Regular Council
Monday, April 11, 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
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
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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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R22/7-1
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1.
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It was moved and seconded
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That:
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(1)
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on March 28, 2022, be adopted as circulated;
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(2)
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated March 25, 2022, be received for information.
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Discussion ensued regarding the (i) financial impact of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment plant upgrade project, (ii) new approaches to wet weather pricing, (iii) metrics on the use of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment plant, and (iv) modular housing versus wood frame construction housing.
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CARRIED
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R22/7-2
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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 (7:08 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –
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Item No. 9 – Amendments To The Council Procedure Bylaw – Remote Public Participation
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Teresa de La Boursodiere, Richmond resident requested information about the amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw. In response to her inquiry, she was provided with a copy of the “Amendments To The Council Procedure Bylaw – Remote Public Participation” report.
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R22/7-3
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4.
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (7:12 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/7-4
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5.
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It was moved and seconded
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That Items No. 6 through No. 14 be adopted by general consent.
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CARRIED
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2022 Environmental Enhancement Grant Program
(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01, 01-0095-20-3712 ) (REDMS No. 6852646, 6853389, 6853390, 6852857, 6852856, 6854939)
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That the 2022 Environmental Enhancement Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $27,600 as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2022Environmental Enhancement Grant Program” dated March 9, 2022, from the Director, Parks Services;
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That the amendments to the City Grant Program Policy 3712 as identified in Attachment 5 of the staff report titled “2022 Environmental Enhancement Grant Program” dated March 9,2022, from the Director, Parks Services be approved and that $2,500 be awarded to the Sharing Farm Society; and
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(3)
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly.
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CARRIED
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Program Plan for Japanese Duplex
(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01, 06-2050-20-BSYD-JD ) (REDMS No. 6824261)
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That Option 1, Visitor Welcome Centre, Retail and Dock Support Spaces, for the Japanese Duplex at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site as detailed in the staff report titled “Program Plan for Japanese Duplex,” dated January 19, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be endorsed to guide future planning.
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CARRIED
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Amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw – Remote Public Participation
(File Ref. No. 12-8125-80-14-05, 12-8060-20-010373) (REDMS No. 6860935, 6850252)
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That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10373, which introduces amendments relating to the requirement for pre‑registration for participation by means of electronic or other communication facilities, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.
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CARRIED
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Appointment of External Auditor
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-6050P) (REDMS No. 6853618)
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That KPMG LLP be appointed as the external financial auditor for the City of Richmond for a five-year period, beginning with the 2022 fiscal year that ends December 31, 2022 through to the 2026 fiscal year that ends December 31, 2026.
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CARRIED
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Arts Services Year in Review 2021
(File Ref. No. 11-7375-01) (REDMS No. 6848605)
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That the Arts Services Year in Review 2021 as presented in the staff report titled, “Arts Services Year in Review 2021,” dated March 3, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be circulated to Community Partners and Funders for their information.
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CARRIED
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
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Proposed Ongoing City of Richmond Patio Program
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-01, 12-8275-01, 12-8060-20-010350/010362/010363/010366/010367) (REDMS No. 6858515, 6829705, 6833446, 6834181, 6845406, 6845405)
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In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Linda McPhail declared to be in a conflict of interest as her husband has an interest in a business that has participated in the temporary patio program, and left the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
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R22/7-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That the City of Richmond Patio Program, as described in the staff report titled “Proposed Ongoing City of Richmond Patio Program”, dated March 14, 2022, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be approved for implementation;
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That Council introduce a new process for issuing patio permits as described in the staff report titled “Proposed Ongoing City of Richmond Patio Program”, from the General Manager, Community Safety, dated March 14, 2022, by giving first, second and third readings to:
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(a)
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Public Space Patio Regulation Bylaw 10350;
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(b)
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Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment Bylaw No. 10366;
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10367; and
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Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 8400, Amendment Bylaw No. 10363;
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10362 be introduced and given first reading;
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10362, 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 No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10362, 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 expiry date for valid Expedited Temporary Outdoor Patio (TOP) Permits be extended to June 1, 2023;
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That a letter be sent to the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) requesting an extension to existing Temporary Expanded Service Area authorizations in Richmond until June 1, 2023; and
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That staff be directed to provide an update in the fall of 2023 to Council regarding implementation of the City of Richmond Patio Program.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued in regards to (i) 64 percent of the businesses involved in the Temporary Patio Program will continue using the program, (ii) design and appearance of the patio should compliment the neighborhood, (iii) guidelines have been put into place to help businesses create patios that are compatible to the surrounding environment, and (iv) the Patio Program will provide businesses flexibility for seating during the summer season.
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The question on the motion was called and CARRIED
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Councillor McPhail returned to the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
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Mayor Brodie announced the retirement of George Duncan, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond at the end of June after 35 years of service.
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Mayor Brodie announced the retirement of Tim Wilkinson, Fire Chief, at the end of April after 34 years of service.
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Mayor Brodie advised that the City will be receiving funding of $2.23 million to fund a new Arts and Culture Centre repurposing the old Minoru Seniors Centre site.
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R22/7-7
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It was moved and seconded
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That the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 12, 2021 and March 16, 2022, be received for information; and
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:
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a Development Permit (DP 18-829082) for the property located at 10231, 10251, 10351, 10371, 10391, 10395 and
10397 No. 2 Road; and
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a Development Permit(DV 21-930451) for the property located at 10620 Williams Road;
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
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CARRIED
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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R22/7-8
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17.
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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 non‑agenda items (8:07 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Teresa de La Boursodiere, Richmond resident expressed her support for the City’s initiative of banning pesticides and rodenticides on City owned properties. She also requested that the City consider a city-wide ban on pesticides and rodenticides and spoke about the need to educate and provide incentives to consumers to use non toxic products.
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As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:
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R22/7-9
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It was moved and seconded
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That staff examine the feasibly of a City-wide ban on pesticides and rodenticides and report back.
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CARRIED
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Kai Sharpe and Treva Martel, organizers with UNITE HERE Local 40, (submission on file) spoke about their on going labour dispute with the Pacific Gateway Hotel and requested that the City not hold any of their events at the hotel and not approve the ongoing land use application submitted by the hotel owners. As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:
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R22/7-10
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It was moved and seconded
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That staff investigate the resolution that UNITE HERE local 40 has presented and report back with recommendations within a month.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding how much money was spent by the City at the Pacific Hotel in the last 3 years and how much money or sponsorship has been received from this hotel by the City in the last 3 years.
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The question on the referral motion was called and CARRIED
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Mike Ingel, Vancouver resident expressed his concerns regarding the use of masks in the City of Richmond. (submission on file)
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R22/7-11
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (8:42 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/7-12
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (8:42 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 April 11, 2022.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)
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