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Regular Council
Monday, September 26, 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 (by teleconference)
Councillor Harold Steves (by teleconference)
Councillor Michael Wolfe
Acting Corporate Officer – Matthew O’Halloran
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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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R22/16-1
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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 September 12, 2022, be adopted as circulated;
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CARRIED
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R22/16-2
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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 (7:01 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.
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R22/16-3
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/16-4
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5.
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It was moved and seconded
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That Items No. 6 through No. 8 and No. 11 through No. 15 be adopted by general consent.
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CARRIED
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7.
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UBCM COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND: 2022 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION - CLIMATE ADAPTION GRANT APPLICATION
(File Ref. No. 03-1087-36-01) (REDMS No. 6960040)
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That the application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation funding stream as outlined in the staff report titled "UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund: 2022 Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaption Grant Application" dated August 19, 2022 from the Director, Engineering be endorsed; and
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That should the funding application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized on behalf of the City to negotiate and execute funding agreements with UBCM for the above mentioned projects and that the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) be amended accordingly.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Application To Amend Food Primary Liquor Licence # 310543 - Heyjo Music Bar Ltd., DBA: Heyjo Music BBQ Bar at 155 - 8291 Alexandra Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 6956747, 6956737)
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That the application from Heyjo Music Bar Ltd., doing business as Heyjo Music BBQ Bar, for an amendment to Food Primary Licence #310543, requesting an increase to their hours of liquor service from Sunday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to Midnight, to Sunday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be supported, and:
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Total person capacity currently set at 150 occupants will not change; and
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That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information attached as Appendix A (Attachment 1), advising that Council recommends the approval of the licence amendment for the reasons that this amendment has been determined, following public consultation, to be acceptable in the area and community.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Application by Pacific Land Group for Rezoning at 9100 Cambie Road from the“Gas & Service Stations (CG2)” Zone to the “Gas Station Commercial (ZC50) –WEST CAMBIE” ZONE
(File Ref. No. RZ 19-864731) (REDMS No. 6715562)
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Please see Page 8 for action on this item.
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Application by 0923745 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 6071 Azure Road from the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” Zone to the “Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) –Thompson” Zone
(File Ref. No. RZ 21-931122) (REDMS No. 6943918)
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Please see Page 8 for action on this item.
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City of Richmond Seniors Strategy 2022-2032
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 6935812)
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That the City of Richmond Seniors Strategy 2022–2032 as outlined in the report titled, “City of Richmond Seniors Strategy 2022–2032,” dated July 25, 2022 from the Director, Community Social Development, be adopted.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Implementation of Increased Development Notification Radius and Early Notification Process
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009842 / 9843 / 10080 / 10083 / 10084 / 10236) (REDMS No. 6589898, 6251987, 6251986, 6250380, 5759529, 5759780, 6250306)
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9842, to increase the notification area for a public hearing from 50 to 100 metres from the proposed development, be introduced and given first reading;
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That the following bylaws be introduced and given first, second and third readings:
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Richmond Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment Bylaw No. 9843, to increase the notification area from 50 to 100 metres from the proposed development permit or development variance permit;
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Board of Variance Bylaw No. 9259, Amendment Bylaw No. 10080, to add a fee requirement for Board of Variance Notifications, as specified in Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, and to increase the notification area from 50 to 100 metres from the proposed variance;
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Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 8951, Amendment Bylaw No. 10083, to add fee requirements for public hearing notifications and early notifications for development applications, as specified in Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636;
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10084, to add new early notification fees for zoning amendments, official community plan amendments, development applications, heritage alteration permits, and heritage revitalization agreements, and to add new notification fees for public hearings, Development Permit Panel meetings, and Board of Variance meetings; and
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Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 8400, Amendment Bylaw No. 10236, to add notification requirements for heritage revitalization agreement applications.
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That the proposed Council Policy titled “Early Public Notification – Development Applications”, which provides additional early opportunities for public input on various applications, be approved with an effective date corresponding with the date of adoption of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9842, and that the policy be applicable only to new applications received after its effective date.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Kittiwake Drive – Traffic Calming Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 6925519, 6996575)
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That Option 3 to implement a pilot project for the temporary installation of two speed cushions on Kittiwake Drive for a trial period of six months, as described in the staff report titled “Kittiwake Drive – Traffic Calming Update”, dated September 6, 2022, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Removal of Channelized Right-Turn Islands to Improve Road Safety
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01, 10-6360-03-01) (REDMS No. 6942248)
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That the City request the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Vancouver Airport Authority review channelized right-turn island locations in Richmond that are within their jurisdictions to improve road safety at these intersections.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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ADDITIONAL MOTION
(File Ref. No.)
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That both the Shell Road/Cambie Road intersection and the Shell Road / Westminster Highway intersection be added to the request to have a future study to remove the channelized right turn islands into standard intersections.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Award of Contract: 8058P – Garbage and Cardboard Containers and Collection Services at City Facilities
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8058P) (REDMS No. 6936833)
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That Contract 8058P – Garbage and Cardboard Containers and Collection Services at City Facilities be awarded for a three-year term, commencing November 1, 2022 to Super Save Group of Companies at an estimated total contract value of $383,672.74, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract: 8058P – Garbage and Cardboard Containers and Collection Services at City Facilities”, dated August 11, 2022, from the Director, Public Works Operations; and
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to extend the initial three-year term, up to the maximum total term of five years, for the maximum total amount of $665,714.80, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract: 8058P – Garbage and Cardboard Containers and Collection Services at City Facilities”, dated August 11, 2022, from the Director, Public Works Operations.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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Application by 0923745 BC Ltd. for Rezoning at 6071 Azure Road from the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)” Zone to the “Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) –Thompson” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010406, RZ 21-931122; 12-8060-20-010407) (REDMS No. 6944129, 6944128, 6943918)
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R22/16-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10407, to change the designation of 6071 Azure Road from "Neighbourhood Residential" to "Apartment Residential" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), be introduced and given first reading;
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That Bylaw 10407, having been considered in conjunction with:
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program.
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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 Bylaw 10407, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond) for comment and response by October 17, 2022; and
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10406 to create the "Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) - Thompson" zone, and to rezone 6071 Azure Road from the "Low Density Townhouses (RTL1)" zone to the "Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR45) -Thompson" zone, be introduced and given first reading.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) retaining trees on the northeast corner of the property, (ii) investigating the provision of allotment gardens, green roof, or solar ready roof on the rooftop, (iii) a memorandum of understanding with a non profit operator for the LEMR units needs to be provided prior to rezoning adoption, (iv) prior to building permit issuance a construction parking and traffic management plan will be required, (v) complaint driven parking enforcement in the area, (vi) applicant will provide a low carbon private energy system that will be designed during the development permit and building permit processes, (vii) primary source of energy must be a renewable energy source acceptable to the City, (viii) the proposal provides an opportunity for an increase in rentals from 50 units to 330 units, (ix) there is need for all types of housing in the housing continuum, and (x) staff will provide Council a memorandum highlighting the affordable housing components of recent new developments.
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.
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BYLAW FOR ADOPTION
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R22/16-7
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following bylaw be adopted:
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10282
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CARRIED
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R22/16-8
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It was moved and seconded
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 14, 2022, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on November 24, 2021, and July 27, 2022 and September 14, 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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Development Permit (DP 20-920101) for the property at 10700 Aintree Crescent;
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a Development Permit (DP 21-934309) for the property at 10240 Ainsworth Crescent;
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a Development Permit (DP 22-015483) for the property at 3960 Chatham Street; and
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a Heritage Alteration Permit (HA 22-015471) for the property at 3960 Chatham Street in accordance with the Development Permit (DP 22-015483);
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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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R22/16-9
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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 (8:09 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Andrew Reid, Richmond resident, spoke to Council regarding amending the City’s flag policy to include the Pride flag and to include other social awareness campaigns, such as Every Child Matters.
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Discussion ensued regarding flag policies in other municipalities and other initiatives local government can take to support inclusion.
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As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:
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R22/16-10
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It was moved and seconded
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That staff review the Flag policy and report back.
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CARRIED
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R22/16-11
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (8:23 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/16-12
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (8:23 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, September 26, 2022.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Acting Corporate Officer
(Matthew O’Halloran)
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