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City of Richmond Meeting Minutes

 

 

Regular Council

Monday, June 14, 2021

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

 


 

Mayor Brodie introduced Honourable Justice Richard Miller, Provincial Court Judge, to administer the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance on Councillor-Elect Andy Hobbs.

 

Justice Miller then administered the Oaths of Office and the Oaths of Allegiance on the Councillor-Elect Hobbs.

 

On behalf of Council, Mayor Brodie expressed his gratitude to Justice Miller for officiating at this evening’s proceedings.


 

 

MINUTES


R21/11-1

5.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 25, 2021, be adopted as circulated; and

 

 

 

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated May 28, 2021, be received for information.

 

 

 

CARRIED


 

 

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS


R21/11-2

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Part (2)(a) of Item No. 21 – “YVR Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment (2021)” be amended to the following:

 

 

 

“define the process and scope of the planning process including diligent consultation with the residents of Burkeville and Richmond in general that will precede any development in the areas proposed to be amended; and”

 

 

CARRIED


 

6.

CHANGES IN APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ANY EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

 

 

Mayor Brodie noted that no changes are recommended.


 

7.

CHANGES TO STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR

(in accordance with the Community Charter)

 

Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership:


 

 

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

 

 

Cllr. Bill McNulty (Chair) 
Cllr. Carol Day (Vice-Chair) 
Cllr. Andy Hobbs 
Cllr. Alexa Loo 
Cllr. Harold Steves


 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

 

Cllr. Chak Au (Chair) 
Cllr. Alexa Loo (Vice-Chair) 
Cllr. Andy Hobbs 
Cllr. Linda McPhail 
Cllr. Michael Wolfe


 

8.

CHANGES IN APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

R21/11-3

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed:

 

 

(a)

Council/School Board Liaison Committee – Cllr. Alexa Loo and
Cllr. Andy Hobbs;

 

 

(b)

Richmond Centre for Disability – Cllr. Andy Hobbs; and

 

 

(c)

Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee – Cllr. Andy Hobbs.

 

 

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Day 
Wolfe


 

9.

CHANGES IN APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

R21/11-4

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed:

 

 

City Centre Community Association – Cllr. Andy Hobbs.

 

 

CARRIED


 

10.

CHANGES IN APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

 

 

Mayor Brodie noted that no changes are recommended.


 

11.

CHANGES IN APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES

R21/11-5

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed:

 

 

(a)

London Heritage Farm Society – Cllr. Andy Hobbs; and

 

 

(b)

Minoru Seniors Society – Cllr. Andy Hobbs.

 

 

CARRIED 
Opposed: Cllr. Day


 

12.

CHANGES IN APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM JUNE 15, 2020 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2021

R21/11-6

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until November 8, 2021:

 

 

May 1 – June 15, 2021

Cllr. Carol Day

 

 

 

June 16 – July 31, 2021

Cllr. Chak Au

 

 

 

August 1 – September 15, 2021

Cllr. Andy Hobbs

 

 

 

September 16 – November 8, 2021

Cllr. Alexa Loo

 

 

 

CARRIED


 

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE


R21/11-7

13.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:19 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED


 

14.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

 

 

Item No. 21 – YVR Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment (2021)

 

 

Lori Cockerill, Richmond resident, expressed concern with regard to the Vancouver Airport Authority’s consultation process with Burkville residents and suggested that the Authority place a permanent Burkeville representative to their Board of Directors.

 

 

Item No. 21 – YVR Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment (2021)

 

 

Tamas Revoczi, Richmond resident, expressed concern with regard to the Vancouver Airport Authority’s consultation process with Burkville residents and commented on ways to improve active collaboration with the Authority.


R21/11-8

15.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (7:33 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED


 

 

CONSENT AGENDA


R21/11-9

16.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Items No. 17 through No. 20 be adopted by general consent.

 

 

CARRIED


 

17.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

That the minutes of:

 

 

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on May 26, 2021;

 

 

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 7, 2021;

 

 

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on June 7, 2021; and

 

 

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on June 8, 2021;

 

 

be received for information.

 

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT


 

18.

Renaming of Minoru Place Activity Centre – 7660
Minoru Gate
              
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-MP) (REDMS No. 6623702; 6664823)

 

 

That the Minoru Place Activity Centre at 7660 Minoru Gate, currently awaiting renovation for conversion to a Community Arts Education and Program Space, be renamed Richmond Cultural Centre Annex as presented in the report titled “Renaming of Minoru Place Activity Centre – 7660 Minoru Gate,” dated April 12, 2021, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT


 

19.

Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2020
(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 6661284)

 

 

That the staff report titled, “Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2020,” dated April 24, 2021, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be circulated to Community Partners and Funders for their information.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT


 

20.

Application To Amend Liquor Primary Liquor Licence # 307706 From Monkey 9 Brewing Pub Corp Doing Business As: Monkey 9 Brew Pub - 180 – 14200 Entertainment Blvd. 
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 6665266; 6667786)

 

 

 

(1)

That the application from Monkey 9 Brewing Pub Corp., doing business as, Monkey 9 Brew Pub, for an amendment to Liquor Primary Licence # 307706 to request an increase to the occupant capacity by 260 persons at 180 – 14200 Entertainment Blvd., be supported for:

 

 

 

a)

Total person capacity to be amended and set at 460 persons;

 

 

 

b)

No changes to the hours of service currently set at Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM; and

 

 

(2)

That a letter be sent to the 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.

 

 

ADOPTED ON CONSENT


 

21.

YVR Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment (2021) 
(File Ref. No. 01-0153-01) (REDMS No. 6676685)

 

 

 

Please see page 8 for action on the item.


 

22.

Recommended Long-Term Streetscape Visions for Bayview, Chatham and Moncton Streets 
(File Ref. No. 10-6360-01) (REDMS No. 5493598)

 

 

 

Please see page 10 for action on this item.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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21.

YVR Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment (2021) 
(File Ref. No. 01-0153-01) (REDMS No. 6676685)

 

R21/11-10

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That Council receive the report titled “YVR Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment (2021)” dated May 20, 2021 from the Director, Policy Planning for information; and

 

 

(2)

That Council support the proposed amendment to the YVR 2037 Master Plan in principle, subject to a request that YVR:

 

 

 

(a)

define the process and scope of the planning process including diligent consultation with the residents of Burkeville and Richmond in general that will precede any development in the areas proposed to be amended; and

 

 

 

(b)

refine the “Groundside Commercial” land use designation south of the South Runway to clarify YVR’s stated intent to limit retail to be local-serving.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as it was suggested that copies of correspondence sent to the Vancouver Airport Authority by the City be sent to Richmond Members of Parliament and that the Richmond City Council meet with the new CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority and staff on the matter.

 

 

Discussion ensued with regard to (i) the Vancouver Airport Authority’s consultation process, (ii) potential impact of future development on the Burkville area and local traffic, and (iii) the potential impact of proposed expansion or addition of runways.

 

 

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

R21/11-11

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Part (2) be amended to the following:

 

 

 

“That Council request that YVR:”

 

 

The question on the amendment motion was not called as staff responded to queries, noting that YVR can seek approval directly from the Federal Ministry of Transportation.

 

 

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

 

 

Discussion then ensued advocating for a regional airport model to reduce air traffic on YVR, and as a result, staff were directed to provide Council with more information on the matter.

 

 

The question on the motion, as amended, which reads as follows:

 

 

(1)

That Council receive the report titled “YVR Proposed Land Use Plan Amendment (2021)” dated May 20, 2021 from the Director, Policy Planning for information; and

 

 

(2)

That Council support the proposed amendment to the YVR 2037 Master Plan in principle, subject to a request that YVR:

 

 

 

(a)

define the process and scope of the planning process including diligent consultation with the residents of Burkeville and Richmond in general that will precede any development in the areas proposed to be amended, and that that copies of City’s correspondence to YVR be sent to Richmond Members of Parliament;

 

 

 

(b)

refine the “Groundside Commercial” land use designation south of the South Runway to clarify YVR’s stated intent to limit retail to be local-serving; and

 

 

 

(c)

schedule a meeting with the CEO and staff of the Vancouver Airport Authority and Richmond City Council.

 

 

was then called and it was CARRIED.


 

22.

Recommended Long-Term Streetscape Visions for Bayview, Chatham and Moncton Streets 
(File Ref. No. 10-6360-01) (REDMS No. 5493598)

 

R21/11-12

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That as described in the report titled “Recommended Long-Term Streetscape Visions for Bayview, Chatham and Moncton Streets” dated May 7, 2021 from the Director, Transportation:

 

 

(1)

The frontage surface elements and suite of street furniture be endorsed;

 

 

(2)

The long-term roadway geometry be endorsed; and

 

 

(3)

Staff be directed to report back with an implementation strategy.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) the timeframe for implementation, (ii) the proposed removal of parking spaces along Bayview Avenue and potential impact on accessibility, (iii) the impact of potential future bus transit route adjustments in the area,
(iv) options to enhance street safety in the area, and (v) opportunities to conduct additional consultation with the community.

 

 

As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

R21/11-13

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the staff report titled “Recommended Long-Term Streetscape Visions for Bayview, Chatham and Moncton Streets” dated May 7, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be referred back to the Planning Committee for additional discussion.

 

 

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

 

 

 

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS


 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE 
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair


 

23.

Application by Vivid Green Architects Inc. for Rezoning at 6740 and 6780 Francis Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to a new Site Specific “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD7) – Francis Road (Blundell)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010271/010277; RZ 17-775025) (REDMS No. 6672418; 2547932; 6672121; 6680475)

 

R21/11-14

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10271, to create a new “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD7) – Francis Road (Blundell)” site specific zone, be introduced and given first reading; and

 

 

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10277, for the rezoning of 6740 and 6780 Francis Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD7) – Francis Road (Blundell)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) options to develop the site into townhouses, (ii) options to redesign the proposed three-driveway configuration into a single driveway, and (iii) the development of higher density projects to improve housing affordability.

 

 

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


 

24.

Application by Doxa Development for Rezoning at 6700 Francis Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the Site Specific “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD7) – Francis Road (Blundell)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. 12-8062-20-010273; RZ 19-867880) (REDMS No. 6665590; 2547932; 6670903)

 

R21/11-15

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10273, for the rezoning of 6700 Francis Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to a new site specific “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD7) – Francis Road (Blundell)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs. Day 
Steves 
Wolfe


 

 

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION


 

25.

2020 Annual Report and 2020 Annual Report Highlights 
(File Ref. No. 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 6676315)

R21/11-16

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the reports titled, “2020 Annual Report and 2020 Annual Report – Highlights” be approved.

 

 

The question on the motion was not called as it was suggested that hard copies of the report be made available to the public in the City Hall entrance and that staff examine presenting the annual report using a video format in the future.

 

 

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.


 

 

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS


R21/11-17

26.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:37 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED


 

(1)

With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), Anastasia French and Stephen von Sychowski, presented on the Living Wage for Families campaign and encouraged the City to initiate the certification process to adopt living wage initiatives.

 

 

 

Discussion ensued with regard to the timeline for certification, and as a result, the following referral motion was introduced:

 

R21/11-18

 

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

 

That the presentation by Anastasia French and Stephen von
Sychowski, on the Living Wage for Families campaign be referred to staff for analysis, and report back.

 

 

CARRIED 
Opposed: Cllrs. Au  
Day  
Wolfe  
Steves


 

(2)

Chaslynn Gillanders and Howard Grant, Richmond residents, presented on recognition of Indigenous People and land and spoke on
(i) generating opportunities to reconcile the relationship with the First Nation people, (ii) creating more awareness and education on the history and culture of the First Nation people, and (iii) scheduling meetings between local First Nation leaders and the City.

 

 

 

Discussion ensued regarding current City initiatives that promote cultural awareness and diversity and it was suggested that staff examine opportunities to schedule meetings with local First Nation leaders and the City.

 

 

 

As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

 

R21/11-19

 

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

 

That the presentation by Chaslynn Gillanders and Howard Grant on the recognition of Indigenous People be referred to staff for analysis, and report back.

 

 

CARRIED


R21/11-20

27.

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Committee rise and report (9:02 p.m.).

 

 

CARRIED


 

 

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION


R21/11-21

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10263 be adopted.

 

 

CARRIED


 

 

ADJOURNMENT


R21/11-22

 

It was moved and seconded

 

 

That the meeting adjourn (9:06 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 Monday, June 14, 2021.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)