2023-12-20 Richmond 市议会特别会议

SP 23 /6-1 1 . It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on December 11, 2023 be adopted as circulated.

SP 23 /6-2 2 . It was moved and seconded That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (3:58 p.m.).

SP 23 /6-3 4 . It was moved and seconded That Committee rise and report (4:02 p.m.)

SP 23 /6-4 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That the Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10517 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and ( 2 ) That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10519, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

SP 23 /6-5 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That Building Regulation Bylaw No.7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 10507, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; ( 2 ) That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10508, be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and ( 3 ) That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10509, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

SP 23 /6-6 It was moved and seconded That the staff report titled, “Homelessness in Richmond”, dated December 19, 2023, from the Director, Community Social Development and Director, Community Bylaws and Licencing, be received for information.

SP 23 /6-7 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That Council recognize the urgent need to address the challenges faced by the vulnerable population of those suffering from acute drug addiction and critical mental illness, and to advocate for the Province of BC to establish comprehensive and effective measures that ensure their safety, well-being, and recovery; ( 2 ) That Council formally adopt the position to ask the Province of BC define, prioritize, and implement secure care for individuals suffering from acute drug addiction and critical mental illness; and ( 3 ) That the Mayor write to the Premier and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, identifying our position.

SP 23 /6-8 It was moved and seconded That Council include the Potential Additional Resources to Respond to Homelessness as outlined in Table 8 on CNCL-76, funded one-time by the Rate Stabilization Account (RSA) for the 2024 fiscal year.

SP 23 /6-9 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That the application by BC Housing Management Commission for an extension to Temporary Use Permit (TU 20-918062) that permits a three-storey supportive housing building with 40 studio units at 2520, 2540, 2560, 2580, 2600, 2640 Smith Street and 9031 Bridgeport Road be considered for a period of three-years; and ( 2 ) That the application be forwarded to the January 22, 2024 Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall.

SP 23 /6-10 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That the submission of road, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects as part of the TransLink 2024 Cost-Share Programs, as described in the report titled “TransLink 2024Cost-Share Funding Applications – Transportation Projects”, dated November 22, 2023, from the Director, Transportation be endorsed; and ( 2 ) That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to execute the successful funding agreements.

SP 23 /6-11 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That Contract 8157Q – Supply and Delivery of Janitorial and Cleaning Supplies as detailed in the staff report titled “Award of Contract 8157Q - Supply and Delivery of Janitorial and Cleaning Supplies” dated November 15, 2023 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development be awarded for a two-year term to ICS Clean Supplies Ltd., Imperial Dade Canada Inc., and Bunzl Canada for a combined estimated annual amount of $490,000.00 with an approximate total value of $980,000.00 over a two-year period; ( 2 ) That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to extend the initial two-year term, up to the maximum total term of six years, for the maximum total amount of $2,982,000.00 as described in the report titled "Award of Contract 8157Q - Supply and Delivery of Janitorial and Cleaning Supplies," dated November 15, 2023, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development; and ( 3 ) That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with ICS Clean Supplies Ltd., Imperial Dade Canada Inc., and Bunzl Canada.

SP 23 /6-12 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) Bylaw No. 10515 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings, and ( 2 ) That staff undertake a process of public consultation in accordance with Section 166 of the Community Charter.

SP 23 /6-13 It was moved and seconded That the following bylaws be adopted: Public Notice Bylaw No. 10520 ; and Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10435

SP 23 /6-14 11 . It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That the minutes and Chair’s report of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on December 13, 2023, be received for information; and ( 2 ) That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of: ( a ) a Development Permit which would: ( i ) Permit the construction of a three-storey 25-unit affordable rental housing building at 4831 Steveston Highway on a site zoned “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR48) – Steveston Highway (Steveston)”; and ( ii ) Vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 to allow 37 per cent of the required vehicle parking spaces to be small car spaces, be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

SP23/6-15 It was moved and seconded That the meeting adjourn (5:13 p.m.).