March 10, 2025 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on February 24, 2025.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATION

Alex Kurnicki, Manager, Parks Programs, to present 2025 Richmond Street Banners.

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. 18.

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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Richmond Public Art Program 2024 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan

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Arrival of the S.V. Titania Painting Loan Request

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Proposed South Dyke Trail Enhancements Around Crown Packaging

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Burkeville Neighbourhood Park Renewal – Engagement Results and Next Steps

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Sewer Heat Recovery Central Energy Plant - Concept Design

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Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029:  2024 Update

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Bill 16 – Request to Extend June 30, 2025 Deadline to Existing Bonus Density Zones

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Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program

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Seniors Strategy Highlights Report 2023–2024

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Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program

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Application by Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada to Extend the Temporary Commercial Use Permit at Unit 140 - 11300 No. 5 Road (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on April 22, 2025)

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 February 25, 2025;

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(2)

the Finance Committee meeting held on March 3, 2025;

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(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on March 3, 2025; and

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on March 4, 2025;

be received for information.

7.

Richmond Public Art Program 2024 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01/2025) (REDMS No. 7931292)

CNCL-38

See Page CNCL-38 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Public Art Program 2024 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan”, dated February 3, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

8.

Arrival of the S.V. Titania Painting Loan Request

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01) (REDMS No. 7882234)

CNCL-45

See Page CNCL-45 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Arrival of the S.V. Titania painting loan request, as described in the staff report titled, “Arrival of the S.V. Titania Painting Loan Request”, dated February 3, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be approved.

9.

Proposed South Dyke Trail Enhancements around Crown Packaging

(File Ref. No. 06-2400-20-SDYK1) (REDMS No. 7922740)

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See Page CNCL-49 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed enhancements and associated impacts for the trail within the statutory right of way over 13800 No. 3 Road, around Crown Packaging, as outlined in the staff report titled “Proposed South Dyke Trail Enhancements around Crown Packaging”, dated February 10, 2025, from the Director, Parks Services, be approved; and

(2)

That staff proceed with the next steps, including an Agricultural Land Commission application and approval, as outlined in the staff report titled “Proposed South Dyke Trail Enhancements around Crown Packaging”, dated February 10, 2025, from the Director, Parks Services.

10.

Burkeville Neighbourhood Park Renewal –Engagement Results and Next Steps

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-BURK1) (REDMS No. 7904128)

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See Page CNCL-58 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the concept for the playground and sport courts renewal as outlined in the staff report titled “Burkeville Neighbourhood Park Renewal – Engagement Results and Next Steps”, dated February 12, 2025, from the Director, Park Services, be approved; and

(2)

That staff proceed with next steps as outlined in the staff report titled “Burkeville Neighbourhood Park Renewal – Engagement Results and Next Steps”, dated February 12, 2025, from the Director, Park Services.

11.

Sewer Heat Recovery Central Energy Plant - Concept Design

(File Ref. No. 01-0060-20-LIEC1) (REDMS No. 7827724)

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See Page CNCL-97 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That, as presented in the staff report titled “Sewer Heat Recovery Central Energy Plant – Concept Design”, dated January 18, 2025:

(1)

The concept design for the Sewer Heat Recovery Central Energy Plant be approved; and

(2)

The Sewer Heat Recovery Central Energy Plant project to be referred to the Major Projects Oversight Committee.

12.

Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029: 2024 Update

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-11-03) (REDMS No. 7937840)

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See Page CNCL-108 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029: 2024 Update, as outlined in the staff report titled “Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029: 2024 Update”, dated February 5, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Homelessness Strategy 2019–2029: 2024 Update be distributed to key community partners, including Vancouver Coastal Health, local Members of Parliament, local Members of the Legislative Assembly, including the Minister of Health, the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, and posted on the City’s website; and

(3)

That the matter be referred to staff to consult with City Council, public stakeholders and facility users regarding:

(a)

further strategies to address the issues arising out of those who are unhoused; and

(b)

further support services needed for those affected, such as detox facilities or community health clinics.

13.

Bill 16 – Request to Extend June 30, 2025 Deadline to Existing Bonus Density Zones

(File Ref. No. 08-4000-01) (REDMS No. 7962815)

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See Page CNCL-151 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs requesting an extension to Provincial deadlines to allow the continuation of the use of existing density bonusing zones until December 31, 2026, with copies of this letter sent to Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly.

14.

Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-05) (REDMS No. 7934995)

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See Page CNCL-155 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee’s 2024 Annual Report, as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program”, dated February 6, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee’s 2025 Work Program be approved.

15.

Seniors Strategy Highlights Report 2023–2024

(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 7937435)

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See Page CNCL-165 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Seniors Strategy Highlights Report 2023–2024 as outlined in the staff report titled, “Seniors Strategy Highlights Report 2023–2024”, dated February 4, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Seniors Strategy Highlights Report 2023–2024 be posted on the City website and distributed to key partners, local Members of Parliament, and local Members of the Legislative Assembly, including the Minister of Health, the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

16.

Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program

(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-AADV1-01) (REDMS No. 7889019)

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See Page CNCL-202 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report, as presented in the staff report titled “Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Program” dated February 3, 2025 from the Director, Policy Planning, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee’s 2025 Work Program be approved.

17.

Application by Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada to Extend the Temporary Commercial Use Permit at Unit 140 - 11300 No. 5 Road

(File Ref. No. TU 24-049270) (REDMS No. 7939890)

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See Page CNCL-207 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada to extend the Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TU 24-049270) at Unit 140 – 11300 No. 5 Road to permit “Religious Assembly” use be considered for a period of three years; and

(2)

That the application be forwarded to the April 22, 2025, Public Hearing at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

CNCL-225

Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (6551 No. 3 Rd) Bylaw No. 9952, Amendment Bylaw No. 10634

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllr. Wolfe

CNCL-240

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10586

(9311/9333 Ferndale Road, RZ 22-023114)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

CNCL-244

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 and Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10587

(9511 Granville Avenue, RZ 22-023116)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – n/a.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – n/a.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10588

(9511 Granville Avenue), RZ 22-023116)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10636

(Compact Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (ZS32) Zone and Amendments to the Table of Equivalencies for 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)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

18.

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 February 12, 2025, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on November 14, 2024, February 12, 2025, and January 29, 2025, be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 22-023115) for the 9311/9331 Ferndale Road; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 23-018521) for the property at 7491 No. 1 Road; and

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 22-023117) for the property at 9511 Granville Avenue;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

ADJOURNMENT