November 27, 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 (by Teleconference)
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

R23/20-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 14, 2023, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November 14, 2023, be adopted as circulated;

(3)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November 20, 2023, be adopted as circulated; and

(4)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on November 20, 2023, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Sports Wall of Fame Presentation.

Mayor Brodie introduced two new inductees to the Richmond Sport Wall of Fame, which recognizes individuals and teams who have attained a very high level of achievement and contribution to sport. 

Trish Nicholson (individual award) and the Olden Pirates Soccer Team (team award), were presented their awards and join an esteemed group of 53 individuals and teams previously inducted.

The Richmond Sport Wall of Fame and the accompanying digital kiosk is on display at the Richmond Olympic Oval as part of the History of Sport in Richmond exhibit, celebrating the rich history of sport and recognizing the outstanding contributions of the inductees to the community.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R23/20-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:21 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 12 – Application By 1174602 BC Ltd. For An Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Farm Use At 5440 No. 6 Road

Roger Jawanda, CityWest Consulting Ltd., agent for the Applicant, provided an overview of the application, noting the need for commercial vehicle parking and truck chassis storage and the property’s proximity to surrounding industrial lands and ideal access to ports.

Prabjit Sandhu, Applicant’s son, provided an overview of the purchase of the property in 2022, the subsequent need for commercial vehicle parking on a temporary basis, and anticipated future plans for the property.

Item No. 8 – R7 Rapidbus Update

Francis Leung, Richmond resident, referenced his submission to the General Purposes Committee, November 20, 2023 (copy on file), and subsequent poster from transitmovement.ca for additional bus service that has been displayed along some transit routes (copy on file).  In response, it was requested that Mr. Leung forward copies of the poster to Translink, Metro Vancouver Mayors, MLAs and MPs.

R23/20-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:35 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R23/20-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6, No. 8 through No. 10, and No. 12 through No. 16 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on November 15, 2023;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on November 20, 2023;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on November 21, 2023; and

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on November 22, 2023;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

LETTER RE: RED LIGHT CAMERAS

(File Ref. No. 10-6450-089-01) (REDMS No.)

See Page 8 for action on this matter.

8.

R7 RAPIDBUS UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04; 10-6480-03-01) (REDMS No. 7422060, 7461571, 7461554, 7471602, 7471667)

That staff continue to pursue the R7 RapidBus as presented in the staff report titled “R7 RapidBus Update” dated October 27, 2023, from the Director, Transportation.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

PHOENIX NET LOFT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 06-2052-25-PNET1) (REDMS No. 7386165, 7471623)

(1)

That Option 1 – Arts, Culture and Heritage Multi-Use Space be endorsed in principle as the future program for the Phoenix Net Loft as detailed in the staff report titled “Phoenix Net Loft Program”, dated October 18, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That staff report back with a detailed program plan, concept design, and proposed capital and operating budget, including the possibility of grant funding from senior levels of government.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

CITY EVENTS PROGRAM 2024

(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01; 03-1085-05; 03-1085-06; 11-7400-20-CAFE1; 11-7400-20-CBLO1; 11-7400-20-DOPE1; 11-7400-20-SSFE1; 11-7400-20-MFES1) (REDMS No. 7413031, 7471657, 7412897)

(1)

That the City Events Program 2024, as outlined in Table 1 of the staff report titled “City Events Program 2024”, dated October 19, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed for the following events and initiatives:

(a)

Children's Arts Festival;

(b)

Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival;

(c)

Doors Open Richmond;

(d)

Community Celebration Grants Program;

(e)

Neighbourhood Block Party Fund;

(f)

Steveston Salmon Festival;

(g)

Richmond Maritime Festival; and

(h)

Supporting food security through community-driven events; and

(2)

That expenditures totalling $810,000 for the City Events Program 2024 with funding from the Rate Stabilization Account be considered in the 2024 budget process.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATION BY GURJIT POONI FOR REZONING AT 10511 LASSAM ROAD FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED RS1/E” ZONE TO THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-0105-13, RZ 22-011080) (REDMS No. 7404492, 7424368, 280220)

See Page 9 for action on this matter.

12.

APPLICATION BY 1174602 BC LTD. FOR AN AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE NON-FARM USE AT 5440 NO. 6 ROAD

(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20, AG 23-013899) (REDMS No. 7385682, 7428678)

That authorization for 1174602 BC Ltd. to forward an Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Farm Use application to the Agricultural Land Commission for commercial vehicle parking be denied.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

APPLICATION TO 2023/24 BC ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 03-1087-19-02) (REDMS No. 7348760)

(1)

That the submission for cost-sharing to the 2023/24 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program as described in the staff report titled “Application to 2023/24 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program” dated October 23, 2023, from the Director, Transportation be endorsed;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized on behalf of the City to execute the funding agreement should the above application be successful; and

(3)

That should the grant application be successful, the grant amount will be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

AWARD OF CONTRACT – DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8173NOITC) (REDMS No. 7368494)

(1)

