June 26, 2023 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

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(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on June 12, 2023;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on June 19, 2023; and

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(3)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated June 2, 2023.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS– ITEM NO. 25.

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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Proposed Amendment to Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw No. 9742

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Expanding The Inter-Municipal TNS Business Licence

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Seasonal Patio & Extension Of Service Hours - Emperor's Kitchen Ltd. DBA: Grill Party - 120 – 8511 Alexandra Rd., Richmond, BC

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Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2023 Work Program

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on July 17, 2023):

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7520 Ash Street – Rezone From Single Detached (Rs1/F)” Zone To “Single Detached (Rs2/E)” Zone  (Benito Kho And Verney Kho  – Applicant)

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7100 And 7120 Ash Street – Rezone From The “Single Detached(Rs1/F)” Zone To The “Town Housing (Zt16) - South Mclennan And St. Albans Sub-Area (City Centre)”Zone (Sian Group Investments Inc. – Applicant)

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Proposed Updates To The Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Charter

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Response To Metro Vancouver’s Referral: Land Use Designation Amendment To The Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Proposed By The Township Of Langley

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Kittiwake Drive - Traffic Calming Pilot Project Update

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2022 Annual Water Quality Report

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Drainage Canal Bank Failure Repairs-12506 Vickers Way

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Circular Procurement Policy Implementation and Progress Update

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Dike Master Plan - Phase 4 Report

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480 Bus Route

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 20 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on June 13, 2023;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 19, 2023;

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(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on June 20, 2023; and

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on June 21, 2023; (distributed separately)

be received for information.

7.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BYLAW NO. 9742

(File Ref. No. 12-8375-01) (REDMS No. 7198574)

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See Page CNCL-68 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw No. 9742, Amendment Bylaw No. 10462 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

8.

EXPANDING THE INTER-MUNICIPAL TNS BUSINESS LICENCE

(File Ref. No. 12-8375-01) (REDMS No. 7208159)

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See Page CNCL-72 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 10134, Amendment Bylaw No. 10468, to expand the participating municipalities for ride-hailing services, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 10159, Amendment Bylaw No. 10471, with minor housekeeping revisions, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

9.

SEASONAL PATIO & EXTENSION OF SERVICE HOURS - EMPEROR'S KITCHEN LTD. DBA: GRILL PARTY - 120 – 8511 ALEXANDRA RD., RICHMOND, BC

(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 7225768)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from Emperor’s Kitchen Ltd. doing business as: Grill Party, for an amendment to Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 305936 requesting:

(a)

An addition of a Seasonal Patio area to permit liquor and food service between April 1 and October 31 each year with 20 seats;

(b)

Total person capacity to remain the same at 98 occupants; and

(c)

An increase to hours of liquor service currently set at Monday to Sunday, 9:00AM to Midnight, be supported for change to Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM, be supported; and

(2)

That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information attached as Appendix A (Attachment 1 ), advising that Council recommends the approval of the licence amendments for the reasons that these amendments have been determined, following public consultation, to be acceptable to the neighbouring community.

10.

RICHMOND ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2023 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-05) (REDMS No. 7225033)

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See Page CNCL-96 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed work plan for the Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2023 Work Program,” dated May 19, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved.

11.

APPLICATION BY BENITO KHO AND VERNEY KHO FOR REZONING AT 7520 ASH STREET FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/F)” ZONE TO “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/E)” ZONE

 (File Ref. No. RZ 21-945951) (REDMS No. 7227004)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10472, for the rezoning of 7520 Ash Street from the “Single Family (RS1/F)” zone to the “Single Family (RS2/E)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

REVISED REZONING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE APPLICATION BY SIAN GROUP INVESTMENTS INC. FOR REZONING AT 7100 AND 7120 ASH STREET FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED(RS1/F)” ZONE TO THE “TOWN HOUSING (ZT16) - SOUTH MCLENNAN AND ST. ALBANS SUB-AREA (CITY CENTRE)”ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 18-843479) (REDMS No. 7215969)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That third reading of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10163, for the rezoning of 7100 and 7120 Ash Street, be rescinded and the associated Rezoning Considerations be revised to reflect changes to tree retention and replacement, as per Attachment D to this report; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10163, for the rezoning of 7100 and 7120 Ash Street from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Town Housing (ZT16) - South McLennan and St. Albans Sub-Area (City Centre)” zone, be granted third reading.

13.

PROPOSED UPDATES TO THE RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARTER

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 7202810)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed updates to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Charter as outlined in the staff report titled “Proposed Updates to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Charter”, dated May 17, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Charter be renamed the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.

14.

RESPONSE TO METRO VANCOUVER’S REFERRAL: LAND USE DESIGNATION AMENDMENT TO THE METRO 2050 REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY PROPOSED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY

(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 7245335)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That staff be directed to communicate to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board the City of Richmond’s opposition and comments, as outlined in the staff report titled “Response to Metro Vancouver’s Referral: Land Use Designation Amendment to the Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Proposed by the Township of Langley”, dated May 30, 2023 from the Director, Policy Planning.

15.

KITTIWAKE DRIVE - TRAFFIC CALMING PILOT PROJECT UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 7233657)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATAION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Option 3 to implement a pilot project for the temporary installation of two asphalt speed cushions on Kittiwake Drive for a trial period of six months, as described in the staff report titled "Kittiwake Drive - Traffic Calming Pilot Project Update" dated May 19, 2023 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed.

16.

2022 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 7233576)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATAION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the annual report titled “2022 Annual Water Quality Report” dated May 17, 2023, from the Director of Public Works Operations, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the annual report titled “2022 Annual Water Quality Report” dated May 17, 2023, be made available to the community on the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

17.

DRAINAGE CANAL BANK FAILURE REPAIRS-12506 VICKERS WAY

(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.2022CD00096Vol) (REDMS No. 7237488)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATAION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That funding of $1,000,000 from the Drainage Improvement Reserve Fund for the drainage canal bank failure repairs at 12506 Vickers Way, be approved and that the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) be amended accordingly, as detailed in the report titled "Drainage Canal Bank Failure Repairs - 12506 Vickers Way" dated May 23, 2023, from the Director, Engineering.

18.

CIRCULAR PROCUREMENT POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND PROGRESS UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-04) (REDMS No. 7181733)

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See Page CNCL-319 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATAION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That results of the implementation of circular economy criteria into projects and procurement activities, as noted in the staff report titled “Circular Procurement Policy Implementation and Progress Update,” dated May 8, 2023, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, be posted online to inform the public.

19.

DIKE MASTER PLAN - PHASE 4 REPORT

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 7182372)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATAION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the “Dike Master Plan – Phase 4 Final Report,” as attached in the staff report titled “Dike Master Plan – Phase 4 Report,” dated May 23, 2023, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed for capital project and development planning purposes.

20.

480 BUS ROUTE
(File Ref. No.)

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATAION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond write a letter to TransLink outlining concerns with respect to the 480 bus route; and

(2)

That a TransLink representative be invited to a future Council meeting to provide a brief update on the 480 bus route.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

21.

PILOT PROJECT FOR THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PARKS

(File Ref. No. 11-7200-20-01) (REDMS No. 7238902)

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

None.

Note: The Following recommendation was DEFEATED at General Purposes Committee (with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Au, Hobbs, McNulty, and Wolfe opposed):

That a Bylaw be drafted to permit the implementation of a Pilot Project for the consumption of liquor in designated areas in a limited number of City of Richmond parks as detailed in the report "Pilot Project For the Consumption of Alcohol in Public Parks," dated May 25, 2023, from the Directors of Parks Services and Community Bylaws.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

22.

2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2022 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

(File Ref. No. 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 6898968)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the reports titled “2022 Annual Report” and “2022 Annual Report – Highlights” be approved.

23.

2022 COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 6909545)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report titled 2022 Council Remuneration and Expenses be received for information.

24.

2022 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(File Ref. No. 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 6909545)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2022 Statement of Financial Information be approved.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9586

(8100 No. 5 Road, RZ 14-667707)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10432

(11431 Williams Rd, RZ 22-014680)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10444

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Growing Communities Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 10466

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

25.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June 14, 2023, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 11, 2020 and June 14, 2023 be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

Development Permit (DP 17-766824) for the property at 8100 No. 5 Road, and

(b)

Development Permit (DP 21-935984) for the property at 12551 No. 1 Road,

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT