July 8, 2024 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day (by teleconference)
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

R24/13-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on June 24, 2024, be adopted as circulated;

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 24, 2024, be adopted as circulated; and

(3)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated June 28, 2024, be received for information.

CARRIED

AGENDA ADDITION

R24/13-2

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10218 be added to the Council Agenda under Bylaws for Adoption.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

(File Ref. No. 01-0155-04-01) (REDMS No. 7742799)

Caty Liu, Chair, Richmond Public Library (RPL) Board and Susan Walters, Chief Librarian, presented the Richmond Public Library Board 2023 Annual Report and supporting video, highlighting the following:

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In 2023, the most significant accomplishments embodied the three pillars of the Library’s vision statement: inspire curiosity, transform lives, and empower everyone;

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RPL hosted nearly 3,200 programs with over 75,000 participants in 2023;

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RPL introduced impactful programs like the Human Library and the Indigenous Author Series, aimed at celebrating cultural diversity and fostering meaningful community dialogue; and

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The Library continues to act as an essential hub for connection, exploration, and learning, while evolving alongside the vibrant community.

In response to queries from Council, staff noted that (i) the annual surplus noted in the 2023 Statement of Revenue & Expenses will stay with the RPL for Library use and services that will benefit the community and (ii) print circulation continues to grow, making up approximately 70% of the overall total circulation, with ebooks and digital content making up the remaining 30%.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R24/13-3

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:09 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

Item No. 10 – Heritage Alteration Permit for 12111 3rd Avenue (Steveston Hotel)

Linda Barnes, Co-Chair, and Jackie Newton, Board of Directors, Steveston Historical Society, expressed concerns regarding the potential redevelopment of The Buck & Ear Bar & Grill (The Buck), speaking to the significance of The Buck as a gathering place and integral part of Steveston’s cultural fabric, referencing their submission (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office).

Discussion ensued with respect to (i) the value in retaining the existing sign for The Buck, (ii) the applicant declining to meet with the Steveston Historical Society at this time, and (iii) the importance of preserving the building.

Item No. 7 – Heritage Boat Restoration Program at Britannia Shipyards

Linda Barnes, 4551 Garry Street, expressed support for the heritage boat restoration program.

Item No. 8 – Richmond Arts Strategy 2025–2029

Linda Barnes, 4551 Garry Street, expressed the need for more places for artists and art.

R24/13-4

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R24/13-5

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 9 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on June 25, 2024;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 2, 2024; and

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on July 3, 2024;

be received for information.

CARRIED

7.

HERITAGE BOAT RESTORATION PROGRAM AT BRITANNIA SHIPYARDS

(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01; 06-2345-20-BRIT1; 11-7140-20-BSHI1) (REDMS No. 7705815, 7705920, 7743985)

(1)

That the pilot Heritage Boat Restoration Program, as detailed in the staff report titled “Heritage Boat Restoration Program at Britannia Shipyards”, dated May 27, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed;

(2)

That funding Option 1 – One-Time Additional Levels to support a pilot Heritage Boat Restoration Program for 2025 and 2026, be considered as part of the 2025 budget processes;

(3)

That the development of a site concept plan for Britannia Shipyards, as detailed in the staff report titled “Heritage Boat Restoration Program at Britannia Shipyards”, dated May 27, 2024, be endorsed;

(4)

That funding of $80,000 to support the development of a site concept plan be considered as part of the 2025 budget process; and

(5)

That the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society be consulted and be an integral part of the site concept plan for Britannia Shipyards.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

RICHMOND ARTS STRATEGY 2025–2029 

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 7663277)

(1)

That the current Council-endorsed Richmond Arts Strategy 2019–2024 Vision and Guiding Principles be reaffirmed to guide the development of the updated Richmond Arts Strategy 2025-2029; and

(2)

That the proposed scope of work for the updated Richmond Arts Strategy 2025–2029 as presented in the report titled, “Richmond Arts Strategy 2025–2029”, dated May 24, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

DEVELOPMENT OF A RICHMOND TOURISM MASTER PLAN

(File Ref. No. 08-4150-03-01) (REDMS No. 7706191)

That the approach to developing a Richmond Tourism Master Plan, including the guiding principles, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Development of a Richmond Tourism Master Plan,” dated June 10, 2024, from the Director, Business Services, be endorsed.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT FOR 12111 3RD AVENUE (STEVESTON HOTEL)
(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20- HA 23-035279) (REDMS No. 7694460, 7705920)

See Page 6 for action on this matter.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

10.

HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT FOR 12111 3RD AVENUE (STEVESTON HOTEL)
(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20- HA 23-035279) (REDMS No. 7694460, 7705920)

R24/13-6

It was moved and seconded

That a Heritage Alteration Permit which would permit exterior alterations on the identified heritage building, and associated landscaping, at 12111 3rd Avenue be issued.

The question on the main motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the proposal to make exterior changes to the main floor façades of the north wing (the pub portion) in order to convert the existing pub to additional hotel suites are permitted under the current “Steveston Commercial (CS2)” zone, and the Heritage Alteration Permit does not have the ability to alter use and (ii) the Heritage Alteration Permit only pertains to the exterior of the building and does not apply to the interior.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) preserving the historic signage, interior heritage elements and name while incorporating the history of the site, (ii) working with Museum and Heritage Services, the applicant, and the Steveston Historical Society, (iii) the heritage value of the interior and exterior, and (iv) financial issues with continuing to run The Buck.

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

R24/13-7

It was moved and seconded

That the “Heritage Alteration Permit for 12111 3rd Avenue (Steveston Hotel)” report be referred back to staff to have further discussions with the applicant to review further heritage protections such as the signage, name, and discussing the matter with the Steveston Historical Society.

CARRIED

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

11.

HUGH BOYD COMMUNITY FACILITY AND FIELDHOUSE – PROGRAM, SITE SELECTION, FORM AND CONCEPT DESIGN

(File Ref. NO. 06-2050-20-HBSC) (REDMS NO. 7671729)

R24/13-8

It was moved and seconded

(1A)

That the program, Site A location, two-storey form and concept design as described in the staff report titled, “Hugh Boyd Community Facility and Fieldhouse – Program, Site Selection, Form and Concept Design,” dated June 3, 2024, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development and the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved;

(1B)

That staff be directed to consider the costs and utility for a movable wall for the proposed second floor multi-use space and replacing the servery with a kitchen;

(2)

That the capital budget in the amount of $19 million be approved and funded from the Growing Communities Reserve Fund ($17,712,669) and Capital Building and Infrastructure Reserve ($1,287,331) as outlined in the report titled, “Hugh Boyd Community Facility and Fieldhouse – Program, Site Selection, Form and Concept Design,” dated June 3, 2024, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development and the Director, Recreation and Sport Services; and

(3)

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

The question on the main motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) the possibility of a movable wall and replacing the servery with a kitchen, (ii) shade trees and tree retention, (iii) ensuring efficient use of the parking lot, (iv) the community facility as a multi-use building for sport and community programs, and (v) the potential delay of the project should Council refer the item back to select another location.

There was agreement to deal with Parts (1A) (1B) and (2 and 3) separately.

The question on Part (1A) of Resolution R24/13-8 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.

The question on Part (1B) of Resolution R24/13-8 was then called and it was CARRIED.

The question on Parts (2) and (3) of Resolution R24/13-8 was then called and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that:

Council has adopted the recommendation to limit Advisory Body Appointment terms under Policy No. 1020 to a maximum of 3 consecutive terms or 6 consecutive years, whichever is shorter.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R24/13-9

It was moved and seconded

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10558 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Loo

R24/13-10

It was moved and seconded

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10577 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Day
Gillanders
Wolfe

R24/13-11

It was moved and seconded

That Building Regulation Bylaw No. 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 10572 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Day

Gillanders

Wolfe

R24/13-12

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9940 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

R24/13-13

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10254;

Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10424;

Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) Bylaw No. 10548;

Housing Agreement (Moderate Market Rental) Bylaw No. 10549; and

Housing Agreement (Market Rental) Bylaw No. 10550.

CARRIED

R24/13-14

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10218 be adopted.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllrs. Gillanders
Wolfe

With the adoption of Bylaw 10573 (SSMUH), all instream Rezoning Bylaws in the areas impacted by Bylaw 10573 will now need to be interpreted to reflect the new RSM zones. Accordingly, the newly added Bylaw 10218 to tonight’s agenda will be now rezoning from RSM/L to the Parking Structure Townhouses (RTP4) zone.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R24/13-15

12.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June 12, 2024, and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on November 16, 2023, May 10, 2023, and June 28, 2023 & April 24, 2024, be received for information; and

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permit (DP 18-824566) for the properties at 12700 and 12800 Rice Mill Road and 12280 and 12300 No. 5 Road,

(b)

Development Permit (DP 21-932383) for the properties at 8951, 8971 Spires Road and 8991 Spires Gate;

(c)

Development Permit (DP 21-934415) for the property at 9200, 9220, 9240, 9260, 9280, 9300, 9320, 9340 Francis Road; and

(d)

Development Permit (DP 23-029453) for the property at 10611 and 10751 River Drive.

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R24/13-16

13.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:09 p.m.).

CARRIED

 (File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01; 01-0060-20-RPRC1) (REDMS No. 7742834)

Athena Estremadura, Project Manager, Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), presented the Vision Zero strategies and noted the following:

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the Richmond Advocacy and Support Committee (RASC) conducted their second year of research on pedestrian safety using Vision Zero strategies, defining distinct transportation needs by consulting the Richmond low-income network;

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226 surveys, designed to understand pedestrian perspective, were collected;

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a Vision Zero acknowledgement would be an accomplishment in Richmond; and

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RASC recommends that the City of Richmond enforce the pedestrian’s right of way in intersections, and publish a future-focused commitment to zero pedestrian deaths in official City plans.

As a result of the presentation, the following referral motion was introduced:

R24/13-17

It was moved and seconded

That the Vision Zero strategies presentation be referred to the Community Safety Committee and Public Works and Transportation Committee for further discussion.

The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding discussing the Vision Zero strategies with the RCMP in addition to Transportation staff.

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

R24/13-18

14.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:17 p.m.).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R24/13-19

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:18 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, July 8, 2024.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)