January 15, 2024 -Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Laura Gillanders
Councillor Kash Heed
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Absent:

Councillor Chak Au

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R24/1-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

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

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on December 18, 2023, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R24/1-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R24/1-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R24/1-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 12 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

The Community Safety meeting held on December 12, 2023;

(2)

the Public Works and Transportation meeting held on December 20, 2023; and

(3)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services meeting held on December 20, 2023;

(4)

the Finance Committee meeting held on January 8, 2024;

(5)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on January 8, 2024; and

(6)

the Planning Committee meeting held on January 9, 2024;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

TERRA NOVA RURAL PARK HISTORICAL ASSETS PROGRAM PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND NEXT STEPS

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-TNRP1; XR: 11-7200-20-01) (REDMS No. 7313039, 7329597)

(1)

That the Terra Nova Rural Park Historical Assets Program Plan Guiding Principles as outlined in the staff report titled “Terra Nova Rural Park Historical Assets Program Plan Guiding Principles and Next Steps,” dated November 15, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed; and

(2)

That staff proceed with Phase 2 of the Terra Nova Rural Park Historical Assets Program Plan.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

2024 ENGAGING ARTISTS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAM PUBLIC ART PROJECTS

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-089) (REDMS No. 7401791, 7452512, 7298087, 7422522)

That the 2024 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects as presented in the staff report titled “2024 Engaging Artists in Community Program Public Art Projects”, dated November 15, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved for implementation once the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) is adopted by Council.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

2024 COMMUNITY MURAL PROGRAM PROJECTS

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-255) (REDMS No. 7417993, 7418002, 6967436, 7437165)

(1)

That the 2024 Community Mural Program Projects as presented in the staff report titled “2024 Community Mural Program Projects”, dated November 15, 2023, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved for implementation once the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) is adopted by Council; and

(2)

That external contributions received for the 2024 Community Mural Program Projects be added to the project budget and included as an amendment to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

EXTENSION OF CONTRACT - 6577P - ON-CALL COLLECTION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-6577P) (REDMS No. 7385204)

(1)

That Contract 6577P – On-call Collection of Hazardous Materials be extended for an additional three-year term, commencing February 1, 2024 with the total contract value of $1,584,560, split between GFL Environmental Inc. and Secure Energy Services Inc. as described in the report titled “Extension of Contract - 6577P - On-Call Collection of Hazardous Materials”, dated November 28, 2023, from the Director, Public Works Operations;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the extension of the contract for a further two-year term, up to a maximum total term of eight years, for the maximum total amount of $2,288,120, as described in the report titled “Extension of Contract - 6577P - On-Call Collection of Hazardous Materials”, dated November 28, 2023, from the Director, Public Works Operations; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the extension of the contract with GFL Environmental Inc. and Secure Energy Services Inc.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

APPLICATION BY LANDA GLOBAL PROPERTIES TO DISCHARGE SECTION 219 COVENANT PROHIBITING INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES FROM 5766 & 5788 GILBERT ROAD

(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20- ZT 23-027054) (REDMS No. 7450663)

That City Council authorize the discharge of the Section 219 Covenant (CA6309767) prohibiting indoor recreation facilities from 5766 & 5788 Gilbert Road.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

APPLICATION BY FAIRCHILD DEVELOPMENT LTD. FOR A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT AT 8320 CAMBIE ROAD AND 8431 BROWNWOOD ROAD

(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20- TU 23-018648) (REDMS No. 7443689, 7499402)

(1)

That the application by Fairchild Development Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TU 23-018648) to allow ‘Non-accessory Parking’ at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road be considered for a period of three years; and

(2)

That the application be forwarded to the February 20, 2024 Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

13.

APPLICATION BY KULDIP KHAKH FOR REZONING AT 10200 CAITHCART ROAD FROM THE "SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)" ZONE TO THE "SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)" ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010521, RZ 20-904781) (REDMS No. 7470320, 2221494, 7468878)

R24/1-5

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10521, for the rezoning of 10200 Caithcart Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to public notifications and tree retention and replacement.

The question on the motion was then called and CARRIED.

R24/1-6

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10521 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

14.

APPLICATION BY PAKLAND PROPERTIES (KHALID HASAN) FOR REZONING AT 2200 MCLENNAN AVENUE FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/D)” ZONE TO THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/B)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010409, RZ 21-938395) (REDMS No. 6951214, 3387639, 3370153, 7227277)

R24/1-7

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10409, for the rezoning of 2200 McLennan Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/D)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone to create two lots, be introduced and given first reading.

CARRIED

R24/1-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10409 be given second and third readings.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

Councillor Alexa Loo, Chair

15.

RICHMOND TRAFFIC INTERSECTION CAMERAS AND PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA SYSTEM

(File Ref. No. 10-6450-07-07; XR: 10-6450-08-01) (REDMS No. 7471928, 5632725, 5649430, 6329429, 6410712, 6432621, 6684744, 6754953, 6755199, 7449501)

Discussion ensued with respect to (i) estimated costs of the proposal, (ii) potential privacy concerns for individuals, (iii) the cameras increasing and improving public safety, (iv) the enhanced camera network playing a key role in assisting with serious crime investigations, (v) access to information/images from the cameras requiring judicial authorization, and (vi) the rationale for the proposed public safety camera system.

R24/1-9

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

A more detailed assessment of the costs associated with implementing the Proposed Public Safety Camera System, including phasing options and funding sources, as described in the report titled “Richmond Traffic Intersection Cameras and Proposed Public Safety Camera System” dated December 6, 2023 from the City Solicitor and General Manager, Community Safety be presented for Council’s consideration and approval through a future budget process;

(2)

The feasibility of obtaining a Court declaration in advance of the expenditures associated with implementing the Proposed Public Safety Camera System, as described in the report titled “Richmond Traffic Intersection Cameras and Proposed Public Safety Camera System” dated December 6, 2023 from the City Solicitor and General Manager, Community Safety be explored;

(3)

Any necessary Privacy Impact Assessment for the Proposed Public Safety Camera System be undertaken to satisfy the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act; and

(4)

A copy of this report titled “Richmond Traffic Intersection Cameras and Proposed Public Safety Camera System” dated December 6, 2023 from the City Solicitor and General Manager, Community Safety be provided to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and Richmond Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Gillanders

Wolfe

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R24/1-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230 Amendment Bylaw No. 10507;

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10508;

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10509,

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10517, and

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10519.

CARRIED

R24/1-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10163 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

R24/1-12

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10447 be adopted.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R24/1-13

16.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 14, 2022, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 21-942090) for the property located at 7100 & 7120 Ash Street, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R24/1-14

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:10 p.m.).

CARRIED

Belinda Boyd and Hugh Frieberg, Richmond Food Aid Delivery Coalition, expressed their support of the motion regarding Homeless Crisis from the October 16, 2023 General Purposes Committee and spoke about the critical need for after hours outreach staff.  Referring to their letter to Council (Copy on file) they highlighted that (i) outreach professionals are essential in ensuring that homeless individuals have access to a nightly meal and for connecting them to crucial housing, mental, addiction, emergency dental, and other essential health services, (ii) the new city outreach positions should work with the community based outreach workers to establish coordination and collaboration, (iii) faith communities are providing meals for the homeless outreach but additional funding is needed to support staffing, reduce burnout and secure sufficient food supplies, and (iv) there is a need for a city-funded homeless outreach program with afterhours as well as regular outreach staff.

In response to a query from Council the delegation noted that the benefit of contracting out the outreach staff positions is that it may be more cost effective then having an in house city position and there are many agencies and organizations that have experience in outreach work that may be able to fill these positions quicker.

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

R24/1-15

It was moved and seconded

That staff review and report back on the presentation made by the Richmond Food Aid Coalition taking into consideration the letter and comments made, particularly around coordination with the existing outreach staff and the Human Resources aspects.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff advised (i) the vast majority of the outreach worker job responsibilities will entail being out in the field providing outreach, and working non standard hours, and (ii) a memorandum is forthcoming with more information on the outreach worker position.

The question on the referral motion was then called and CARRIED.

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

R24/1-16

It was moved and seconded

That staff review and report back on what is needed in the form of in kind services, people and funding to support the fifteen non-profit organizations providing emergency meals to feed food insecure individuals in Richmond and the feasibility of providing this support.

CARRIED

Sharan Pawa and Shaelyn Arnould, UNITE HERE Local 40, spoke about their on-going labour dispute with the Sheraton Vancouver Airport hotel and requested that the City not hold any of their events at the hotel. 

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

R24/1-17

It was moved and seconded

That City of Richmond provide support to the Sheraton Airport Hotel workers by not doing any business with the Sheraton Airport Hotel. 

CARRIED

Mustafa Siddiqui and Michael Siddiqui expressed their concerns about Richmond City Hall flying the Ukrainian flag and that flying one flag over the other may be seen as choosing a side and result in an increase in racism.

R24/1-18

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:49 p.m.).

ADJOURNMENT

R24/1-19

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:50 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, January 15, 2024.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)