July 24, 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
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R23/14-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on July 10, 2023, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on July 17, 2023, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Sarah Ross, Vice President, Transportation Planning and Policy, presented TransLink’s rationale for the cancellation of Bus 480, referring to her presentation (copy on file) and highlighting that:

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the 480 bus was suspended among 18 other routes via an emergency service plan at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic;

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following technical analysis in April 2023, which confirmed available capacity and comparable travel times for alternatives (Canada Line and R4, 49), route 480 was permanently retired;

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the services connecting from Richmond to UBC provide similar or better travel times, operate more frequently at more times of the day than the 480 bus, and

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service has been added to the 49 and R4 services since the return of in person classes, additional service  improvements are coming in September.

In response to queries from Council, the delegation advised that (i) TransLink will take the petition to reinstate the 480 bus service as reader feedback, (ii) TransLink is facing significant pressures across the region due to on-going financial challenges and is making the best use of existing services, (iii) customers prefer a one seat ride rather then making a transfer during their ride, (iv) transfers help allocate resources more efficiently to provide more services to more people across the region, (v) services that run frequently typically have less time to wait then services that are running less frequently, (vi) different factors are taken in effect when comparing travel times,(vii) majority of the ridership that had been using the 480 chose to shift to Canada Line and the new rapid bus, and (viii) no public consultations or rider surveys were undertaken with UBC students before retiring the 480 bus service.

As a result of the discussion the following motion was introduced:

R23/14-2

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be written by Mayor Brodie to the TransLink CEO and the Board Chair strongly suggesting that the 480 bus service from Richmond to UBC be reinstated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R23/14-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:28 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No.11 – City Of Richmond Youth Strategy 2022–2032

Howard Wen, Ajay Antonio, Joe Vu, and Wendy Zhang referred to their presentation, (copy on file) and proposed the idea of a youth committee to provide youth a platform to voice their opinions and discuss youth issues.

As a result of the delegation the following referral motion was introduced:

R23/14-4

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine and provide options on the viability of a Youth Advisory Committee and report back.

CARRIED

R23/14-5

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:41 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R23/14-6

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 15 and No. 17 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on July 11, 2023;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 17, 2023;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on July 18, 2023;

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on July 19, 2023; and

(5)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on July 19, 2023;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

APPLICATION BY WINSTON CHONG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8520, 8540 & 8560 RAILWAY AVENUE FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO THE “LOW RISE RENTAL APARTMENT (ZLR47) – RAILWAY AVENUE (BLUNDELL)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010479, RZ 21-936046; 12-8060-20-010480, RZ 21-936046) (REDMS NO. 7070984, 7073542, 7284912, 7284913, 7090703, 7090701)

(1)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10479, to change the designation of 8520, 8540 & 8560 Railway Avenue from “Neighbourhood Residential” to “Apartment Residential” in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw 10479, having been considered in conjunction with:

·         

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program

·         

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans.

is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw 10479, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10480 to create the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR47) – Railway Avenue (Blundell)” zone, and to rezone 8520, 8540 & 8560 Railway Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR47) – Railway Avenue (Blundell)”, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

APPLICATION BY ANTHONY BONI (BONI MADDISON ARCHITECTS) FOR REZONING AT 4831 STEVESTON HIGHWAY FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO THE “LOW RISE RENTAL APARTMENT (ZLR48) – STEVESTON HIGHWAY (STEVESTON)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010478, RZ 23-018081) (REDMS No. . 7259000, 7278860, 7263857, 7313801)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10478 to create the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR48) – Steveston Highway (Steveston)” zone, and to rezone 4831 Steveston Highway from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR48) – Steveston Highway (Steveston)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

RESPONSE TO METRO VANCOUVER’S REFERRAL: LAND USE DESIGNATION AMENDMENT TO THE METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY PROPOSED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY FOR PROPERTIES AT 23699 AND 23737 FRASER HIGHWAY

(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 7283827)

That comments from the City of Richmond be provided to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board as outlined in the staff report titled “Response to Metro Vancouver’s Referral: Land Use Designation Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Proposed by the Township of Langley for Properties at 23699 and 23737 Fraser Highway”, dated July 4, 2023 from the Director, Policy Planning.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

HOUSING AGREEMENT BYLAW NO. 10443 TO PERMIT THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AT 9300 AND 9320 CAMBIE ROAD

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010443) (REDMS No. 7179261, 7278798, 7198390, 7280727, 7280824, 7280831)

That Housing Agreement (9300 and 9320 Cambie Road) Bylaw No. 10443 to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Affordable Housing Units required by

Development Permit DP 21-933765, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

CITY OF RICHMOND YOUTH STRATEGY 2022–2032

(File Ref. No. 07-3425-02) (REDMS No. 7232894, 7278416, 7241100)

That the City of Richmond Youth Strategy 2022–2032 as outlined in the report titled, “City of Richmond Youth Strategy 2022–2032”, dated June 19, 2023 from the Director, Community Social Development, be adopted.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (2013–2022): PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2022

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-20-SPST1) (REDMS No. 7138848)

(1)

That the Building our Social Future – Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2022 as outlined in the staff report titled, “Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2022” dated June 20, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Building our Social Future – Social Development Strategy (2013–2022): Progress Report for 2022, be distributed to key stakeholders, local Members of Parliament, local Members of the Legislative Assembly and posted on the City website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT - 6676P - SUPPLY OF HYDRO-VAC SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-6676P) (REDMS No. 7267122)

(1)

That Contract 6676P - Supply of Hydro-Vac Services be extended for an additional two year term, commencing August 1, 2023, with McRae's Environmental Services Ltd. up to the total contract value of $13,517,165 as described in the report titled "Extension of Contract 6676P - Supply of Hydro-Vac Services", dated June 12, 2023, from the Director, Public Works Operations; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the extension of the contract with McRae’s Environmental Services Ltd.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

AWARD OF CONTRACT - 8148P - PROVISION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8148P) (REDMS No. 7243551)

(1)

That Contract 8148P - Provision of Traffic Control Services be awarded for a three year term commencing August 1, 2023, to Lanesafe Traffic Control Ltd. as the primary service provider and with A TS Traffic and The Universal Group serving as secondary and tertiary backup service providers respectively, at an estimated total contract value of $2,104,254, as described in the report titled "Award of Contract - 8148P - Provision of Traffic Control Services" dated June 12, 2023, from the Director, Public Works Operations; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contracts with Lanesafe Traffic Control Ltd., ATS Traffic and The Universal Group.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO THE RAILWAY GREENWAY

(File Ref. No. 06-2400-20-RAIL1) (REDMS No. 7213846, 7273150)

That a public consultation and engagement process be initiated to determine community preferences for lighting along the Railway Greenway, as outlined in the staff report titled "Potential Enhancements to the Railway Greenway," dated June 15, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

RICHMOND SPORTS FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT – 2023 UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 11-7025-09-002; 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 7265004)

See page 9 for action on this item.

17.

OFF-LEASH DOG PARK IN LONDON STEVESTON PARK
(File Ref. No: 11-7200-20-DPAR1-02.) (REDMS No.)

(1)

That construction of the off-leash dog park in London/Steveston Park be paused except for essential infrastructure required for Park operations;

(2)

That staff consult with nearby residents of the off-leash dog park to review their concerns and explore options to address those concerns where possible; and

(3)

That staff provide an update at the next Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

16.

RICHMOND SPORTS FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT – 2023 UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 11-7025-09-002; 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 7265004)

In response to queries from Committee staff advised that (i) the survey was sent to 89 different groups within the community that are regular users of the sports facilities including Community Centre Associations, (ii) staff can reach out again to the Community Centre Associations for feedback on the existing list of priorities, (iii) staff will continue to monitor the sport landscape within Richmond and work with organizations that provide sport throughout the community, (iv) the public survey was only one aspect of consultation with the public, there were also stakeholder engagement sessions, (v) even though all the Community Associations didn’t provide input on the priority list, there are other opportunities for them to provide input into facility needs in the community, (vi) each of the priority projects would be brought forward for Council’s consideration through a capital process, (vii) it is expected the six priority projects will move forward in the next 1-10 years with Council’s endorsement, and (viii) the Facilities Task Force endorsed the priorities and the Richmond Sport’s Council Chair provided a letter to staff endorsing the 14 priority projects that were brought forward.

R23/14-7

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled “Richmond Sports Facility Needs Assessment – 2023 Update” be referred back to staff for additional consultation.

CARRIED

Opposed: Mayor Brodie

Cllrs.  Gillanders

Heed

Loo

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

18.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW NON- RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010463; 10-6460-03) (REDMS No. 7240928, 7224837, 7198349)

R23/14-8

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10463, which amends Sections 3.4 Use and Term Definitions, and 7.15 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure be introduced and given first reading, and;

(2)

That an owner would be permitted to submit a Building Permit application in compliance with prior requirements if:

(a)

A Development Permit was issued by Council prior to adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 10463; or,

(b)

A Development Permit has not yet been issued, be permitted to proceed in accordance with existing Zoning Bylaw provisions if the Development Permit is issued by Council within one year of the adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 10463, and an acceptable Building Permit application has also been submitted to the City within this timeframe.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from the Committee, staff noted (i) there is a greater demand universally for EV charging, (ii) the EV charging infrastructure requirement would fall at the design stage at Development Permit Panel, (iii) staff consulted with members of the Urban Development Institute and Vancouver Chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association regarding the draft EV charging recommendations, and (iv) with a smart charging system the owner will have the capabilities to charge for use.

The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

19.

UBCM COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND GRANT APPLICATION

(File Ref. No. 03-1087-11) (REDMS No. 7269932)

R23/14-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That staff be authorized to submit an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for up to $30,000 in grant funding as described in the report titled "UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Grant Application", dated July 10, 2023 from the General Manager, Community Safety;

(2)

That should the funding application be successful, the Fire Chief be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Richmond with the UBCM; and

(3)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) be amended accordingly.

CARRIED

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie advised that:

The name Ketcheson Road was selected for the extension of the north-south road that will connect Capstan Way to Cambie Road.

The name Brown Road was selected for the extension of the east-west road that will connect Sexsmith Road to the new extension of Ketcheson Road.

The name Ketcheson Court was selected for the proposed new cul-de-sac road located to the southeast of the Ketcheson Road extension.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R23/14-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 10135;

Wharves Regulation Bylaw No. 10182;

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10285;

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10286;

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization  Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10306;

Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856, Amendment Bylaw No. 10474; and

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10308.

CARRIED

R23/14-11

It was moved and seconded

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10436 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Loo

R23/14-12

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10481;

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10482; and

Liquor Consumption in Parks Pilot Program Bylaw No. 10483.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Au

Gillanders

McNulty

Wolfe

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R23/14-13

20.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on May 27, 2020, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of (DP 19-866690) for the property located at 5491 No. 2 Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R23/14-14

21.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (9:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

Jerome Dickey shared his concerns about lack of safety for dogs, pedestrians and cyclists at the Bark Park and spoke about the petition he is circulating to communicate the need for safety improvements on behalf of park users.

As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced:

R23/14-15

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine safety concerns of users of the No. 3 Road Bark Park and report back.

CARRIED

R23/14-16

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (9:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R23/14-17

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (9:18 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, July 24, 2023.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)