February 10, 2025 - Agenda
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City Council
Council Chambers, City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
Monday, February 10, 2025
7:00 p.m.
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Motion to: |
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CNCL-14 |
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adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 27, 2025; and |
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CNCL-27 |
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receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 31, 2025. |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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PRESENTATION |
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CNCL-36 |
Jane Fernyhough, Chairperson, Richmond Arts Coalition Board, to present the Richmond Arts Coalition Annual Report. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items. |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items. |
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PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS. |
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Motion to rise and report. |
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RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. |
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CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS |
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Receipt of Committee minutes |
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2025 Community Mural Program Projects |
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Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee Revised Terms of Reference |
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Award Of Contract 8307P - Provision Of Parking Meter Equipment |
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2025 Health, Social And Safety Grants |
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2025 Child Care Grants |
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2025 Arts And Culture Grants |
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2025 Environmental Enhancement Grants |
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Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2025) Bylaw No. 10632 |
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REMOVED |
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Amendment To Zoning Bylaw No 8500 To Provide A Zone For Compact Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (ZS32) |
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Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report And 2025 Work Program |
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Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report And 2025 Work Program |
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Response To Metro Vancouver’s Referral: Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Proposed By The City Of Surrey For The Property Located At 15238 – 64 Avenue |
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Land use application for first, second and third reading: |
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8620, 8640, 8660 Spires Road, and the Surplus Portion of the Spires Road Road Allowance – Rezone from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Low to Mid Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR49) – Spires Road (Brighouse Village of City Centre)” Zone (Fougere Architecture Inc. – applicant) |
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Referral Response: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) – Public Consultation Summary And Supplementary Design Review |
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Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 20 by general consent. |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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CNCL-50 |
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the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 28, 2025; |
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CNCL-53 |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 3, 2025; |
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CNCL-60 |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on February 3, 2025; and |
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CNCL-62 |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on February 4, 2025; |
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be received for information. |
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2025 Community Mural Program Projects (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-255) (REDMS No. 7841778) |
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CNCL-65 |
See Page CNCL-65 for full report |
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the 2025 Community Mural Program Projects as presented in the staff report titled "2025 Community Mural Program Projects", dated January 6, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved; and |
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That external contributions received for the 2025 Community Mural Program Projects be added to the project budget and included as an amendment to the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan (2025-2029). |
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Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee Revised Terms of Reference (File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 7840807) |
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CNCL-89 |
See Page CNCL-89 for full report |
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee revised Terms of Reference as detailed in the staff report, “Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee Revised Terms of Reference”, dated January 6, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage be approved. |
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Award of Contract 8307P - Provision of Parking Meter Equipment (File Ref. No. 12-8375-02) (REDMS No. 7807973) |
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CNCL-97 |
See Page CNCL-97 for full report |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Contract 8307P – Provision of Parking Meter Equipment be awarded to J.J. MacKay Canada Ltd. for a five-year term, for an estimated total value of $1,041,056.50, excluding taxes as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8307P - Provision of Parking Meter Equipment”, dated January 6, 2025, from the Director, Community Bylaws and Licencing; |
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That the scope change for the 2025 Capital Project Parking Meter Replacement as identified in the report titled, “Award of Contract 8307P - Provision of Parking Meter Equipment”, dated January 6, 2025, from the Director, Community Bylaws and Licencing be approved; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manger, Law and Community Safety be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with J.J. MacKay Canada Ltd. including, subject to future budget approval, the contemplated five year extension agreement and related documents. |
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2025 Health, Social and Safety Grants (File Ref. No. 08-4055-01) (REDMS No. 08-4055-01) |
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CNCL-103 |
See Page CNCL-103 for full report |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the 2025 Health, Social and Safety Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $497,945 as identified in the staff report titled “2025 Health, Social and Safety Grants”, dated January 21, 2025 from the Director, Community Social Development; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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2025 Child Care Grants (File Ref. No. 07-3070-04) (REDMS No. 7870766) |
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CNCL-236 |
See Page CNCL-236 for full report |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That as identified in the staff report titled “2025 Child Care Grants”, dated January 17, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development: |
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Child Care Capital Grants in the amount of $34,267.96 be awarded; and |
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Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants in the amount of $7,500.00 be awarded; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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2025 Arts and Culture Grants (File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7879234) |
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CNCL-296 |
See Page CNCL-296 for full report |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the Arts and Culture Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $130,039, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2025 Arts and Culture Grants”, dated January 13, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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2025 Environmental Enhancement Grants (File Ref. No. 03-1085-07) (REDMS No. 7886244) |
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CNCL-375 |
See Page CNCL-375 for full report |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the 2025 Environmental Enhancement Grants be awarded for the recommended amount of $38,086 as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2025 Environmental Enhancement Grants”, dated January 13, 2025, from the Director, Parks Services; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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REVENUE ANTICIPATION BORROWING (2025) BYLAW NO. 10632 (File Ref. No. 03-0900-01) (REDMS No. 7903070) |
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CNCL-573 |
See Page CNCL-573 for full report |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2025) Bylaw No. 10632 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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AMENDMENT TO ZONING BYLAW NO 8500 TO PROVIDE A ZONE FOR COMPACT SMALL-SCALE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING (ZS32) (File Ref. No. 08-4100-02-01) (REDMS No. 7909335) |
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CNCL-577 |
See Page CNCL-577 for full report |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10636, to: |
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Create a new zone for “Compact Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (ZS32)”; |
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Rezone 8217 No. 3 Road, 8231 No. 3 Road, 11306 Williams Road, 11308 Williams Road, 11431 Williams Road, 11433 Williams Road, 9671 No. 1 Road, 9675 No. 1 Road and 9351 No. 1 Road from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/S)” to the “Compact Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (ZS32)” zone; and |
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Amend Table 1.12.3 – Table of Equivalencies to include the Compact Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing zone (ZS32); |
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be introduced and given first, second and third reading. |
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RICHMOND INTERCULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2024 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2025 WORK PROGRAM (File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 7854674) |
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CNCL-592 |
See Page CNCL-592 for full report |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee’s 2024 Annual Report, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program”, dated January 20, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved; and |
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That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee’s 2025 Work Program be approved. |
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Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program (File Ref. No. 07-3070-04) (REDMS No. 7881715) |
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CNCL-601 |
See Page CNCL-601 for full report |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2024 Annual Report, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program”, dated January 17, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved; and |
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That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2025 Work Program be approved. |
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Response to Metro Vancouver’s Referral: Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Proposed by the City of Surrey for the Property Located at 15238 – 64 Avenue (File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 7920819) |
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CNCL-614 |
See Page CNCL-614 for full report |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board be advised that the City of Richmond has no concerns on the proposed amendment to the Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy and that this recommendation and accompanying staff report titled "Response to Metro Vancouver's Referral: Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Proposed by the City of Surrey for the Property Located at 15238 - 64 Avenue", dated January 8, 2025 from the Director, Policy Planning be provided to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board. |
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Application by Fougere Architecture Inc. for Rezoning at 8620, 8640, 8660 Spires Road, and the Surplus Portion of the Spires Road Road Allowance from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Low to Mid Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR49) – Spires Road (Brighouse Village of City Centre)” Zone (File Ref. No. RZ 22-023633) (REDMS No. 7871666) |
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CNCL-631 |
See Page CNCL-631 for full report |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10635 to create the “Low to Mid Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR49) – Spires Road (Brighouse Village of City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 8620, 8640, 8660 Spires Road, and the surplus portion of the Spires Road road allowance from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low to Mid Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR49) – Spires Road (Brighouse Village of City Centre)”, be introduced and given first, second and third reading. |
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Referral Response: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) – Public Consultation Summary and Supplementary Design Review (File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-02) (REDMS No. 7865965) |
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CNCL-689 |
See Page CNCL-689 for full report |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 Amendment Bylaw 10630, which proposes to amend conditions when a Development Permit is required for development of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10630 having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10630, 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 hereby found not to require further consultation; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10631, to clarify provisions for development of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing be introduced and given first, second and third reading. |
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*********************** CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA *********************** |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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Placement of Fill Application for the Property Located at the Eastern Terminus of Francis Road - PID: 023-860-481 (Cranberry Meadow Farms Ltd. – Gord Maichin) (File Ref. No. 2-8075-20-AMANDA#/) (REDMS No. 7838121) |
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CNCL-714 |
See Page CNCL-714 for full report |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe |
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That the ‘Placement of Fill’ application submitted by Gord Maichin (Cranberry Meadow Farms Ltd.) proposing to deposit soil to improve the agricultural capability of the property PID: 023- 860-481 which is located at the Eastern Terminus of Francis Road be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for the ALC’s review and decision. |
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2025 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS GRANTS (File Ref. No. 03-1085-01) (REDMS No. 7840684) |
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CNCL-787 |
See Page CNCL-787 for full report |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the 2025 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $125,601, as identified in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2025 Parks, Recreation and Community Events Grants”, dated January 13, 2025, from the Director, Parks Services, and the Director, Recreation and Sport Services; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly, following Council approval. |
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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION |
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Road Closure & Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 10625 (Portion of Road Adjacent to 8620, 8640 and 8660 Spires Road) and Disposition of Closed Road Area in relation to RZ 22-023633 (File Ref. No. 06-2290-20-190) (REDMS No. 7905693) |
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CNCL-886 |
See Page CNCL-886 for full report |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 10625 (Portion of Road Adjacent to 8620, 8640 and 8660 Spires Road) be introduced and given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings; |
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The required notice of road closure and disposition of the closed road be advertised prior to final adoption; |
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Staff be authorized to file a certifying statement executed by the Corporate Officer at Land Title Office cancelling the right of resumption in the closed road pursuant to the Resumption of Highways Regulation; |
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Staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to raise title to the road closure areas totalling ±127 square meters and transfer them to Lansdowne Manor Ltd. or its designate for $415,000 plus applicable taxes; and |
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Staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete all matters as contained in the report titled “Road Closure & Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 10625 (Portion of Road Adjacent to 8620, 8640 and 8660 Spires Road) and Disposition of Closed Road Area in relation to RZ 22-023633”, dated December 20, 2024, including authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the transaction, including executing all required Land Title Office documentation. |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
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NEW BUSINESS |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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CNCL-888 |
Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10623 Opposed at 1st/2nd/3rd Readings – Cllr. Wolfe |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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RECOMMENDATION |
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See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans |
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CNCL-889 |
That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 29, 2025 be received for information. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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