Regular Council
Monday, June 13, 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 (by teleconference)
Councillor Linda McPhail (by teleconference)
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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R22/11-1
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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 May 24, 2022, be adopted as circulated; and
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(2)
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated May 27, 2022, be received for information.
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CARRIED
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS
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R22/11-2
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It was moved and seconded
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That Item No. 7 - Public Electric Vehicle Charger Program Update: Additional Motion be corrected to read “That a letter be sent to the Province of BC, Minister of Housing, requesting Right to Charge Legislation confirming the right of an owner or occupant of a strata unit to charge an Electric Vehicle that will promote installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in more strata and apartment buildings.”
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CARRIED
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Jenna Stevens, representative from the Recreation Facilities Association of British Columbia (RFABC) presented Council with the Bill Woycik Outstanding Facility Award 2022 for the Minoru Centre for Active Living for its operational efficiencies, sustainable initiatives and for delivering exceptional recreational services to the Community.
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Mayor Brodie noted that there were no members of the public present in the Council Chambers or pre-registered to participate by phone and therefore motions to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations from the floor on Agenda items and to rise and report (Items No. 2, 3, and 4) were not necessary.
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R22/11-3
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5.
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It was moved and seconded
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That Items No. 6 through No. 12 be adopted by general consent.
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CARRIED
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Public Electric Vehicle Charger Program Update: additional motion
(File Ref. No. 10-6460-03) (REDMS No. 6869022)
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That a letter be sent to the Province of BC Minister of Housing requesting the Right To Charge Legislation confirming the right of an owner or occupant of a strata unit to charge an electric vehicle that will promote installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in more strata and apartment buildings.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Project Terms of Reference
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-284) (REDMS No. 6856017; 6841472 )
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That the Terms of Reference for the Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Project as presented in the report titled, “Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Project Terms of Reference”, dated April 13, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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STEVESTON CANNERY CHANNEL
(File Ref. No. 10-6150-02; 01-0140-20-SHAR1 ) (REDMS No. 6918285)
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That Council endorses a sustainable and cost-sharing approach to the critical necessity of dredging the Steveston Cannery Channel; and,
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That the matter of the Steveston Cannery Channel dredging be referred to staff to:
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determine the potential costs and likely share of the costs to the City of Richmond and source of funding;
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(b)
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determine a potential cost-sharing arrangement model;
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outline the terms for a permanent funding formula;
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outline the rationale for the proposed dredging;
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undertake a historical review of dredging in the Channel; and,
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(f)
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review the feasibility of the City owning and operating dredging equipment permanently.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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2022 BC Energy Step Code and GHG Requirements for New Buildings
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02, 12-8060-20-010365/10364 ) (REDMS No. 6898984, 6895944, 6900256, 6836452, 6846449, 6846377)
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That Building Regulation Bylaw 7230, Amendment Bylaw 10365, which amends Sections 10.1.1 and 16.1 regarding updates to existing BC Energy Step Code and greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI) requirements for Part 9 residential buildings and Part 3 residential, hotel, commercial and office buildings, be introduced and given first reading;
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That for buildings requiring a Development Permit, notwithstanding the adoption of Building Regulation Bylaw 7230, Amendment Bylaw 10365:
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If a Development Permit is issued prior to July 1, 2022, the owner may, while their Development Permit remains valid, apply for a Building Permit in compliance with energy efficiency requirements applicable prior to the adoption of Bylaw 10365; or
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If an acceptable Development Permit application has been submitted to the City prior to adoption of Bylaw 10365, is considered and endorsed by the Development Permit Panel prior to July 1, 2023, and has a complete Building Permit application acceptable to the City submitted prior to July 1, 2023, the owner may apply for a Building Permit in compliance with energy efficiency requirements applicable prior to adoption of Bylaw 10365.
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10364, which amends Section 14.2.10 to Schedule 1 (Development Permit Guidelines) regarding the use of design approaches and technologies that improve the energy performance of buildings, be introduced and given first reading;
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10364, 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 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10364, 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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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
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Mayor Brodie announced that Kristin Defer has been appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for the remainder of a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2022; and
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Mayor Brodie advised that the Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Development Permit Panel meeting has been cancelled.
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R22/11-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following bylaws be adopted:
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Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw No. 7244, Amendment Bylaw No. 10349; and
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10351
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CARRIED
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R22/11-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10047 be adopted.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllrs: Day
Wolfe
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R22/11-12
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13.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 25, 2020 be received for information.
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 19-867710) for the property located at 9020 Glenallan Gate, 9460, 9480 and 9500 Garden City Road be endorsed and the Permits so issued.
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CARRIED
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R22/11-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (8:01 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, June 13, 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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