February 12, 2024 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

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(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 29, 2024; and

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(2)

receive for information the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated January 26, 2024.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

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 – ITEM NO. 20.

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

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.

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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Addition of names to the Richmond City Cenotaph.

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London/Steveston Dog Off-Leash Area Update

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Award Of Contract 8239P – Delivery of Advanced Lifeguarding, Lifesaving and First Aid Instructional and Recertification Courses

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First Nations Bunkhouse Interpretive Program and Level of Service

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Award Of Contract 8259P – IT Security - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

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Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2024) Bylaw No. 10532

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Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program

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Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program

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Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program

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Land use applications for first, second and third reading:

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6660 Francis Road  – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to the “Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA)” Zone (Shawn Liu – applicant)

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9371 and 9391 Francis Road  – Rezone from the “Single Detached (RS1/C)” Zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTl4)” Zone (Manswell Enterprises Ltd  – Applicant)

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 17 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on January 30, 2024;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 5, 2024; (distributed separately)

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(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on February 5, 2024; and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 6, 2024; (distributed separately)

be received for information.

7.

ADDITION OF NAMES TO THE RICHMOND CITY CENOTAPH.
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)

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See Page CNCL-48 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond acknowledge Canadian soldiers Private Hikotaro Koyanagi and Private Kazuo Harada and their sacrifice for Canada; and

(2)

That their names be appropriately added to the Richmond City Cenotaph in time for the National Civic Ceremony on November 11, 2024.

8.

LONDON/STEVESTON DOG OFF-LEASH AREA UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-LSTE1) (REDMS No. 7461802)

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See Page CNCL-51 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Option 1, as outlined in the staff report titled “London/Steveston Dog Off-Leash Area Update”, dated December 20, 2023, from the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed; and

(2)

That staff write a letter to the residents adjacent to the proposed off-leash area advising of the proposed options outlined in the staff report, before the next Council meeting.

9.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8239P – DELIVERY OF ADVANCED LIFEGUARDING, LIFESAVING AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONAL AND RECERTIFICATION COURSES

(File Ref. No. 11-7125-01) (REDMS No. 7431664)

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See Page CNCL-79 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 8239P – Delivery of Advanced Lifeguarding, Lifesaving and First Aid Instructional and Recertification Courses be awarded to L.I.T. Aquatics Ltd. for a three-year term for the projected contract value of $1,449,000 exclusive of taxes, as described in the report titled, “Award of Contract 8239P – Delivery of Advanced Lifeguarding, Lifesaving and First Aid Instructional and Recertification Courses”, dated January 2, 2024, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Services, be authorized to extend the initial three-year term, up to the maximum total term of five years, for the maximum total amount of $2,415,000 exclusive of taxes, as described in the report titled, “Award of Contract 8239P – Delivery of Advanced Lifeguarding, Lifesaving and First Aid Instructional and Recertification Courses”, dated January 2,2024, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Community Services, be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with L.I.T. Aquatics Ltd.

10.

FIRST NATIONS BUNKHOUSE INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM AND LEVEL OF SERVICE

(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 7373274)

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See Page CNCL-84 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the First Nations Bunkhouse Interpretive Program and Level of Service as detailed in the staff report titled “First Nations Bunkhouse Interpretive Program and Level of Service”, dated January 9, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services and Director, Facilities and Project Development be approved;

(2)

That staff investigate the historical use of the building as a smokehouse;

(3)

That a joint committee of Council and Britannia Heritage Society members be formed to oversee the restoration; and

(4)

That the National Historical Sites and Monuments Board should be consulted on the restoration process.

11.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8259P – IT SECURITY - EXTENDED DETECTION AND RESPONSE (XDR)

(File Ref. No. 04-1300-01) (REDMS No. 7489418)

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See Page CNCL-103 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That contract 8259P – Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution be awarded to Optiv Canada for an aggregate value of $534.813.30, exclusive of taxes for an initial contract term of three years, which includes an option to extend with the value of$478,376.50 at the end of the initial term for a further three years as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8259P – IT Security - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)” dated January 2, 2024 from the Director, Information Technology; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to extend the initial three-year term up to the maximum total term of six years as described in the report “Award of Contract 8259P – IT Security -Extended Detection and Response (XDR),” dated January 2, 2024, from the Director, Information Technology; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contract amendment and all related documentation with Optiv Canada over the six-year term.

12.

REVENUE ANTICIPATION BORROWING (2024) BYLAW NO. 10532

(File Ref. No. 03-0900-01) (REDMS No. 7501395)

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See Page CNCL-107 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2024) Bylaw No. 10532 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

13.

RICHMOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT 2023 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2024 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-ACEN1-01) (REDMS No. 7479227)

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See Page CNCL-111 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment’s 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Advisory Committee on the Environment 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program” dated January 9, 2024, from the Director of Policy Planning, be approved.

14.

RICHMOND ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2023 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2024 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-05) (REDMS No. 7476143)

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See Page CNCL-118 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee’s 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program” dated January 4, 2024, from the Director of Community Social Development, be approved.

15.

CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2023 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2024 WORK PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 07-3070-01/) (REDMS No. 7487416)

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See Page CNCL-128 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee’s 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Program” dated January 3, 2024, from the Director, Community Social Development, be approved.

16.

APPLICATION BY SHAWN LIU FOR REZONING AT 6660 FRANCIS ROAD FROM “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E)” ZONE TO THE “ARTERIAL ROAD TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RDA)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 20-891129) (REDMS No. 7482815)

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See Page CNCL-141 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10529, for the rezoning of 6660 Francis Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

17.

APPLICATION BY MANSWELL ENTERPRISES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 9371 AND 9391 FRANCIS ROAD FROM THE “SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/C)” ZONE TO THE “LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL4)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 22-005593) (REDMS No. 7332772)

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See Page CNCL-169 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10527, for the rezoning of 9371 and 9391 Francis Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/C)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, 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

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

18.

SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITE
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page CNCL-213 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Au

(1)

That Staff administer a practicability analysis to gauge the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a drug consumption site within the Richmond General Hospital Precinct. This analysis will evaluate the impact on public safety, healthcare costs, and community perceptions, providing evidence-based recommendations for the successful implementation of a supervised drug consumption site to address the growing public health crisis related to acute drug addiction and overdose deaths;

(2)

That staff collaborate with Coastal Health as the Authority responsible to fund and provide services onsite, both the Provincial and Federal Governments, local healthcare providers, and community organizations in establishing the drug consumption site. This collaboration will ensure that individuals accessing these sites receive comprehensive care, including access to addiction treatment, harm minimization services, and counseling;

(3)

That staff recommend to Council a process to establish a task force comprised of representatives from law enforcement, legal services, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience of drug addiction to develop guidelines, protocols, and best practices for the implementation of the drug consumption site, ensuring its effectiveness, acceptance, and safety;

(4)

That staff recommend to Council the resources required for community education and awareness campaigns about supervised drug consumption sites. These campaigns will aim to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and promote understanding of the public health benefits associated with these sites;

(5)

That staff recommend to Council a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the drug consumption site. This system will collect data on overdose rates, healthcare utilization, and referrals to addiction treatment, allowing Council  to make informed decisions about the future of this site; and

(6)

That staff develop a process to ensure that community concerns and perspectives are considered during the planning and implementation process.

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

19.

APPLICATION BY LANSDOWNE PHASE 1 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR REZONING AT 5300 NO. 3 ROAD FROM THE “AUTO-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL (CA)” ZONE TO THE “RESIDENTIAL/LIMITED COMMERCIAL (ZMU55) – LANSDOWNE VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 23-011557) (REDMS No. 7536337)

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See Page CNCL-215 for full report
See Page CNCL-478 for staff memorandum

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllrs. Day and McNulty

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10523 to amend Section 2.33 map entitled “Pedestrian Environment Map (2031)”, Section 2.5.1 map entitled “A Base for Building a Living Landscape Map”, Section 2.6 map entitled “Base Level Parks & Open Space Map (2031)”, subsection 2.6.3(c) map entitled “Pedestrian Linkages Map”, subsection 3.1.3(c) (Pedestrian Linkages) map entitled “Designated Green Link & Linear Park Location Map”, and Section 3.3.2 Special Precinct 2.0 plan entitled “Special Precinct Character Areas & Major Park and Public Open Space Plan”, to move the North-South “Minor Green Link” east of Cooney Road identified in the OCP Lansdowne Village (City Centre), to along the west side of Kwantlen Street, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 10523, having been considered in conjunction with:

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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

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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;

(3)

That Bylaw 10523, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10511 to create the “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU55) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone a portion of 5300 No.3 Road from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU55) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10219

(9300 and 9320 Cambie Road, RZ 18-835042)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. Wolfe

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

20.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on January 17, 2024 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on February 15, 2023, be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 21-933765) for the properties at 9300 and 9320 Cambie Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT