July 22, 2024 - 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 July 8, 2024; and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on July 15, 2024.

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 – ITEM NO. 22.

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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2024 UBCM Community Excellence Awards Program

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City Response to Draft Recommendations for the First Accessible British Columbia Act Standards

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Works Yard Replacement Project - Key Design Parameters and Guiding Principles

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Hugh Boyd Community Facility and Fieldhouse – Referral Response

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Land use applications for first, second and third reading:

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8440/8460 No. 3 Road  – Rezone from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” Zone to the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” Zone (Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. – applicant)

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8020/8040 Lucas Road  – Rezone from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” Zone to the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” Zone (E-Loyal Construction  – applicant)

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8240 Williams Road – Rezone from “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” Zone (Asteria Properties Inc. – applicant)

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on September 3, 2024):

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12060 & 12080 No. 5 Road  – Rezone from Agriculture (AG1)” Zone to the “Light Industrial (Il)” Zone (Haydenco Holdings Ltd  – Applicant)

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3240 No. 4 Road  – For a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Light Industrial (Il)” Zone (Larco Investments Ltd. – Applicant)

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Rescinding of Third Reading of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10464 Associated with the Rezoning at 8911, 8931, 8951, 8991 Patterson Road

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Springfield Drive – Traffic Calming

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Steveston Village Lane Parking

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Canada Line Station Art Plinth Public Art Project Concept

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Heritage Alteration Permit Application (HA 24-012449) By The City of Richmond - 5180 Westwater Drive (Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft Buildings)

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 Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on April 3, 2024;

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(2)

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

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(3)

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

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on July 16, 2024;

(5)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on July 17, 2024; and (distributed separately)

(6)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on July 17, 2024; (distributed separately)

be received for information.

7.

2024 UBCM COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 01-0130-01) (REDMS No. 7654635)

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See Page CNCL-47 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond’s submissions to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Excellence Awards program be endorsed, including:

(1)

Excellence in Governance: Steveston Island Dike Preliminary Design;

(2)

Excellence in Service Delivery: Community Services Pop-Ups;

(3)

Excellence in Asset Management: Ageing Infrastructure Analysis; and

(4)

Excellence in Sustainability: Water Conservation Program.

8.

CITY RESPONSE TO DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FIRST ACCESSIBLE BRITISH COLUMBIA ACT STANDARDS

(File Ref. No. 08-4055-05) (REDMS No. 7735770)

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See Page CNCL-56 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff be authorized to submit written feedback to the Province of British Columbia in response to the draft recommendations for the First Accessible British Columbia Act Standards, as described in the report titled “City Response to Draft Recommendations for the First Accessible British Columbia Act Standards”, dated June 27, 2024, from the Director, Community Social Development; and

(2)

That the City send a letter to the Province requesting additional and ongoing consultation with municipalities in advance of standards being finalized for introduction into the Legislative Assembly.

9.

WORKS YARD REPLACEMENT PROJECT - KEY DESIGN PARAMETERS AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

(File Ref. No. 06-2055-01) (REDMS No. 7720561)

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See Page CNCL-107 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Key Design Parameters as described on page 5 of the staff report titled “Works Yard Replacement Project - Key Design Parameters and Guiding Principles” dated June 14, 2024, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development and the Manager, Works Yard Planning, be approved;

(2)

That the Guiding Principles, with the addition of “cost effectively” under Innovative, as described in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Works Yard Replacement Project - Key Design Parameters and Guiding Principles” dated June 14, 2024, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development and the Manager, Works Yard Planning, be approved and utilized to guide the development of the Works Yard Replacement Project; and

(3)

That staff be directed to provide a monthly progress report outlining the status of the Works Yard Replacement Project, including financial updates.

10.

HUGH BOYD COMMUNITY FACILITY AND FIELDHOUSE – REFERRAL RESPONSE
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-HBSC) (REDMS No. 7746572)

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See Page CNCL-117 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Option 2C - Limited Service Kitchen, with Premium Movable Wall, is the preferred option from Table 3 in the staff report titled, “Hugh Boyd Community Facility and Fieldhouse – Referral Response,” dated July 9, 2024, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development and the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and, that the capital budget and Consolidated 5 year Financial Plan (2024-2028) be amended by $850,000.

11.

APPLICATION BY MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING AT 8440/8460 NO. 3 ROAD FROM THE “TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1)” ZONE TO THE “SMALL-SCALE MULTI-UNIT

HOUSING (RSM/M)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 22-027214) (REDMS No. 7159499)

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See Page CNCL-123 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10564, for the rezoning of 8440/8460 No. 3 Road from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/M)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

12.

APPLICATION BY E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION FOR REZONING AT 8020/8040 LUCAS ROAD FROM THE “TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1)” ZONE TO THE “SMALL-SCALE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING

(RSM/M)” ZONE
(File Ref. No. RZ 23-023857) (REDMS No. 7635643)

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See Page CNCL-148 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10565, for the rezoning of 8020/8040 Lucas Road from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Small-Scale Multi- Unit Housing (RSM/M)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

13.

APPLICATION BY ASTERIA PROPERTIES INC. FOR REZONING AT 8240 WILLIAMS ROAD TO THE “LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTL4)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 21-934592) (REDMS No. 7709089)

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See Page CNCL-169 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10578, for the rezoning of 8240 Williams Road to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

14.

APPLICATION BY HAYDENCO HOLDINGS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 12060 & 12080 NO. 5 ROAD FROM THE “AGRICULTURE (AG1)” ZONE TO THE “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL)” ZONE

(File Ref. No. RZ 22-005648) (REDMS No. 7605318)

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See Page CNCL-197 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10580, for the rezoning of 12060 & 12080 No. 5 Road from the “Agriculture (AG1)” zone to the “Light Industrial (IL)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

15.

APPLICATION BY LARCO INVESTMENTS LTD. FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (IL)” ZONE AT 3240 NO. 4 ROAD

(File Ref. No. RZ 22-013378) (REDMS No. 7718655)

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See Page CNCL-221 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10582, for a Zoning Text Amendment to the “Light Industrial (IL)” zone to permit a commercial storage facility having a maximum Floor Area Ratio of 2.0 and restricting the size of a residential security/operator unit to a maximum of 143.74 m2, be introduced and given first reading.

16.

RESCINDING OF THIRD READING OF RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10464 ASSOCIATED WITH THE REZONING AT 8911, 8931, 8951, 8991 PATTERSON ROAD

(File Ref. No. RZ 20-919113) (REDMS No. 7712116)

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See Page CNCL-291 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That third reading of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10464, for the rezoning of 8911, 8931, 8951, 8991 Patterson Road, be rescinded.

17.

SPRINGFIELD DRIVE – TRAFFIC CALMING

(File Ref. No. 10-6480-03-01) (REDMS No. 7709842)

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See Page CNCL-294 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the implementation of two speed cushions on Springfield Drive, as described in the staff report titled “Springfield Drive - Traffic Calming”, dated June 17, 2024, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed.

18.

STEVESTON VILLAGE LANE PARKING

(File Ref. No. 0-6500-01) (REDMS No. 7720646)

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See Page CNCL-299 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That parking be established in lanes within Steveston Village as outlined in the report titled “Steveston Village Lane Parking”, dated June 26, 2024 from the Director, Transportation;

(2)

That a permit parking pilot program be implemented as outlined in Option 3 in the report titled “Steveston Village Lane Parking”, dated June 26, 2024, from the Director, Transportation;

(3)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10585, be given first, second and third readings; and

(4)

That lanes between Chatham Street and Bayview Street be established as a permit zone in accordance with Traffic Bylaw No. 5870.

19.

CANADA LINE STATION ART PLINTH PUBLIC ART PROJECT CONCEPT

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-109) (REDMS No. 7624977)

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See Page CNCL-307 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the concept for the Art Plinth public artwork Tales in Current by artist Linfeng Zhou, as presented in the report titled “Canada Line Station Art Plinth Public Art Project Concept”, dated June 17, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

20.

HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT APPLICATION (HA 24-012449) BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND - 5180 WESTWATER DRIVE (BRITANNIA SHIPYARD AND SEINE NET LOFT BUILDINGS)

(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-BSYD-SB) (REDMS No. 7705732)

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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize alterations to the Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings at Britannia Shipyards, as outlined in the staff report titled, “Heritage Alteration Permit Application (HA 24-012449) by the City of Richmond - 5180 Westwater Drive (Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings),” dated June 13, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services and the Director, Facilities and Project Development; and

(2)

That staff comment on the utility of a committee to oversee the restoration of the Britannia Shipyard and Seine Net Loft buildings. 

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Councillor Carol Day, Chair

21.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8321NOITC – MATTRESS AND UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE RECYCLING SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 7678576)

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See Page CNCL-376 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed to Part (4): Cllrs. Au and Loo

(1)

That Contract 8321NOITC – Mattress and Upholstered Furniture Recycling Services, be awarded to Pacific Mattress Recycling Inc. at an estimated total contract value of $1,961,629.39 over a maximum five-year term;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, be authorized to negotiate and execute a service contract with Pacific Mattress Recycling Inc. incorporating the key terms outlined in the staff report dated June 12, 2024;

(3)

That a Change Order for contract 6205P – Residential Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services with Sierra Waste Services Ltd. be issued to include cross-docking and transportation fees for mattresses and upholstered furniture at the unit prices quoted at an additional annual estimated cost of $203,938.85; and

(4)

That, in alignment with the Richmond Circular City Strategy, a letter be written to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, to request the establishment of an extended producer responsibility program for upholstered furniture and acceleration of the planned extended producer responsibility program for mattresses and mattress foundations in British Columbia.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10336

(6831 Graybar Road, 20455 Dyke Road, 20911 Dyke Road, 7500 No. 9 Road, Lot A Section 9, 16, 17, 20 Block 4N Range 4W New Westminster District Plan EPP113853 (PID 031-553-231) and a portion of Graybar Road, RZ 21-928623)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllrs. Day and Wolfe

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Day and Wolfe

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10406

(6071 Azure Road, RZ 21-931122)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Wolfe

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Au, Day and Wolfe.

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Richmond Official Community Plan , Amendment Bylaw No. 10407

(6071 Azure Road, RZ 21-931122)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – Cllr. Wolfe

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – Cllrs. Au, Day and Wolfe.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

22.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

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(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June 12, 2024, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 23-023854) for the property at 6071 Azure Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT