July 17, 2023 - Minutes
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General Purposes Committee
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Monday, July 17, 2023 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on July 4, 2023, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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FRASER RIVER FRESHET AND FLOOD PROTECTION UPDATE 2023 (File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 7184720) |
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Staff noted sea level rise projections are being monitored with current and future projects adapted beyond year 2100 estimates. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled "Fraser River Freshet and Flood Protection Update 2023", dated June 9, 2023, from the Director, Engineering be received for information. |
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Councillor Gillanders entered the meeting at 4:07 p.m.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW NON- RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 7198349) |
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In response to queries from the Committee, staff noted (i) there is a greater demand universally for EV charging, (ii) the 100% EV ready charging requirement for residential buildings provides the basis of assumption that 70-80% of charging will take place there, (iii) staff will be developing retrofit programs for existing buildings over the next few years, (iv) the EV charging infrastructure in not a requirement for drop off zones, but dedicated parking stalls for workforce or visitors would trigger the requirement, (v) for large comprehensive developments the developer would look at EV level 2 infrastructure readiness based on the parking requirements, typically at the design stage, (vi) the overall average cost for infrastructure readiness at the time of development for level 2 is an estimated $400 - $700 per stall, and (vii) unless the parking stall is shared (e.g. car co-ops), the 35% required infrastructure installation refers to the panel capacity, wiring to the parking stall and a junction box to close off, not the actual charging unit. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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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; |
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That an owner would be permitted to submit a Building Permit application in compliance with prior requirements if: |
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A Development Permit was issued by Council prior to adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 10463; or, |
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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. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:21 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, July 17, 2023. |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
Lorraine Anderson |