December 9, 2024 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, December 9, 2024
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Acting Corporate Officer – Evangel Biason |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R24/21-1 |
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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 November 25, 2024, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November 25, 2024, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R24/21-2 |
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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 (7:01 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items |
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Item No. 16 – 2025 PROPOSED CAPITAL BUDGET |
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David Yan, Vice-President, Richmond BC Pickleball Association (RBCPA), noted that (i) the RBCPA has 800 members, (ii) there is support for the proposed 4 courts being constructed, (iii) additional courts are necessary to accommodate the increase in players, (iv) pickleball not only promotes physical activity but also social connection and inclusivity, (v) shortage of courts in Richmond means residents are going to other municipalities to play, (vi) multiple courts in one location will be able to accommodate larger tournaments, (vii) players have been temporarily converting tennis courts into pickleball courts to accommodate more people, and (viii) due to high demand, players are requesting at least 6 courts be constructed as part of the capital budget for 2025. |
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R24/21-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:12 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R24/21-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 13 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 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on November 26, 2024; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on December 2, 2024; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on December 2, 2024; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on December 3, 2024; and |
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the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on November 6, 2024; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Wharves Regulation Bylaw No. 10182 Update and Amendments (File Ref. No. XR: 06-2345-20-ILAN1; 12-8060-20-010605; 12-8060-20-010606) (REDMS No. 7786022, 7834240, 7786408) |
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That Wharves Regulation Bylaw No. 10182, Amendment Bylaw No. 10605, be introduced and given first, second and third reading; and |
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That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10606, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork Terms of Reference (File Ref. No. 03-1000-02-243; 11-7000-09-20-334) (REDMS No. 7807631, 7807709) |
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That the Terms of Reference for the Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork as presented in the report titled, “Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork Terms of Reference”, dated October 28, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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New Capstan Village Neighbourhood Park Public Artwork Concept (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-335) (REDMS No. 7831155) |
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That the concept for the New Capstan Village Neighbourhood Park public artwork The Potato Wars by artist Nathan Lee, as presented in the report titled “New Capstan Village Neighbourhood Park Public Artwork Concept”, dated October 24, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2025 Operating and Capital Budgets for Richmond Public Library (File Ref. No. 03-0970-25-2025-01) (REDMS No. 7866348) |
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That the 2025 proposed Richmond Public Library budget with a municipal contribution of $11,803,300 as presented in Attachment 1 from the Chief Librarian and the Secretary of the Board, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 03-0970-06-01) (REDMS No. 7833379, 7889469) |
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That the one-time expenditures totaling $2,690,457 as outlined in Attachment 1 of the 2025 One-Time Expenditures staff report, be approved with funding from the Rate Stabilization Account and included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029). |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 7864976) |
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That the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board be advised that the City of Richmond has no further comments or concerns on the proposed amendment to the Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy and that this recommendation and accompanying staff report titled “Response to Metro Vancouver's Referral: Metro 2050 Type 3 Amendment - Regional Affordable Rental Housing Target Implementation Guideline” dated November 18, 2024, from the Director, Policy Planning be provided to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010569; 12-8060-20-010570; XR: 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7693480, 7747121, 7681569) |
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That Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (5300 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 10569 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Low-End Market Rental (LEMR) Units required by the Rezoning Application RZ 23- 011557; and |
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That Housing Agreement (Market Rental Housing) (5300 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 10570 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement in accordance with the requirements of section 483 of the Local Government Act, to secure the Market Rental Units required by the Rezoning Application RZ 23-011557. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Councillor Chak Au, Chair |
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Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Condition Report and Proposed Options (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-228) (REDMS No. 7693480, 7747121, 7681569) |
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R24/21-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Option 1, remove the mural by painting over it, as described in the staff report titled, “Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Condition Report and Proposed Options”, dated October 24, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be approved. |
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The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the City has a joint copyright agreement with the artist of the original painting, (ii) if a mural is painted under the mural program, the owner of the site is responsible for the maintenance for 5 years, (iii) the current agreement for this mural is with the City, and (iv) to replicate this mural in a different location would require a commission process and require a separate funding source from the mural program. |
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Discussion ensued with regard to sponsorship options to fund a new mural and reviewing the City’s mural program and the Public Art Program to explore art funding sources and opportunities. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following amendment motion was introduced: |
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R24/21-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Option 1 be replaced by Option 2, as described in the staff report titled, “Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Condition Report and Proposed Options”, dated October 24, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and |
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That staff explore options and costs of replicating the Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural elsewhere, and report back. |
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The question on the amendment motion was not called as further discussion took place on not removing the current mural until a new location has been found. As a result of the discussion a further amendment motion was introduced: |
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R24/21-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Option 2 be amended to remove the words “remove the mural by painting over it”. |
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DEFEATED Opposed: Mayor Brodie Cllrs. Au Gillanders Heed Hobbs Loo McNulty Wolfe |
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The question on resolution R24/21-6 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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The question on the main motion as amended, which reads as follows: |
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That Option 2, Remove the mural by painting over it, and explore options to have the Arrival of the S. V Titania painting replicated elsewhere, as described in the staff report titled, “Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Condition Report and Proposed Options”, dated October 24, 2024, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and |
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That staff explore options and costs of replicating the Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural elsewhere, and report back. |
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was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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Phasing Options for the Public Safety Camera System (File Ref. No. 10-6450-07-07) (REDMS No. 7862940, 7585235, 5848857) |
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R24/21-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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Option 1 to implement the RCMP proposed Phase 1 for the Public Safety Camera System as outlined in the staff report “Phasing Options for the Public Safety Camera System”, dated November 18, 2024, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety be endorsed; and |
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A capital submission for Option 1 to implement the RCMP proposed Phase 1 for the Public Safety Camera System, with an estimated value of $2,493,794 and operating budget impact of $181,600 be submitted for Council’s consideration as part of the 2025 budget process. |
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The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) 5 cameras would be installed at 10 intersections in Richmond, and (ii) cost increase for cameras in Richmond are due to the high-quality resolution, infrastructure needed and data storage necessities. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Gillanders and Wolfe opposed. |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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(File Ref. No. 03-0970-25-2025-01) (REDMS No. 7775861, 7889449) |
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R24/21-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 2025 Proposed Capital Budget as presented in Appendix 3 totaling $152,581,457 be approved; and |
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That the 2025 Proposed Capital Budget as approved be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029). |
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The question on the motion was not called as staff responded to queries, noting that, (i) construction of 9 pickleball courts would cost an estimated $1.8 million, (ii) the $800,000 budget for the proposed pickleball courts is an estimate and once detailed designs and costs are determined, staff will look to maximize the number of courts built, (iii) the multi-use box at South Arm will be removed to accommodate the 4 additional pickleball courts, (iv) the Business Licencing Improvements were not recommended this year due to funding constraints, but will come forward again in future capital budgets, |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed. |
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2025 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET (File Ref. No. 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 7811426, 7889471, 7841166, 7886150, 7672437) |
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R24/21-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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The 2025 Proposed Operating Budget as presented in Budget Option 1 for a total of 5.86% be approved as outlined below: |
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A same level of service budget increase of $6,115,400 after tax growth with a tax increase of 1.99% be approved; and |
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Ongoing funding for expenditures previously approved by Council totaling $5,675,000 as presented in Table 11 on page 22 with a tax increase of 1.85% be approved; and |
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Emerging organizational additional levels in the amount of $2,647,135 as presented in Attachments 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the staff report titled 2025 Proposed Operating Budget with a tax increase of 0.86% be approved; and |
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The Rate Stabilization Account be used to pay for the one-time initial capital costs for the recommended additional levels from Attachment 11 and 12 totaling $246,688 be approved; and |
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Transfer to reserves for Investment in Community Facilities as per Council’s Long Term Financial Management Strategy in the amount of $3,066,765 with a tax increase of 1.00% be approved; and |
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Senior level government and other government agency increase of $2,121,638 with a tax increase of 0.69% be approved; and |
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Use of reserves for program expenditures for Affordable Housing, Child Care and Public Art programs of $1,442,191 as presented in Attachment 8 on page 59 be approved; and |
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Operating budget impacts totalling $368,774 with a tax increase of 0.12% be approved; and |
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The Rate Stabilization Account be used to reduce the overall impact of additional operating costs for a total of $2,000,000 resulting in a tax decrease of 0.65% be approved; and |
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The 2025 Operating Budget as approved be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029). |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on reducing the proposed tax increase, and as a result an amendment motion to reduce the tax increase in the 2025 Proposed Operating Budget to 5.55%, using funds from the Rate Stabilization Account was introduced, but failed to receive a seconder. |
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In reply to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) the budget is examined all year round and feedback from residents and Council are considered, |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Au and Wolfe opposed. |
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Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029) Bylaw No. 10622 (File Ref. No: 12-8060-20-010622; XR: 03-0970-25-2025-01) (REDMS No. 7859010, 7859533) |
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R24/21-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029) Bylaw No. 10622 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings. |
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That staff undertake a process of public consultation in accordance with Section 166 of the Community Charter. |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced that: |
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The following were appointed to the Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2026: |
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Priesha Thakur; |
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Emily Seo; |
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Gordon Boleen; and |
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Stuart Corrigal. |
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The following were appointed to the Aquatic Advisory Board for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2026: |
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Charmaine Chang; |
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Grace Wang; |
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Alexei Bobyrev; |
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Bonnie Chuter; and |
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Karen Novorr-Pezzuto. |
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The following were appointed to the Economic Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2026: |
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Greg Allen; |
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Carl Li; |
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Melanie Rupp; |
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Howard Jampolsky; and |
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Nikola Fischerova. |
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Howard Jampolsky was appointed as Chair of the Economic Advisory Committee for the year 2025. |
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The following were appointed to the Board of Variance for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2027: |
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Krista Kienapfel; |
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Alim Sunderji; and |
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Bruce Harwood. |
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The following were appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2026: |
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Kush Panatch; |
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Nicci Theroux; and |
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Winston Chong. |
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The following were appointed to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2026: |
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Tahzi Ali; |
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Baren Tsui; |
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Roy Wong; |
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Amanda de Freitas Farias; |
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Bimla Kannangara; |
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Hala Helmy; and |
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Emmett Mark. |
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Farzana (Ana) Himani was appointed to the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2026. |
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The following were appointed to the Richmond Public Library Board for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2026: |
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Jacqueline Morrison; |
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Angelica Victoria; |
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Denise Hui; and |
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Sherine Merhi. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R24/21-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10332 |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllrs. Day Wolfe |
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R24/21-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10449 |
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Richmond Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906, Amendment Bylaw No. 10619 |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R24/21-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 27, 2024, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on September 27, 2023 and November 14, 2024, be received for information; |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 22-011557) for the property located at 6531 Francis Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the changes to the design of the Development Permit (DP 22-013200) issued for the property at 6011 River Road, be endorsed and the changes be deemed in General Compliance with the Permit. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R24/21-15 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:07 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, December 9, 2024. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Acting Corporate Officer (Evangel Biason) |