Regular Council
Monday, April 25, 2022
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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Absent:
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Councillor Alexa Loo
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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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R22/8-1
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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 April 11, 2022, be adopted as circulated; and
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(2)
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on April 19, 2022, be adopted as circulated.
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CARRIED
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R22/8-2
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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 (7:02 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items
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Item No. 14 Barnes Drive and Flury Drive Traffic Calming
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Steve Badesha, Richmond resident expressed concerns regarding the traffic on Barnes and Flury Drive and requested that Council consider installing traffic calming on these streets.
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R22/8-3
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (7:07 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/8-4
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5.
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It was moved and seconded
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That Items No. 6 through No. 15 be adopted by general consent.
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CARRIED
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2022-2023 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan - Community Priorities
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 6850963)
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That the priorities, Property Crime, Organized Crime, Road Safety, Vulnerable Persons, Racism and Hate listed in the staff report titled "2022-2023 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan - Community Priorities", dated March 9, 2022 from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be endorsed for inclusion in the Richmond RCMP Detachment's fiscal year 2022-2023 (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023) Annual Performance Plan including the addition of racism and hate crime/incidents as a further priority.
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CARRIED
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City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10112
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-04) (REDMS No. 6326977)
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That the City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10112, presented in the “City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10112” report, dated March 10, 2022, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.
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CARRIED
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Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2021: Rethink Waste to Support a Circular Economy
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 6858841)
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That the report titled, “Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2021: Rethink Waste to Support a Circular Economy”, dated March 16, 2022, from the Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed; and
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That the Report 2021: Rethink Waste to Support a Circular Economy be made available to the community on the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.
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CARRIED
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Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 10361
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-04-01) (REDMS No. 6608518)
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That the Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 10361, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;
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That mercury containing and electronic thermostats be added to the scope of materials accepted at the Richmond Recycling Depot by registering with the Thermostat Recovery Program delivered by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada; and
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That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) be amended accordingly.
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CARRIED
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November 2021 Atmospheric River Events - Summary and Outcomes
(File Ref. No. 10-6045-01) (REDMS No. 6817597)
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That staff apply the knowledge gained from the November 2021 atmospheric river event and response to inform future updates to the City’s infrastructure plans and strategies, as well as future capital, operating and utility budget submissions.
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CARRIED
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Traffic Safety Improvements around Schools – Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 6846745)
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That the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Improvements around Schools – Update” dated March 9, 2022, from the Director, Transportation:
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be received for information;
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be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information; and
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(3)
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be forwarded to the Richmond School Board for information.
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CARRIED
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Barnes Drive and Flury Drive Traffic Calming – Report Back on Referral
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010301) (REDMS No. 6827939)
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That Option 3 to establish a 30 km/h speed limit on Barnes Drive and Flury Drive, as described in the staff report titled “Barnes Drive and Flury Drive Traffic Calming – Report Back on Referral” dated March 15, 2022, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and
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That should Option 3 be endorsed, Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10301, to revise the posted speed limit on Barnes Drive and Flury Drive to 30 km/h, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.
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CARRIED
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2019–2029 Cultural Harmony Plan Progress Report for 2019–2021
(File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 6860331)
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That the 2019–2029 Cultural Harmony Plan Progress Report for 2019–2021 (Attachment 1) as outlined in the staff report titled, “2019–2029 Cultural Harmony Plan Progress Report for 2019–2021,” dated March 28, 2022, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and
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That the 2019–2029 Cultural Harmony Plan Progress Report for 2019–2021 be distributed to key stakeholders, local Members of Parliament, local Members of the Legislative Assembly and be posted on the City website.
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CARRIED
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
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Mayor Brodie announced that Trutch Avenue will be renamed Point Avenue in recognition of Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and various Musqueam people with the surname “Point” that have ties to the Steveston area.
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Mayor Brodie announced three two-year appointments from various agencies to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee.
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R22/8-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following bylaw be adopted:
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Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2022) Bylaw No. 10368
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CARRIED
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R22/8-6
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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 April 13, 2022, be received for information; and
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That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 19-862430) for the property located at 8011 Leslie Road be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.
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CARRIED
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R22/8-7
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (8:12 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, April 25, 2022.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)
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