November 28, 2022 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day

Councillor Laura Gillanders

Councillor Kash Heed

Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty

Councillor Michael Wolfe

Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R22/20-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 14, 2022, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November 21, 2022, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on November 21, 2022, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

It was noted that Item No. 15–part 4 and 5 were duplicated on the Council agenda.

PRESENTATION

2022 Lulu Awards to Recognize Urban Design Excellence

Mayor Brodie highlighted that the projects being recognized are attractive additions to our community and meet a high standard in urban design.  He also thanked everyone who submitted an entry to the 2022 Lulu Awards program.

The following projects received honourable mentions:

(1)

Paramount, developed by Keltic Canada Development., and designed by GBL Architects and PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc;

(2)

River Green Lot 9, developed by ASPAC Developments Ltd., IBI Group and PFS Studio; and

(3)

Minato Village, developed by G&B Estates and West Coast Projects, and designed by Urban Design Group Architects and ETA Landscape Architecture.

Mayor Brodie then presented the Lulu Awards for urban design:

(1)

In the category of Residential and Mixed Use, Mid-Rise Urban design:

The Roderick, developed by Platform Properties Ltd., and designed by: ZGF Architects Inc. and Perry and Associates;

(2)

In the category of Residential and Mixed Use, High-Rise Urban design:

2 River Green, developed by ASPAC Developments Ltd., and designed by James K.M. Cheng Architects Inc.; IBI Group Inc. and PFS Studio;

(3)

In the category of Public and Institutional Open Space Urban design:

Steveston Nikkei Memorial, designed by Hapa Collaborative; and

(4)

In the category of Landscape Innovation Urban Design:

Harrington Court, developed by Western Maple Lane Holdings Ltd., and designed by Fougere Architectures and ITO & Associates Inc.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R22/20-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:11 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 15 – Referral Response On Land Uses Along The Steveston Waterfront And Proposed Amendments To The Steveston Area Plan And Zoning Bylaw

Brian Veljacic, Richmond resident, owner of lease property 3900 Bayview expressed his concerns about the proposed amendment to remove residential use and spoke about his proposal to build a home on the waterfront. 

Ken Chow, Architect, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed policy changes and commented that the policy changes to these waterfront parcels should be part of a more comprehensive Area Plan strategy and the focus should be on the need for more population growth in Steveston Village to support the local business community.

Linda Barnes, Richmond resident, expressed her concerns regarding the proposed policy to remove residential uses in the Steveston Village Riverfront and spoke about the need for more density in Steveston as without an increase in the local population, merchants in Steveston are struggling.

Dana Westermark, Richmond resident, commented that he felt that the proposed policy changes were at odds with the objective of building residential above commercial developments and that more needs to be done to address the need for increased population right in Steveston Village.

Item No. 7 – City Events Program 2023

Linda Barnes, Richmond resident, Chair of the Richmond Arts Coalition, supported the events listed in the City events report but believes the funding is inadequate given the cost of living.  She suggested a cost of living increase to the events budget.

R22/20-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:31 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R22/20-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 8 and No. 10 through No. 14 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on November 15, 2022;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on November 21, 2022;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on November 22, 2022; and

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on November 23, 2022;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

CITY EVENTS PROGRAM 2023

(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01; 11-7400-20-CAFE1; 11-7400-20-CBLO1; 03-1085-05; 11-7400-20-DOPE1; 11-7400-20-SSFE1; 11-7400-20-MFES1; 08-4040-08-01) (REDMS No. 6993471 v.10, 7020123)

(1)

That the City Events Program 2023 as outlined in Table 1 of the staff report titled “City Events Program 2023,” dated October 24, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be endorsed for the following events and initiatives:

(a)

Children’s Arts Festival;

(b)

Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival;

(c)

Neighbourhood Celebration Grants Program;

(d)

Doors Open Richmond;

(e)

Steveston Salmon Festival;

(f)

Richmond Maritime Festival;

(g)

Supporting food security through community-driven events; and

(h)

Visioning Process for a Signature Multicultural Festival.

(2)

That expenditures totalling $775,000 for the City Events Program 2023 with funding of $73,000 from funds available in the Major Events Provision and $702,000 from the Rate Stabilization Account be considered in the 2023 budget process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER AS LULU ISLAND ENERGY COMPANY COUNCIL LIAISON
(File Ref. No. 01-0060-20-LIEC1) (REDMS No.)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Councillor Michael Wolfe be appointed as the Council Liaison to the Lulu Island Energy Company.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

APPLICATION BY RICK BOWAL FOR REZONING AT 10851/10871 BIRD ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010425, RZ 22-009258) (REDMS No. 7017339, 1621383, 7022942, 2221494)

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Please see Page 9 for action on this item.

10.

APPLICATION TO 2022/23 BC ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 03-1087-19-02) (REDMS No. 7018776 v. 6)

(1)

That the submission for cost-sharing to the 2022/23 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program as described in the staff report titled “Application to 2022/23 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program” dated October 31, 2022, from the Director, Transportation be endorsed;

(2)

That, should the above application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized on behalf of the City to execute the funding agreement; and

(3)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) be amended accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

TRANSLINK 2023 COST-SHARE FUNDING APPLICATIONS – TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS

(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 6999951 v. 18)

That as described in the report titled “TransLink 2023 Cost-Share Funding Applications” dated October 24, 2022 from the Director, Transportation:

(a)

the submission of road, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects as part of the TransLink 2023 cost-share programs be endorsed and the information be considered in the 2023 Capital Budget process; and

(b)

the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to execute the successful funding agreements.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8074Q – ON-CALL ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8074Q) (REDMS No. 6990176 v.3)

(1)

That Contract 8074Q – On-Call Elevator Contractor be awarded to West Coast Elevator Services Ltd., in the amount of $408,000.00 for a three-year term as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8074Q – On-Call Elevator Contractor”, dated October 19, 2022, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development;

(2)

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 $701,000.00 as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8074Q – On-Call Elevator Contractor”, dated October 19, 2022, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with West Coast Elevator Services Ltd.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8077P – ON-CALL HVAC SERVICE PROVIDER

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8077P) (REDMS No. 6975490 v. 3A)

(1)

That Contract 8077P – On-Call HVAC Service Provider be awarded to three contractors, for an aggregate contract value of $3,750,000.00 for a three-year term, to Entity Mechanical Ltd., Airon Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. and Kern BSG Management Ltd. (formally Pacific Mechanical Ltd.) as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8077P – On-Call HVAC Service Provider”, dated October 6, 2022, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development;

(2)

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 $6,250,000.00, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8077P – On-Call HVAC Service Provider”, dated October 6, 2022, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contracts and all related documentation with Entity Mechanical Ltd., Airon Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. and Kern BSG Management Ltd.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

OPTIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL FROM PRIORITY PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS — REFERRAL RESPONSE

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01; 10-6360-13) (REDMS No. 6905146 v. 12)

That, as outlined in the staff report titled “Options for Snow Removal from Priority Pedestrian Corridors — Referral Response”, dated October 20, 2022, from the Director, Public Works Operations:

(a)

The operational response practices relating to bus stops, wheelchair let downs and City facilities be endorsed; and.

(b)

Staff conduct pilot initiatives during the 2022/2023 winter season to undertake snow clearing from non-delineated bike routes and five kilometres of multi-use pathways along Railway Avenue and Alderbridge Way within 72 hours after the snowfall has ended for each snow event.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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9.

APPLICATION BY RICK BOWAL FOR REZONING AT 10851/10871 BIRD ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010425, RZ 22-009258) (REDMS No. 7017339, 1621383, 7022942, 2221494)

R22/20-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10425, for the rezoning of 10851/10871 Bird Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Gillanders

Wolfe

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

15.

REFERRAL RESPONSE ON LAND USES ALONG THE STEVESTON WATERFRONT AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE STEVESTON AREA PLAN AND ZONING BYLAW

(File Ref. No. 08-4060-05-01; 12-8060-20-010371/10372/10394/10392/10393) (REDMS No. 6920288 v. 5, 6922793, 6860973, 6860974, 6923673, 6923675, 6923674)

R22/20-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10394, which revises the “Steveston Commercial (CS2)” , “Light Industrial (IL)” and “Steveston Commercial and Pub (ZMU10)” zoning districts to not permit certain uses on a site specific basis at 3540, 3800, 3866, 3880, 3900 Bayview Street and 12551 No. 1 Road, be introduced and granted first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10392, to revise the permitted height of buildings to 9 m in the Steveston Village Riverfront area contained in Section 2.4 of the Official Community Plan (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and granted first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10393, which revises the “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district to implement a 9 m maximum permitted building height on a site-specific basis at 3540 and 3880 Bayview Street and 12551 No. 1 Road, be introduced and granted first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaws 10371 and 10392, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans, is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3) (a) of the Local Government Act; and

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaws 10371 and 10392, 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.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued in respect to the proposed 9 metre height restrictions and the option to go with a conservative regulatory framework for height restrictions and then look at exceptions of unique proposals on a case by case basis.

The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllr. Loo opposed.

R22/20-7

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10371, to revise the land use policies to no longer permit residential uses in the Steveston Village Riverfront area contained in Section 2.4 of the Official Community Plan (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and granted first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10372, which revises the:

(a)

“Steveston Commercial (CS2)” zoning district to not permit residential and related land uses on a site-specific basis at 3866 and 3900 Bayview Street;

(b)

“Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district to not permit a residential security/operator unit on a site-specific basis at 3540 and 3880 Bayview Street and 12551 No. 1 Road; and

(c)

“Steveston Commercial and Pub (ZMU10)” zoning district to remove residential and related land uses from the zone, be introduced and granted first reading.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued in respect to (i) continued public access to the waterfront, (ii) maintaining the character of the Steveston waterfront, (iii) the need for a linear walkway along the waterfront, (iv) rationale for not permitting residential uses, and (v) the effectiveness of mixed-use designation to increase population in Steveston Village.

The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Au, Hobbs and Loo opposed.

16.

APPLICATION BY RICK BOWAL FOR REZONING AT 8220 GILBERT ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO “ARTERIAL ROAD TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RDA)”ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010428, RZ 21-926304) (REDMS No. 7020591, 7020947, 2501666, 6852297, 6908599)

R22/20-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the following recommendation be forwarded to a Public Hearing:

(a)

That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5442 for the area generally bounded by Mirabel Court, Blundell Road, Gilbert Road and Lucas Road, in a portion of Sections 19 and 20 Block 4 North Range 6 West, be amended to exclude 8220 Gilbert Road from the Policy, as shown in the proposed draft Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5442 (Attachment 5).

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10428, for the rezoning of 8220 Gilbert Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued in regards to delaying the proposed rezoning application until after the Official Community Plan (OCP) review process is complete.

The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Wolfe opposed.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that the agreements with the Richmond Food Security Society and School District No. 38 (Richmond) for the administration of the Community Gardens Program have been executed.

Mayor Brodie advised that The Mitchell Island Environmentally Sensitive Area, located at 11491 Mitchell Road, has been named Asa Johal Park.

Mayor Brodie advised that the November 30, 2022 Development Permit Panel meeting has been canceled.

Mayor Brodie announced a new advisory committee to Council referred to as the Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee has been created to respond to the municipal requirement of the new Accessible British Columbia Act.

Mayor Brodie announced the following advisory body appointments:

The following people were appointed to the Sister City Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024:

(a) Danny Chen; and

(b) Mandy Zhao.

The following people were re-appointed to the Sister City Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024:

(a) Lisa MacNeil;

(b) Karen Shigengo; and

(c) Polly Tang.

The following people were appointed to the Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee  for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024:

(a) Cory May;

(b) William McKinney;

(c) Michael Bomford;

(d) Ian Lai;

(e) Leslie Williams; and

(f) Abu Hasan Jahangir.

The following people were re-appointed to the Heritage Commission for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024:

(a) Brenda Clark; and

(b) Joseph Fry.

The following people were appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024:

(a)    Sherri Han;

(b)    Nicci Théroux; and

(c)    David I. Semczyszyn.

Kush Panatch was re-appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024.

Farzana Himani was appointed to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024.

The following people were appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024:

(a)    Tahzi Ali;

(b)    Diana Leung;

(c)    Rubina Mahal; and

(d)    Baren Tsui.

The following people were re-appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024:

(a) Ian Lai;

(b) Michael Ma;

(c) Kanwarjit Sandhu; and

(d) Roy Wong.

Yvonne Yong was appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024.

The following people were re-appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2024:

(a)    Denise Hui; and

(b)    Sherine Merhi.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R22/20-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10358;

Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 10401;

Water Supply Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 10402;

Floor Protection Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 10403;

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641 Amendment
Bylaw No. 10410;

Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134 Amendment
Bylaw No. 10411;

City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895 Amendment
Bylaw No. 10412;

Solid Waste and Recycling Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 10417;

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment
Bylaw No. 10419;

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment
 Bylaw No. 10421;

Flood Protection Bylaw No. 10426;

Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 10427; and

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10431.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

17.

RECOMMENDATION

R22/20-10

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 16, 2022 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 20, 2022, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the approval of changes to the design of the proposed landscaping and to the Environmentally Sensitive Area compensation plan be considered to be in General Compliance with the approved Development Permit (DP 18-825006) for the properties at 2899 and 2888 Jow Street, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R22/20-11

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:53 p.m.).

CARRIED

De Whalen, representing the Food Aid Delivery Coalition, presented on the 2022 inventory of outreach services in Richmond referring to the document titled "One To Ten Minutes to Connect." (copy on file) This document highlights the need for a coordinated access approach for street outreach and makes recommendations for action.

As a result of the presentation the following referral motion was introduced:

R22/20-12

It was moved and seconded

That the written correspondence from the delegation and the Richmond Food Aid Delivery Program and the report titled “One To Ten Minutes to Connect," be referred to staff for their analysis and to report back.

CARRIED

R22/20-13

19.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R22/20-14

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:03 p.m.).

CARRIED

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 28, 2022.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)