May 27, 2024 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, May 27, 2024
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R24/10-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 13, 2024, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on May 21, 2024, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R24/10-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R24/10-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:02 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R24/10-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 12 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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the Community Safety Committee meeting held on May 14, 2024; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 21, 2024; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on May 22, 2024; and |
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the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on May 22, 2024 |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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MUNICIPAL TOP-UPS FOR HEAT PUMP RETROFITS IN EXISTING GROUND-ORIENTED RESIDENTIAL HOMES (File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 7611425) |
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That the report titled “Municipal Top-Ups for Heat Pump Retrofits in Existing Ground-Oriented Residential Homes” from the Director, Sustainability and District Energy, dated May 6, 2024, be endorsed; |
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That the City enter into a Municipal Contribution Agreement with the Province of BC and BC Hydro to offer top-up incentives for heat pump and electrical service upgrades for ground-oriented residential homes in Richmond, and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer or Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement; and |
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That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) be amended accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2024 CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS – SECOND INTAKE (File Ref. No. 07-3070-04) (REDMS No. 7650132, 6466775, 7658593, 7657815) |
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That the Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants be awarded for the total recommended amount of $10,000 as identified in the staff report titled “2024 Child Care Professional and Program Development Grants – Second Intake” dated April 22, 2024, from the Acting Director, Community Social Development; and |
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That the grant funds be disbursed accordingly following Council approval. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010528; 12-8060-20-010522; 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7595158, 7497036, 7624169, 7497032, 7625226) |
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That Housing Agreement (Moderate Market Rental Housing) (8880 Cook Road and 8751 Citation Drive) Bylaw No. 10528 to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of Section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Moderate Market Rental Units required by Rezoning Application RZ 21-932698; and |
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That Housing Agreement (Market Rental Housing) (8880 Cook Road and 8751 Citation Drive) Bylaw No. 10522 to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of Section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Market Rental Units required by Rezoning Application RZ 21- 932698, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010557; 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7633263, 7624035, 7648235) |
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That Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (8911, 8931, 8951 and 8991 Patterson Road) Bylaw No. 10557 to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Low End Market Rental (LEMR) units required by rezoning application RZ 20- 919113, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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ICBC-CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – 2024 UPDATE (File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-ICBC1-01; 03-1000-03-006) (REDMS No. 7605882) |
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That the proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled “ICBC-City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – 2024 Update,” dated April 19, 2024 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2024 Road Improvement Program for consideration of cost-share funding; and |
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That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the cost-share agreements on behalf of the City, and that the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) be amended accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 7618994) |
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That the increase in project budgets for the Cambie Road and No. 5 Road Intersection Upgrade, No. 2 Road Multi-Use Pathway and Active Transportation Program 2022 be approved as presented in the report “Cambie Road and No. 5 Road Intersection Upgrade, No. 2 Road Multi-Use Pathway and Active Transportation Improvement Program 2022 –Project Update” dated April 24, 2024 from the Director, Transportation and Director, Engineering; and |
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That the 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) be amended accordingly. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Council highlighted supplemental information provided by staff that includes a detailed map outlining the intersection upgrades (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1). |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced that: |
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As a result of the Provincial Government’s imposition of Bill 44 which requires the City to allow up to six units for most single-family or duplex zoned lots within the Steveston neighbourhood, with no onsite parking requirements, the City is applying for an extension from the Province’s June 30, 2024 deadline to amend zoning to allow small-scale multi-unit housing in the area bound by Steveston Highway to the north, No. 1 Road to the east, Chatham Street to the south, and 7th Avenue to the west. The extension is required due to the ongoing Steveston sanitary sewer replacement program and the need to ensure this infrastructure work is completed prior to allowing small-scale multi-unit housing in the area. The extension will also provide time to consult with the Steveston community on the potential impacts of Bill 44 to the character of this historic neighbourhood as no stakeholder or public consultation was conducted by the Province prior to the adoption of Bill 44 and there was no consideration of the impact and consequences of a ‘one size fits all’ approach for increasing housing supply on the character of distinct historical neighbourhood such as Steveston. |
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BYLAW FOR 1st/2nd/3rd READINGS |
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R24/10-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10562 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R24/10-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (4651, 4671, 4691 Smith Crescent, and 23301, 23321, 23361, 23381 Gilley Road) Bylaw No. 10512; |
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Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (10611 and 10751 River Drive) Bylaw No. 10524; and |
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Housing Agreement (Market Rental Housing) (10611 and 10751 River Drive) Bylaw No. 10525. |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R24/10-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on May 15, 2024 be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R24/10-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:17 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Alex Sagert, Richmond resident, spoke on the issue of addiction, noting a concern regarding the lack of drug and mental health treatment options and accessible resources in Richmond. |
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Discussion ensued regarding the role of Vancouver Coastal Health and the Ministry of Health in providing access to mental health and addictions services. |
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R24/10-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:23 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R24/10-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (7:25 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, May 27, 2024. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |