July 27, 2020 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

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(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on July 13, 2020; and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on July 20, 2020.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS – ITEM NO. 18.

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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2020 UBCM Community Excellence Awards

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TransLink 2020 Capital Cost-Share Program – Supplemental Applications

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Application By Kanaris Demetre Lazos for a Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 19-881148) And A Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant at 12111 3rd Avenue (Steveston Hotel)

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Live-Streaming of Council and Committee Meetings and of Council-School Board Liaison Committee Meetings and Development Permit Panel Meetings

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Award Of Contract 6676P – Supply of Hydro-Vac Services

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 11 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

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That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 20, 2020 be received for information.

7.

2020 UBCM Community Excellence Awards 
(File Ref. No. 01-0103-01/2019) (REDMS No. 6482378 v.3)

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See Page CNCL-45 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City’s entries for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Excellence Awards be endorsed, including:

(1)

Excellence in Governance: The City of Richmond’s Organizational Development Program;

(2)

Excellence in Service Delivery: Community Wellness Strategy 2018-2023;

(3)

Excellence in Asset Management: Richmond Flood Protection Program; and

(4)

Excellence in Sustainability: Mitchell Island Environmental Stewardship Initiatives.

8.

TransLink 2020 Capital Cost-Share Program – Supplemental Applications 
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 6457711 v.10)

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See Page CNCL-50 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That as described in the report titled “TransLink 2020 Capital Cost-Share Program – Supplemental Applications” dated June 19, 2020 from the Director, Transportation:

(a)

the transit-related projects recommended for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2020 Bus Speed and Reliability Program be endorsed;

(b)

should the above project receive final approval from TransLink, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to execute the funding agreements and the Revised Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024) be updated accordingly; and

(c)

staff be directed to implement the projects approved by TransLink and report back in one year as part of the City’s proposed applications to TransLink’s 2021 Capital Cost-Share Programs.

9.

Application by Kanaris Demetre Lazos for a Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 19-881148) and a Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant at 12111 3rd Avenue (Steveston Hotel) 
(File Ref. No. HA 19-881148) (REDMS No. 6486957)

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See Page CNCL-68 for staff memorandum

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See Page CNCL-69 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 19-881148) be issued which would permit the replacement of the existing roof on the building located at 12111 3^rd Avenue; and

(2)

That a grant request in the amount of $72,800 be approved under the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program to assist with the roof replacement work for the building located at 12111 3^rd Avenue, and disbursed in accordance with Council Policy 5900.

10.

Live-streaming of Council and Committee Meetings and of Council-School Board Liaison Committee Meetings and Development Permit Panel Meetings 
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 6491857 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-100 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That during the Covid-19 pandemic:

(a)

all Standing Committee and Council meetings will be held in the Council Chambers;

(b)

all Standing Committee meetings, Council meetings, Council/School Board Liaison Committee meetings, subject to Richmond School District approval, and Development Permit Panel meetings be livestreamed;

(2)

That during the Covid-19 pandemic, staff explore technological upgrades to the Anderson Room for live-streaming functionality post Covid-19;

(3)

That staff provide budgetary implications information, including changes to Council Chambers and the Anderson Room; and

(4)

That the above mentioned matters be further revisited post Covid-19.

11.

Award of Contract 6676P – Supply of Hydro-Vac Services 
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-00) (REDMS No. 6483396 v.3)

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See Page CNCL-106 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That contract 6766P – Supply of Hydro-Vac Services for an initial three-year term be awarded on an “as and when requested” basis to McRae’s Environmental Service Ltd as the most responsive and responsible bidder. The initial three-year term is estimated at $7,277,841 exclusive of taxes and 10% contingency; and

(2)

That approval from Council will be requested prior to staff executing an option to renew the contract for a further two-year term, for a maximum total term of five years; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contract with McRae’s Environmental Service Ltd.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

12.

Soil Use for the Placement of Fill Application for the Property Located at 19740 River Road (Sidhu) 
(File Ref. No. 12-8080-12-01) (REDMS No. 6487928 v.8)

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See Page CNCL-111 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Greene

That the ‘Soil Use for the Placement of Fill’ application submitted by Sukminder (Minder) Sidhu (the “Applicant”) for the Property located at 19740 River Road proposing to deposit peat to develop and expand the current cranberry farming operation be authorized for referral to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for the ALC to review and determine the merits of the proposal from an agricultural perspective as the Applicant has satisfied all of the City’s current reporting requirements.

13.

Application by 1058085 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 10431 No. 5 Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)" Zone to the "Arterial Road Compact Two-Unit Dwellings (RCD)" Zone 
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-829789) (REDMS No. 6480434)

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See Page CNCL-224 for staff memorandum

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See Page CNCL-225 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Day

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10197 to create the "Arterial Road Compact Two-Unit Dwellings (RCD)" zone, be introduced and given First Reading; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10195, for the rezoning of 10431 No. 5 Road from "Single Detached (RSl/E)" to "Arterial Road Compact Two-Unit Dwellings (RCD)", be introduced and given First Reading.

14.

Library Cultural Centre Mechanical Upgrade Project 
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-05-01) (REDMS No. 6368260)

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See Page CNCL-266 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Opposed: Cllr. Loo

That the Equipment Renewal and GHG Reduction Project, described as Option 2 on page 4 in the staff report titled “Library Cultural Centre Mechanical Upgrade Project”, dated July 20, 2020, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, be approved.

15.

Estimated Costs for Temporary Road Changes in Steveston Village for August 2020 
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-272 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Greene

(1)

That Option 2, One-Way on Moncton Street and One-Way on Bayview Street from August 4, 2020, until and including Labour Day, as outlined in the staff memorandum titled “Estimated Costs for Temporary Road Changes in Steveston Village for August 2020” dated July 16, 2020, from the Director, Transportation, be approved; and

(2)

That staff provide clarification regarding the cost and source of funding for the street closures; and

(3)

That staff provide a comprehensive signage plan for the street closures.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

16.

Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2019 
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 6465066)

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See Page CNCL-274 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2019 Council Remuneration and Expenses be approved.

17.

2019 Statement of Financial Information
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 6449470)

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See Page CNCL-276 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2019 Statement of Financial Information be approved.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Vehicle For Hire Regulation Bylaw No. 6900 Amendment Bylaw No. 10128
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932 Bylaw No. 10157
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Day, Greene, Steves and Wolfe.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9563
(8620 Railway Avenue, RZ 15-709884)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr Day.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9986
(8600, 8620, 8640, 8660 Francis Road, RZ 18-814702)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Greene and Wolfe.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10022
(5800 Cedarbridge Way, ZT 18-815709)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

18.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on July 15, 2020 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 29, 2020, October 25, 2017 and
July 15, 2020, be received for information; and

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(2)

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

(a)

of a Development Permit (DP 19-864104) for the property at 8600, 8620, 8640 and 8660 Francis Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 16-754735) for the property at 8620 Railway Avenue; and

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 18-820689) for the property at 1600 Savage Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued; and

(d)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the approval of changes to the design of the Development Permit (DP 15-716274) issued for the property at 23100 Garripie Avenue be endorsed, and the changes be deemed to be in General Compliance with the Permit;

ADJOURNMENT