June 28, 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 June 14, 2021;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 21, 2021; and

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(3)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on June 21, 2021.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Linda Barnes, Chair, Richmond Arts Coalition, to present two videos about the Richmond Arts Coalition.

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. 25.

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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2020 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and 2021 Program Cancellation Update

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2021 UBCM Community Excellence Awards

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Support for 988 Crisis Line

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Proposed E-Scooter Pilot Project

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Annual Report 2020: Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Safe and Seamless Service Delivery

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Help Cities Lead Initiative

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Habitat Enhancement Opportunities for Dike Improvement Projects

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Dike Master Plan Phase 4 – Public and Stakeholder Engagement

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on July 19, 2021):

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6500 Cooney Road – Rezone from RTL1 to ZT93 (Kenneth Kim Architecture Inc. – applicant)

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9200, 9220, 9240, 9260, 9280, 9300, 9320 & 9340 Francis Road – Rezone from RS1/E to ZT94 (Zhao XD Architect Ltd. – applicant)

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Supplementary Information - Steveston Village Advisory Design Committee and Steveston Area Plan Review

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 18 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on June 15, 2021;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 21, 2021;

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(3)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on June 22, 2021;

(4)

the Special Planning Committee meeting held on June 23, 2021 (distributed seperately);

be received for information.

7.

2020 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and 2021 Program Cancellation Update 
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 6678982)

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See Page CNCL-53 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, as outlined in the staff report titled, “2020 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and 2021 Program Cancellation Update” dated May 21, 2021, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy:

(a)

The “City of Richmond Corporate GHG Emissions and Carbon Credits for 2020” (Attachment 1), the “Carbon Emission Provincial Reporting Worksheet for 2020” (Attachment 2), and “Climate Action Revenue Incentive (CARIP) Public Report for

2020” (Attachment 3) be posted on the City’s website for public information;

(b)

Letters be sent to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and all Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), expressing the City of Richmond’s concerns with the cancellation of the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, as discussed in this report;

(c)

The resolution in Attachment 5 be endorsed and sent to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) for their consideration at the UBCM 2021 Convention.

8.

2021 UBCM Community Excellence Awards 
(File Ref. No. 01-0083-01) (REDMS No. 6666815)

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See Page CNCL-93 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City’s entries for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Excellence Awards be endorsed, including:

(1)

Excellence in Governance: City of Richmond Affordable Housing Strategy 2017-2027;

(2)

Excellence in Service Delivery: Works Yard – Recycling Depot Upgrades;

(3)

Excellence in Asset Management: Water Demand Management Program; and

(4)

Excellence in Sustainability: High Reclaimed Asphalt Paving (RAP) Pilot Program.

9.

SUPPORT FOR 988 Crisis line 
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-98 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council endorse the 988 crisis line initiative; and

(2)

That a letter be sent indicating such support to the local MPs, MLAs, Federal and Provincial Ministers of Health and the CRTC.

10.

Proposed E-Scooter Pilot Project 
(File Ref. No. 02-0745-01) (REDMS No. 6161753)

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See Page CNCL-100 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the E-Scooter Pilot Project (the Project) as described in the staff report titled “Proposed E-Scooter Pilot Project” dated May 18, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed;

(2)

That should the Province of BC approve the Project and designate Richmond as a pilot community within the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulations, staff implement the Project;

(3)

That the following Amendment Bylaws to allow the use and enforcement of e-scooters in Richmond during the Project be introduced and given first, second and third reading:

(a)

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10272,

(b)

Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771, Amendment Bylaw No. 10274,

(c)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10275; and

(d)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10276.

11.

Annual Report 2020: Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Safe and Seamless Service Delivery 
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 6653817)

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See Page CNCL-114 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the annual report titled, “Annual Report 2020: Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Safe and Seamless Service Delivery” dated June 7, 2021, from the Interim Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed and be made available to the community on the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

12.

Electric Vehicle Adoption - Youth Outreach Initiative 
(File Ref. No. 02-0780-01) (REDMS No. 6652879)

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See Page CNCL-184 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the repo1i titled 'Electric Vehicle Adoption - Youth Outreach Initiative', from the Interim Director, Public Works Operations, dated June 7, 2021, be received for information; and

(2)

That staff report back on the program in 12 months.

13.

Help Cities Lead Initiative
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 6664795)

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See Page CNCL-190 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, as described in the report titled ‘Help Cities Lead Initiative’ from the Director, Sustainability & District Energy, letters be sent to Metro Vancouver; the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy; the Ministry of Municipal Affairs; the Attorney General’s Office; the Ministry Responsible for Housing; the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low-Carbon Innovation; and the Ministry of Finance, asking them to expand regulatory and program tools that local governments can adopt to facilitate greenhouse gas emission reductions.

14.

Habitat Enhancement Opportunities for Dike Improvement Projects
(File Ref. No. 10-6150-00) (REDMS No. 6397282)

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See Page CNCL-220 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, as described in the staff report titled ‘Habitat Enhancement Opportunities for Dike Improvement Projects’, dated May 19, 2021, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy and Director, Engineering:

(a)

An agreement with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada to establish a Fish Habitat Bank be endorsed;

(b)

A public communication plan and stakeholder consultation program be developed; and

(c)

The impacts to service levels and the capacity of existing resources to absorb these activities be monitored and should there be a need for additional staffing resources, staff submit the request for consideration in the annual budget process.

15.

Dike Master Plan Phase 4 – Public and Stakeholder Engagement
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 6429884)

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See Page CNCL-228 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, as outlined in the staff report titled “Dike Master Plan Phase 4 – Public and Stakeholder Engagement”, dated May 20, 2021, from the Director, Engineering, the public and stakeholder engagement program be endorsed.

16.

Application by Kenneth Kim Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 6500 Cooney Road from the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” Zone to the “Parking Structure Town Housing (ZT93) - Brighouse (City Centre)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. RZ 08-429600; 12-8060-20-010265/008618) (REDMS No. 6657013 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-343 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10265 to create the “Parking Structure Town Housing (ZT93) - Brighouse (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 6500 Cooney Road from the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” zone to the “Parking Structure Town Housing (ZT93) - Brighouse (City Centre)” zone, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8618, for the rezoning of 6500 Cooney Road from the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” zone to the “Parking Structure Townhouses (RTP4)” zone, be abandoned.

17.

Application by Zhao XD Architect Ltd. for Rezoning at 9200, 9220, 9240, 9260, 9280, 9300, 9320 & 9340 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Town Housing (ZT94) – Francis Road (Broadmoor)” 
(File Ref. No. RZ 20-907463; 12-8060-20-10254) (REDMS No. 6673518 v. 4A)

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See Page CNCL-418 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10254, to create the “Town Housing (ZT94) – Francis Road (Broadmoor)” zone, and to rezone 9200, 9220, 9240, 9260, 9280, 9300, 9320, and 9340 Francis Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Town Housing (ZT94) – Francis Road (Broadmoor),” be introduced and given first reading.

18.

Supplementary Information - Steveston Village Advisory Design Committee and Steveston Area Plan Review 
(File Ref. No. 08-4200-01) (REDMS No. 6696866)

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See Page CNCL-459 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906, Amendment Bylaw 10280, to revise the terms of reference for and composition of the Richmond Heritage Commission to clarify and strengthen the review of relevant development applications city-wide and in the Steveston Village, be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(2)

That the enhanced development review process described in the report titled “Steveston Village Advisory Design Committee and Steveston Area Plan Review” dated May 25, 2021, from the Director of Policy Planning (considered at the June 8, 2021 Planning Committee meeting), be endorsed;

(3)

That the revised implementation strategy, as further described in the report titled “Supplementary Information – Steveston Village Advisory Design Committee and Steveston Area Plan Review” dated June 14, 2021, from the Director of Policy Planning, be endorsed, and that all new and in-stream applications be referred to the Richmond Heritage Commission once the proposed design members are appointed by Council; and

(4)

That staff be directed to report back to Council in two years regarding the effectiveness of the enhanced development application review process and the revised Richmond Heritage Commission.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE 
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

19.

Instream rezoning applications 
(File Ref. No.)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. Day and Steves

That instream rezoning applications are grandfathered under the current market rental housing policy and low-end market rental housing regulations and are processed concurrently during the consideration of the new proposed market rental housing policy and low-end market rental housing regulations.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

20.

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

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See Page CNCL-503 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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

21.

2020 statement of financial information 
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 6684596)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2020 Statement of Financial Information be approved

LAW AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

22.

2021 General Local By-Election Results 
(File Ref. No. 2-8125-85-01) (REDMS No. 6682054)

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See Page CNCL-692 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Declaration of Official Results for the 2021 General Local By-Election, attached to the staff report dated June 11, 2021 from the Chief Election Officer, be received for information by Richmond City Council in accordance with the requirement of Section 158 of the Local Government Act.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

23.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

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Harmon Bal, Richmond resident, to present a proposal on traffic calming measures on Barnes Drive.

24.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10206 
(10160 Williams Road, RZ 19-881151)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Wolfe.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10211 
(3540 Lockhart Road, RZ 20-898600) ,
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

25.

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 27, 2021, and June 16, 2021, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on January 27, 2021, be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DV 20-907740) for the property at 6460 No. 5 Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued; and

(3)

That the recommendation of the Panel regarding the proposed Capstan Canada Line Station, as noted below, be endorsed:

That the applicant continue to coordinate and work with staff for further design development with regard to the four areas identified in the staff memorandum from the Director, Development (dated January 18, 2021), which include the activation of the north side of the proposed Capstan Canada Line Station, service use mitigation, public realm coordination, and bird strike mitigation.

ADJOURNMENT