescheduled to September 21, 2020 and September 22, 2020, respectively.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on
(i) changing the dates as the Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ (UBCM) conference will be virtual and only 3 days, (ii) leaving the dates as is to ensure UBCM events do not conflict with Committee meetings, and
(iii) Richmond being the only municipality in the Province not cancelling meetings during the UBCM conference week.

As a result of the discussion, there was agreement to vote on the motion in two parts.

R20/11-4

It was moved and seconded

That the General Purposes Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, be rescheduled to September 21, 2020.

CARRIED

R20/11-5

It was moved and seconded

That the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 be rescheduled to September 22, 2020.

DEFEATED
Opposed: Cllrs: Au
Day
Greene
Steves
Wolfe

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

R20/11-6

It was moved and seconded

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10127 be adopted.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R20/11-7

13.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on  May 27, 2020, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on May 15, 2019 and May 13, 2020, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 17-771214) for the property at 3311 Sweden Way (formerly 12580 Vickers Way); and

(b)

a Development Permit (DV 19-869780) for the property at 8011 Zylmans Way and 15111 Williams Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on
(i) increased height of the building, (ii) solar panels and agricultural uses on the rooftop, and (iii) electric vehicle charging stations for all parking stalls.

In reply to queries from Council, staff noted that there is no requirement for electric vehicle charging stations for non-residential developments, and a geotechnical analysis will be conducted during the Building Permit phase.

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

R20/11-8

It was moved and seconded

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DV 19-869780) for the property at 8011 Zylmans Way and 15111 Williams Road, be referred back to staff to include electric vehicle charging stations for all parking stalls and review the requested height variance.

DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs: Au
Day
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves

R20/11-9

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine the requirements for increasing the capacity for electric vehicle charging stations for non-residential projects, including a review of rooftop solar panels and rooftop agricultural uses, and report back.

CARRIED

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

ADJOURNMENT

R20/11-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:00 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, June 8, 2020.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)