April 12, 2021 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

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adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on March 22, 2021;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 6, 2021; and

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(3)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated March 26, 2021.

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. 24.

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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Traffic Calming on Fundy Drive

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2021 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects

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Proposed Amendment to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee’s Terms of Reference

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Outdoor Sports Fields and Amenities Allocation Policy

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Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool

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Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for Community Gardens at 5560 Garden City Road (The Garden City Lands)

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Application to Amend Liquor Manufacturer Licence # 306407 to Include a Lounge Endorsement - 0873663 BC Ltd Doing Business As: Country Vines - 12900 Steveston Hwy.

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City Participation in the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative

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Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Annual Inflationary Update (2021)

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2021 – 2031 Richmond Child Care Action Plan

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Application by Van Land Use Consulting for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Industrial Retail (IR1)” Zone to Permit a Retail Liquor Store at 12571 Bridgeport Road

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Land use applications (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on May 17, 2021):

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8351 River Road and Duck Island – Temporary Commercial Use Permit (Firework Productions Ltd. – Applicant)

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Market Rental Agreement (Housing Agreement) Bylaw 10243 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Market Rental Housing Units at 9900 No. 3 Road and 8031 Williams Road

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Amendment to the Appointment of an Approving Officer

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Update on the City of Richmond Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 21 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on March 23, 2021;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on April 6, 2021;

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(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on April 6, 2021; and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on April 7, 2021 (distributed seperately);

be received for information.

7.

TRAFFIC CALMING ON FUNDY DRIVE 
(File Ref. No.)

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff implement immediate traffic calming on Fundy Drive such as a crosswalk at the entrance to the path just east of Pugwash and installation of a stop sign at Pugwash and to work with the neighbourhood to implement further traffic calming measures adjacent to the park.

8.

2021 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-089) (REDMS No. 6616276 v. 3)

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See Page CNCL-88 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the three artist proposals for the community public art projects in partnership with Richmond Public Library, Richmond School District No. 38 and Richmond Multicultural Community Services as presented in the staff report titled “2021 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects,” dated February 18, 2021, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

9.

Proposed Amendment to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee’s Terms of Reference 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 6623415 v. 12)

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See Page CNCL-115 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee’s Terms of Reference be amended:

(1)

As detailed in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled “Proposed Amendment to the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee’s Terms of Reference”; and

(2)

By replacing Item No. 6 with “Inductees will be invited to a ceremony hosted by the City of Richmond in a Civic Facility mutually agreed to by Council and the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee ceremony to be held minimum once every three years.”

10.

Outdoor Sports Fields and Amenities Allocation Policy 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 6623483 v. 8)

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See Page CNCL-124 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Council Policy 8500 Park Playing Fields – Allocation be rescinded and the proposed Outdoor Sport Facilities and Amenities Policy, as detailed in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled “Outdoor Sports Fields and Amenities Allocation Policy,” dated February 22, 2021, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services be adopted.

11.

Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool 
(File Ref. No. 11-7143-01) (REDMS No. 6436380 v. 28)

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See Page CNCL-141 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the hybrid model for 2021, as detailed in Attachment 5 of the staff report titled “Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool,” dated February 26, 2021, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved for the operation of Steveston Outdoor Pool for the summer of 2021.

12.

Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for Community Gardens at 5560 Garden City Road (The Garden City Lands) 
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GCIT1) (REDMS No. 6607433 v. 9)

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See Page CNCL-152 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for Community Gardens at the Garden City Lands at 5560 Garden City Road, be endorsed and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for approval.

13.

Application To Amend Liquor Manufacturer Licence # 306407 to include a Lounge Endorsement - 0873663 BC Ltd Doing Business as: Country Vines - 12900 Steveston Hwy. 
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 6625428)

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See Page CNCL-164 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from 0873663 BC Ltd., doing business as, Country Vines, for an amendment to Liquor Manufacturer Licence # 306407 to operate its winery manufacturing  facility to include an outdoor Lounge endorsement at the premises located at 12900 Steveston Hwy., be supported for:

(a)

Outdoor Lounge with total person capacity set at 65 persons;

(b)

Proposed hours of liquor sales from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information attached as Appendix A, advising that Council recommends the approval of the licence amendment for the reasons that this amendment has been determined, following public consultation, to be acceptable in the area and community.

14.

City Participation in the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative 
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-01) (REDMS No. 6631823 v. 6)

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See Page CNCL-176 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That as described in the report titled “City Participation in the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative” dated March 2, 2021 from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, the City of Richmond’s application to participate in the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), be endorsed.

15.

Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Annual Inflationary Update (2021) 
(File Ref. No. 03-0900-01) (REDMS No. 6616651 v. 4)

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See Page CNCL-183 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10161, as recommended under Option 1 in the staff report titled “Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Annual Inflationary Update (2021)” dated March 8, 2021 from the Acting Director, Finance, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the staff report titled “Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Annual Inflationary Update (2021)” dated March 8, 2021 from the Acting Director, Finance, be endorsed as the basis for public consultation in establishing the amended Development Cost Charge Imposition Bylaw.

16.

2021 – 2031 Richmond Child Care Action Plan 
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 6625123)

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See Page CNCL-190 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2021 – 2031 Richmond Child Care Action Plan as outlined in the staff report titled, “2021 – 2031 Richmond Child Care Action Plan,” dated February 25, 2021, from the Director, Community Social Development, be adopted; and

(2)

That the 2021 2021 – 2031 Richmond Child Care Action Plan be referred to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee.

17.

Application by Van Land Use Consulting for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Industrial Retail (IR1)” Zone to Permit a Retail Liquor Store at 12571 Bridgeport Road 
(File Ref. No. ZT 20-909767) (REDMS No. 6615268 v. 3)

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Designated Speakers:  Wayne Craig and Steven De Sousa

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Industrial Retail (IR1)” zone to permit a retail liquor store at 12571 Bridgeport Road be denied.

18.

Application by Firework Productions Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit Renewal at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87 Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) 
(File Ref. No. TU 20-905119) (REDMS No. 6612513 v. 4)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Firework Productions Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit Renewal at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) be considered at the Public Hearing to be held on May 17, 2021 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:

“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Firework Productions Ltd. for properties at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) for the purposes of permitting the following:

(a)

Night market event between May 21, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (inclusive) to allow for a maximum of 80 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit;

(b)

Night market event between April 29, 2022 to October 16, 2022 (inclusive) for a maximum of 80 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit;

(c)

Night market event between April 28, 2023 to October 15, 2023 (inclusive) for a maximum of 79 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit; and

(d)

The night market event as outlined in the report dated March 17, 2021 from the Director of Development be subject to the fulfillment of all terms, conditions and requirements outlined in the Temporary Commercial Use Permit and attached Schedules.”

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area be extended to include all properties to the north of Bridgeport Road and West of Great Canadian Way as shown in Attachment 5 to the staff report dated March 17, 2021 from the Director of Development.

19.

Market Rental Agreement (Housing Agreement) Bylaw 10243 to Permit the City of Richmond to secure Market Rental Housing Units at 9900 No. 3 Road and 8031 Williams Road 
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-835532; 12-8060-20-010243) (REDMS No. 6611248 v. 2)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Market Rental Agreement (Housing Agreement) (9900 No. 3 Road and 8031 Williams Road) Bylaw 10243 to permit the City to enter into a Market Rental Agreement (Housing Agreement) substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of Section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Market Rental Housing Units required by Rezoning Application RZ 18-835532, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

20.

Amendment to the Appointment of an Approving Officer 
(File Ref. No. 08-4100-00) (REDMS No. 6625826)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the appointment of Reg Adams as Approving Officer for the City, as per Item 7 of Resolution R08/15-4, adopted by Council on September 8, 2008, be rescinded.

21.

Update on the City of Richmond Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-008057/10246/10247) (REDMS No. 6597355)

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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Tree Protection Bylaw 8057, Amendement Bylaw 10246 amending regulations for tree removal and replacement be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw 10247 amending the Tree Protection Bylaw permit fees table be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

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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

22.

Accelerated Flood Protection Program Concept and Flood Protection Rate Structure Review 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 6627045 v. 5)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION 
Opposed: Cllrs. Steves and Wolfe

(1)

That a target annual revenue level of $30 million by 2031, for the Drainage and Diking Utility, be endorsed for use in future utility budget planning in order to support Option 1 – 50 Year Implementation Period for an accelerated flood protection program; and

(2)

That new rate classes be introduced for the Drainage and Diking Utility as presented in Table 2 of the report titled “Accelerated Flood Protection Program Concept and Flood Protection Rate Structure Review” dated February 26, 2021 from the Director, Engineering and be incorporated in the preparation of the 2022 utility budget and rates;

(3)

That a public consultation and communication plan be developed; and

(4)

That implementation of the new utility rates commence in 2023.

LAW AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

23.

2021 By-Election Ministerial Order Approval 
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 6653862)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council approve the provisions of the Ministerial Order No. M148 dated April 6, 2021 attached to this report;

(2)

That Council, as an exception to section 110 of the Act, and despite part 5 of the “Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244” as amended, or an applicable provision of any other bylaw, for mail ballot voting in the City of Richmond by-election permit:

(a)

voting by all eligible electors under the Act to be done by mail ballot and, in relation to this, may permit elector registration to be done in conjunction with this voting;

(b)

a secrecy sleeve to be used instead of a secrecy envelope in accordance with this Order and if a secrecy sleeve is permitted any requirement under the Act and the “Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244” as amended, or an applicable provision of any other bylaw, pertaining to a secrecy envelope must be read as pertaining to a secrecy sleeve for the purposes of this Order;

(c)

the City of Richmond’s Chief Election Officer to establish time limits in relation to voting by mail ballot at their sole discretion; and

(d)

the City of Richmond’s Chief Election Officer to establish procedures for voting, processing and securing mail ballots at their sole discretion including, but not limited to, establishing times for opening certification envelopes, placing mail ballots in vote tabulating machine, and securing the memory card of the vote tabulating machine.

(3)

That Council,  as an exception to section 125 (1) (b) (c) and (2) (a) of the Act, and despite section 4.2.2 (a) (ii) of the “Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244” as amended, or an applicable provision of any other bylaw,  for the City of Richmond by-election,  permit the elector, as directed by the election official responsible, to make an oral declaration that the elector is entitled to vote in the by-election when obtaining a ballot for voting, in which case the election official responsible must make a record that the elector made an oral declaration.

(4)

That Council, as an exception to section 109 (1) of the Act, and despite part 7 of the “Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244”, or an applicable provision of any other bylaw, for the City of Richmond by-election permit the City of Richmond’s Chief Election Officer to establish special voting opportunities or to determine that no special voting opportunities will be held at their sole discretion.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10245 
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9789 
(10460 Williams Road, RZ 17-784468)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9812 
(9980 Westminster Highway, RZ 16-741722)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10053 
(8291 and 8311 Williams Road, RZ 17-788945)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

24.

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 March 24, 2021, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 30, 2019, and July 29, 2020, be received for information; and

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(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 17-781907) for the property at 6017 No. 4 Road (formerly 9980 Westminster Highway); and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 18 829083) for the property at 8291 and 8311 Williams Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT