October 10, 2023 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Tuesday, October 10, 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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R23/17-1 |
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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 September 25, 2023, be adopted as circulated; |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated September 29, 2023, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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R23/17-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10048 be added to Bylaws for Adoption. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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Council awarded long-time Richmond resident and former Councillor and MLA Harold Steves with the Freedom of the City, the highest honour a local government can bestow upon an individual. Mayor Brodie highlighted Harold Steves’ accomplishments and contributions to Richmond and British Columbia, noting his impact on community life particularly in the Steveston area, the preservation of farmland and heritage, as well as environmental issues. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R23/17-3 |
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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 (7:09 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R23/17-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:10 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R23/17-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through 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 September 26, 2023; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on October 3, 2023; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on October 3, 2023; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on October 4, 2023; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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BLUE CABIN FLOATING ARTIST RESIDENCY TERM EXTENSION AT IMPERIAL LANDING (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-310) (REDMS No. 7315503) |
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That the Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency extension request as detailed in the staff report titled, “Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency Term Extension at Imperial Landing” dated August 17, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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COMMUNITY WAYFINDING STRATEGY GUIDING PRINCIPLES (File Ref. No. 08-4150-04-06) (REDMS No. 7292432) |
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That the Guiding Principles, as detailed in the staff report titled “Community Wayfinding Strategy Guiding Principles”, dated September 7, 2023, from the Director, Business Services be endorsed; and |
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That these Guiding Principles be used to inform the strategic direction and actions of the draft Community Wayfinding Strategy. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CITY CENTRE DEU BYLAW NO. 9895 AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 10473 |
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That the City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10473 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (2024) BYLAW NO. 10476 |
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That Permissive Property Tax Exemption (2024) Bylaw No. 10476 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSOLIDATED 5 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2023-2027) BYLAW NO. 10429 (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010492) (REDMS No. 7318574, 7348829) |
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That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) Bylaw No. 10429, Amendment Bylaw No. 10492, which incorporates and puts into effect the changes as outlined in the staff report titled “Amendments to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2023-2027) Bylaw No. 10429” dated September 15, 2023, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010496, RZ 21-939470) (REDMS No. 7353646, 7377774) |
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See page 6 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010495, RZ 22-026766) (REDMS No. 7349270, 7358251) |
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See page 7 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010494, RZ 21-943417) (REDMS No. 7346869, 7359985) |
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See page 7 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010484, RZ 23-018081) (REDMS No. 7349260, 7300736, 7293695) |
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That Housing Agreement (4831 Steveston Highway) Bylaw No. 10484 to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of Section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the affordable housing units required by Rezoning Application RZ 23-018081, be introduced and given first, second, and third readings. |
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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. 12-8060-20-010496, RZ 21-939470) (REDMS No. 7353646, 7377774) |
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In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the right-in/right-out driveway access to Steveston Highway will include a channelized raised median within the driveway, (ii) the amenity spaces can be reviewed during the Development Permit application process, (iii) the grove of trees on the east side of the entry driveway are recommended for removal based on existing health and condition, (iv) one significant tree on-site (tag #1000) is not a good candidate for retention and should be replaced due to its structural defects from being previously topped, (v) further information on the centre turning lane on Steveston Highway can be provided prior to the Public Hearing, and (vi) a minimum four month notice to the tenants is required under the Residential Tenancy Act, and the developer is committed to providing a minimum of six month notice. |
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R23/17-6 |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10496, for the rezoning of 5471, 5491/5493, 5531, 5551, 5571, 5591, 5595, 5611/5613 Steveston Highway from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” zone, “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone and “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010495, RZ 22-026766) (REDMS No. 7349270, 7358251) |
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R23/17-7 |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10495, for the rezoning of 3300 Granville Avenue from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010494, RZ 21-943417) (REDMS No. 7346869, 7359985) |
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In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the preliminary landscape plan shows the required tree fencing location for preservation, while Attachment 5 shows the proposed tree management indicating that Tree #548 will be retained, (ii) the applicant is providing all contributions to the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund in addition to voluntarily providing the secondary suite, (iii) the proposed application is consistent with City policies for this area which designates the site for medium-high density townhouses, and (iv) there is a mix of housing in the area. |
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R23/17-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10494, for the rezoning of 7300 St. Albans Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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CONSOLIDATED FEES BYLAW NO. 8636, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO.10486 |
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Discussion ensued with regard to the second time and third time dangerous dog offence impoundment fees. |
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R23/17-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10486 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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BYLAW FOR 2nd and 3rd READING |
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R23/17-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Building Regulation Bylaw 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 10467 (Energy Step Code Requirements) be given second and third reading. |
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CARRIED |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R23/17-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10271 be adopted. |
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CARRIED Wolfe |
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R23/17-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10415 (10331/10333 Bird Road, RZ 22-011049) be adopted. |
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CARRIED Wolfe |
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R23/17-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10048 be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R23/17-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 27, 2023, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on October 27, 2021, be received for information; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of (DP 19-881158) for the property located at 9340 General Currie Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R23/17-15 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:03 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 Tuesday, October 10, 2023. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |