March 13, 2023 - 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 (by teleconference)
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Acting Corporate Officer

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R23/5-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on February 27, 2023, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated February 24, 2023, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

It was noted that a revised “Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026” was distributed (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1).

R23/5-2

It was moved and seconded

That the Agenda be adopted with the updated Council Strategic Plan, as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Magnus Sinclair, Coordinator, Parks Programs, provided a video presentation in support of the 2023 Street Banner Program (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office), and noted the following:

§   the Banner Program celebrates the places, activities and experiences that make Richmond beautiful and unique;

§   previous years’ Street Banners are available for purchase and also upcycled into reusable banner bags;

§   550 submissions were received for the winning 2023 themes:  Arts; Community; Connection; Nature; Neighbourhood; Sustainability; Urban Landscape; Waterfront; Wellness; and Wildlife;

§   winning Street Banners will be installed in select areas of Richmond City Centre and major gateways, and will remain on display until February,  2024;  and

§   2023 Street Banner contest winners will also be invited to unveil their banners in person with Council on March 27, 2023.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R23/5-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R23/5-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R23/5-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 11 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on February 28, 2023;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on March 6, 2023; and

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on March 6, 2023;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

STEVESTON COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY SIGNATURE OUTDOOR ARTWORK TERMS OF REFERENCE

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-334) (REDMS No. 6966795, 6939333)

That the Terms of Reference for the Steveston Community Centre and Library Signature Outdoor Artwork as presented in the report titled, “Steveston Community Centre and Library Signature Outdoor Artwork Terms of Reference,” dated January 18, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

RICHMOND PUBLIC ART PROGRAM 2022 ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS AND PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2023 WORK PLAN

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01; 01-0100-30-RPAR1-01) (REDMS No. 7085185, 7085200)

That the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee 2023 Work Plan, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Public Art Program 2022 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2023 Work Plan”, dated January 18, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

TREE REPLACEMENT FOR YVR PROPERTY ON SEA ISLAND

(File Ref. No. 01-0153-01; 06-2335-09-01)

That the City write a letter to the Chair of the YVR Board of Directors, with a copy to the City’s representative on the Board, asking that the situation of the trees along Russ Baker Way be addressed, including replanting if necessary.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

CITY OF RICHMOND FLAG POLICY

(File Ref. No. 01-0175-02; 01-0095-20-1306) (REDMS No. 7066031, 5333937)

(1)

That option 2 as outlined in the report titled “City of Richmond Flag Policy” dated January 26, 2023 from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning be endorsed; and

(2)

That an additional flag pole be erected at the east side of City Hall (fronting No. 3 Road) so long as the Ukrainian flag is flying.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2026

(File Ref. No. 01-0105-07-01) (REDMS No. 7142456)

That the Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026 for the current term of office as outlined in the report titled “Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026” from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning, dated February 15, 2023, as amended, be adopted.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

12.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES IMPOSITION BYLAW

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010436; 03-1070-04-03) (REDMS No. 7099422, 7127263)

R23/5-6

It was moved and seconded

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10436 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on (i) the financial viability of new developments incurring additional DCC costs;
(ii) the use of DCCs to fund critical infrastructure projects such as new diking components; and (iii) the potential of escalating development costs.

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

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie announced the following:

The City will be proceeding with the Bowling Green Community Activity Centre with an updated project scope to be in line within the approved budget.  Staff will present preliminary designs at a future report to Council; and

The Minister of Housing announced that $9.1M in funding will be provided to the City of Richmond for use towards affordable housing.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R23/5-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road and 3600 Sexsmith Road) Bylaw No. 10437

Housing Agreement (Market Rental) (8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road and 3600 Sexsmith Road) Bylaw No. 10438

Housing Agreement (Market Rental) (8791 Cambie Road/3600 Sexsmith Road) Bylaw No. 10439

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R23/5-8

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:45 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, March 13, 2023.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer
(Evangel Biason)