March 14, 2022 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, March 14, 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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R22/5-1 |
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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 February 28, 2022, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated February 25, 2022, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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With the aid of a visual presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), Magnus Sinclair, Coordinator, Leisure Services, highlighted that the City’s Street Banner Program is a Partners for Beautification initiative, which encourages Richmond residents to participate in the beautification of their city. He added that all of the banner submissions will be available to view on the City’s website. |
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Mr. Sinclair advised that the submissions were all original images reflecting the following themes: Community, Connection, Innovation, Active Living, Urban Landscape, Nature, Island City, The Arts, Sustainability and Wildlife. |
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Prior to announcing the winning banners, Mr. Sinclair advised that a voluntary judging panel reviewed the submissions and selected 20 designs as semi-finalists. The community was then invited to vote on the submissions on the City hosted LetsTalkRichmond platform. Over 6500 votes were cast and the top 10 designs selected. |
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The winning artists and the titles of their banners were then announced as follows: |
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Crystal Chan - Bumblebee at Work |
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Jody Macdonald - Idyllic Flight |
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Paul Leung - Return of the Snow Geese |
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Meghan Smith - Passion and Perseverance |
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David England - To and Fro |
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Nicole Chan - Blooming Heritage |
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David England - Moored for the Day |
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Felix Fruhling - Sunset Flight |
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David Huang - Blue Harvest |
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Grant McMillan - Salmon Run |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R22/5-2 |
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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 (7:14 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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Item No. 16 – Richmond Heritage Commission 2021 Annual Report & 2022 Work Program And Budget Allocation |
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Tamas Revoczi, representative from the Sea Island Community Association spoke about the letter the association submitted to Council expressing their desire to collaborate with the City of Richmond’s Heritage Commission to preserve, protect and develop Burkeville’s heritage. |
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Item No. 16 – Richmond Heritage Commission 2021 Annual Report & 2022 Work Program And Budget Allocation |
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Lori Cockerill, representative from the Sea Island Community Association- spoke about collaborating with the City of Richmond Heritage Commission and YVR to take an integrated approach to preserve the immense history in Burkeville. |
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Discussion ensued and it was suggested that the Sea Island Community Association representatives attend the next Heritage Commission meeting in April. |
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R22/5-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:30 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R22/5-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 16 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 March 1, 2022; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on March 7, 2022; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on March 7, 2022; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on March 8, 2022; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2022 FERAL RABBIT UPDATE |
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That the proposed feral rabbit management strategy for 2022, as described in the staff report “2022 Feral Rabbit Update”, dated February 2, 2022, from the Director, Parks Services, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RICHMOND PUBLIC ART PROGRAM 2021 ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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That the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee 2022 Work Plan, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Public Art Program 2021 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2022 Work Plan”, dated February 7, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2022 ENGAGING ARTISTS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAM PUBLIC |
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That the three artist proposals included in Attachment 1 for the community public art projects in partnership with Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association, Turning Point Recovery Society and Urban Bounty as presented in the staff report titled “2022 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects,” dated February 1, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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NAMING OF THE COMMUNITY CENTRE IN THE YUANHENG DEVELOPMENT – 3311 NO. 3 ROAD |
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That the City’s community centre planned as part of the YuanHeng Development be named Capstan Community Centre, as presented in the staff report titled “Naming of the Community Centre in the YuanHeng Development – 3311 No. 3 Road”, dated January 31, 2022, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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INVESTING IN CANADA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STREAM GRANT APPLICATION |
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That the City’s grant application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Green Infrastructure Environmental Quality Stream be endorsed; |
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That a capital submission of $820,000 for drainage infrastructure and capacity enhancement components in Minoru Park be approved from the Drainage Improvement Reserve; |
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Should the application be successful, that the Chief Administrative Officer and the Deputy CAO/General Manager, Community Services be authorized on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with the Province of British Columbia for the above mentioned project; and |
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That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) be amended accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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AWARD OF CONTRACT 7074P TO RADICAL I/O TECHNOLOGY INC. FOR MYRICHMOND MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT |
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That contract 7074P – MyRichmond Mobile Application Project estimated at $570,000.00, exclusive of taxes, be awarded to Radical I/O Technology Inc. for mobile application development as part of the City’s Digital Strategy implementation; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the Acting General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be authorized to execute the contract with Radical I/O Technology Inc. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Authorization for Increase - Award of Contract 6722P: Supply and Delivery of Computer Equipment and Related Services |
