May 25, 2021 - 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 May 10, 2021;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on May 17, 2021; and

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(3)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on May 17, 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. 20.

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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7036Q – Supply and Delivery of Microsoft Licensing

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Oracle RAC Enterprise and Solaris SPARC Server Upgrades

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Application for a New Liquor Primary Liquor Licence - Zodiac Karaoke & Pub Inc., at 8191 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC.

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Richmond Hospital Acute Care Tower Replacement Project

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Cycling Network Plan Update - Proposed Phase 1 Engagement

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TransLink 2021 Cost-Share Programs - Supplemental Application

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Sidewalk Width Standards for Major and Minor Arterial Roads

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Multi-Family Water Meter Program and Water Conservation Initiatives Update

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Land use application for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on June 21, 2021):

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10340, 10360, 10380, 10400 and 10420 No. 4 Road – Rezone from RS1/E to RTM2 (Kadium No. 4 Development Ltd – applicant)

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Housekeeping Request - Abandonment of Unadopted Bylaws

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UBCM Grant Application - Local Government Development Approvals program

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 17 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on May 11, 2021;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 17, 2021;

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(3)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on May 18, 2021;

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(4)

the Special Planning Committee meeting held on May 19, 2021;

be received for information.

7.

7036Q – Supply and Delivery of Microsoft Licensing 
(File Ref. No. 04-1300-01) (REDMS No. 6588348)

CNCL-92

See Page CNCL-92 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That contract 7036Q – Supply and Delivery of Microsoft Licensing be awarded to Dell Technologies with three-year cost estimated at $807,882.34, exclusive of taxes.

(2)

That a contingency amount of $181,935.66 be approved to accommodate any unforeseen license true up requirements.

8.

Oracle RAC Enterprise and Solaris SPARC Server Upgrades 
(File Ref. No. 04-1370-01) (REDMS No. 6659409)

CNCL-97

See Page CNCL-97 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That 7191NOITC -Oracle Database Software and Solaris Hardware Purchase be awarded to Eclipsys Solutions Inc., in the amount of $850,000 as part of the 2021 capital plan; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and Acting General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with Eclipsys Solutions Inc.

9.

Application For a New Liquor Primary Liquor Licence - Zodiac Karaoke & Pub Inc., at 8191 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC. 
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 6664317)

CNCL-104

See Page CNCL-104 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from Zodiac Karaoke & Pub Inc., for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence to operate a new Karaoke Lounge at the premises located at 8191 Alexandra Road, with liquor service, be supported for:

(a)

A new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence with total person capacity of 240 occupants;

(b)

Proposed hours of liquor sales from Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM; 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 liquor licence application for the reasons that this new application for a Liquor Primary Liquor Licence has been determined, following public consultation, to be acceptable in the area and community.

10.

Richmond Hospital Acute Care Tower replacement project 
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-116 for additional information

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See Page CNCL-121 for materials

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council write to the Premier, Minister of Health and the Minister of Finance and ask for Treasury Board approval of the Business Plan and confirmation of the funding and commencement of construction for the new Acute Care Tower in Richmond;

(2)

That copies of the letter be sent to the Richmond MLAs, Vancouver Coastal Health Board and the Richmond Hospital Foundation; and

(3)

That Council invite the Richmond MLAs to a meeting to discuss the funding and timeline for the Richmond Hospital upgrade.

11.

Cycling Network Plan Update - Proposed Phase 1 Engagement 
(File Ref. No. 02-0775-50-6708) (REDMS No. 6614460)

CNCL-125

See Page CNCL-125 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed Phase 1 engagement activities to support the update of the Cycling Network Plan, as described in the report titled “Cycling Network Plan Update – Proposed Phase 1 Engagement,” dated April 1, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for implementation; and

(2)

That staff be directed to report back on the results of the Phase 1 engagement.

12.

TransLink 2021 Cost-Share Programs - Supplemental Application 
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 6643926)

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See Page CNCL-137 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That as described in the report titled “TransLink 2021 Cost-Share Programs – Supplemental Application” dated April 1, 2021 from the Director, Transportation:

(a)

the cycling-related project recommended for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2021BICCS Recovery 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 Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) be updated accordingly; and

(c)

staff be directed to implement the project approved by TransLink and report back as part of the City’s proposed applications to TransLink’s 2022 Cost-Share Programs.

13.

Sidewalk Width Standards for Major and Minor Arterial Roads 
(File Ref. No. 10-6360-03-01) (REDMS No. 6641372)

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See Page CNCL-143 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff be directed to update the City of Richmond's Engineering Design Specifications to increase the sidewalk width from 1.5m to 2.0m on arterial roadways, as described in the report titled "Sidewalk Width Standards for Major and Minor Arterial Roads" dated April 6, 2021 from the Director, Transportation.

14.

Multi-Family Water Meter Program and Water Conservation Initiatives Update 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-02-01) (REDMS No. 6664046)

CNCL-149

See Page CNCL-149 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff bring forward options and recommendations for a mandatory Multi-Family Water Meter Program for consideration as part of the 2022 Utility Budgets and Rates report.

15.

application by Kadium No. 4 Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 10340, 10360, 10380, 10400 and 10420 No. 4 Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-831725) (REDMS No. 6629251)

CNCL-153

See Page CNCL-153 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10261, for the rezoning of the site at 10340, 10360, 10380, 10400 and 10420 No. 4 Road from the “Single Detached (RSl/E)” Zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” Zone, be introduced and given first reading.

16.

housekeeping request - abandonment of unadopted bylaws 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 6667666)

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See Page CNCL-195 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the unadopted Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaws, as outlined in Attachment 1, of the staff report titled "Housekeeping Request – Abandonment of Unadopted Bylaws" dated April 19, 2021 from the Director, City Clerk's Office, be abandoned.

17.

UBCM Grant Application - Local Government Development Approvals program 
(File Ref. No. 08-4105-01) (REDMS No. 6664560)

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See Page CNCL-200 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Local Government Development Approvals Program for $500,000 be endorsed;

(2)

Should the application be successful, that the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with UBCM for the above mentioned project; and,

(3)

That a capital submission of $740,000 for the Digitization of Development Approvals system (AMANDA) be approved with $740,000 funded from Rate Stabilization Account, and that the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) be amended accordingly.

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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

18.

Soil Use for the Placement of Fill Application for the Property Located at 8511 No. 6 Road (Jiang) 
(File Ref. No. 12-8080-12-01) (REDMS No. 6506278)

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See Page CNCL-212 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

That the 'Soil Use for the Placement of Fill' application, submitted by Bohan Jiang (the "Applicant"), proposing to deposit soil on the property located at 8511 No. 6 Road for the purpose of remediating the property to develop a blueberry farm, 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.

19.

traffic intersection cameras 
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-355 for full materials

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

(1)

That a letter be written to the Solicitor General for the Province of BC with copies to Richmond MLAs and the Premier seeking a meeting, as soon as possible, to address the issue of undue regulation on the use of intersection cameras in public places and the images generated including:

(a)

Appropriate use of high resolution images on such devices including for the purposes of criminal investigation and prosecution; and

(b)

Judicial or other oversight on the use of the images to prevent misuse.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9788 
(1011 Seacote Road, RZ 17-778570)
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. 9981 
(5660 Parkwood Way, ZT 18-818614)
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. 10082 
(9571, 9591, 9611, 9671 Steveston Highway and 10831 Southdale Road, RZ 17-763712)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Wolfe.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

20.

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 May 12, 2021, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 15, 2020 and January 13, 2021, 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 18-818161) for the property located at 5660 Parkwood Way; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 20-896138) for the property located at 9571, 9591, 9611, 9671 Steveston Highway and 10831 Southdale Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT