June 10, 2024 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

Absent:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Call to Order:

Acting Mayor Andy Hobbs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R24/11-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on May 27, 2024, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 3, 2024, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated May 31, 2024, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

R24/11-2

It was moved and seconded

That Item No. 12– “2023 Annual Report and 2023 Annual Report Highlights” be deleted from the Council Agenda;

That a correction be made by removing Item No. 13 “Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Annual Inflationary Update (2024)” from the consent agenda and adding the item to the non consent agenda as Cllr. Loo voted in opposition at the Finance Committee meeting; and

That it be noted under Bylaws for Adoption that Cllr. Day and Cllr. Wolfe voted in opposition of Bylaw 10423 at 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd reading; and that Cllr. Wolfe voted in opposition of Bylaw 10472 at 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd reading.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Colonel Scott Raesler, Commander of 39 Canadian Brigade Group presented the City of Richmond with a commendation for the City’s donation of surplus materials to the 39 Canadian Brigade for training purposes. He commended the City for its leadership and resource management, and noted that this donation allowed for training that had not been conducted in quite some time. 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R24/11-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:06 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items –

Item No. 7 – No. 3 Road Bark Park Proposed Enhancements Update

Jerome Dickey, 9280 Glen Allen Drive, Richmond, spoke in support of the recommendations, thanking staff for their hard work and noting that incorporating safety by design will improve safety at Bark Park.

R24/11-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:12 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R24/11-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through 11 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on May 28, 2024;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 3, 2024; and

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on June 3, 2024;

be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

NO. 3 ROAD BARK PARK PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS UPDATE

 (File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-N3RP1) (REDMS No. 7666041, 76706781)

(1)

That staff proceed with Option E of the Core Area Enhancement Options and Option D of the West Entrance Enhancement Options, as outlined in the staff report titled "No. 3 Road Bark Park Proposed Enhancements Update", dated April 29, 2024, from the Director, Parks Services, be approved;

(2)

That staff immediately address safety issues and enhance them by installing fences and gates on the east and west sides of Bark Park, install signage that marks the cycling path in Bark Park, signage to inform the public of upcoming projects and contact information for bylaw officers; and

(3)

That staff further analyze the impacts and costs of widening the existing trail located within the statutory right of way over 13800 No. 3 Road, around Crown Packaging, and report back.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

BOWLING GREEN COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTRE PUBLIC ART CONCEPT PROPOSAL

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-283) (REDMS No. 7598942, 7517628)

That the concept proposal Welcome by artist Luke Ramsey, as presented in the report titled “Bowling Green Community Activity Centre Public Art Concept Proposal,” dated April 11, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

 RICHMOND COMMUNITY WELLNESS STRATEGY (2018–2023) — PROGRESS UPDATE 2022–2023 

(File Ref. No. File Ref. No. 01-0370-20-002) (REDMS No. REDMS No. 7653971, 7687321)

(1)

That the staff report titled, “Richmond Community Wellness Strategy (2018–2023) —Progress Update 2022–2023”, dated April 17, 2024, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the achievements document, Richmond Community Wellness Strategy (2018–2023)— Progress Update 2022–2023 be posted on the City website and distributed to key community partners and organizations including, but not limited to, Richmond School District No. 38, Vancouver Coastal Health, Community Associations and Societies, and the Aquatic Advisory Board for their information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

Direction was given to staff to provide Council with the Richmond COVID-19 BC SPEAK 1 and 2 Survey metrics and for staff to reach out to the Vancouver Coastal Heath about working collaboratively with the City on the issue of Mental Health.

10.

FCM FEASIBILITY STUDY ON FINANCING OPTIONS FOR ENERGY RETROFITS TO EXISTING GROUND-ORIENTED HOUSING

(File Ref. No. 03-1090-22; 10-6125-07-01) (REDMS No. 7562606)

(1)

That Council endorse a funding application in the amount of $175,000, to be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), to conduct a feasibility study on a low-interest energy retrofit financing program for existing ground-oriented residential buildings;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to enter into a funding agreement with FCM, should the application be successful; and

(3)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) be amended accordingly.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

RICHMOND RESPONSE: YVR AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS

(File Ref. No. 01-0153-01 ) (REDMS No. 7686776)

(1)

That as described in the staff report titled “Richmond Response: Proposed Airport Zoning Regulations for YVR”, dated May 23, 2024, from the Director, Policy Planning, staff comments be endorsed and submitted to Transport Canada as part of their Canada Gazette public consultation process on the proposed Vancouver International Airport Zoning Regulations;

(2)

That a letter be prepared outlining the City of Richmond’s concerns on Transport Canada’s proposed Vancouver International Airport Zoning Regulations and request a review of the proposed Airport Zoning Regulations for the Vancouver International Airport to the following:

(a)

Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant;

(b)

Minister of Environment and Climate Change;

(c)

Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard;

(d)

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy;

(e)

Minister of Agriculture and Food;

(f)

Members of Parliament for Richmond;

(g)

Members of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond;

(h)

Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Chair; and

(i)

YVR Board Chair; and

(3)

That staff be directed to initiate dialogue with the Vancouver Airport Authority to re-affirm their commitment to applying to Transport Canada to increase building heights in select portions of the City, in particular the south end of the City Centre Area Plan.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

Direction was given to staff to add Metro Vancouver municipalities and Metro Vancouver to the list of government agencies being sent a letter outlining the City of Richmond’s concerns on Transport Canada’s proposed Vancouver International Airport Zoning Regulations and requesting a review of the proposed Airport Zoning Regulations for the Vancouver International Airport.

12.

2023 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2023 ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

(File Ref. No. 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 7671605)

Item removed from the Agenda.

13.

DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES IMPOSITION BYLAW ANNUAL INFLATIONARY UPDATE (2024)

(File Ref. No. File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010558) (REDMS No. 7654741)

Please see page 7 for action on this item.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

13.

DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES IMPOSITION BYLAW ANNUAL INFLATIONARY UPDATE (2024)

(File Ref. No. File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010558) (REDMS No. 7654741)

R24/11-6

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10558, as recommended in the staff report titled “Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Annual Inflationary Update (2024)” dated May 6, 2024 from the Director, Finance, be introduced and given first reading; and

(2)

That the staff report titled “Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw Annual Inflationary Update (2024)” dated May 6, 2024 from the Director, Finance, be endorsed as the basis for public consultation in establishing the amended Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to the changes to the Development Cost Charges (DCC) program, and the increase in DCC’s contributing to elevating costs of housing.  

In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the DCC’s bylaw encompasses costs of communal infrastructure, City wide facilities and amenities as a result of growth, and (ii) the unit rate is based on the projection of growth, the estimated cost of infrastructure, and taking into consideration, which part of the cost is contributed to growth. 

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Loo Opposed.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R24/11-7

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10261;

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10562;

Housing Agreement (Market Rental Housing) Bylaw No. 10522;

Housing Agreement (Moderate Market Rental Housing) Bylaw No. 10528; and

Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) Bylaw No. 10557.

CARRIED

R24/11-8

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9000, Amendment  Bylaw No. 10452 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

R24/11-9

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10453 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

R24/11-10

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10454 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

R24/11-11

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10465 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Day

Gillanders

Wolfe

R24/11-12

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10472 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

R24/11-13

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10423 be adopted.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R24/11-14

14.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on May 29, 2024, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on June 28, 2023 and April 24, 2024, and May 15, 2024 be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 21-936427) for the 10340, 10360, 10380, 10400 and 10420 No. 4 Road;

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 23-024119) for the property at 8635, 8655, 8675 and 8695 Cook Crescent;

(c)

a Development Permit (DP 21-945917) for the properties located at 6851 and 6871 Elmbridge Way; and

(d)

a Development Permit (DP 23-034544) for the properties at 4651, 4671, 4691 Smith Crescent and 23301, 23321, 23361, 23381 Gilley Road.

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R24/11-15

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:12 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, June 10, 2024.

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Acting Mayor (Andy Hobbs)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)