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That contract 6722P – Supply and Delivery of Computer Equipment and Related Services approved by Council to Compugen, Inc. on November 23, 2020, for a three-year term, with the option to extend for one additional two-year term for the value of $845,910 for that initial three-year term, exclusive of taxes be increased by $646,778 as explained in the staff report from the Director, Information Technology; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contract with Compugen, Inc. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Referral Response – Investment Policy and portfolio Review |
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That the staff report titled “Referral Response – Investment Policy and Portfolio Review”, dated February 9, 2022, from the Acting Director, Finance, be received for information; and |
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That staff be directed to conduct the required review and assessment in order to facilitate Council in considering the MFA Long-Term Diversified Multi-Asset Class Fund. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by the City of Richmond for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8620 and 8660 Beckwith Road |
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That the application by the City of Richmond for an extension to Temporary Commercial Use Permit TU 18-841880 for the properties at 8620 and 8660 Beckwith Road to permit a “Parking, non-accessory” use be considered for three years from the date of issuance; and |
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That this application be forwarded to the April 19, 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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Richmond Heritage Commission 2021 Annual Report & 2022 Work Program and Budget Allocation |
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That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2021 Annual Report, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Heritage Commission 2021 Annual Report & 2022 Work Program and Budget Allocation”, dated February 4, 2022, from the Director, Policy Planning, be received for information; |
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That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Work Program, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Heritage Commission 2021 Annual Report & 2022 Work Program and Budget Allocation”, dated February 4, 2022, from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved; and |
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That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Budget Allocation, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Heritage Commission 2021 Annual Report & 2022 Work Program and Budget Allocation”, dated February 4, 2022, from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE |
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Application by Art Homes Ltd. for Rezoning at 4400, 4420, and 4440 Smith Crescent from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” Zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” Zone |
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R22/5-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9877, for the rezoning of 4400, 4420, and 4440 Smith Crescent from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding |
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As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R22/5-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Application by Art Homes Ltd. for Rezoning at 4400, 4420, and 4440 Smith Crescent from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” Zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” Zone” from the Director of Development, dated February 23, 2022 be referred back to staff to review more compact design options. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding the creation of a hub for the neighborhood by redesigning and allowing for more housing, better parking and better utilization of the park. |
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In reply to queries regarding the suitability of a hub, staff noted (i) the extended timeline for such a project and (ii) that creating a hub would be a significant change from the existing area plan and staff would not recommend a one off amendment to the area plan to achieve it. |
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The question on the referral motion was then called and DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Au, Hobbs, Loo, McPhail, McNulty and Steves opposed. |
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The question on the main motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Wolfe opposed. |
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Application by Terra Spires Development LP for Rezoning at 8740, 8760, 8780 and 8800 Spires Road, and the Surplus Portion of the Spires Road road allowance from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Parking Structure Townhomes (RTP4) |
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R22/5-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10357, for the rezoning of 8740, 8760, 8780 and 8800 Spires Road, and the surplus portion of the Spires Road road allowance from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Parking Structure Townhomes (RTP4)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) the staff report be referred back to staff until after the Spires Road Area Rental Housing Referral report is brought forward to Planning Committee in May or June 2022, (ii) application meets all requirements and is consistent with the current area plan (iii) in order to pursue additional density a complete redesign of the project would need to be done by the developer, (iv) affordable housing contributions made by developers are used for city contributions towards affordable housing projects and (v) this development fits well into the emerging character of the area. |
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As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R22/5-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report be referred back to staff until after the Spires Road Area Rental Housing Referral report is brought forward to Planning Committee in May or June 2022. |
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The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding the timeline for the referral which could take many months to be put in place causing long delays for the development and that there is a need for affordable housing right now. |
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The question on the referral motion was then called and DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Au, Hobbs, Loo, McPhail, and McNulty opposed. |
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The question on the main motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Steves and Wolfe opposed. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R22/5-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 563, Amendment Bylaw No. 10330 |
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Drainage, Dyke, Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment |
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Consolidate Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10333 |
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Consolidate Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10353 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10234 (9931/9951 Parsons Road, RZ 20-905149) |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R22/5-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:16 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, March 14, 2022. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |