November 25, 2024 - Agenda

City Council

Council Chambers, City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Monday, November 25, 2024
7:00 p.m.

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ITEM

MINUTES

	1.	*Motion to:*
CNCL-14		*adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 12, 2024; and*
CNCL-36		*adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on March 18, 2024, as amended.*

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.

	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
§	Receipt of Committee minutes
§	Accepted Forms of Payment
§	Indigenous Relations Strategy – Proposed Guiding Principles and Focus Areas
§	Establishing a Housing Priorities Grant Program
§	Steveston Village Lane Parking – Update
§	Feasible Options and Policy for Commercial Truck Parking in Richmond
§	Land use applications for first, second and third reading:
	§	5120 and 5140 Williams Road – Rezone from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” zone to a new site specific “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD9) – Williams Road (Steveston)” zone (Ponda Development Ltd. – applicant)
	§	5300 Granville Avenue – Rezone from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” zone to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)” zone and to “School & Institutional Use (SI)” (Flat Architecture Inc. – applicant)
§	Richmond Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906, Amendment Bylaw No. 10619
§	Changes to BC Building Code: Single Exit Stair
§	Application to 2024/25 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program
§	Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network – Direct Current Fast Charging Expansion

	5.	*Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 17 by general consent.*

	6.	COMMITTEE MINUTES
		*That the minutes of:*
CNCL-42		(1)	*the Community Safety Committee meeting held on November 13, 2024;*
CNCL-47		*(2)*	*the General Purposes Committee meeting held on November 18, 2024;*
CNCL-60		*(3)*	*the Planning Committee meeting held on November 19, 2024;*
		*(4)*	*the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on November 20, 2024;* (distributed separately)
		*be received for information.*

	7.	ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT (File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)
		COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		*That staff draft a regulation for Council making a mandatory requirement that persons engaged in specific business activities must accept forms of payment in addition to cash.*

	8.	Indigenous Relations Strategy – Proposed Guiding Principles and Focus Areas (File Ref. No. 01-0005-01) (REDMS No. 7762260)
CNCL-61		See Page CNCL-61 for full report
		GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the Indigenous Relations Strategy proposed Guiding Principles and Focus Areas outlined in the staff report titled “Indigenous Relations Strategy – Proposed Guiding Principles and Focus Areas,” dated October 28, 2024, from the Director, Intergovernmental *Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning, be endorsed; and*
		(2)	*That staff be directed to develop an Indigenous Relations Strategy and engage with Indigenous communities to seek collaboration into the development of the Strategy.*

	9.	Establishing a Housing Priorities Grant Program (File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7845004)
CNCL-68		See Page CNCL-68 for full report
		GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	*That the proposed framework for a Housing Priorities Grant Program, as outlined in the report titled “Establishing a Housing Priorities Grant Program,” dated October 28, 2024, from the* *Director, Housing Office, be approved; and*
		*(2)*	*That staff bring forward eligible applications received through the Housing Priorities Grant Program for Council consideration.*

	10.	Steveston Village Lane Parking – Update (File Ref. No. 10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 7861108)
CNCL-80		See Page CNCL-80 for full report
		GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		*That Option 2B as outlined in the report titled “Steveston Village Lane Parking – Update” dated November 14, 2024 from the Director, Transportation be endorsed.*

	11.	Feasible Options and Policy for Commercial Truck Parking in Richmond (File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)
CNCL-85		See Page CNCL-85 for full report
		GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	*That staff explore further locations beyond those previously identified in reports for potential truck parking areas in Richmond, assessing their feasibility based on a realistic evaluation;*
		(2)	*That staff revise and/or create policies regarding land use, transportation, and agriculture to address the current demands and challenges associated with truck parking in Richmond; and*
		(3)	*That updates on items 1 and 2 be presented to the Council within a three-month timeframe.*

	12.	Application by Ponda Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 5120 and 5140 Williams Road from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” Zone to a new Site Specific “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD9) – Williams Road (Steveston)” Zone (File Ref. No. RZ 23-028712) (REDMS No. 7666516)
CNCL-87		See Page CNCL-87 for full report
		PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10574, to create the “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD9) – Williams Road (Steveston)” zone and to rezone 5120 and 5140 Williams Road from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” zone to “Two-Unit Dwellings (ZD9) – Williams Road (Steveston)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

	13.	APPLICATION BY FLAT ARCHITECTURE INC. FOR REZONING AT 5300 GRANVILLE AVENUE FROM “SMALL-SCALE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING (RSM/L)” ZONE TO “MEDIUM DENSITY TOWNHOUSES (RTM3)” ZONE AND “SCHOOL & INSTITUTIONAL USE (SI)” ZONE (File Ref. No. RZ 21-936275) (REDMS No. 7810614)
CNCL-122		See Page CNCL-122 for full report
		PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		*That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10614,*
		(a)	*for the rezoning of a portion of 5300 Granville Avenue from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” zone to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)” zone; and*
		(b)	*for the rezoning of a portion of 5300 Granville Avenue from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/L)” zone to “School & Institutional Use (SI)” zone;*
		*be introduced and given first, second and third reading.*

	14.	Richmond Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906, Amendment Bylaw No. 10619 (File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-HCOM1-04) (REDMS No. 7837662)
CNCL-163		See Page CNCL-163 for full report
		PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That Richmond Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906, Amendment Bylaw 10619, to include term limits in alignment with the Appointments – Term Limits Policy 1020, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

	15.	Changes to BC Building Code: Single Exit Stair (File Ref. No. 12-8360-01) (REDMS No. 7808805)
CNCL-176		See Page CNCL-176 for full report
		PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		That a letter outlining the City of Richmond's concerns regarding the BC Building Code changes to allow Single Exit Stair buildings, as outlined in the staff report titled "Changes to BC Building Code: Single Exit Stair" dated October 29, 2024, from the Director, Building Approvals and Fire Chief be sent to the following:
		(a)	*Premier;*
		(b)	*Minister of Housing;*
		(c)	*Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; and*
		(d)	*Members of the Legislative Assembly for Richmond.*

	16.	Application to 2024/25 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program (File Ref. No. 10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 7835948)
CNCL-204		See Page CNCL-204 for full report
		PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the submission for cost-sharing to the 2024/25 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program as described in the staff report titled “Application to 2024/25 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program” dated October 21, 2024, from the Director, Transportation be endorsed;
		(2)	That, should the above application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized on behalf of the City to execute the funding agreement; and
		*(3)*	*That, should the grant application be successful, the grant amount will be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029) accordingly.*

	17.	Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network – Direct Current Fast Charging Expansion (File Ref. No. 10-6125-01) (REDMS No. 7738808)
CNCL-209		See Page CNCL-209 for full report
		PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
		(1)	That the report titled “Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network – Direct Current Fast Charging Expansion”, from the Director, Climate & Environment and Director, Public Works Operations, dated October 24, 2024 be endorsed; and;
		(2)	*That a capital submission for the Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charging Station Installations be submitted for Council’s consideration as part of the 2025 budget process.*

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

	18.	Response to Referral - Richmond Celebrates FIFA World Cup 26 (File Ref. No. 01-0005-01) (REDMS No. 7808316)
CNCL-217		See Page CNCL-217 for full report
		GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Opposed to Parts (1), (2) and (3): Cllr. Heed
		*(1)*	That the “New Campaign” option to celebrate the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2026 (FIFA World Cup 26) in Richmond, as detailed in the staff report titled “Richmond Celebrates FIFA World Cup 26 – Response to Referral,” dated October 28, 2024, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning, be endorsed for the purposes of continuing with planning and partner engagement;
		*(2)*	*That one-time funding of the associated budget as outlined in the report be considered as part of the 2025 budget process;*
		*(3)*	*That staff be directed to bring back the final schedule with all details including funding for each category by the end of 2025; and*
		*(4)*	That up to $5,000 be allocated, within the existing budget, to each Community Centre to be taken from the Kickoff Events and the Community Events and Viewing Parties aspect of the budget and for the programming to be approved by the City.

	19.	Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve Purchases (2021 to 2024) BudgetAmendment and Annual Funding Requirement for Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund - Fire Rescue Vehicles Reserve Fund (File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 7670334)
CNCL-237		See Page CNCL-237 for full report
		GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe
		(1)	That a capital request for a one-time funding of $5.0 million for Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve Purchases be funded by Emergency Response Fuel Facility Provision (contribution from Vancouver Airport Fuel Facility Corporation), detailed in the staff report titled “Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve Purchases (2021 to 2024) Budget Amendment and Annual Funding Requirement for Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund - Fire Rescue Vehicles Reserve Fund”, dated October 7, 2024, from the Fire Chief, be submitted through the 2025 budget process; and
		(2)	That an additional level request to increase the annual contribution to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve - Fire Rescue Vehicles by $600,000 be submitted through the 2025 budget process to ensure solvency for identified future purchase needs.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

CNCL-244	Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10416 (8691 Heather Street, RZ 21-940333) Opposed at 1^st Reading – None. Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.
NOTE:	With the implementation of Bylaw No. 10573 (SSMUH) Bylaw, Bylaw No. 10416 is now rezoning from RSM/M to RSM/S zone.

CNCL-246

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 10593