February 8, 2022 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PLN-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on January 18, 2022.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

February 23, 2022, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Foursquare gospel church of canada - application 
(File Ref. No. TU 20-901466) (REDMS No. 6806554)

PLN-7

See Page PLN-7 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Wayne Craig and Nathan Andrews

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TCUP) for the property at Unit 140 - 11300 No. 5 Road to permit “Religious Assembly” use be considered for three years from the date of issuance; and

(2)

That this application be forwarded to the March 21, 2022 Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall.

2.

Enhanced Protections for Significant Trees 
(File Ref. No. 12-8360-01) (REDMS No. 6824071)

PLN-31

See Page PLN-31 for full report

Designated Speaker:  James Cooper and Gord Jaggs

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Tree Protection Bylaw No. 8057, Amendment Bylaw No. 10343 amending regulations for the enhanced protections of significant trees be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10348 introducing the security deposit amounts for tree survival and tree replacement related to building permit and subdivision be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(3)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No.10348 introducing tickets related to the amendments to the tree protection bylaw be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

(4)

That Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10339, which would amend provisions for the protection of trees, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10339, 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; and

(6)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10339, 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.

3.

BC Housing’s SAFER Program 
(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 6772537)

PLN-64

See Page PLN-64 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Cody Spencer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “BC Housing’s SAFER program,” dated January 5, 2022 from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information;

(2)

That the City of Richmond write to the provincial government, including the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, Richmond’s Members of the Legislative

Assembly and BC Housing to advocate for an increase to the maximum rent ceilings and monthly payment amounts provided by the BC Housing Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program; and

(3)

That the City of Richmond forward the City’s analysis regarding BC Housing’s SAFER program to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for consideration.

4.

Referral Response on Public Access Along the Steveston Waterfront and Proposed Amendments to the Steveston Area Plan 
(File Ref. No. 08-4060-05-01 ) (REDMS No. 6773172 )

PLN-69

See Page PLN-69­ for full report

Designated Speaker:  John Hopkins

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10344, to revise policies on public access to and along the waterfront in the Steveston Village Riverfront area contained in Section 2.4 of the Official Community Plan (Steveston Area Plan), be introduced and granted first reading.

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10344, 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 programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10344, 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.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT