Regular Council
Monday, May 9, 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
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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MINUTES
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R22/9-1
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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 April 25, 2022, be adopted as circulated; and
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(2)
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated April 19, 2022, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS
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R22/9-2
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It was moved and seconded
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That Item No. 14, Homelessness Strategy be amended to include a third recommendation– That Council write to the Provincial and Federal governments asking for more permanent subsidies for people at extreme risk of becoming homeless.
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CARRIED
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R22/9-3
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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 (7:02 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –
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Item No. 10 – Call For A Global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
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Ester Wang and Naomi Leung, Richmond residents, encouraged Council to endorse in the creation of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and urged Council to continue with additional policies and climate action to deal with the Climate Crisis.
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Item No. 13 – Social Development Strategy
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Jerome Dickey, Richmond resident, expressed his concerns regarding the need for more Affordable Housing units and urged Council to explore more innovative options to providing more purpose built rentals.
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R22/9-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (7:13 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/9-5
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5.
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It was moved and seconded
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That Items No. 6 through 7 and No. 9 through 15 be adopted by general consent.
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CARRIED
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year of the salish sea initiative
(File Ref. No10-6150-06-01, 01-0152-01, 01-0160-05, 01-0185-04.) (REDMS No. 6895153)
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THAT the City of Richmond support the SFU Fall 2021 Semester in Dialogue cohort recommendation to proclaim June 8, 2022 to June 7, 2023 as the “Year of the Salish Sea”, thereby joining other governing bodies, organisations, and community groups in a collective effort to improve the health and management of the Salish Sea; and
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THAT the City of Richmond direct staff to explore opportunities to collaborate with local organisations, networks, and individuals taking part in the Year of the Salish Sea to raise public awareness about the importance of a revitalized and healthy Salish Sea; and
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THAT the City of Richmond direct staff to learn from the lived experiences and knowledge of the Indigenous Nations of the Salish Sea on how to improve the health and management of the Salish Sea for the benefit of future generations; and
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THAT during the year of the Salish Sea, Richmond Council emphasize projects that provide educational opportunities and benefit the Salish Sea and the adjoining Fraser River Estuary, and that the City work to re-establish past advocacy groups, stewardship groups, and other means of protecting the Fraser River Estuary.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for the Garden City Lands Community Farm and Conservation BogArea at 5560 Garden City Road
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GCIT1, 08-4105-20- AG 18-837641, 08-4105-04-04) (REDMS No. 68487566865073, 6865408, 6843391, 6865414, 6865421, 6865429, 6865432, 6865436)
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That the Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for the Garden City Lands Community Farm and Conservation Bog Area at 5560 Garden City Road, be endorsed and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for approval.
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Please see Page 8 for action on this item.
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Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2021
(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 6850047)
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That the staff report titled, “Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2021,” dated March 21, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be circulated to Community Partners and Funders for their information.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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CALL FOR A GLOBAL FOSSIL FUEL NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02, 01-0060-20-UBCM1-08) (REDMS No. 6871598)
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That, as described in the report titled “Call for a Global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty”, from the Director, Sustainability & District Energy, dated April 19, 2022:
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The resolution in support of the call for a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, as outlined in Attachment 1, be endorsed;
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The resolution calling on the BC Government to put in place a fossil fuel production cap, and to end subsidies for fossil fuel production and consumption, be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for consideration during their 2022 Convention, as outlined in Attachment 2; and,
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Letters be sent to Richmond MLAs and MPs, the Premier of British Columbia and the Prime Minister of Canada, asking them to support the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and take necessary actions to initiate, negotiate and implement such a treaty.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-02) (REDMS No. 6877541, 6877546, 6877547, 6878373)
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That the 2021 City of Richmond Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in Attachment 2 be approved.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Municipal Security Issuing Resolution
(File Ref. No. 03-0900-01, 03-1040-01, 01-0150-20-MFAU1, 01-0157-01, 06-2052-25-SCCR1; XR: 12-8060-20-010334) (REDMS No. 6850735)
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That a 20-year term $96 million borrowing with a 20-year amortization period from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia’s (MFA’s) 2022 Fall Borrowing Session, as authorized through Steveston Community Centre and Branch Library Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 10334, be approved;
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That the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) be requested to consent and to include the City of Richmond’s 20-year term $96 million borrowing with a 20-year amortization period in MVRD’s Security Issuing Bylaw; 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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Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2021
(File Ref. No. 08-4055-20-SPST1) (REDMS No. 6823194, 6822293, 6895253)
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That the Building our Social Future – Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2021, as outlined in the staff report titled “Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2021”, dated March 28, 2022, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and
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That the Building our Social Future - Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2021, be distributed to key stakeholders, local Members of Parliament, local Members of the Legislative Assembly and posted on the City website.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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HOMELESSNESs STRATEGY (2019–2029): 2021 UPDATE
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-11-03, 12-8060-20-009784, RZ 16-738953; 12-8060-20-009510, RZ 14-678448; 12-8060-20-007992, RZ 05-301611 ) (REDMS No. 6823341, 6802418, 6895604, 5391660, 5391663, 6336913)
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That the Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029: 2021 Update (Attachment 1), as outlined in the staff report titled “Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029: 2021 Update”, dated April 8, 2022, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information;
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That the Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029: 2021 Update be distributed to key stakeholders, local Members of Parliament, local Members of the Legislative Assembly and posted on the City website; and
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That Council write to the Provincial and Federal governments asking for more permanent subsidies for people at extreme risk of becoming homeless.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Housekeeping Request - Abandonment of Unadopted Bylaws
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 6880422)
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That the unadopted Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaws, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Housekeeping Request – Abandonment of Unadopted Bylaws”, dated April 19, 2021, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be abandoned.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Harold Steves, Chair
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Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for the Garden City Lands Community Farm and Conservation Bog Area at 5560 Garden City Road
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-GCIT1, 08-4105-20- AG 18-837641, 08-4105-04-04) (REDMS No. 68487566865073, 6865408, 6843391, 6865414, 6865421, 6865429, 6865432, 6865436)
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R22/9-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That the Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for the Garden City Lands Community Farm and Conservation Bog Area at 5560 Garden City Road, be endorsed and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for approval.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) the Agricultural Land Commission’s (ALC) support for the project (ii) the footprint of the project, and (iii) the parking allocation.
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In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the ALC has been very supportive of the concept of the project and that staff have communicated with them throughout the conception of the plan, (ii) the Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee have also supported the project, (iii) the concept for the food hub is to support the activities on the lands including urban agricultural, (iv) this plan is consistent with the concept plans that council has approved and (v) the garden city lands is providing a green space that is consistent with the parks open space policy.
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In response to the discussion the following referral motion was introduced
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R22/9-7
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It was moved and seconded
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That staff report “Agricultural Land Commission Non-Farm Use Application by the City of Richmond for the Garden City Lands Community Farm and Conservation Bog Area at 5560 Garden City Road” be referred back to staff to examine ways to condense the project and reduce the parking and footprint of the proposal and report back.
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The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding the parking plan for 90 parking spaces, and the amount of washrooms included in the proposal.
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The question on the referral motion was then called and DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Au, Hobbs, Loo, McNulty and McPhail, Steves opposed.
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The question on the main motion was then called and CARRIED
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
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Mayor Brodie advised that the Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Development Permit Panel meeting has been cancelled.
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL
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R22/9-9
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It was moved and seconded
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 27, 2022, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 11, 2020, June 16, 2021 and April 28, 2021, 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 18-835723) for the property located at 9500 Finn Road;
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a Development Permit (DP 16-747620) for the property located at 10333 River Drive; and
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a Development Permit (DP 15-699652) for the property located at 8091 Capstan Way
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
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CARRIED
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R22/9-10
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (8:46 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, May 9, 2022.
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_________________________________
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)
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