May 8, 2023 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, May 8, 2023
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Absent: |
Councillor Alexa Loo |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R23/9-1 |
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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 Monday, April 24, 2023, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated April 28, 2023, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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Katie Fenn, CEO, BCRPA, presented the Facility Excellence Award for the Minoru Centre for Active Living. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R23/9-2 |
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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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Staff advised Council and members of the public that any delegations on Item #9 on the agenda must focus on the Lansdowne Major Park and Open Space Guiding Principles. Delegations are not permitted on the material terms of the Official Community Plan amendment, which includes the amount and distribution of Park land, the on-site transportation network and the overall land use and density. |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items |
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Item No. 9 – Lansdowne Major Park and Open Space Guiding Principles and Next Steps |
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Evan Dunfee, 6655 Lynas Lane, spoke in favour of the guiding principles and emphasized the need for planning for future needs. Mr. Dunfee was of the opinion that an additional guiding principle that prioritizes pedestrians was needed. |
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R23/9-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:12 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R23/9-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 11 and No. 15 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 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on April 25, 2023; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on May 1, 2023; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 1, 2023; |
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the Special Community Safety Committee meeting held on May 1, 2023; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on May 2, 2023; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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MUSEUM AND HERITAGE SERVICES YEAR IN REVIEW 2022 (File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 7181796) |
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That the Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2022, as presented in the staff report titled “Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2022,” dated March 20, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information; and |
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That the Museum and Heritage Services Year in Review 2022 be circulated to Community Partners and Funders for their information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2023 NEIGHBOURHOOD CELEBRATION GRANTS ALLOCATION (File Ref. No. 03-1085-05) (REDMS No. 7186538) |
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That the Neighbourhood Celebration Grants be awarded for the recommended amount of $78,983.70 as identified in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled, “2023 Neighbourhood Celebration Grants Allocation,” dated March 24, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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LANSDOWNE MAJOR PARK AND OPEN SPACE GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND NEXT STEPS (File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-LSCP1) (REDMS No. 7119072, 7174455, 7174456, 7174459, 7174462, 7226524, 7226533) |
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That the Lansdowne Major Park and Open Space Guiding Principles as outlined in the staff report titled “Lansdowne Major Park and Open Space Guiding Principles and Next Steps,” dated March 31, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed; and |
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That the Lansdowne Major Park and Open Space Master Plan Process proceed to Phase 2 – development of master plan concept options as outlined in the staff report titled “Lansdowne Major Park and Open Space Guiding Principles and Next Steps,” dated March 31, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services; and |
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That prior to implementing Phase 2, staff conduct a workshop with Council members. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CHANGES IN PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION NEEDED TO ADDRESS GAS UTILITIES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 7185313) |
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That, as described in the report titled ‘Changes in Provincial Legislation Needed to Address Gas Utilities in British Columbia’ from the Director, Sustainability & District Energy, dated March 17, 2023: |
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Letters be sent to the Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation and to local Members of the Legislative Assembly, asking the Government of British Columbia to |
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reform the British Columbia Utilities Commission in the context of a changing climate as noted in the report; and |
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urgently enact legislation that regulates greenhouse gas emissions from gas utilities; and |
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Letters be sent to Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver member local governments, the City of Victoria and the District of Saanich requesting their support by sending letters to the Office of the Premier, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2022 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (File Ref. No. 03-1200-02) (REDMS No. 7202851, 7202983, 7206714, 7202954) |
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That the 2022 City of Richmond Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in Attachment 2 be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010447, RZ 22-027435) (REDMS No. 7140712, 7188282) |
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See Page 7 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010457, RZ 20-919143) (REDMS No. 7183342, 7183370) |
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See Page 8 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010454, RZ 21-941625) (REDMS No. 7157412, 7157464) |
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See Page 9 for action on this item. |
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REFERRAL RESPONSE CONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE (File Ref. No. 08-4000-01) (REDMS No. 7185073, 4950570) |
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That staff be directed to bring forward amendments to Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856, in order to affect the proposed changes to the construction signage, as outlined in the report titled “Referral Response Construction Signage”, dated April 3, 2023 from the Director, Building Approvals. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010447, RZ 22-027435) (REDMS No. 7140712, 7188282) |
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R23/9-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10447, for the rezoning of 9671 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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The question on the motion was not called as in response to a query from Council, staff noted that tree #52 is considered one tree. Discussion took place on possible retention of tree #53 and #54 and as a result of the discussion, the following amendment motion was introduced: |
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R23/9-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff obtain a further opinion regarding the possible retention of Tree #53 and #54. |
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The question on the amendment motion was not called as further discussion took place on (i) the necessity for additional arborist reports, (ii) the City’s robust Tree Protection bylaw, and (iii) benefits of retaining trees for privacy. |
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In reply to further queries from Council, staff noted that tree #53 and #54 were assess by an arborist and deemed to be of poor health and did not warrant protection. |
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The question on the amendment motion was then called and it was DEFEATED ON A TIE VOTE with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Heed, Hobbs, and McNulty opposed. |
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Further discussion took place and in response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the water connection must be on No. 1 Road, (ii) the first criteria for retaining trees is the health and structure, and (iii) there is a detached garage between the subject property and neighbours across to provide some privacy. |
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The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Gillanders and Wolfe opposed. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010457, RZ 20-919143) (REDMS No. 7183342, 7183370) |
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R23/9-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10457, for the rezoning of 7371 No. 4 Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on retaining as many of the flowering trees as possible to reduce the ecological impact. Staff were directed to examine the possibility of retaining some of the trees and provide an update at Public Hearing. |
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In reply to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) when the strata is formed the Statutory Right of Way is registered on title for each lot created, (ii) when replanting trees there are a number of things to consider such as the right space for the tree to ensure sufficient space for growth, (iii) the tree protection bylaw states a 2:1 ratio and should the developer not be able to meet that a, cash-in- lieu is provided to the City to plant trees on city property, and (iv) compensation will be received for the removal of the tree on City property and the replacement tree is yet to be determined. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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APPLICATION BY FOUGERE ARCHITECTURE INC. FOR REZONING AT 10611 AND 10751 RIVER DRIVE FROM THE “INDUSTRIAL STORAGE (IS)” ZONE TO THE “LOW TO MID RISE APARTMENT (ZLR46) – BRIDGEPORT” ZONE (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010454, RZ 21-941625) (REDMS No. 7157412, 7157464) |
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R23/9-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10454 to create the “Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR46) - Bridgeport” zone, and to rezone 10611 and 10751 River Drive from the “Industrial Storage (IS)” zone to the “Low to Mid Rise Apartment (ZLR46) - Bridgeport” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on the retention of trees and the proposed amenity space. |
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In response to a query from Council, staff advised that Parc Riviera entered into a Servicing Agreement for dike improvements, however should the improvements not be completed by Parc Riviera the developer of the development at 10611 and 10751 River Drive would be required to enter into a Servicing Agreement and complete the works. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE |
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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION UPDATE (File Ref. No. 01-0152-01) (REDMS No. 7120015, 7149510, 7145544, 7132905, 7145128, 7226450) |
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R23/9-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled “Truth and Reconciliation Update”, dated April 11, 2023, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning, be endorsed. |
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The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) the initial responsibilities of the manager position will be to establish strong relationships with local organizations and indigenous groups and educate staff, and (ii) during the recruitment process staff will continue to plan for September 30th. |
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Discussion took place on reviewing the process after 12 months and as a result the following amendment motion was introduced: |
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R23/9-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That a progress report be provided 12 months after the position of Manager, Indigenous Relations is filled. |
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CARRIED |
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The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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R23/9-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the position of Manager, Indigenous Relations be approved and funded from the Rate Stabilization Account for 2023 and that the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) be amended accordingly. |
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CARRIED |
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BYLAW FOR ADOPTION |
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R23/9-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Annual Property Tax Rates (2023) Bylaw No. 10458 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R23/9-13 |
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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 (9:00 p.m.). |
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Karina Reid, Richmond resident, spoke about the federally approved cannabis stores and noted that Richmond residents should not have to go to neighbouring municipalities to obtain medicinal marijuana for health purposes and urged Council to reconsider allowing cannabis stores in Richmond. |
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Discussion took place on delivery services for cannabis products and as a result the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R23/9-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff examine the options for Cannabis stores in Richmond and report back. |
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DEFEATED ON A TIE VOTE Opposed: Mayor Brodie Cllrs. Au Heed McNulty |
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R23/9-15 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (9:11 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R23/9-16 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:12 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, May 8, 2023. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |