June 12, 2023 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, June 12, 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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R23/11-1 |
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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 May 23, 2023, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 5, 2023, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 7, 2023, be adopted as circulated; |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R23/11-2 |
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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 (7:02 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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Item No. 13 – Application By Inter Luck Trading Corp For Rezoning At 3560 Moncton Street From “Steveston Commercial (Cs2)” Zone to “Commercial Mixed Use (Zmu43) – (Steveston Village)” Zone |
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Ken Chow, Architect, Interface Architecture, spoke about the various changes that were made to the proposed development application to address Council’s concerns with the application. He highlighted that the application meets the new Enhanced Development Review Process and is consistent with the land use policies in the Steveston Area Plan. |
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R23/11-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:07 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R23/11-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 10 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 May 24, 2023; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on June 5, 2023; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 5, 2023; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on June 6, 2023; |
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the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 7, 2023; and |
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the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on April 5, 2023; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CANADA LINE STATION ART PLINTH PROGRAM PUBLIC ART PROJECT TERMS OF REFERENCE (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-109) (REDMS No. 7137262, 6985276) |
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That the Terms of Reference for the Canada Line Station Art Plinth Program Public Art Project as presented in the staff report titled, “Canada Line Station Art Plinth Program Public Art Project Terms of Reference” dated April 20, 2023 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RICHMOND CULTURAL CENTRE ANNEX COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT TERMS OF REFERENCE (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-346) (REDMS No. 7206968, 7206238) |
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That the Terms of Reference for the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex Community Mural Project, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Cultural Centre Annex Community Mural Project Terms of Reference,” dated April 20, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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OPTIONS FOR REGULATING THE USE OF THE CITY'S WATERFRONT (File Ref. No. 06-2345-01; 12-8080-17-01; 06-2345-00) (REDMS No. 7226352, 6729715, 7229448, 7229431) |
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That a bylaw to regulate the use of the City’s waterfront as detailed in the staff report titled “Options for Regulating the Use of the City’s Waterfront,” dated May 5, 2023, from the Director of Parks Services be drafted for Council’s consideration. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GROWING COMMUNITIES RESERVE FUND (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010466/) (REDMS No. 7181598, 7206026) |
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That the Growing Communities Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw 10466 be introduced and given first, second and- third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010464, RZ 20-919113) (REDMS No. 7205757, 7236181) |
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Please see Page 5 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010470, RZ 21-922202) (REDMS No. 7216004, 7232833) |
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Please see Page 5 for action on this item. |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010075, RZ 18-817742) (REDMS No. 7205757) |
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R23/11-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10464 to create the “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU54)” zone and to rezone 8911, 8931, 8951, 8991 Patterson Road from “Residential Single Family (RS1/F)” zone to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU54)” zone and “School & Institutional Use (SI)” zone 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) tree replacement and retention, (ii) shared parking option with neighboring property, and future development plans for the neighborhood. |
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Gillanders and Wolfe opposed. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010470, RZ 21-922202) (REDMS No. 7216004, 7232833) |
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R23/11-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10470, for the rezoning of 5800, 5840, 5860 Granville Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low-Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, 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) tree retention, (ii) the City’s House Moving and Salvage program, (iii) the variance request to reduce the exterior side yard setback along Granville Avenue, and (iv) the maximum height restrictions for this proposal. |
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The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED. |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010075, RZ 18-817742) (REDMS No. 7236314) |
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R23/11-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10075, to create the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU43) – Steveston Village” zone, and to rezone 3560 Moncton Street from “Steveston Commercial (CS2)” zone to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU43) – Steveston Village” zone, 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) keeping Moncton Street as one storey commercial to preserve the historical aspect of the area (ii) the need for a hardware store in Steveston, (iii) residential units built above commercial units, (iv) Heritage Commission endorsement of the proposed application, (v) typology of proposed development being consistent with the heritage lot pattern, and (vi) potential increased residential traffic in the area. |
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As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R23/11-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the application by “Inter Luck Trading Corp For Rezoning At 3560 Moncton Street From “Steveston Commercial (CS2)” Zone to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU43) – (Steveston Village)” Zone” be referred back to staff to explore options to maintain the heritage of Steveston as a fishing village with services for the people of Richmond and to explore options to maintain the current one-storey height and to orient the businesses toward Moncton Street. |
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DEFEATED Opposed: Mayor Brodie Cllrs: Au Heed Hobbs Loo McNulty |
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The question on the main motion was then called and CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Gillanders and Wolfe opposed. |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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Mayor Brodie advised that: |
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Susan Stiene, Janeil Mackay and Mark Boden, were appointed to the Tourism Richmond Board of Directors for a two-year term. |
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Adena MacLean was appointed as the Vancouver Coastal Health representative to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for the remainder of the two-year term expiring on December 31, 2024. |
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The City of Richmond has received a Silver Award from the Planning Institute of BC for the City Centre Area Plan. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R23/11-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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R23/11-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9694 be adopted. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Gillanders Wolfe |
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R23/11-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10235 be adopted. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Day Gillanders Wolfe |
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R23/11-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10198 be adopted. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Day Wolfe |
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R23/11-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10379 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R23/11-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (7:53 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, June 12, 2023. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |