June 26, 2023 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, June 26, 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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R23/12-1 |
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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 June 12, 2023, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on June 19, 2023, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated June 2, 2023, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R23/12-2 |
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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 (7:01 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items |
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Item No. 22 – 2022 Annual Report and 2022 Annual Report Highlights |
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Ken McLennan, Richmond resident, referenced his submission (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1), and spoke on the lack of transparency regarding financials related to the City’s Annual Report and the Richmond Olympic Oval Report. |
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Item No. 20 – 480 Bus Route |
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James Yu, Richmond resident, spoke on the importance of reinstating the 480 express bus route to UBC, noting that lengthy run times and overcrowding on other routes contributes to the decreased use of public transit by students. Mr. Yu then stated that it is important to invite TransLink staff to provide comments before the school year starts. |
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R23/12-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:11 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R23/12-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 10, No. 13, and No. 15 to No. 20 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 Community Safety Committee meeting held on June 13, 2023; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 19, 2023; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on June 20, 2023; and |
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the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on June 21, 2023; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BYLAW NO. 9742 (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010462) (REDMS No. 7193898, 7198574) |
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That Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw No. 9742, Amendment Bylaw No. 10462 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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EXPANDING THE INTER-MUNICIPAL TNS BUSINESS LICENCE (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010468; 12-8060-20-010471; XR:12-8275-10) (REDMS No. 7208159, 7236345, 7236434) |
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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 |
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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. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 7225804, 7225768) |
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That the application from Emperor’s Kitchen Ltd. doing business as: Grill Party, for an amendment to Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 305936 requesting: |
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An addition of a Seasonal Patio area to permit liquor and food service between April 1 and October 31 each year with 20 seats; |
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Total person capacity to remain the same at 98 occupants; and |
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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 |
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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. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RICHMOND ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2023 WORK PROGRAM (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RACC1-01) (REDMS No. No. 722503, 7148136) |
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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. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010472, RZ 2021-945951) (REDMS No3218459,7246432,7227004) |
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See Page 8 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010163) (REDMS No. 6426161, 3218459,6427581, 7215969) |
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See Page 9 for action on this item. |
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PROPOSED UPDATES TO THE RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARTER (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RCSA1-01) (REDMS No. 7237540, 7241408, 7237985, 7237622) |
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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 |
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That the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Charter be renamed the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee Terms of Reference. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 7245335) |
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See Page 9 for action on this item. |
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KITTIWAKE DRIVE - TRAFFIC CALMING PILOT PROJECT UPDATE (File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 7233657) |
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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. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2022 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT (File Ref. No. 10-6175-03-03) (REDMS No. 7233576) |
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That the annual report titled “2022 Annual Water Quality Report” dated May 17, 2023, from the Director of Public Works Operations, be endorsed; and |
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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. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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DRAINAGE CANAL BANK FAILURE REPAIRS – 12506 VICKERS WAY (File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.2022CD00096; 10-6340-01; XR: 06-2400-20-BSLO1) (REDMS No. 7237488) |
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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. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CIRCULAR PROCUREMENT POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND PROGRESS UPDATE (File Ref. No. 01-0095-20-3104; 02-0745-00; 10-6125-07-04) (REDMS No. 7181733 v.16) |
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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. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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DIKE MASTER PLAN - PHASE 4 REPORT (File Ref. No. 10-6045-09-01) (REDMS No. 7182372) |
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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. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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480 BUS ROUTE |
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That the City of Richmond write a letter to TransLink outlining concerns with respect to the 480 bus route; and |
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That a TransLink representative be invited to a future Council meeting as soon as possible, preferably in July, to provide a brief update on the 480 bus route. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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*********************** CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA *********************** |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010472, RZ 2021-945951) (REDMS No. 3218459,7246432,7227004) |
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R23/12-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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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. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on retention of trees, higher density and more affordable housing units. |
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The question on the motion then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010163) (REDMS No. 6426161, 3218459,6427581, 7215969) |
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R23/12-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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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 |
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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. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on (i) the delay on this project due to change in ownership, (ii) declining tree health, and (iii) secondary suites. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 7245335) |
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R23/12-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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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. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Au, Heed, Hobbs, Loo and McNulty opposed. |
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R23/12-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff be directed to communicate to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board the City of Richmond’s approval, as proposed by the Township of Langley. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Day Gillanders Wolfe |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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PILOT PROJECT FOR THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PARKS (File Ref. No. 12-8060-02-71) (REDMS No. 7239187, 7273285, 7238902) |
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R23/12-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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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 with locations in the park as modified by the memo from the Manager of Parks Programs dated June 23, 2023. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on |
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In reply to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) various communications tools such as LetsTalk Richmond, the Parks general email address, signage at the site, will be used to obtain feedback and concerns, |
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As a result of the discussion the following amendment motion was introduced: |
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R23/12-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Minoru Park be removed from the list of recommended parks for the Pilot Project for the Consumption of Alcohol in Public Parks. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Au McNulty |
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R23/12-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That McLean Neighbourhood Park be removed from the list of recommended parks for the Pilot Project for the Consumption of Alcohol in Public Parks. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Au McNulty |
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The question on the main motion, as amended, which reads as follows: |
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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 with locations in the park as modified by the memo from the Manager of Parks Programs dated June 23, 2023, and with Minoru Park and McLean Neighbourhood Park removed from the Pilot Project for the Consumption of Alcohol in Public Parks. |
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was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Au, Gillanders, McNulty, and Wolfe opposed. |
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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION |
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2022 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2022 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS (File Ref. No. 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 7234563) |
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R23/12-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the reports titled “2022 Annual Report” and “2022 Annual Report – Highlights” be approved. |
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The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Council, staff advised that the Richmond Public Library is consolidated with the City and the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation is a separate corporation and they present their own annual report. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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2022 COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled 2022 Council Remuneration and Expenses be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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2022 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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R23/12-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 2022 Statement of Financial Information be approved. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R23/12-15 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9586 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10432 |
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Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10444 |
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Growing Communities Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 10466 |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R23/12-16 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel held on June 14, 2023 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 11, 2020 and June 14, 2023, be received for information; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of: |
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Development Permit (DP 17-766824) for the property at 8100 No. 5 Road, and |
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Development Permit (DP 21-935984) for the property at 12551 No. 1 Road, |
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R23/12-17 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:50 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 26, 2023. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |