October 12, 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 September 27, 2021;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on October 4, 2021; and

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(3)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated September 24, 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. 17.

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.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMITTEE WILL APPEAR ON THE REVISED COUNCIL AGENDA, EITHER ON THE CONSENT AGENDA OR NON-CONSENT AGENDA DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME AT COMMITTEE.

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency

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Temporary Patio Program Update and Options for Permanent Expansions

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Award of Contract to TIBCO Software for Data Analytics Business Intelligence Implementation

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Amendments to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw No. 10239

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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10283

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Permissive Property Tax Exemption (2022) Bylaw No.10266

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on November 15, 2021):

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13340 Smallwood Place – a Zoning Text Amendment to the Vehicle Sales (CV) zone (Regional Animal Protection Society – applicant)

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Appointment of Approving Officer

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 14 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on September 28, 2021 (distributed separately);

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on October 4, 2021;

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(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on October 4, 2021; and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on October 5, 2021 (distributed separately) ;

be received for information.

7.

Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency 
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 6729192)

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See Page CNCL-43 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency proposal as detailed in the staff report titled, "Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency” dated August 11, 2021, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

8.

Temporary Patio Program Update and Options for Permanent Expansions 
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-01) (REDMS No. 6727772)

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See Page CNCL-62 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Expedited Temporary Outdoor Patio (TOP) Program as detailed in the staff report titled “Temporary Patio Program Update and Options for Permanent Expansions” dated September 20, 2021 from the Acting Director, Corporate Business Service Solutions be extended until June 1, 2022; and

(2)

That staff be directed to explore the development of an ongoing program to allow patios on public property, and to report back.

9.

Award of Contract to TIBCO Software for Data Analytics Business Intelligence implementation 
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 6725227 v. 9)

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See Page CNCL-68 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That contract 6650P - Data Visualization and Analytics Platform for an initial five-year term between 2021 and 2025 estimated at $1,212,008.00, exclusive of taxes, with an option to renew for a maximum of five years, be awarded to TIBCO Software (Ireland) Limited for the data analytics business intelligence implementation as part of the City’s Digital Strategy implementation. Staff request to award the contract for $1,212,008.00 and issue change orders up to an additional $50,000.00 for contingency, excluding taxes, for a total maximum value of $1,262,008.00 to TIBCO Software (Ireland) Limited; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the Acting General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreements with TIBCO Software (Ireland) Limited.

10.

amendments to the consolidated 5 year financial plan (2021-2025) bylaw No. 10239 
(File Ref. No. 03-0975-01) (REDMS No. 6729013)

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See Page CNCL-74 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw No. 10239, Amendment Bylaw No. 10292, which incorporates and puts into effect the changes as outlined in the staff report titled “Amendments to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw No. 10239” dated August 30, 2021, from the Acting General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

11.

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10283 
(File Ref. No. 03-0900-01) (REDMS No. 6702312)

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See Page CNCL-95 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10283 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

12.

Permissive Property Tax Exemption (2022) Bylaw No.10266 
(File Ref. No. 03-0925-02-04) (REDMS No. 6659318)

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See Page CNCL-147 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Permissive Property Tax Exemption (2022) Bylaw No. 10266 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

13.

Application by Regional Animal Protection Society for a Zoning Text Amendment at 13340 Smallwood Place 
(File Ref. No. ZT 21-930124) (REDMS No. 6734642)

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See Page CNCL-186 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10294, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Vehicle Sales (CV)” zone to add “Veterinary Service” as a permitted use at 13340 Smallwood Place, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

Appointment of Approving Officer 
(File Ref. No. 08-4100-00) (REDMS No. 6744748)

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See Page CNCL-204 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Amritpal (Paul) Sandhu, Program Manager – Subdivision and Servicing be appointed as an Approving Officer in accordance with Section 77 of the Land Title Act.

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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

15.

Sustainability Progress Report 2015-2020 
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-01) (REDMS No. 6728180)

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See Page CNCL-206 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

(1)

That Attachment 1 and 2 in the staff report titled “Sustainability Progress Report 2015-2020,” dated August 31, 2021, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, be posted on the City’s website and highlights be shared to inform the public as described in the report.

(2)

That copies of the above report be forwarded to the following:

(a)

Metro Vancouver;

(b)

The David Suzuki Blue Dot Program;

(c)

local Members of the Legislative Assembly and local Members of Parliament; and

(d)

the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy; and

(3)

That the above report be used to support future grant applications.

PLANNING COMMITTEE 
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

16.

Proposed Market Rental Housing Policy Changes and Low End Market Rental (LEMR) Program Updates 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-08) (REDMS No. 6743155)

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See Page CNCL-336 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. McPhail and Loo

(1)

That the Low End Market Rental contribution rate be increased from 10% to 15% within the City Centre Area Plan, and that the associated Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10297 be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That the following changes to the Low End Market Rental cash-in-lieu rates be approved and reviewed every two years, and the associated Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500,Amendment Bylaw 10260, be introduced and given first reading:

(a)

$8 per square foot outside of City Centre and $12 per square foot inside of City Centre for single-family rezonings;

(b)

$12 per square foot outside of City Centre and $18 per square foot inside of City Centre for townhouse developments; and

(c)

$15 per square foot outside of City Centre and $25 per square foot inside of City Centre for apartment developments with 60 units or less;

(3)

That a mandatory market rental requirement is introduced to secure a minimum of 10% of residential floor area as market rental housing in multi-family projects with more than 60apartment units, with a cash in lieu option for multi-family projects with five or more units, and that the associated Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Bylaw 9000,Amendment Bylaw 10255, be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw10255, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said City program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw10255, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be found not to require further consultation;

(6)

That amendments are made to the Zoning Bylaw to apply a mandatory market rental requirement to secure market rental housing units in multi-family projects with more than 60apartment units, with an associated density bonus (0.1 floor area ratio), and that the associated Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10298 be introduced and given first reading;

(7)

That instream rezoning applications received prior to Council’s adoption of the propose recommendations be processed under the existing market rental and Low End Market Rental policies provided that the application achieves first reading within one year of the adoption of the applicable Official Community Plan or Zoning Bylaw amendment;

(8)

That staff report back to Council regarding key findings related to the implementation of updates to the Official Community Plan Market Rental Housing Policy after the program provisions are in place for two years; and

(9)

That staff be directed to review the feasibility of reducing or waiving Development Cost Charges (DCC) for purpose built affordable housing developments with rental rates established below standard Low End Market Rental rates.

ADDITIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond write to Metro Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia, and the Federal Government, advocating for more funding and solutions for affordable housing.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9686 
(9880 Granville Avenue and 7031 No. 4 Road, RZ 15-708960)
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. 9856 
(8280/8282 and 8300/8320 No. 3 Road, RZ 16-733565)
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. 9983 
(7464, 7480, 7500, 7520, 7540, 7560/7580 and 7600 No. 1 Road, RZ 17-794287)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Day and Wolfe.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

17.

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 September 29, 2021 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on November 14, 2018, February 13, 2019 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 17-785944) for the property at 9880 Granville Avenue and 7031 No. 4 Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 18-827622) for the property at 8280/8282 and 8300/8320 No. 3 Road; and

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 18-829236) for the property at 7464, 7480, 7500, 7520, 7540, 7560/7580 and 7600 No. 1 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT