May 10, 2021 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, May 10, 2021
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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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R21/9-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on April 26, 2021, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated April 30, 2021, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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The following agenda revisions were noted: |
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The recommendation for Item No. 7 - Proposed 2021 Operating Hours For Steveston Outdoor Pool, were updated as follows: |
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That a hybrid model for 2021, based on Options 3 and 4 as detailed in Attachments 3 and 4 of the memo titled “Response to Referral Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool,” dated April 23, 2021, from the Manager, Aquatic and Arena Services, with the following modifications: |
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Kigoos Swim Club have evening swim times of 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and retain their 10 hour combined weekday morning swim times from July 2, 2021, to September 6, 2021; and |
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The 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekday public time slot totalling two and half weekly hours from July 2, 2021, to September 6, 2021, as outlined in Option 4, to be removed and be added to the weekday morning length swim times to ensure length swimming five (5) mornings per week; |
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be approved for the operation of Steveston Outdoor Pool for the summer of 2021 and that the source of funding be from the Council Community Initiatives Fund in the amount of $19,245; and |
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That the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) be amended accordingly. |
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Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10161, was noted as the correct bylaw number. |
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Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8752, Amendment Bylaw No. 10215, was noted as the correct bylaw number. |
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The additional recommendation in Item No. 9 - Options for Imperial Landing and Britannia Shipyards Dock Operations, from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee, as noted below, was removed. |
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That the City take necessary steps to remove an unauthorized boat that is docked at the Imperial Landing Dock. |
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R21/9-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Council Agenda, with the noted revisions, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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Liesl Jauk, Manager Arts Services, presented the 2020 Arts Services Year in Review video, highlighting Arts Services activities. (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office). |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R21/9-3 |
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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 (7:17 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items |
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Item No. 14 – Application for a Permit to Allow for the Discharge of Firearms at 7340 Sidaway Road, Richmond |
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Dennis Zentner, President, Vancouver Rod and Gun Club, spoke on the process of acquiring gun range approval, noting that the Club sought support from the City on compliance matters. |
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Item No. 14 – Application for a Permit to Allow for the Discharge of Firearms at 7340 Sidaway Road, Richmond |
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Marshall Wirawan, volunteer for Vancouver Rod and Gun Club, noted that he was available to respond to queries regarding the application. |
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R21/9-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:19 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R21/9-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Item No. 6 and Items No. 8 through No. 14 and Item No. 16 be adopted by general consent. |
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The question on the motion was not called as Mayor Brodie noted that following additional information provided by staff, Item No. 7 - Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool, can be placed back in the Consent Agenda, as the related provisions related to the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) can be amended at a future date and as such, those provisions were removed from the proposed resolution. As a result, the following motion was introduced: |
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R21/9-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 14 and Item No. 16 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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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 April 27, 2021; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 3, 2021; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on May 3, 2021; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on May 4, 2021; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool |
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That a hybrid model for 2021, based on Options 3 and 4 as detailed in Attachments 3 and 4 of the memo titled “Response to Referral Proposed 2021 Operating Hours for Steveston Outdoor Pool,” dated April 23, 2021, from the Manager, Aquatic and Arena Services, with the following modifications: |
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Kigoos Swim Club have evening swim times of 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and retain their 10 hour combined weekday morning swim times from July 2, 2021, to September 6, 2021; and |
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The 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekday public time slot totalling two and half weekly hours from July 2, 2021, to September 6, 2021, as outlined in Option 4, to be removed and be added to the weekday morning length swim times to ensure length swimming five (5) mornings per week; |
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be approved for the operation of Steveston Outdoor Pool for the summer of 2021 and that the source of funding be from the Council Community Initiatives Fund in the amount of $19,245. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Minoru Lakes Renewal Detailed Design Plan and Next Steps |
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That the Minoru Park Renewal Detailed Design Plan be received for information and that the Minoru Lakes Renewal project proceed to contract award and construction, as detailed in the staff report titled “Minoru Lakes Renewal Detailed Design Plan and Next Steps,” dated March 30, 2021, from the Director, Parks Services. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Options for Imperial Landing and Britannia Shipyards Dock Operations |
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That option 1 “Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society Pilot” be endorsed as the preferred option for the future operations of the docks at Imperial Landing and Britannia Shipyards as detailed in the staff report titled “Options for Imperial Landing and Britannia Shipyards Dock Operations,” dated April 8, 2021, from the Director, Parks Services and Director, Arts, Cultural and Heritage Services. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Please see page 3 for action on the additional recommendation from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee. |
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Bowling Green Community Activity Centre Terms of Reference for Public Art Project |