That Direct Digital Controls Maintenance Services be awarded to Ainsworth Inc., in the amount of $2,609,707.00 for a five-year term as described in the report titled "Award of Contract – Direct Digital Controls Maintenance Services," dated October 18, 2023, from

the Director, Facilities and Project Development;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to extend the initial five-year term, up to the maximum total term of seven years, for the maximum total amount of $3,807,027.00 as described in the report titled "Award of Contract – Direct Digital Controls Maintenance Services," dated October 18, 2023, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with Ainsworth Inc.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8200Q – ON-CALL FIRE SYSTEM SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8200Q) (REDMS No. 7377194)

(1)

That Contract 8200Q – On-Call Fire System Services as detailed in the staff report titled “Award of Contract 8200Q – On-Call Fire System Services,” dated October 18, 2023, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development be awarded for a three-year term to Elite Fire Protection Ltd. for an estimated average amount of $227,150.00 annually, with an approximate total value of $681,450.00 over a three-year period;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to extend the initial three-year term up to the maximum total term of five years, for the maximum total amount of $1,157,450.00 as described in the report titled "Award of Contract 8200Q – On-Call Fire System Services," dated October 18, 2023, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contract amendment and all related documentation with Elite Fire Protection Ltd. over the five-year term.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

UPDATE ON 2023/2024 SNOW AND ICE RESPONSE PREPARATIONS

(File Ref. No. 10-6360-13; 01-0095-20-7013) (REDMS No. 7420249,70891790, 6779467)

(1)

That the staff report titled “Update on 2023/2024 Snow and Ice Response Preparations”, dated November 6, 2023, from the Director, Public Works Operations, be received for information; and

(2)

That Policy 7013, updated to reflect servicing of bus stops, wheelchair letdowns and services at civic facilities, be adopted.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Alexa Loo, Chair

7.

LETTER RE: RED LIGHT CAMERAS

(File Ref. No. 10-6450-089-01) (REDMS No.)

R23/20-5

It was moved and seconded

That a letter be sent to the Province to upgrade the provincially owned red light cameras in the City to speed read cameras and that staff explore other areas where there should be more cameras and ability for the Province to install the cameras. 

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) the reliability and threshold of speed cameras, (ii) privacy concerns on how data is used, (iii) who reviews the data, (iv) evidence that cameras change behaviour, and (v) the overall feasibility.  Staff noted that a review of the information discussed will be provided in a report back to Council.

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

R23/20-14

It was moved and seconded

That the main motion be referred to staff to review the effectiveness of red light cameras in the City and the effectiveness of speed cameras in other areas and what ensues from that, including examples, and report back.

The question on the referral motion was not called as further discussion ensued.

The question on the referral motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie and Councillors Heed, Hobbs, Loo and McNulty opposed.

The question on the main motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Councillors Au, Day, Gillanders and Wolfe opposed.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

11.

APPLICATION BY GURJIT POONI FOR REZONING AT 10511 LASSAM ROAD FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED RS1/E” ZONE TO THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-0105-13, RZ 22-011080) (REDMS No. 7404492, 7424368, 280220)

Staff noted the existing hedges on the north and west side of the property have not been identified for removal.

R23/20-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10513, for the rezoning of 10511 Lassam Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED
Opposed:  Cllr. Wolfe

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that:

Guang Ma has been appointed to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2025.

The following were appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2025:

·          

Yun-Jou Chang;

·          

Vladimir Choi;

·          

Mikaela Nuval;

·          

Ashok Rattan;

·          

Daniel Remedios;

·          

Randy Sandhu;

·          

Athena Estremadura;

·          

Dina McInnes; and

·          

Sissi Su.

The following were appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2025:

·          

Alan Tse;

·          

Pamela Andrews;

·          

Judy Liu;

·          

Vikas Tanwar; and

·          

Jerome Teo.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R23/20-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 10487;

Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 10488;

City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10489;

Flood Protection Bylaw No. 10426, Amendment Bylaw No. 10499;

Sanity Sewer Bylaw No. 10427, Amendment Bylaw No. 10500;

Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 10501;

Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 10502;

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10126 7600 and 7620 Ash Street, RZ 19-853820);

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10340 (8720/8740 Rosemary Avenue, RZ 21-934283); and

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10478 (4831 Steveston Highway, RZ 23-018081).

CARRIED

R23/20-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and Richmond Official Community Plan 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 10154 (5300 No 3 Road, CP 15-717017) be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed:  Cllr. Wolfe

R23/20-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10155 (10140, 10160, 10180 No 1 Rd and 4051 & 4068 Cavendish Drive, RZ 18-820669) be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed:  Cllr. Wolfe

R23/20-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10156 (10140, 10160, 10180 No 1 Rd and 4051 & 4068 Cavendish Drive, RZ 18‑820669) be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed:  Cllr. Wolfe

R23/20-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10383 (3660/3662 Williams Road, RZ 21-936512) be adopted.

CARRIED
Opposed:  Cllrs. Au
Day
Gillanders
Wolfe

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R23/20-12

17.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 16, 2023, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 26, 2023, April 13, 2022 and August 9, 2023, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 20-918785) for the property located at 10651 Swinton Crescent;

(b)

 a Development Variance Permit (DV 23-013843) for the property at 7600 Ash Street, and

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 21-940028) for the property located at 10140, 10160, 10180 No. 1 Road and 4051 Cavendish Drive;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R23/20-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:42 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, November 23, 2023.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)