February 26, 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 February 12 and February 13, 2024; and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on February 20, 2024.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

NAIOP Award Presentation

Barbara Tomasic and Jane Fernyhough to provide the Gateway Theatre annual presentation.

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.

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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Contract Renewal 6722P - Supply and Delivery of Computer Equipment and Related Services

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Regulation of Material On Highways and Public Places Pursuant to Section 46 of the Community Charter

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Application by Firework Productions Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8351 River Road, Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) and 8411, 8431 and 8451 West Road

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on March 18, 2024):

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Portion of 12900 Steveston Highway and 11311 Rice Mill Road – Rezone from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Agriculture (AG3)” (Lucas Hogler – applicant)

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18431 Westminster Highway – Rezone from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Agriculture (AG3)” (Jason Levelton – applicant)

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Hamilton Area Traffic Calming

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Swift Eco-Waste Management Inc. Solid Waste Licence Application - Composting Facility

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 13 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on February 13, 2024;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on February 20, 2024;

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on February 21, 2024; and (distributed separately)

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on February 21, 2024; (distributed separately)

be received for information.

7.

CONTRACT RENEWAL 6722P - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 04-1300-01) (REDMS No. 7537976)

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See Page CNCL-42 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That contract 6722P – Supply and Delivery of Computer Equipment and Related Services, approved by Council on November 23, 2020 for a three-year term be extended for the optional two-year term, to a maximum five-year contract term, thereby expiring November23, 2025; and

(2)

That Contract 6722P Supply and Delivery of Computer Equipment and Related Services for Compugen be increased by $1,279,084.00 excluding taxes, to fund the renewal of that two-year term; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the amendment to the contract with Compugen Inc.

8.

REGULATION OF MATERIAL ON HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC PLACES PURSUANT TO SECTION 46 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010226) (REDMS No. 7356654)

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See Page CNCL-45 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Regulation of Material on Highways Bylaw No. 10226, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10227, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(3)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10228, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(4)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10229, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

9.

APPLICATION BY FIREWORK PRODUCTIONS LTD. FOR A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT AT 8351 RIVER ROAD, DUCK ISLAND (LOT 87, SECTION 21 BLOCK 5 NORTH RANGE 6 WEST PLAN 34592) AND 8411, 8431 AND 8451 WEST ROAD

(File Ref. No. TU 23-033092) (REDMS No. 7528003)

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See Page CNCL-67 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Firework Productions Ltd. for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for the properties at 8351 River Road, Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) and 8411, 8431 and 8451 West Road be considered at a Public Hearing to be held March 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall; and that the following recommendations be forwarded to that meeting for consideration:

“That a Temporary Commercial Use Permit be issued to Firework Productions Ltd. for the property at 8351 River Road and Duck Island (Lot 87, Section 21 Block 5 North Range 6 West Plan 34592) and 8411, 8431 and 8451 West Road for the purposes of permitting the following:

a)      Night market event between April 26, 2024 to October 20, 2024 (inclusive) to allow for a maximum of 84 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit;

b)     Night market event between April 25, 2025 to October 19, 2025 (inclusive) for a maximum of 83 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit;

c)      Night market event between April 24, 2026 to October 18, 2026 (inclusive) for a maximum of 82 event operational days in accordance with identified dates and hours as outlined in Schedule C attached to the Temporary Commercial Use Permit; and

d)     The night market event as outlined in the report dated February 5, 2024 from the Director, Development be subject to the fulfillment of all terms, conditions and requirements outlined in the Temporary Commercial Use Permit and attached Schedules”.

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area be extended to include all properties to the north of Bridgeport Road and West of Great Canadian Way as shown in Attachment 4 to the staff report dated February 5, 2024.

10.

APPLICATION BY LUCAS HOGLER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE NON-ADHERING RESIDENTIAL USE AND REZONING OF A PORTION OF 12900 STEVESTON HIGHWAY & 11311 RICE MILL ROAD FROM “AGRICULTURE (AG1)” TO “AGRICULTURE (AG3)”

(File Ref. No. AG 22-011619, RZ 22-011635) (REDMS No. 7471144)

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See Page CNCL-104 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Lucas Hogler for an Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Adhering Residential Use to allow seasonal farm labour accommodation at 12900 Steveston Highway & 11311 Rice Mill Road be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10533, for the rezoning of a portion of 12900 Steveston Highway & 11311 Rice Mill Road from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Agriculture (AG3)”, and a zoning text amendment to the “Agriculture (AG3)” zone in order to permit more than one seasonal farm labour accommodation located on a lot without an existing single detached housing, be introduced and given first reading.

11.

APPLICATION BY JASON LEVELTON FOR AN AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE NON-ADHERING RESIDENTIAL USE AND REZONING AT 18431 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY FROM “AGRICULTURE (AG1)” TO “AGRICULTURE (AG3)”

(File Ref. No. AG 22-009023, RZ 22-009024) (REDMS No. 7554911)

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See Page CNCL-134 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Jason Levelton for an Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Adhering Residential Use to allow seasonal farm labour accommodation at 18431 Westminster Highway be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission; and

(2)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10534, for the rezoning of 18431 Westminster Highway from “Agriculture (AG1)” to “Agriculture (AG3)”, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

HAMILTON AREA TRAFFIC CALMING

(File Ref. No. 10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 7514752)

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See Page CNCL-158 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That traffic calming measures outlined in Option 3 for Westminster Highway, as described in the staff report titled “Hamilton Area Traffic Calming”, dated January 12, 2024 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed;

(2)

That speed limits on local roads in Hamilton be reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h as described in the staff report titled “Hamilton Area Traffic Calming”, dated January 12, 2024 from the Director, Transportation; and

(3)

That staff bring forward amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 5870 to reflect speed limit reductions for local roads in Hamilton.

13.

SWIFT ECO-WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. SOLID WASTE LICENCE APPLICATION - COMPOSTING FACILITY

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-04) (REDMS No. 7552849)

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See Page CNCL-167 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, as outlined in the staff report titled "Swift Eco-Waste Management Inc. Solid Waste Licence Application - Composting Facility" dated January 24, 2024, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, and the Director, Public Works Operations, Metro Vancouver be advised that the City of Richmond does not approve the issuance of a Solid Waste Facility Licence application to Swift Eco-Waste Management Inc., and that the preliminary solid waste and air quality comments be forwarded to Metro Vancouver.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE

Councillor Alexa Loo, Chair

14.

OPTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ESCORT SERVICES AND BODY RUBS

(FILE REF. NO. 12-8275-11) (REDMS NO. 7529119)

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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Gillanders

(1)

That Option 2 as described in the staff report titled "Options for Enforcement of Escort Services and Body Rub Studios" dated January 16, 2024 from the General Manager, Community Safety be endorsed;

(2)

That staff amend the Business Licence Bylaw 7360, the Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, the Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, and the Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (2024) Bylaw No. 10532

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

15.

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

Chuck Puchmayr , Civic Visions to delegate on challenges facing Zodiac Karaoke and related businesses in Richmond

16.

Motion to rise and report.

ADJOURNMENT