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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

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(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 22, 2021; and

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(2)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated November 26, 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. 20.

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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Advance Planning for the 2022 Election

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December Council Meeting Schedule

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Alternative Sources of Funding Referral Response

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2022 Operating and Capital Budgets for Richmond Public Library

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2022 Proposed Capital Budget

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2022 One-Time Expenditures

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on January 17, 2022):

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8211 No. 3 Road – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to Compact Single Detached (RC2) (Richard Zhang – applicant)

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2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond

5.

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

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on November 23, 2021;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on November 29, 2021;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on November 29, 2021 (distributed separately); and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on November 30, 2021 (distributed separately);

be received for information.

7.

ADVANCE PLANNING For THE 2022 ELECTION 
(File Ref. No. 99-LAW) (REDMS No. 6786510)

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See Page CNCL-50 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a divisional-voting approach to the 2022 election, which is consistent with the current Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, and as generally described in the staff report dated November 4, 2021 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved; and

(2)

That mail ballot eligibility be expanded to all electors in Richmond, as noted in Option 2 of the staff report titled, “Advance Planning for the 2022 Election”, dated November 4, 2021, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office.

8.

December Council meeting Schedule 
(File Ref. No.)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Regular (Open and Closed) Council Meeting scheduled for December 20, 2021 be cancelled and that a Special (Open and Closed) Council Meeting be scheduled for December 15, 2021.

9.

Alternative Sources of Funding Referral Response 
(File Ref. No. 03-0905-01) (REDMS No. 6781671)

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See Page CNCL-60 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the funding strategy Option 3 and the external borrowing Option C as outlined in the staff report titled “Alternative Sources of Funding Referral Response” be endorsed;

(2)

That staff be directed to prepare a report for external borrowing of $95 million for the Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Capital Project; and

(3)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) be amended accordingly.

10.

2022 Operating and Capital Budgets for Richmond Public Library  
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-78 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2022 Richmond Public Library budget of $10,396,100 as presented in Attachment 1 from the Chief Librarian and the Secretary to the Board, be approved.

11.

2022 Proposed Capital Budget 
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 6642826)

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See Page CNCL-84 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2022 Proposed Capital Budget as presented in Appendix totaling $107,762,191 be approved; and

(2)

That the 2022 Proposed Capital Budget as approved be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026).

12.

2022 One-Time Expenditures 
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No.)

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See Page CNCL-248 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the one-time expenditures totaling $1,799,521 as outlined in Table 1 of the 2022 One-Time Expenditures staff report, be approved with funding from the Rate Stabilization Account and included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026).

13.

Application by Richard Zhang for Rezoning at 8211 No. 3 Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” Zone 
(File Ref. No. RZ 20-908348; 12-8060-20-010308) (REDMS No. 6766903)

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See Page CNCL-253 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10308, for the rezoning of 8211 No. 3 Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond 
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-08) (REDMS No. 6754531)

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See Page CNCL-276 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the 2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond as outlined in the staff report titled, “2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond,” dated October 25, 2021, from the Director, Community Social Development, be adopted.

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

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair

15.

Waterfront Coordinator Position for Britannia Shipyards and Imperial Landing 
(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 6766200)

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See Page CNCL-342 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Opposed: Cllr. Au

That Option 1, funding for the one-time expense of $84,871 for a temporary Waterfront Coordinator position, be considered in the 2022 budget process as detailed in the staff report titled "Waterfront Coordinator Position for Britannia Shipyards and Imperial Landing," dated October 15, 2021 , from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services and the Director, Parks.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE 
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

16.

Application To Amend Food Primary Liquor Licence #179381 – Tang Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar Ltd at 180 - 8611 Alexandra Road 
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 6779679)

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See Page CNCL-351 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Opposed: Cllr. Day

(1)

That the application from Tang Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar Ltd., for an amendment to Food Primary Licence #179381, requesting an increase to their hours of liquor service from Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM and Sunday, 11:00 AM to Midnight, to Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, be supported, with no change to the total person capacity which will remain the same at 72 Occupants; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information attached as Appendix A (Attachment 1), advising that Council recommends the approval of the licence amendment for the reason that this amendment has been determined, following public consultation, to be acceptable in the area and community.