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That the Terms of Reference for the Bowling Green Community Activity Centre public artwork, as presented in the report titled “Bowling Green Community Activity Centre Terms of Reference for Public Art Project” from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated March 22, 2021, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Arts Services Year in Review 2020 |
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That the Arts Services Year in Review 2020 as presented in the staff report titled, “Arts Services Year in Review 2020,” dated March 16, 2021, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be circulated to Community Partners and Funders for their information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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City Appointees to the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board of Directors |
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That the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society be advised that, in response to its letter, three City appointments will be made to its Board of Directors in 2022. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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parks afloat at garry point |
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That staff prepare a revised plan for the Garry Point Legacy Pier, similar to the No. 3 Rd. Pier, (or a transition float) containing it entirely on City owned land and water lot, with the potential for, 1, 2, or 3 floats from Imperial Landing, in front and to the west of the pier only. |
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That the City immediately invite a ship, or ships, for a tall ship event in 2022, if possible. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application for a Permit to Allow for the Discharge of Firearms at 7340 Sidaway Road, Richmond |
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That the application by the Vancouver Gun Club for a permit to allow for the discharge of firearms under the City of Richmond’s Regulating the Discharge of Firearms Bylaw No. 4183 for the property at 7340 Sidaway Road, Richmond be approved in the form and on the terms and conditions set out in APPENDIX “A” of this report, and that said permit be issued; and |
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That the General Manager, Community Services be authorized to sign and issue the permit. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2020 Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Please see Page 9 for action on this item. |
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Referral on Rental and Age Restrictions in Future Development |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10257, which would restrict a strata corporation from imposing rental and age restrictions in future rezoning applications for multiple family residential developments, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10257, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan 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 Program and Plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; and |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10257, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is found not to require further consultation. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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2020 Consolidated Financial Statements |
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In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Cllr. Au declared to be in a conflict of interest as his son is a member of Richmond Fire-Rescue, and Cllr. Au left the meeting – 8:01 p.m. |
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R21/9-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled, “2020 Consolidated Financial Statements”, dated April 16, 2021 from the Acting Director, Finance be received for information; and |
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That the 2020 City of Richmond Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in Attachment 2 be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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Cllr. Au returned to the meeting – 8:03p.m. |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE |
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Proposed Tidally Influenced Terra Nova Slough Update |
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R21/9-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That, as described in the report titled “Proposed Tidally Influenced Terra Nova Slough Update” dated April 13, 2021, from the Director, Parks Services, Option 1 (Floodbox with Self-Regulating Tide Gate) be endorsed for the purposes of design, costing and evaluation of habitat compensation benefit and be submitted for consideration in the 2022 budget process. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) researching options to minimize impact to salmon habitat and maximize flood protection, (ii) reviewing Federal grant funding available for the proposed project, (iii) reviewing the previous historical development of sloughs in the city, and (iv) reviewing the costs and the budget process to incorporate the proposed project. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R21/9-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Proposed Tidally Influenced Terra Nova Slough Update” dated April 13, 2021, from the Director, Parks Services, be referred back to staff. |
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DEFEATED |
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The question on the main motion was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R21/9-10 |
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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 (8:22 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Raj Singh Toor, Vice President and Spokesperson, The Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society, briefed Council on the history of the Komagata Maru and encouraged the City examine memorial options to recognize the historical event in the city. |
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Discussion ensued with regard potential locations in the city for a memorial and consultation with appropriate community groups. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R21/9-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the presentation from the The Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society be referred to staff to examine options to recognize the historical event in the city, in consultation with appropriate community groups, and report back. |
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R21/9-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (8:32 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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Mayor Brodie noted the upcoming By-Election on May 29, 2021. He added that electors may choose to cast their ballots by mail and that more information is available on the City’s website. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R21/9-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment |
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Works and Services Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 8752, Amendment Bylaw No. 10215 |
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10262 |
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Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9532 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9880 |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R21/9-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of: |
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a Development Permit (DP 16-750045) for the property at 18399 Blundell Road; and |
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a Development Permit (DP 19-853070) for the property at 9091 and 9111 No. 2 Road; |
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R21/9-15 |
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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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CARRIED |
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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, May 10, 2021. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |