November 14, 2022 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, November 14, 2022
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R22/19-1 |
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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 October 24, 2022, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Inaugural Council meeting held on November 7, 2022, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated October 28, 2022, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R22/19-2 |
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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 (7:00 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R22/19-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:01 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R22/19-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 11 be adopted by general consent. |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES |
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That the minutes of: |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on November 8, 2022; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on November 8, 2022; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on November 9, 2022, |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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COMMUNITY ENERGY & EMISSIONS PLAN 2050: LOCAL GOVERNMENT CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAM FUNDING ALLOCATION (File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02; 03-1087-31-01) (REDMS No. 6947388) |
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That, as described in the report titled “Community Energy & Emissions Plan 2050: Local Government Climate Action Program Funding Allocation”, from the Director, Sustainability & District Energy, dated October 24, 2022, two new Temporary Full Time staff positions and related annual program budget totaling $566,000 funded by Provincial revenue, be considered for endorsement in the 2023 operating budget. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2023 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE (File Ref. No. 01-0105-01/2022-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 7015682) |
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That the 2023 Council and Committee meeting schedule, as shown in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated October 21, 2022, from the Director, City Clerk's Office, be approved; and |
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That the following revisions as detailed in the staff report titled “2023 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule” dated October 21, 2022, from the Director, City Clerk's Office, be approved: |
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That the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of August 8 and August 21, 2023 be cancelled; and |
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That the August 14, 2023 Public Hearing be rescheduled to September 5, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW UTILITY RESERVE FUNDS (File Ref. 12-8060-20-010401; 12-8060-20-010402; 12-8060-20-010403; 12-8060-20-010417) (REDMS No. 6923331, 6923280, 6923288, 6923293, 6996847) |
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That the Flood Protection Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw 10403, the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw 10401, the Water Supply Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw 10402 and the Solid Waste and Recycling Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw 10417 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2023 DISTRICT ENERGY UTILITY RATES (File Ref. No. 03-1070-03-02; 12-8060-20-010410; 12-8060-20-010411; 12-8060-20-010412) (REDMS No. 6952141, 6952646, 6952648, 6952649) |
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That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 10410 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; |
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That the Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 10411 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and |
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That the City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10412 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010418, RZ 21-944801) (REDMS No. 6971270, 6999090) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10418, to create the “Agriculture and Education (ZA5) – Westminster Highway (East Richmond)” zone, and to rezone 20411 & 20451 Westminster Highway from “Agriculture (AG1)” and “Assembly (ASY)” to “Agriculture and Education (ZA5) – Westminster Highway (East Richmond)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010390; 12-8060-20-010389, RZ 18-836107) (REDMS No. 6970290, 6915687, 6970289) |
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Please see Page 6 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010423, RZ 17-782750) (REDMS No. 7011932, 7022173, 7021156, 7010981, 7054150) |
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Please see Page 8 for action on this item. |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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(File Ref. No. RZ 18-836107) (REDMS No. 6970290) |
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R22/19-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10390, to amend Schedule 2.10 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (City Centre Area Plan), to repeal the existing “Institution” land use designation at 3360 Sexsmith Road, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Bylaw 10390, 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; |
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That Bylaw 10390, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10389 to create the “Residential / Limited Commercial and Religious Assembly (ZMU51) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 3360, 3380 and a portion of 3440 Sexsmith Road from “Assembly (ASY)”, “Single Detached (RS1/F)”, and “School & Institutional Use (SI)” to “Residential / Limited Commercial and Religious Assembly (ZMU51) – Capstan Village (City Centre)”, 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) retention and relocation of the Herrling residence, and (ii) the requirements for establishing designated (protected) heritage status. Staff noted the Herrling residence is not on the heritage registry for protection, however the home and the location does have heritage value. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following amendment motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That that the Herrling house not be demolished and that it be mandatory that the house must be moved, preferably to a location in Richmond. |
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The question on the amendment motion was not called as further discussion ensued with respect to the feasibility of relocating the Herrling house and location considerations within Richmond. Staff noted there was a preliminary assessment of the home, however a condition report has not been done therefore the structural integrity and any upgrades to standards, etc., is unknown. |
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The question on the amendment motion was then called, and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie and Cllrs. Heed, Hobbs, Loo and McNulty opposed. |
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A further amendment motion was then introduced: |
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R22/19-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That, prior to Public Hearing, staff investigate with the applicant, the condition of the value of the Herrling residence and examine the potential for relocation in the city of Richmond. |
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CARRIED |
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The question on the motion, as amended, was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Wolfe opposed. |
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(File Ref. No. RZ 17-782750) (REDMS No. 7011932) |
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R22/19-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10423 to create the “High Density Mixed Use (ZMU52) – Oval Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 6851 and 6871 Elmbridge Way from “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” to “High Density Mixed Use (ZMU52) - Oval Village (City Centre)”, 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) ratio of LEMR units percentage/size, (ii) egress and ingress off River Road and related improvements to the road network, and iii) community parking needs and the availability for additional parking at the Richmond Oval for events. Staff noted the parking stalls would be retained by the development with a legal requirement that the pay for parking does not exceed the pay for parking at the Richmond Oval. |
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Wolfe opposed. |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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LAW AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION |
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2022 GENERAL LOCAL AND SCHOOL ELECTION RESULTS |
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R22/19-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Declaration of Official Results for the 2022 General Local and School Election, attached to the staff report dated October 19, 2022 from the Chief Election Officer, be received for information by Richmond City Council in accordance with the requirement of Section 158 of the Local Government Act. |
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The question on the motion was not called as a brief discussion ensued regarding voter participation. It was requested that staff bring forward a report on the general observations of the 2022 election process. |
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED. |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE – |
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2023 UTILITY BUDGETS AND RATES (File Ref. No. 03-1070-03-02; 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 6969692) |
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R22/19-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 2023 utility budgets, as presented in Option 3 for Water (page 9), Option 3 for Sewer (page 16), Option 3 for Drainage and Diking (page 28), and Option 3 for Solid Waste and Recycling (page 30), as outlined in the staff report titled, “2023 Utility Budgets and Rates”, dated October 18, 2022, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be approved as the basis for establishing the 2023 utility rates and included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) Bylaw; and |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to (i) Solid Waste and Recycling, (ii) Drainage and Diking reserves (critical for flood mitigation), and (iii) Metro Vancouver’s 2023 rate increases, as presented in their proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan, as the primary drivers for the City’s 2023 utility rates for the majority of these services. |
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllr. Au opposed. |
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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION |
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2023 UTILITY RATE BYLAWS AND AMENDMENT BYLAWS |
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R22/19-10 |
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That each of the following bylaws be introduced and given first, second, and third readings: |
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Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 10419; |
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Flood Protection Bylaw No. 10426; |
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Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 10427; |
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Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 10421; |
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10358; and |
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Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10431. |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced the City has executed a 5-year agreement with the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society for the operation of the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and Imperial Landing Docks. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R22/19-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10398 be adopted. |
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R22/19-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9842 be adopted. |
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R22/19-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Development Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment Bylaw No. 9843 be adopted. |
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R22/19-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Board of Variance Bylaw No. 9259, Amendment Bylaw No. 10080. |
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R22/19-15 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 8951, Amendment Bylaw No. 10083 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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R22/19-16 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 8400, Amendment Bylaw No. 10236 be adopted. |
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R22/19-17 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10173 be adopted. |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R22/19-18 |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 20, 2022 and October 26, 2022, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on March 16, 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 19-858783) for the properties at 8231 and 8251 Williams Road, |
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R22/19-19 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:51 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, November 14, 2022. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |