Regular Council
Tuesday, Oct 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 (by teleconference)
Councillor Harold Steves
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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R22/17-1
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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 26, 2022, be adopted as circulated;
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CARRIED
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Daniel Ingrim, representing the E3 Fleet Program, presented the City with an E3 Platinum Award that the City is receiving for the second time for its best in class fleet. The E3 Fleet review was a comprehensive review of policies, procedures, initiatives, and improvements of green house gas reductions. Platinum level is the top level and Richmond had a near perfect score. Staff advised that the City of Richmond is the only city in Canada to receive this Platinum rating.
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R22/17-2
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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 (7:05 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.
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R22/17-3
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (7:05 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/17-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That Items No. 6 through No. 12 and No 14 through No. 15 be adopted by general consent.
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CARRIED
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Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Concept Proposal
(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-284) (REDMS No. 6955681, 6841472)
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That the Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Concept Proposal, as presented in the report titled “Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Concept Proposal” from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, dated August 29, 2022, be endorsed.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Instructor/Lifeguard Recruitment Initiatives
(File Ref. No. 11-7150-05-04) (REDMS No. 6956753)
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That a subsidy program for lifeguard training courses be developed on a trial basis as outlined in the staff report titled “Instructor/Lifeguard Recruitment Initiatives,” dated September 2, 2022, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services; and
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That $33,750 be allocated from the Council Contingency account for the lifeguard subsidy program as outlined in the staff report titled “Instructor/Lifeguard Recruitment Initiatives,” dated September 2, 2022, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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STEVESTON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: “FISHERIES MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC”
(File Ref. No. 06-2025-20-003; 06-2345-20-BRIT1) (REDMS No. 7002214)
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That Council approve the naming of the Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site and related historic buildings and waterfront as the “Fisheries Museum of the Pacific at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site”, and applications be made to Federal and Provincial Governments for major funding to complete the site, as recommended in the report Steveston National Historic Site: Fisheries Museum of the Pacific, dated September 27, 2022;
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That Council approve Part 2 of the report in principal, pending summation of public input and further staff input, so funding applications can be made immediately;
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That trees, shrubs and plants at Britannia Shipyards that are not native to BC be removed and replaced with species native to the Steveston area. Species native to other parts of Richmond can remain, but the trail to Trites Road should also be planted with local native species; and
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That trees, shrubs, and plants native to our local marine habitat should be planted along Terra Nova Slough. Combined with an Estuarium and First Nations environmental interpretation centre at Britannia Shipyard, Terra Nova Slough can provide educational, environmental and habitat compensation benefits as well as habitat for Chum Salmon fry.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Richmond Circular City Strategy
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-04) (REDMS No. 6919426)
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That, as described in the report titled “Richmond Circular City Strategy” from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated September 1, 2022:
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the Richmond Circular City Strategy in Attachment 1 of the report be endorsed for the purpose of public consultation as a framework to establish a strategic approach to the transition to a circular economy in Richmond;
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a funding application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities be submitted for undertaking a Material Flow Analysis Study; and
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the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to enter into a funding agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and that it be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023- 2027) accordingly.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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Draft Youth Strategy 2022-2032
(File Ref. No. 07-3425-02) (REDMS No. 6953998)
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That the draft Youth Strategy 2022–2032, as outlined in the staff report titled “Draft Youth Strategy 2022–2032,” dated August 23, 2022 from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved in principle;
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That staff be authorized to seek public feedback on the draft Youth Strategy for the purposes of finalizing the strategy; and
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That staff report back to City Council with the final Youth Strategy, including a summary of the public feedback received.
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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HOUSING AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 10135 TO PERMIT THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AT 5491 NO. 2 ROAD
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010135; 08-4057-20-023) (REDMS No. 6556140, 6983804)
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That Housing Agreement (5491 No. 2 Road) Bylaw No. 10135 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, including an implementation plan in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by Development Permit DP 19-866690.
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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 IQBAL SINGH BHULLAR FOR REZONING AT 10331/10333 BIRD ROAD FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)” ZONE
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010415, RZ 22-011049) (REDMS No. 6968863, 6968819)
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R22/17-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10415, for the rezoning of 10331/10333 Bird Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to i) the provision of 2-two bedroom rental suites instead of the proposed one bedroom suites, (ii) maximum size of the suites, and (iii) tree retention and replacement.
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
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Award of Contract 8041P - Supply and Delivery of Office Supplies
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8041P) (REDMS No. 6945480)
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R22/17-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That Contract 8041P - Supply and Delivery of Office Supplies be awarded to two contractors, for an aggregate contract value of $1,320,000.00 for a three-year term, to Corporate Express Canada, Inc., operating as Staples Advantage Canada and Mills Office
Productivity, as described in the report titled "Award of Contract 8041P - Supply and Delivery of Office Supplies", dated September 7, 2022 from the Acting Director, Finance;
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to extend the initial three-year term, up to the maximum total term of five years, for the maximum total amount of $2,314,400.00, excluding taxes, as described in the report titled "Award of Contract 8041P - Supply and Delivery of Office Supplies", dated September 7, 2022 from the Acting Director, Finance;
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That staff be authorized to extend both contracts for the final two years of the five year contracts; and
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contract.
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Discussion ensued regarding additional information provided by staff regarding vendor providing goods, contracted city providers, and living wage employers.
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED.
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R22/17-7
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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 June 29, 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 21-931059) for the property at 8888 No. 6 Road,
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
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The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff advised i) that there is a landscape security of $47,000 to ensure the planting and replanting of the RMA (Riparian Management Area), and ii) the City has worked with the previous owner to restore the property.
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As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:
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R22/17-8
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It was moved and seconded
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That Development Permit (DP 21-931059) application by Calvin Deng for the property at 8888 No. 6 Road, be referred back to staff for further review.
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DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs: Au
Hobbs
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves
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The question on the main motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Wolfe opposed.
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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R22/17-9
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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 (8:16 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Tariq Tyab, a representative from the BC Muslim Association, proposed a resolution to Council, asking for the City of Richmond to commemorate Muslim holidays, specifically the month of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al- Adha.
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In response to queries from Council the delegate advised that the City of Vancouver and the City of Burnaby has adopted the proposed resolution to recognize Muslim holidays.
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R22/17-10
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It was moved and seconded
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That the matter of the City of Richmond commemorating Muslim holidays be referred to staff for more analysis and to report back.
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CARRIED
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R22/17-11
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It was moved and seconded
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That Committee rise and report (8:26 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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R22/17-12
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (8:26 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 Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Acting Corporate Officer
(Matthew O’Halloran)
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