April 4, 2022 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on March 21, 2022.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

1.

Digital Strategy Update - 2022 
(File Ref. No. 04-1300-01) (REDMS No. 6855784)

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See Page GP-8 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Grant Fengstad

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report titled, “Digital Strategy Update - 2022” from the Director of Information Technology be received for information.

2.

Proposed Ongoing City of Richmond Patio Program 
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-01) (REDMS No. 6784481

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See Page GP-41 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Katie Ferland

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond Patio Program, as described in the staff report titled “Proposed Ongoing City of Richmond Patio Program”, dated March 14, 2022, from the General Manager, Community Safety, be approved for implementation;

(2)

That Council introduce a new process for issuing patio permits as described in the staff report titled “Proposed Ongoing City of Richmond Patio Program”, from the General Manager, Community Safety, dated March 14, 2022, by giving first, second and third readings to:

(a)

Public Space Patio Regulation Bylaw 10350;

(b)

Development Permit, Development Variance Permit and Temporary Commercial and Industrial Use Permit Procedure Bylaw No. 7273, Amendment Bylaw No. 10366;

(a)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10367; and

(b)

Heritage Procedures Bylaw No. 8400, Amendment Bylaw No. 10363;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10362 be introduced and given first reading;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10362, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

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

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

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10362, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is found not to require further consultation;

(6)

That the expiry date for valid Expedited Temporary Outdoor Patio (TOP) Permits be extended to June 1, 2023;

(7)

That a letter be sent to the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) requesting an extension to existing Temporary Expanded Service Area authorizations in Richmond until June 1, 2023; and

(8)

That staff be directed to provide an update in the fall of 2023 to Council regarding implementation of the City of Richmond Patio Program.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

Accelerated Flood Protection Program Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 6834711)

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See Page GP-111 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jason Ho

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled, “Accelerated Flood Protection Program Update”, dated March 4, 2022, from the Director, Engineering, be received for information.

LAW AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

4.

Amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw –  Remote Public Participation 
(File Ref. No. 12-8125-80-14-05) (REDMS No. 6860935)

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See Page GP-118 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Claudia Jesson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10373, which introduces amendments relating to the requirement for pre‑registration for participation by means of electronic or other communication facilities, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

COUNCILLOR MICHAEL WOLFE

5.

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty                                                               
(File Ref. No.)

RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the following resolution to support the call for a global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty:

(1)

That the City of Richmond support the global call for protecting public health and safety from the risks of fossil fuels, and formally endorse the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty; and

(2)

That the City of Richmond further our impact and write to the BC Minister for the Environmental and Climate Change Strategy, MLAs for Richmond and the Federal Minister for Environment and Climate Change, MPs for Richmond; and 

(3)

That the City of Richmond communicate our endorsement with the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), in anticipation of their own endorsements, respectively.

ADJOURNMENT