FINANCE COMMITTEE 
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

17.

2022 Proposed Operating Budget 
(File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 6642866 v. 14)

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See Page CNCL-360 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Opposed to Part (1): Cllrs. Au, Day and Wolfe

(1)

That the 2022 Proposed Operating Budget (City-Wide excluding Fire-Rescue) as presented in Budget Option 2 (City-Wide excluding Fire-Rescue) for a total of 3.57% be approved as outlined below:

(a)

a same level of service budget increase of $2,617,515 after tax growth with a tax increase of 1.02% be approved; and

(b)

transfer to reserves for Investment in Community Facilities as per Council’s Long Term Financial Management Strategy for 2022 in the amount of $2,553,659 with a tax increase of 1.00% be approved; and

(c)

senior level government and other government agency increase of $7,677,745 with a tax increase of 3.01% be approved; and

(d)

emerging organizational additional levels in the amount of $63,200 as presented in Attachment 8 of the staff report titled 2022 Proposed Operating Budget with a tax increase of 0.02% be approved; and

(e)

Council previously approved contract commitment of $382,580 with a tax increase of 0.15% be approved; and

(f)

operating budget impacts totalling $506,126 with a tax increase of 0.20% be approved; and

(g)

that the 2021 operating surplus be used to reduce the impact of RCMP unionization cost for a total of $4,666,667 resulting in a tax decrease of 1.83% be approved; and

(2)

The 2022 Proposed Operating Budget (Fire-Rescue) for a total of 0.29% as presented be approved as outlined below:

(a)

a same level of service budget increase of $583,800 with a tax increase of 0.23% be approved; and

(b)

senior level government increase of $67,500 with a tax increase of 0.03% be approved; and

(c)

operating budget impacts totalling $93,333 with a tax increase of 0.03% be approved; and

(3)

The 2022 Operating Budget as approved be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026).

PLANNING COMMITTEE 
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

18.

Application by Polygon Talisman Park Ltd. to Create the “Residential / Limited Commercial (ZMU47) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” Zone, and to Rezone the Site at 8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road/3600 Sexsmith Road, and 3480, 3500, 3520, 3540/3560 Sexsmith Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” Zone to the “Residential / Limited Commercial (ZMU47) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” Zone  
(File Ref. No. RZ 18-836123; 12-8060-20-010235/10198) (REDMS No. 6763364)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

None.

The following staff recommendation was presented to the Planning Committee but was defeated on a tie vote with Cllrs. Au, Day and Steves opposed.

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 10235, to amend Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (City Centre Area Plan), to amend:

(a)

Specific Land Use Map: Capstan Village – Detailed Transect Descriptions, Maximum Average net Development Site Density for General Urban (T4) and Urban Centre (T5), Additional density, where applicable: the addition of a new bullet:

(i)

For 8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road,
8791 Cambie Road/3600 Sexsmith Road, and 3480, 3500, 3520, 3540/3560 Sexsmith Road: 0.02, subject to the provision of secured public open space above and beyond City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) requirements;

be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 10235, 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 program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 10235, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10198, as amended, to create the “Residential / Limited Commercial (ZMU47) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road/3600 Sexsmith Road, and 3480, 3500, 3520, 3540/3560 Sexsmith Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Residential / Limited Commercial (ZMU47) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone and the “School and Institutional Use (SI)” zone, be given second reading, and forwarded to a new Public Hearing.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10302 
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057, Amendment Bylaw No. 10307 
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9970 
(22551 Westminster Highway, RZ 18-800159)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Wolfe
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Au, Day, Greene, and Wolfe

MOTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION

19.

Motion to approve electronic participation at a specified upcoming Council Committee meetings for Council members, if required.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

20.

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 October 27, 2021, November 10, 2021, and November 24, 2021 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 28, 2021, be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 19-872960) for the property at 22551 Westminster Highway be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT