February 13, 2023 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, February 13, 2023
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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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R23/3-1 |
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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 January 30, 2023, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 27, 2023, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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Camilla Tibbs, Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, and Diane Purvey, Chair, of the Gateway Board to speak on the Gateway Theatre’s annual presentation. |
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Diane Purvey, Chair, Gateway Theatre Society Board, and Camilla Tibbs, Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, with the aid of a presentation (Copy on File) presented the following information: |
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Gateway Theatre is introducing new branding, logos, and website; |
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in 2022 there were two onstage productions; |
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Anne of Green Gables: The Musical returned; |
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Gateway Theatre delivered 550 hours of education to 238 students; |
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highschool outreach through drama classes was resumed; |
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community rental clients returned and the theatre is seeing an increase in rentals for 2023; |
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revenues have not fully rebounded since the pandemic; |
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post-covid challenges include: slow return of audience, and difficulties in staffing and retention; and |
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staff are working with other organizations to explore various programming options to solve challenges. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R23/3-2 |
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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 (7:07 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items |
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ITEM NO. 21 – ADOPTION OF TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS IN CANADA’S ANTI-RACISM STRATEGY |
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Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman, spoke in favour of the proposed motion and provided an overview of his family history. Rabbi Baitelman urged Council to approve the proposed motion before them. |
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ITEM NO. 21 – ADOPTION OF TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS IN CANADA’S ANTI-RACISM STRATEGY |
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Michael Sachs, Richmond resident, spoke in favour of the proposed motion, and noted that (i) he wants to see a Richmond free of hatred in all forms, |
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ITEM NO. 21 – ADOPTION OF TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS IN CANADA’S ANTI-RACISM STRATEGY |
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Ivan Pak, Co-Founder, Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes advocacy group, spoke in favour of the proposed motion and noted that (i) it is a start to combat racism and hate in the community, (ii) racism is unacceptable and has no place in Canada or Richmond, (iii) the proposed motion challenges negative stereotypes and helps to spread correct information, and (iv) he is looking forward to working with Council to bring harmony to the community. |
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ITEM NO. 21 – ADOPTION OF TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS IN CANADA’S ANTI-RACISM STRATEGY |
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Richmond resident and activist for the Palestinian youth movement in Richmond, spoke to the proposed adoption of terminology and definitions in Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy, and was of the opinion the document is not comprehensive as it does not recognize the anti-Palestinian movement in Richmond and it suppresses free speech and racist campaigns. |
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ITEM NO. 21 – ADOPTION OF TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS IN CANADA’S ANTI-RACISM STRATEGY |
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Bilal Khan, Richmond resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed motion, and expressed concern with Part (2) of the motion and was of the opinion that it was contradictory to the document that Council was endorsing and not reflective of the community in Richmond. |
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ITEM NO. 21 – ADOPTION OF TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS IN CANADA’S ANTI-RACISM STRATEGY |
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Norm Goldstein, Richmond resident, spoke in favour of the proposed motion and urged Council to approve it. |
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R23/3-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:41 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R23/3-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 19 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on February 6, 2023; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 6, 2023; |
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the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 31, 2023; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on February 7, 2023; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2023 COMMUNITY MURAL PROGRAM PROJECTS (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-255) (REDMS No. 7077180, 7065973, 7077180) |
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That the 2023 Community Mural Program Projects as presented in the staff report titled “2023 Community Mural Program Projects”, dated December 9, 2022, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved for implementation once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) is adopted by Council. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND FOR A HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT AT 6511 DYKE ROAD (LONDON FARM) (File Ref. No. 08-4105-20- HA 22-025867; 06-2345-20-LFAR1; 06-2025-20-007) (REDMS No. 7084243, 7088430, 7097532) |
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That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued which will permit the addition of a new pond boardwalk and replacement orientation sign at London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, as outlined in the staff report titled “Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 6511 Dyke Road (London Farm)”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services, and Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20- HA 22-026415; 06-2050-20-BSYD) (REDMS No. 7091474, 7093230, 7099102) |
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That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize alterations to the landside buildings at Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Application by the City of Richmond for a Heritage Alteration Permit at 5180 Westwater Drive (Britannia Shipyards)”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director Arts, Culture and Heritage Services and the Director, Facilities and Project Development. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7079502) |
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That the 2023 Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $124,258, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2023 Arts and Culture Grants”, dated January 10, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2023 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS GRANTS (File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7109111, 7109125, 6969812, 7107643) |
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That the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants, less the proposed grant to KidSport, be awarded for the total recommended amount of $95,017, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2023 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants”, dated January 10, 2023, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Director, Parks Services; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2023 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT GRANTS (File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7099837, 7099846, 7099832, 7099818,7099784) |
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That the 2023 Environmental Enhancement Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $36,393, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2023 Environmental Enhancement Grants”, dated January 9, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2023 HEALTH, SOCIAL AND SAFETY GRANTS (File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7029120, 6969812, 7086433) |
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That the 2023 Health, Social and Safety Grants of $661,312 as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2021 Health, Social and Safety Grants”, dated January 18, 2021, from the Director, Community Social Development, be adjusted to include the balance of $5,605 to be disbursed equally between the Multicultural Helping House Society, Parish of St. Albans, and Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition, and that the adjusted total recommended amount of $666,917 be awarded; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7055435, 7067072, 7094202) |
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That the Child Care Capital Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $49,936.46, as identified in the staff report titled “2023 Child Care Grants”, dated January 4, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development; |
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That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $10,000.00; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RICHMOND COMMUNITY PROTOCOL: RESPONDING TO RACISM AND HATE (File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 7139305) |
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That Richmond endorses the “Richmond Community Protocol: Responding to Racism and Hate,” as created in collaboration with many Richmond stakeholders, including the RCMP, Richmond School Board, City of Richmond and Richmond Library and set out protocols to help organizations, community members, and stakeholders tackle racism and respond promptly and effectively to incidents of racism and hate. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010212, RZ 17-788900; 12-8060-20-010213) (REDMS No. 7122418, 7105323, 7035351, 6892905) |
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That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 10213, to amend: |
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Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Schedule 1 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), including amending the land use designation of 7840 River Road from "Park" to "Commercial", and amending the land use designation of 7711 River Road and a portion of 7851 River Road from “Commercial” to “Park”; and |
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Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan), including amending infrastructure policies to clarify the City’s intent regarding the coordination of dike improvements with new development and amending the land use designations in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Capstan Village (2031), Specific Land Use Map: Aberdeen Village (2031) and reference maps throughout the Plan to relocate park, road, pedestrian linkages and commercial uses in the vicinity of 7840 River Road, 7711 River Road and a portion of 7851 River Road, |
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be introduced and given first reading. |
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That Bylaw 10213, 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 10213, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation. |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10212, to create the “High Rise Riverfront Commercial (ZC49) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)” zone and to rezone 7780, 7800, 7804, 7820 and 7840 River Road from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to “High Rise Riverfront Commercial (ZC49) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 WORK PROGRAM (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-CCDE1-01) (REDMS No. 7099257, 7098557, 7099212) |
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That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RCSAC) 2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 WORK PROGRAM (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 7086192, 7030748, 7021561) |
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That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee’s 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Program”, dated January 3, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RICHMOND HERITAGE COMMISSION 2022 ANNUAL REPORT & 2023 WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET ALLOCATION (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-01) (REDMS No. 7080842) |
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That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2023 Work Program, as presented in the staff report titled "Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Program and Budget Allocation", dated January 9, 2023, from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved; and |
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That the Richmond Heritage Commission 2023 Budget Allocation, as presented in the staff report titled "Richmond Heritage Commission 2022 Annual Report & 2023 Work Program and Budget Allocation", dated January 9, 2023, from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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2023 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS GRANTS - KIDSPORT (File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7091474) |
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In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Cllr. Alexa Loo declared to be in a conflict of interest as she is on the Board of Directors of Kidsport, and Cllr. Loo left the meeting – 8:18 p.m. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the grant to KidSport be awarded in the amount of $20,000; and |
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That $5,000 be held back and that staff be directed, in consultation with the President, Richmond Sports Council, to allocate and administer grants for sports groups not recognized by KidSport, and that any remaining balance at the end of the year would again be adjudicated by staff in conjunction with the President, Richmond Sports Council, and may be given to KidSport or used for any youth oriented recreational endeavour. |
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The question on the motion was not called as in reply to a query from Council, staff noted that the money is specifically for Richmond. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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Councillor Loo returned to the meeting (8:22 p.m.). |
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ADOPTION OF TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS IN CANADA’S ANTI-RACISM STRATEGY (File Ref. No. 06-3300-01) (REDMS No. 7139332) |
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R23/3-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the City of Richmond adopt the terminology and definitions in pages 21-24 of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019-2022 in its entirety; and |
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That, for clarity, adopting these definitions does not preclude the criticism of specific actions of a particular government or state. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on (i) adopting the definitions to combat hate and racism in the community, |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Heed and Wolfe opposed. |
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CAMPAIGN FINANCING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR 2022 GENERAL LOCAL AND SCHOOL ELECTION – FAILURE TO FILE |
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R23/3-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Campaign Financing Disclosure Statements for 2022 General Local and School Election – Failure to File”, dated February 7, 2023, from the Chief Election Officer, be received for information by Richmond City Council in accordance with the requirement of Section 61(2) of the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. |
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CARRIED |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R23/3-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10434 |
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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10084 |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R23/3-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on December 14, 2022, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 29, 2022, be received for information. |
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That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 18-826280) for the properties at 4100 Vanguard Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R23/3-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:57 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, February 13, 2023. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |