January 24, 2022 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
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

R22/2-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on Jan 10, 2022, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on January 17, 2022, be adopted as circulated; and

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R22/2-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 15(2)(a), which relates to Development Permit (DP 18-821292) for the properties at 3208 Carscallen Road and 3200 No. 3 Road (formerly 3208 and 3211 Carscallen Road), be removed from the agenda.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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.

CONSENT AGENDA

R22/2-3

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 13 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on January 11, 2022;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on January 17, 2022;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on January 18, 2022; and

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on January 19, 2022;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

CAPSTAN STATION INTEGRATION STRATEGY - RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS
 (File Ref. No. 02-0775-50-7237; 03-1000-20-7237P) (REDMS No. 6773242)

(1)

That Contract 7237P Capstan Station Integration - Development of Conceptual Designs estimated at $482,340.00 be awarded to Dialog Design;

(2)

That the City enter into an agreement with Dialog Design based on the terms as outlined in the staff report titled “Capstan Station Integration Strategy - Recommendation to Award Contract for Development of Conceptual Designs” dated December 13, 2021 from the Director, Transportation; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the above agreement on behalf of the City.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

2021 Richmond Bee City Canada Certification Application
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-06) (REDMS No. 6595699; 6360193 v. 2)

That the application, as described in the report titled ‘2021 Richmond Bee City Canada Certification Application,’ from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated December 14, 2021, be endorsed and submitted to Pollinator Partnership Canada.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Application by Pakland Properties for Rezoning at 8720/8740 Rosemary Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010340; RZ 21-934283) (REDMS No. 6803636; 6803967)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10340, for the rezoning of 8720/8740 Rosemary Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

REFERRAL RESPONSE: REVIEW OF OFFICE STRATIFICATION REGULATIONS
(File Ref. No. 08-4050-22; xR: 12-8060-20-010019/10034) (REDMS No. 6690831)

(1)

That no further restrictions on the stratification and airspace subdivision of office space be considered at this time; and

(2)

That staff continue to monitor the effectiveness of the existing office stratification policy and report back in two years.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2022 Initiatives
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 6791243)

(1)

That the proposed 2022 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2022 Initiatives” dated December 1, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2022 Initiatives” be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2022 Initiatives
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 6790224)

(1)

That the proposed 2022 initiatives of the Richmond Active Transportation Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2022 Initiatives” dated November 29, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2022 Initiatives” be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Corporate Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Scope Increase
(File Ref. No.10-6460-03 ) (REDMS No.6796888)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) be amended accordingly for the scope change as identified in the staff report titled, “Corporate Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Scope Increase”, dated December 8, 2021, from the Director, Public Works Operations.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Chak Au, Chair

14.

Water Use Restriction Amendment Bylaws
(File Ref. No.12-8060-20-010329/10337/10338) (REDMS No.6780199; 6798762; 6798784; 6762151)

R22/2-4

It was moved and seconded

That each of the following bylaws be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

(a)

Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 10329;

(b)

Municipal Ticket information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10337; and,

(c)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10338.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) water metering of all municipalities, (ii) residents adhering to water restrictions through education and awareness, (iii) introducing appropriate and proportional laws and penalties, (iv) increase of maximum fine from $10,000 to $50,000, (v) the City aligning with Metro Vancouver’s proposed reduction of watering days, from 2 to 1 day a week, (vi) user activated water switches in city waterparks, and (vii) the importance of water conservation.

The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Hobbs opposed.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie advised that the Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Development Permit Panel meeting has been cancelled. 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026)  Bylaw No. 10327

Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403 Amendment Bylaw No. 10341

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10342.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R22/2-6

15.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 12, 2022, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on August 25, 2021, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(b)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 21-934707) for the property at PID 013-082-434;

be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R22/2-7

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:05 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 January 24, 2022.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)