May 25, 2021 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day (by teleconference)
Councillor Alexa Loo (by teleconference)
Councillor Bill McNulty (by teleconference)
Councillor Linda McPhail (by teleconference)
Councillor Harold Steves (by teleconference)
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference)

Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R21/10-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 10, 2021;

(2)

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

(3)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on May 17, 2021.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R21/10-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items

Item No. 19 – Traffic Intersection Cameras

Andy Hobbs, Richmond resident, spoke in favour of the recommendation and noted that (i) there are privacy concerns with regard to higher resolution cameras, (ii) considering the amount of time the cameras would be running, it would not be feasible for an individual to sit there and go through all footage without specifications on what they are looking for, (iii) a key factor in ensuring this tool works is control and access to the video, (iv) the RCMP should not have control over the contents, but perhaps another authority or the City and a process for requesting footage be put in place, (v) there needs to be reasonable grounds to access the videos, (vi) higher resolution footage can aid in police investigations, (vii) retention of the videos needs to be considered, and (viii) public safety is key.

R21/10-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:19 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R21/10-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 17 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

7036Q – Supply and Delivery of Microsoft Licensing 
(File Ref. No. 02-0775-50-7036Q; 03-1000-20-7036Q) (REDMS No. 6588348)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Oracle RAC Enterprise and Solaris SPARC Server Upgrades 
(File Ref. No. 04-1370-01; 02-0775-50-7191NOITC; 03-1000-20-7191NOITC) (REDMS No. 6659409; 66433508)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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; 6633875)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Richmond Hospital Acute Care Tower replacement project 
(File Ref. No. 01-0155-03-02; 01-0150-20-HEAL1; 01-0150-20-OPRE1)(REDMS No. 6681761; 5340826)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Cycling Network Plan Update - Proposed Phase 1 Engagement 
(File Ref. No. 10-6360-16-01; 03-1000-20-6708P) (REDMS No. 6614460)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

TransLink 2021 Cost-Share Programs - Supplemental Application 
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04; 10-6360-16-01;03-1000-03-188) (REDMS No. 6643926)

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 2021 BICCS 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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Sidewalk Width Standards for Major and Minor Arterial Roads 
(File Ref. No. 10-6360-03-01; 06-2345-20-GARR2) (REDMS No. 6641372; 6673462)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Multi-Family Water Meter Program and Water Conservation Initiatives Update 
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-02-01; 10-6650-02) (REDMS No. 6664046)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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; 12-8060-20-010261) (REDMS No. 6629251; 6654279)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

housekeeping request - abandonment of unadopted bylaws 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01; 12-8060-20-009873; RZ 15-707952; 12-8060-20-009703; RZ 16-748526; 12-8060-20-009697; RZ 15-707253; 12-8060-20-009630; RZ 15-699299; 12-8060-20-009211; RZ 13-630280; 12-8060-20-009210; RZ 13-630280; 12-8060-20-008465; RZ 08-446388; 12-8060-20-007737, RZ 04-268223) (REDMS No. 6667666; 5372950)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

UBCM Grant Application - Local Government Development Approvals program 
(File Ref. No. 08-4105-01; 03-1087-01) (REDMS No. 6664560; 5927806)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

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; 6552707, 6653116)

R21/10-5

It was moved and seconded

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.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on
(i) imposing geographic restrictions, (ii) traffic concerns along No. 6 Road, and (iii) a future staff report regarding raising agricultural land as sea level rises.

In reply to queries from Council staff noted that the agrologist has confirmed that the current condition of the soil does not allow for growth of any crops.

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.

19.

traffic intersection cameras 
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-08-01; 01-0150-20-PSAF1)(REDMS No. 6676932)

R21/10-6

It was moved and seconded

(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.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on (i) the recent gang activity Richmond, (ii) using images from the traffic cameras in court to apprehend the perpetrators, (iii) use of dash cams and cellphone videos with no restrictions, (iv) involving the Federal Government and taking part in the modernization of the Privacy Act, (v) referring the matter to the Community Safety Committee for a more detailed examination of the process, (vi) examining the budget and cost for such a process, (vii) more public debate on the matter, (viii) using better quality images for justifiable reasons and increasing public safety, and (ix) privacy concerns of the citizens with cameras everywhere.

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

R21/10-7

It was moved and seconded

That a Part (c) be added to write a letter to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

The question on the amendment motion was not called as discussion took place on participating in the modernization of federal privacy laws.

The question on the amendment motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Au, Loo, McNulty and McPhail opposed.

The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Steves and Wolfe opposed.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R21/10-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9788

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9981

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10082

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R21/10-9

20.

It was moved and seconded

(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

(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.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R21/10-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:50 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 Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)