April 28, 2025 - 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 April 14, 2025; and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on April 22, 2025.

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.

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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2025-2026 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Community Priorities

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Amendments of Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 and Other Enforcement Related Housekeeping Amendments

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Low-End Market Rental and Non-Market Rental Housing Oversight: Summary of the 2024 Statutory Declaration Process

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Enhancing Access to Affordable Housing Through Low-End Market Rental Program Management Changes

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Issuance of Gift Cards to Employees

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Annual Property Tax Rates (2025) Bylaw No. 10653

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Richmond Water Quality and Conservation Report 2024

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Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2024: Exploring New Ways to Reduce Waste

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Public EV Charging Network - Energy Based User Fees

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2025 Provincial Pesticide Use Permit Renewal Application

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2025 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report

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TransLink Press Release

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Land use applications for first, second and third reading:

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6840 and 6860 No. 3 Road and 8051 Anderson Road – Rezone from “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” zone to a new “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU59) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” site specific zone (City of Richmond – applicant)

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on May 20, 2025):

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9000 No. 3 Road – Rezone from “Gas & Service Stations (CG1)” zone to a new site specific “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU61) – No. 3 Road and Francis Road (Broadmoor)” zone (Panatch Group – applicant)

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 20 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on April 15, 2025;

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(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on April 22, 2025;

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(3)

the Special Finance Committee meeting held on April 22, 2025;

(4)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on April 23, 2025 (distributed seperately); and

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(5)

the Planning Committee meeting held on April 23, 2025;

be received for information.

7.

2025-2026 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan Community Priorities

(File Ref. No. 09-5350-01) (REDMS No. 7952385)

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See Page CNCL-46 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the priorities, Property Crime, Organized Crime, Road Safety and Vulnerable Persons, listed in the report titled “2025-2026 Richmond RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plan – Community Priorities”, dated March 11, 2025, from the Officer in Charge, Richmond RCMP, be endorsed for inclusion in the Richmond RCMP Detachment’s fiscal year 2025-2026 (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026) Annual Performance Plan.

8.

Amendments of Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 and other Enforcement Related Housekeeping Amendments

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 7991331)

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See Page CNCL-56 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10665, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10666, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(3)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10667, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(4)

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10668, introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(5)

That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 10669, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

9.

Low-End Market Rental and Non-Market Rental Housing Oversight: Summary of the 2024 Statutory Declaration Process

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7987198)

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See Page CNCL-67 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a policy be drafted for Council consideration that provides for exceptions for temporary instances of income exceedance related to low-end market rental and non-market rental housing as outlined in the report titled “Low-End Market Rental and Non-Market Rental Housing Oversight: Summary of 2024 Statutory Declaration Process” dated March 26, 2025, from the Director, Housing.

10.

Enhancing Access to Affordable Housing through Low-End Market Rental Program Management Changes

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7833264)

CNCL-78

See Page CNCL-78 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a registry of Low-End Market Rental (LEMR) homes be established and maintained on the City's website as described in the report "Enhancing Access to Affordable Housing through Low-End Market Rental Program Management Changes" dated March 26, 2025, from the Director, Housing;

(2)

That public information resources on the LEMR Program be expanded to recognize property-specific rents and eligibility criteria supported by a mapping tool to aid those in their search for affordable housing in Richmond;

(3)

That the LEMR Program be assessed to determine how it is serving the housing needs of the Priority Groups recognized in the Affordable Housing Strategy 2017-2027, and that the findings of this assessment, and any related recommendations, be reported to Council; and

(4)

That staff be directed to review the eligibility criteria regarding assets owned by LEMR unit tenants and how priority for the occupation of LEMR units can be given to Richmond residents.

11.

issuANCE OF gift cards to employees

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)

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See Page CNCL-91 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) immediately withdraw the practice of issuing gift cards to employees or others;

(2)

That the CAO implement practices such as structured recognition programs that prioritize fairness and meaningful appreciation for employees; and

(3)

That the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services determine the cash value of the current stock of gift cards and a process to recover the cost and report back as soon as possible.

12.

Annual Property Tax Rates (2025) Bylaw No. 10653

(File Ref. No. 03-1240-01) (REDMS No. 7957895)

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See Page CNCL-93 for full report

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Annual Property Tax Rates (2025) Bylaw No. 10653 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

13.

Richmond Water Quality and Conservation Report 2024

(File Ref. No. 10-6175-03-03) (REDMS No. 8009692)

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See Page CNCL-105 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the annual report titled “Richmond Water Quality and Conservation Report 2024”, dated March 18, 2025, from the Director, Public Works Operations, be:

(a)

endorsed as the City’s report to the public on water quality in Richmond; and

(b)

provided to the Drinking Water Officer and Medical Health Officer as the City’s plan for reporting water quality results; and

(2)

That the “Richmond Water Quality and Conservation Report 2024” be made available to the community on the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels.

14.

Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2024: Exploring New Ways to Reduce Waste

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 7985755)

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See Page CNCL-171 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the planned initiatives, as outlined in the report titled “Recycling and Solid Waste Management - Report 2024: Exploring New Ways to Reduce Waste”, dated March 19, 2025, from the Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the “Recycling and Solid Waste Management - Report 2024: Exploring New Ways to Reduce Waste”, 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.

15.

Public EV Charging Network - Energy Based User Fees

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-01) (REDMS No. 7920871)

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See Page CNCL-242 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That, as described in the staff report titled “Public EV Charging Network – Energy Based User Fees”, dated March 19, 2025, from the Director, Climate & Environment, and Director, Public Works Operations, energy-based user fees be implemented for all city-owned public EV chargers;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer or General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to apply for Temporary Dispensation from Measurement Canada for the sale of electricity for EV charging; and

(3)

That each of the following bylaws be introduced and given first, second and third readings in order to implement energy-based user fees, including ticketing provisions:

(a)

Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10657;

(b)

Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw No. 7403, Amendment Bylaw No. 10658;

(c)

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10659; and

(d)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10660.

16.

2025 Provincial Pesticide Use Permit Renewal Application

(File Ref. No. 10-6160-07-01) (REDMS No. 7984078)

CNCL-255

See Page CNCL-255 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the comments regarding a provincial Pesticide Use Permit application to manage invasive cordgrass and perennial pepperweed outlined in the report titled “2025 Provincial Pesticide Use Permit Renewal Application”, dated March 19, 2025, from the Director, Climate and Environment, be endorsed for submission to the provincial Ministry of Forests.

17.

2025 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 7930673)

CNCL-260

See Page CNCL-260 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City’s 2025 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report, as presented in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2025 Liquid Waste Management Plan Biennial Report”, dated March 19, 2025, from the Director, Engineering, be submitted to Metro Vancouver.

18.

translink press release

(File Ref. No.)

CNCL-274

See Page CNCL-274 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be written to TransLink requesting that the 2025 Investment Plan be reconsidered for a 1-year funding agreement with the province, at which time a long-term agreement can be developed; and

(2)

That staff provide a memorandum with transit service options.

19.

Application by Wilton Properties Ltd for Rezoning at 6840 and 6860 No. 3 Road and 8051 Anderson Road from “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” Zone to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU59) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” ZonE

(File Ref. No. RZ 22-015455) (REDMS No. 7910475)

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See Page CNCL-276 for Staff Memorandum

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See Page CNCL-337 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10644 to create the

“Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU59)” zone, and to rezone 6840 and 6860 No. 3 Road and 8051 Anderson Road from “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” zone to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU59) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

20.

APPLICATION BY PANATCH GROUP FOR REZONING AT 9000 NO. 3 ROAD FROM THE “GAS & SERVICE STATIONS (CG1)” ZONE TO THE “COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (ZMU61) – NO. 3 ROAD AND FRANCIS ROAD (BROADMOOR)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 23-033712) (REDMS No. 7927720)

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See Page CNCL-425 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10655, to change the land use designation of 9000 No. 3 Road from “Commercial” to “Limited Mixed Use” in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10663, to amend the definition of the “Limited Mixed Use” land use map designation in Schedule 1 of Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 to clarify that the residential use is intended to include purpose-built rental housing, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10655 and 10663, having both been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

The City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

The Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans

are hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10655 and 10663, having both been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, are hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(5)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10656 to create the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU61) – No. 3 Road and Francis Road (Broadmoor)” zone, and to rezone 9000 No. 3 Road from the “Gas & Service Stations (CG1)” zone to the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU61) – No. 3 Road and Francis Road (Broadmoor)” zone be introduced and given first reading.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 10648

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

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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21.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on April 16, 2025, be received for information.

PUBLIC DELEGATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEM

22.

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

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(1)

Becks Jennings, Owner & Head Trainer, Pooch Positives, to speak to the possible ban of choke, prong and electric shock dog collars.

23.

Motion to rise and report.

ADJOURNMENT