September 9, 2024 - Minutes
Regular Council
Monday, September 9, 2024
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R24/15-1 |
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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 July 22, 2024, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on July 23, 2024, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on September 3, 2024, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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Mayor Brodie congratulated Camryn Rogers, Evan Dunfee, and Nicholas Zhang, on their Olympic Achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
R24/15-2 |
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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 (7:14 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
R24/15-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:15 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
R24/15-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 10 and No. 12 through No. 14 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 Finance Committee meeting held on September 3, 2024; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on September 3, 2024; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on September 4, 2024; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Award of Contract 8334P – Supply and Delivery of Apple Products (File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8334P) (REDMS No. 7763977) |
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That Contract 8334P – Supply and Delivery of Apple Products be awarded to Island Key Computer Ltd. for a three-year term for an estimated value of $594,714.00, excluding taxes, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8334P – Supply and Delivery of Apple Products”, dated August 1, 2024, from the Director, Information Technology; |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be authorized to extend the initial three-year term up to the maximum total term of six years for an estimated total value of $1,189,428.00, excluding taxes; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be authorized to execute the contracts and all related documentation with Island Key Computer Ltd. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Business Licence Application Eligibility |
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That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 10597, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and |
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That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10598, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Provincial Order – Transit-Oriented Area for Aberdeen Station (Burkeville) (File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-02; 12-8060-20-010603; 01-0035-20-HSTO1; 08-4045-20-01) (REDMS No. 7772802, 7776437, 7776770) |
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That a letter be prepared for the Mayor’s signature addressed to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Minister of Housing, advising that the area in Burkeville to be included in the Aberdeen Station Transit-Oriented Area is not suitable for inclusion for reasons identified in this report and requesting that the TOA area for Aberdeen Station be adjusted accordingly, with copies of this letter sent to the Premier of BC, Members of the Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament for Richmond, the YVR Board Chair, in addition to the Federal Minister of Transport and the Sea Island Community Association; |
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That Council seek discussions with the Minister of Housing and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure at UBCM or as otherwise possible to discuss the outstanding issues relating to Burkeville. |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10603, to add policy indicating Burkeville is not suitable for denser forms of residential development, be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10603, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; and |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 10603, having been considered in accordance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act and the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Sunshine List for City of Richmond-Owned Corporation Employees (File Ref. No. 01-0060-20-ROVA1; 01-0060-20-LIEC1; 01-0155-04-01; 03-1200-03) (REDMS No. 7800577) |
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That Council direct the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services to require each City-owned corporation through their respective Boards to compile a sunshine list for employees who earn $75,000 or more. Following each year-end, this list must be submitted to the City’s Finance Committee for public release. This covers employees from entities such as the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation, Lulu Island Energy Company, and Richmond Public Library. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010581, RZ 23-024173) (REDMS No. 7450444, 1081046, 7716784) |
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See Page 8 for action on this item. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010571, RZ 20-919115) (REDMS No. 7417938, 7696299) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10571 to create the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU58) – 2nd Avenue (Steveston Village)” zone, and to rezone 12071 2nd Avenue from “Steveston Commercial (CS3)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU58) – 2nd Avenue (Steveston Village)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010587; 12-8060-20-010588, RZ 22-023116) (REDMS No. 7743441, 2443152, 7743951, 7743947) |
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That Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 and Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10587, which proposes amendments to the northern portion of 9511 Granville Avenue, including to amend: |
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Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map), including amending the land use designation of the northern portion of 9511 Granville Avenue (area marked as “A” on Schedule A attached to and forming part of this Bylaw) from “Neighbourhood Residential” to “School”; and |
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Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, including amending the land use designations of the northern portion of 9511 Granville Avenue (area marked as “A” on Schedule A attached to and forming part of this Bylaw) in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031), Specific Land Use Map: McLennan North Sub-Area Plan and reference maps throughout the plan; |
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be introduced and given first reading; |
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That Bylaw 10587, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; |
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That Bylaw 10587, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10588, to create the “Town Housing (ZT105) – North McLennan (City Centre)” zone and to rezone 9511 Granville Avenue from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL)” to the “Town Housing (ZT105) – North McLennan (City Centre)” zone and the “School & Institutional Use (SI)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Official Community Plan Targeted Update — Phase 1 Public Engagement Overview (File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-08) (REDMS No. 7741224) |
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That the proposed Phase 1 public engagement framework for the Official Community Plan targeted update, as outlined in the staff report dated August 12, 2024, titled “Official Community Plan Targeted Update — Phase 1 Public Engagement Overview” from the Director, Policy Planning, be approved; and |
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That staff report back with a public engagement summary with next steps in the Official Community Plan targeted update. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010581, RZ 23-024173) (REDMS No. 7450444, 1081046, 7716784) |
R24/15-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10581, for the rezoning of 8171/8175 Calder 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. |
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The question on the motion was not called as in response to queries from Council, staff advised that registering legal covenants on properties requires the agreement of the owners and a specific reason. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 7723624, 7725400) |
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R24/15-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the application from China Pro Enterprises Ltd., doing business as Kung Fu Noodle, for an amendment to Food Primary Licence #304698, requesting an increase to their hours of liquor service from Sunday to Saturday, 11:00AM to Midnight, to Sunday to Saturday, 11:00AM to 2:00AM, be supported; and |
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That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information set out in Attachment 1 to this report, advising that Council recommends the approval of the liquor licence amendment. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
R24/15-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10585 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10567 |
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CARRIED |
R24/15-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 10407 be adopted. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Au Day Wolfe |
R24/15-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10406 be adopted. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Au Day Wolfe |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
R24/15-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on August 21, 2024 and the Chair’s reports for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on April 24, 2024 and June 12, 2024, be received for information; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of: |
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Development Permit (DP 23-023854) for the property at 6071 Azure Road; and |
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Development Permit (DP 23-035339) for the property at 18399 Blundell Road, |
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
R24/15-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (7:54 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, September 9, 2024. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |