June 28, 2021 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day (by teleconference)
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo
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

R21/12-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on June 14, 2021, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 21, 2021, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on June 21, 2021, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Linda Barnes, Chair, Richmond Arts Coalition, presented two promotional videos for the Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC) and highlighted that RAC is proud to promote their new social media channels on YouTube, and their website, and welcomes those interested in arts and endeavors to support them financially.

Mayor Brodie noted that there were no members of the public present in the Council Chambers or pre-registered to participate by phone and therefore motions to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations from the floor on Agenda items and to rise and report (Items No. 2, 3, and 4) were not necessary.

CONSENT AGENDA

R21/12-2

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 18 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

the Special Planning Committee meeting held on June 23, 2021;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2020 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and 2021 Program Cancellation Update 
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02; 03-1087-31-01) (REDMS No. 6678982; 6684000; 6652634; 6684066)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

2021 UBCM Community Excellence Awards 
(File Ref. No. 01-0083-20-011; 01-0060-20-UBCM1-01) (REDMS No. 6666815)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

SUPPORT FOR 988 Crisis line 
(File Ref. No. 07-3000-01)(REDMS No. 6703895; 6703241)

(1)

That Council endorse the 988 crisis line initiative, in principle; and

(2)

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

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Proposed E-Scooter Pilot Project 
(File Ref. No. 02-0745-01; 12-8060-20-010272/10274/10275/10276; 03-1000-20-7204P) (REDMS No. 6161753; 6672598; 6677285; 6679173; 6679389)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

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

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Electric Vehicle Adoption - Youth Outreach Initiative 
(File Ref. No. 02-0780-01; 10-6460-03; 07-3425-02) (REDMS No. 6652879)

(1)

That the report 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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

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

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Habitat Enhancement Opportunities for Dike Improvement Projects
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20-FOCE1; 10-6160-08; 10-6045-09-03; 10-6150-11-01) (REDMS No. 6397282; 6676410)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

Dike Master Plan Phase 4 – Public and Stakeholder Engagement
(File Ref. No. 10-6045-09-01) (REDMS No. 6429884)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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; 3142381; 2912533; 6661605; 6661750)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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. 12-8060-20-010254, RZ 20-907463) (REDMS No. 6673518 v. 4A; 6676707)

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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

Supplementary Information - Steveston Village Advisory Design Committee and Steveston Area Plan Review 
(File Ref. No. 08-4200-01; 01-0100-30-SVAD1-01; 08-4200-08; 08-4200-09; 08-4045-20-04; 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 6696866; 6696804; 6695451; 6684289; 6696866)

(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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

19.

Instream rezoning applications  
(File Ref. No. 08-4105-01)

R21/12-3

It was moved and seconded

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.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on
concerns regarding grandfathering applications and the potential to create more affordable housing options.  

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

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

20.

2020 Annual Report and 2020 Annual Report Highlights 
(File Ref. No. 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 6676315; 6703844)

R21/12-4

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

21A.

2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses 
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 6685582)

R21/12-5

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled 2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses be received for information.

CARRIED

21.

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

R21/12-6

It was moved and seconded

That the 2020 Statement of Financial Information be approved

CARRIED

LAW AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

22.

2021 General Local By-Election Results 
(File Ref. No. 12-8125-85-01) (REDMS No. 6682054; 6678501 v.2; 6684584)

R21/12-7

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R21/12-8

23.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

Harmon Bal, 12420 Barnes Drive, expressed concerns with speed of cars in the neighbourhood and noted that (i) residents in the area are requesting traffic calming measures in the neighbourhood, (ii) two signs stating the speed limit at 30km/h would be appreciated, (iii) many children live in the cul de sac and speeding cars are dangerous when they are outside playing,
(iv) neighbours that are against traffic calming measures do not have children,
and (v) many municipalities are moving towards 30km/h on all residential roads.

In reply to a query from Council, staff noted that based on public feedback, public meetings were held and a survey was distributed based on their comments.

In response to queries from Council, Mr. Bal advised that the surveys are going to property owners that do not live in the neighbourhood and not to the tenants in the homes; therefore, the survey results will not be accurate.  

Council noted that they will await the results of the survey.

R21/12-9

24.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:29 p.m.).

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced the following:

On June 18, 2021, the City entered into a license to occupy agreement with the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (“PRHC”), a holding company of the Province of British Columbia that is operated by the British Columbia Housing Management Commission. The agreement permits PRHC to use up to 0.605 acres of land at Blundell Neighbourhood Park located at 6340 Blundell Road to operate a community gardens program for residents of Rosewood Towers and Rosewood Village to grow food, flowers, and other plants on individual or group garden plots for personal use. The agreement is for five years, with a renewal option for an additional five-year term.

(1)

The Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development were authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with TransLink pursuant to which the City transfered an amount of $3.0 million to TransLink, and TransLink agreed to construct the Council endorsed, and TransLink approved, Canada Line Capstan Station revised design;

(2)

$3.0 million from previously Council-approved strategic land projects were utilized to accommodate the payment to TransLink to support the Canada Line Capstan Station revised design until the Revised Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024) is amended; and

(3)

The Revised Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2020-2024) was amended to include the payment for the Canada Line Capstan Station revised design from the Capstan Station Capital Reserve Fund.

Trustee Ken Hamaguchi has been appointed as the Richmond Board of Education liaison to the Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire on December 31, 2021, with Trustee Debbie Tablotney as the alternate.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R21/12-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10206

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10211

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R21/12-11

25.

It was moved and seconded

(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

(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.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R21/12-12

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:37 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 28, 2021.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)