April 22, 2024 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
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

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R24/8-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on April 8, 2024, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on April 15, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R24/8-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10218 be deleted from the Bylaws for Adoption.

That Item No. 18A– “Support for Non-Profit Organizations Providing Meals to Food Insecure Individuals in Richmond” be added to the consent Council Agenda.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R24/8-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items - None

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4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

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5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 13 and No. 15 through No. 18A be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on April 9, 2024;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on April 15, 2024;

(3)

the Special Finance Committee meeting held on April 15, 2024;

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on April 16, 2024; and

(5)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on April 17, 2024;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

2024-2025 RICHMOND RCMP DETACHMENT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

(File Ref. No. 01-0340-35-CSAF1) (REDMS No. 7592175)

That the priorities, Property Crime, Organized Crime, Road Safety and Vulnerable Persons, listed in the report titled “2024-2025 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan –Community Priorities”, dated March 19, 2024, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be endorsed for inclusion in the Richmond RCMP Detachment’s fiscal year 2024-2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) Annual Performance Plan.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

2024 COMMUNITY CELEBRATION GRANTS ALLOCATION

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-06) (REDMS No. 7618438, 7619309, 7629130)

(1)

That the 2024 Community Celebration Grants be awarded for the recommended amount of $52,536 as identified in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled, “2024 Community Celebration Grants Allocation”, dated March 11, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be distributed accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

PROPOSED ENERGY AND EMISSIONS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE EXISTING BUILDINGS IN RICHMOND

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 7511048)

That, as described in the report titled “Proposed Energy and Emissions Reporting Requirement for Large Existing Buildings in Richmond” from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated March 18, 2024:

(1)

Staff proceed with engaging building owners and managers of large industrial, light industrial warehouse, commercial retail and office uses on proposed annual energy and emissions reporting requirements as described in Proposed Stakeholder Engagement Program; and

(2)

Report back on results of stakeholder consultation, including next steps on a proposed annual reporting requirement for buildings 100,000 ft² and larger in floor area.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8254S – PEOPLESOFT SOFTWARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8254S) (REDMS No. 7575616)

(1)

That contract 8254S – PeopleSoft Software Technical Support Services as detailed in the staff report titled “Award of Contract 8254S – PeopleSoft Software Technical Support Services”, dated March 4, 2024, from the Director, Information Technology be awarded for a three-year term to Oracle Canada ULC for an aggregate value of $1,263,008.87, excluding taxes; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with Oracle Canada ULC for the three-year term.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RATES (2024) BYLAW NO. 10547

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010547) (REDMS No. No. 7578836, 7591296, 7653445, 7640370)

That the Annual Property Tax Rates (2024) Bylaw No. 10547 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT AND STEVESTON VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS FOR 3711 AND 3731 CHATHAM STREET

(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20- HA 23-035787) (REDMS No. 7570719, 6142346)

(1)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit which would permit building envelope conservation work on the identified heritage building at 3711 and 3731 Chatham Street, be issued; and

(2)

That an additional grant request of $100,000 from the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary be approved under the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program to assist with the proposed exterior conservation of the identified heritage building at 3711 and 3731 Chatham Street, and disbursed in accordance with Council Policy 5900.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

2021–2031 COLLABORATIVE ACTION PLAN TO REDUCE AND PREVENT POVERTY IN RICHMOND: PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2022–2023

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-08) (REDMS No. 7582374, 7636834)

(1)

That the 2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond: Highlights from 2022–2023 (Attachment 1), as outlined in the staff report titled “2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond: Progress Report for 2022–2023”, dated March 14, 2024, from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the 2021–2031 Collaborative Action Plan to Reduce and Prevent Poverty in Richmond: Highlights from 2022 to 2023, be distributed to key community partners, local Members of Parliament, local Members of the Legislative Assembly and posted on the City website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

SECOND AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING

(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01; 12-8060-20-010543) (REDMS No. 7584183, 7662722, 7661045)

Please see Page 9 for action on this item.

15.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TRAFFIC BYLAW NO. 5870 FOR SPEED LIMIT REDUCTIONS IN HAMILTON

(File Ref. No. . 10-6450-15-01; 12-8060-20-010554) (REDMS No. 7606657, 7606309)

That the Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10554, be given first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

16.

CLOTHING AND TEXTILE WASTE

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-11-01) (REDMS No. 7277586)

(1)

That Option 3, as outlined in the staff report titled “Clothing and Textile Waste”, dated March 5, 2024, be endorsed;

(2)

That a letter be written to the Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, to request the establishment of an extended producer responsibility program for post-consumer textile waste in British Columbia; and

(3)

That one-time funding of $60,000 from the General Waste and Recycling Provision for the Clothing and Textile Waste expenditures be approved, and that the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) be amended accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

17.

RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT – REPORT 2023: BACK TO BASICS

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 7605510)

(1)

That the report titled “Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2023: Back to Basics”, dated March 11, 2024, from the Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed.

(2)

That the “Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2023: Back to Basics” be made available to the community on the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18.

PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK – USE OF PROCEEDS FROM LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD (LCFS) CREDITS

(FILE REF. NO. 10-6125-01; 10-6460-03) (REDMS NO. 7502514)

That, as described in the report titled “Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network – Use of Proceeds from Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Credits”, from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy and Director, Public Works Operations, dated April 17, 2024:

(1)

Staff be authorized to sell LCFS carbon credits at the highest value to the City;

(2)

Revenue from the sale of LCFS carbon credits be put into the City’s Carbon Tax Provision account and be reserved for capital and operating costs related to the installation and maintenance of new electric vehicle charging stations;

(3)

The Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be authorized to enter into an agreement for the sale, aggregation and/or contract to sell LCFS carbon credits; and

(4)

Staff report back in three years updating Council on use of revenue generated from the sale of LCFS carbon credits to expand the City’s EV charging infrastructure.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

18A.

SUPPORT FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING MEALS TO FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS IN RICHMOND

(File Ref. No. No. 08-4055-01) (REDMS No. 7600831, 7619533, 7356387)

(1)

That the Health, Social and Safety Grant criteria be reviewed to determine the appropriate allocation of resources based on community needs and priorities and that staff report back prior to the next application intake in September 2024;

(2)

That one-time funding of $54,560 be provided to Church on Five to support its After Hours Outreach Program in keeping with the terms of the Health, Social and Safety Grant Program Guidelines as described in the report titled “Support for Non-Profit Organizations Providing Meals to Food Insecure Individuals in Richmond” by the Acting Director, Community Social Development;

(3)

That one-time funding of $12,210 be provided to St. Alban’s Anglican Church and one-time funding of $24,097 be provided to Pathways Clubhouse towards their respective 2024 food security initiatives in keeping with the terms of the Health, Social and Safety Grant Program Guidelines as described in the report titled “Support for Non-Profit Organizations Providing Meals to Food Insecure Individuals in Richmond” by the Acting Director, Community Social Development; and

(4)

That a letter be written to senior levels of government, including the Premier of British Columbia; Minister of Housing; Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities; Minister of Families, Children and Social Development; Minister of Housing; Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction; Attorney General; Richmond’s Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly; and BC Housing, to advocate for increased sustainable funding to support municipalities in responding to the growing homelessness and food insecurity in communities.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Carol Day, Chair

14.

SECOND AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING

(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01; 12-8060-20-010543) (REDMS No. 7606657, 7606309)

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It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Option 2 to implement two speed humps on Second Avenue, as described in the staff report titled “Second Avenue Traffic Calming”, dated March 18, 2024, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed;

(2)

That Option 3 to reduce the posted speed limit on Second Avenue to 30 km/h, as described in the staff titled “Second Avenue Traffic Calming”, dated March 18, 2024, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(3)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10543, to revise the posted speed limit of Second Avenue from Steveston Highway to Chatham Street to 30 km/h, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to (i) the public petition submitted by 25 residents living along Second Avenue, supporting the safety measures put forth for the area, (ii) the need for traffic calming and speed mitigation measures in Steveston proper, and (iii) a six month to one year review by staff of the new implemented safety measures in the area.

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

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

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It was moved and seconded

To examine reducing the speed limit in the residential township of Steveston and look to see if any other calming measures are required.

The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion ensued with regards to conducting a thorough study of other areas in Steveston to analyze if traffic calming and speed reduction measures are required and warranted.

The question on the referral motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Au and Loo opposed.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that Maho Kawasaki and Geovany Cheng were appointed to the Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee for a one and a half year term to expire on December 31, 2025.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R24/8-8

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10504;

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10505;

Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 10506; and

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw No. 10225.

CARRIED

R24/8-9

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 and 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 9874;

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9875; and

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9749.

CARRIED

R24/8-10

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaw be adopted:
Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10357.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Day

Gillanders

Wolfe

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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21.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on March 27, 2024 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on September 27, 2023, October 25, 2023, November 16, 2023 and March 13, 2024, and March 27, 2024, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permit (DP 21-945828) for the properties at 900 and 1000 Ferguson Road;

(b)

of Development Permit (DP 17-790086) for the properties at 9291 and 9311/9331 No. 2 Road

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 22-013200) for the property at 6011 River Road;

(d)

a Development Permit (DV 22-011004) for the property at 8451 No. 5 Road; and

(e)

a Development Permit (DP 22-013081) for the properties at 8740, 8760, 8780 and 8800 Spires Road;

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R24/8-12

22.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:54 p.m.).

CARRIED

(1)

Cailan Libby referred to his submission (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office) and provided information on the Refugee Housing Canada Program, highlighting that this program was developed between Metro Vancouver and the Greater Toronto area in an effort to help refugees find homes. It allows home owners (hosts) to open up spare bedrooms and extra spaces in their homes to refugees for a period of time from a few weeks to up to a few months to help them get established in communities, gain employment, build friendships and start a new chapter of life in Canada.

In response to queries from Committee, the delegate replied that (i) this program is not a replacement for other housing solutions for refugees, (ii) there is no defined maximum term for the rental arrangement, however, at least four to nine months as a trial period is encouraged, (iii) in BC, home share arrangements are exempted from the Residential Tenancy Act, (v) mediation support is provided to help moderate home share arrangements to ensure they work for both parties (host families and refugees); (vi) this app is currently being used in the greater Toronto area with small scale pilots in the Metro Vancouver area, however, development of this application and program is on-going; and (vii) host families and refugees go through an extensive verification and vetting process.

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

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It was moved and seconded

That staff review the Refugee Housing Canada Program and report back.

CARRIED

(2)

Sheldon Starrett, Richmond resident, spoke to his submission (copy on file, City Clerk’s office) expressing concerns and queries with respect to the rules and regulations pertaining to the Richmond Council Code of Conduct complaint process as it relates to the public.

(3)

Fion Lo, Richmond resident, delegated on the Richmond Council Code of Conduct.

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23.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:16 p.m.).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:17 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, April 22, 2024.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)