January 10, 2022 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, January 10, 2022
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R22/1-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on December 15, 2022, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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Mayor Brodie noted that since no members of the public were present at the meeting, a motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations from the floor on Agenda items and to rise and report (Items No. 2 to 4) would not be necessary. |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R22/1-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 8 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on January 5, 2022; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on January 5, 2022; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on January 6, 2022; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Housekeeping Amendments for Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403 and Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636 |
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That the following amendment bylaws are introduced and given first, second and third readings: |
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Parking (Off Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 10341; and |
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10342. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Habib Samari for Rezoning at 11320 Williams Road from the "Single Detached (RS1/E)" Zone to the "Compact Single Detached (RC2)" Zone |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10303, for the rezoning of 11320 Williams Road from the "Single Detached (RSl/E)" zone to the "Compact Single Detached (RC2)" zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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Application of Residential Rental Tenure Zoning to Preserve and Protect 60 Existing, Purpose-Built Rental Housing Sites |
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R22/1-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 Amendment Bylaw No. 10014 (Residential Rental Tenure to Preserve and Protect Existing, Purpose-Built Rental Housing Sites) be introduced and given first reading. |
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The question on the motion was not called as staff reviewed the proposed bylaw, noting that recent Provincial legislation has allowed municipalities to specify housing tenure and that the proposed bylaw would ensure 60 rental sites in the city would remain rental housing. Staff added that the proposed bylaw would codify existing City rental policies and would provide certainty for residents and clarity for developers. Furthermore, staff noted that should the bylaw proceed, it will be considered at an upcoming Public Hearing and the current rental property owners will be able to provide input on the matter. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to (i) preserving current rental housing in the city, (ii) incentivizing rental housing development, (iii) reviewing opportunities to add additional density to rental sites, and (iv) historical incentives and development process for affordable and rental housing in Richmond. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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Discussion then ensued with regard to advocating senior levels of government to support affordable housing and market rental housing initiatives, and as a result, the following motion was introduced: |
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R22/1-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a letter to be sent to Richmond Members of Parliament and Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly, advising of the City’s decisions regarding residential rental tenure zoning. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to pension plan real estate investments in Richmond and development of Co-op housing. |
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As a result of the discussion, staff were directed to use Co-op housing development as an example where senior levels of government can support affordable housing. |
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The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED. |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE – |
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Application by Cao Construction for Rezoning at 6531 Francis Road from the "Single Detached (RS1/E)" Zone to the "Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA)" Zone |
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R22/1-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10332, for the rezoning of 6531 Francis Road from the "Single Detached (RS 1/E)" zone to the "Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA)" zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) allocating additional parking space and green space on-site, (ii) redesigning the proposed sundecks to minimize overlook, (iii) reviewing options to densify developments along arterial roads, (iv) incentivizing energy efficiency in developments, and (v) developing various types of housing. |
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The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED with |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R22/1-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Housing Agreement (3208 Carscallen Road) Bylaw No. 10036 |
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Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10335 |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R22/1-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:05 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, January 10, 2022. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |