February 14, 2022 - 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 January 24, 2022; and

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(2)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 28, 2022.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Camilla Tibbs, the Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, to speak on the Gateway Theatre’s annual presentation.

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. 18.

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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Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6511 Dyke Road (London Farm)

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Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050

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2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants

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2022 Arts and Culture Grants Program

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2022 Child Care Grants

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2022 Health, Social and Safety Grants

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Cessation of Cash Transactions at City Hall

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on March 21, 2022):

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140 - 11300 No. 5 Road – Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TCUP) (Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada – applicant)

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Enhanced Protections for Significant Trees

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BC Housing’s Safer Program

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Referral Response on Public Access Along the Steveston Waterfront and Proposed Amendments to the Steveston Area Plan

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 17 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 January 25, 2022;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 7, 2022(distributed separately);

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on February 7, 2022 (distributed separately); and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 8, 2022 (distributed separately);

be received for information.

7.

Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6511 Dyke Road (London Farm)
(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 6801185)

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See Page CNCL-34 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize landscape modifications to the park spaces and minor exterior modification to the London Farm house on the heritage designated lands at 6511 Dyke Road as outlined in the staff report titled, “Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6511 Dyke Road (London Farm),” dated December 12, 2021, from the Director of Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

8.

Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 6776452 v. 20)

CNCL-61

See Page CNCL-61 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Community Energy & Emissions Plan 2050 in Attachment 1 of the report titled “Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050” from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated January 21, 2022 be endorsed;

(2)

That the Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw10328, which would include accelerated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2050, consistent with limiting global average temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10328, 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;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10328, 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, is found not to require further consultation;

(5)

That the Climate Action Programs included in Attachment 3 of the report titled “Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050” from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated January 21, 2022 be received for information; and

(6)

That copies of the Plan be sent to the Provincial and Federal Ministers of Environment, local Members of Parliament, and local Members of the Legislative Assembly.

9.

2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2022-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6708493)

CNCL-266

See Page CNCL-266 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants, less the proposed grant to KidSport, be awarded for the total recommended amount of $91,423, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants,” dated January 6, 2022, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Director, Parks  Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.

10.

2022 Arts and Culture Grants Program
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2022-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6816834)

CNCL-335

See Page CNCL-335 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2022 Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $119,502, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2022 Arts and Culture Grants Program,” dated January 12, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.

11.

2022 Child Care Grants
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01/2021-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6795546)

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See Page CNCL-403 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Child Care Capital Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $50,000.00 as identified in the staff report titled “2022 Child Care Grants,” dated December 15, 2021, from the Director, Community Social Development;

(2)

That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $7,400.00; and

(3)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.

12.

2022 Health, Social and Safety Grants
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-01/2021-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6796607)

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See Page CNCL-441 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2022 Health, Social and Safety Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount as identified in Attachment 1 of the report titled “2022 Health, Social and Safety Grants,” dated December 14, 2021 from the Director, Community Social Development, with adjustments, for a total of $630,975; and

(2)

That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.

13.

Cessation of Cash Transactions at City Hall
(File Ref. No. 03-0905-01) (REDMS No. 6771220)

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See Page CNCL-545 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City no longer accept cash payments for transactions at City Hall effective immediately.

14.

Foursquare gospel church of canada - application
(File Ref. No. TU 20-901466) (REDMS No. 6806554)

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See Page CNCL-549 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TCUP) for the property at Unit 140 - 11300 No. 5 Road to permit “Religious Assembly” use be considered for three years from the date of issuance; and

(2)

That this application be forwarded to the March 21, 2022 Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall.

15.

Enhanced Protections for Significant Trees
(File Ref. No. 12-8360-01) (REDMS No. 6824071)

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See Page CNCL-573 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057, Amendment Bylaw No. 10343 amending regulations for the enhanced protections of significant trees be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10348 introducing the security deposit amounts for tree survival and tree replacement related to building permit and subdivision be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(3)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No.10348 introducing tickets related to the amendments to the tree protection bylaw be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(4)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10339, which would amend provisions for the protection of trees, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10339, 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; and

(6)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10339, 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, is found not to require further consultation.

16.

BC Housing’s SAFER Program
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 6772537)

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See Page CNCL-606 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “BC Housing’s SAFER program,” dated January 5, 2022 from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information;

(2)

That the City of Richmond write to the provincial government, including the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, Richmond’s Members of the Legislative Assembly and BC Housing to advocate for an increase to the maximum rent ceilings and monthly payment amounts provided by the BC Housing Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program; and

(3)

That the City of Richmond send a resolution to the LMLGA ( Lower Mainland Local Government Association)  requesting that UBCM request the Provincial Government and BC Housing for an increase to the maximum rent ceiling and monthly payment amounts provided by the BC Housing Shelter Aid for Elderly Rents (SAFER) program.

17.

Referral Response on Public Access Along the Steveston Waterfront and Proposed Amendments to the Steveston Area Plan
(File Ref. No. 08-4060-05-01 ) (REDMS No. 6773172 )

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See Page CNCL-611 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10344, to revise policies on public access to and along the waterfront in the Steveston Village Riverfront area contained in Section 2.4 of the Official Community Plan (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and granted first reading.

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10344, 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 programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10344, 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, is found not to require further consultation.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

18.

2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants - Kidsport
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2022-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6708493)

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See Page CNCL-266 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the grant to KidSport be awarded and a cheque disbursed for the amount of $19,000; and

(2)

That $5,000 be held back and allocated to sports groups not recognized by KidSport and that this be administered by staff, and at the end of the year any remaining funds be given back to KidSport.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 10329
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Loan Authorization
Bylaw No. 10334
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Municipal Ticket information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10337
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10338
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10107
(3208, 3211, and 3328 Carscallen Road, ZT 18-827860)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

19.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on May 13, 2020, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 18-821292) for the properties at 3208 Carscallen Road and 3200 No. 3 Road (formerly 3208 and 3211 Carscallen Road) be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT