Regular Council
Monday, February 14, 2022
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Place:
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Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
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Present:
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au (by teleconference)
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo (by teleconference)
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves (by teleconference)
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference)
Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson
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Call to Order:
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Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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R22/3-1
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1.
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It was moved and seconded
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That:
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 24, 2022, be adopted as circulated;
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(2)
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 28, 2022, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS
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R22/3-2
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It was moved and seconded
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That Item No. 12 - Recommendation 1, on the consent agenda be amended to include the following additions:
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Multicultural Helping House Society to receive $5000;
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(b)
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Parish of St. Albans grant increased by $6348 for the purchase of a new commercial refrigerator;
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(c)
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Canadian Mental Health Association grant increased by $1130;
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(d)
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Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada grant increased by $1565;
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(e)
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Richmond Mental Health Consumer and Friends Society grant increased by $1022;
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(f)
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The Kehila Society of Richmond grant increased by $1931;
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(g)
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Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland grant increased by $1500;
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(h)
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Richmond Women’s Resources Centre grant increased by $2402.; and
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CARRIED
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With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1) Camilla Tibbs, Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, Diane Purvey, the Chair Gateway Theatre Society Board and Barbara Tomasic, Director of Artistic Programs presented a review of the Gateway Theatre’s activities and operations in 2021. Ms. Tibbs spoke on the various programming that was offered during the year as well as the upcoming programing in 2022.
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Discussion ensued with regards to the Gateway Theatre’s current financial position and Council commended the Theatre for their work in the community.
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R22/3-3
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It was moved and seconded
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:13 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –
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Item No. 17 – Referral Response on Public Access Along the Steveston Waterfront and Proposed Amendments to the Steveston Area Plan
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Brian Veljacic, Richmond resident spoke about his application for a single residential unit at 3900 Bayview Street. He noted that his application is for a text amendment to the current zoning and asked that his application be allowed to proceed.
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Item No. 15 – Enhanced Protections for Significant Trees
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Sharon MacGougan, President, Garden City Conservation Society expressed support of all the proposed amendments to the Tree Bylaw and commented that it is very important to protect and preserve biodiversity of which significant trees are a key element.
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R22/3-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (7:19 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/3-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That Items No. 7 through No. 17 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 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 25, 2022;
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(2)
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 7, 2022
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(3)
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the Finance Committee meeting held on February 7, 2022 and
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the Planning Committee meeting held on February 8, 2022
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CARRIED
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Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6511 Dyke Road (London Farm)
(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20-HA 21-936123; 06-2025-20-007; 06-2345-20-LFAR1) (REDMS No. 6801185; 6808084)
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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.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02; 12-8060-20-010328) (REDMS No. 6776452 v. 20; 6800814)
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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;
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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;
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10328, having been considered in conjunction with:
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the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;
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is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;
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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;
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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
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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.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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2022 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2022-Vol 01; ) (REDMS No. 6708493; 6708751, 6708488, 6708491, 6813071)
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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
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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2022 Arts and Culture Grants Program
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01/2022-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 6816834; 6819458)
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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
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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2022 Child Care Grants
(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01/2021-Vol 01; 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 6795546; 6353944, 6520027, 6778222)
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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;
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That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $7,400.00; and
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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2022 Health, Social and Safety Grants
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-01/2021-Vol 01; 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 6796607; 6353944, 6520027, 6778222)
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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 that includes the following additions:
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(a)
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Multicultural Helping House Society to receive $5000;
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(b)
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Parish of St. Albans grant increased by $6348 for the purchase of a new commercial refrigerator;
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(c)
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Canadian Mental Health Association grant increased by $1130;
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(d)
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Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada grant increased by $1565;
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(e)
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Richmond Mental Health Consumer and Friends Society grant increased by $1022;
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(f)
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The Kehila Society of Richmond grant increased by $1931;
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(g)
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Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland grant increased by $1500;
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(h)
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Richmond Women’s Resources Centre grant increased by $2402.; and
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Foursquare gospel church of canada - application
(File Ref. No. TU 20-901466) (REDMS No. 6806554)
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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
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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.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Enhanced Protections for Significant Trees
(File Ref. No 12-8060-20-010339/10343/10347/10348; 10-6550-01.) (REDMS No. 6824071; 6817074 , 6812663 , 6819461 , 6819469)
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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;
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That Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10347 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;
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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;
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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;
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10339, having been considered in conjunction with:
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;
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is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; and
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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.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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BC Housing’s SAFER Program
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 6772537)
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That the staff report titled “BC Housing’s SAFER program,” dated January 5, 2022 from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information;
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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
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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 Renters (SAFER) program.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Referral Response on Public Access Along the Steveston Waterfront and Proposed Amendments to the Steveston Area Plan
(File Ref. No. 08-4060-05-01; 08-4045-20-04; 12-8060-20-010344 ) (REDMS No. 6773172; 6820187)
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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.
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10344, having been considered in conjunction with:
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;
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is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
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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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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
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In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Cllr. Loo declared to be in a conflict of interest as she is involved in KidSport fundraising activities, and Cllr. Loo left the meeting –8:16 p.m.
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R22/3-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That the grant to KidSport be awarded and a cheque disbursed for the amount of $19,000; and
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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 to KidSport.
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CARRIED
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Cllr. Loo returned to the meeting – 8:18 p.m.
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Trustee Ken Hamaguchi was appointed as the Richmond Board of Education liaison to the Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a one-year term to expire on December 31, 2022, with Trustee Heather Larson as alternate.
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Mayor Brodie advised that the Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Development Permit Panel meeting has been cancelled.
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Mayor Brodie announced that he will be delivering his Annual Address on February 17, 2021 through an online presentation starting at 12:00 p.m.
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R22/3-7
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following bylaws be adopted:
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Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 10329;
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Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Loan Authorization
Bylaw No. 10334;
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Municipal Ticket information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10337;
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Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10338; and
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10107.
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CARRIED
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R22/3-8
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It was moved and seconded
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That the minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on May 13, 2020, be received for information.
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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 Permit so issued.
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CARRIED
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R22/3-9
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (8:25 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, February 14, 2022.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)
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