2024-02-12 Richmond 市议会常规会议

R24/3-1 1 . It was moved and seconded That: ( 1 ) the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 29, 2024; and ( 2 ) the Metro Vancouver ‘ Board in Brief’ dated January 26, 2024, be received for information.

R24/3-2 2 . It was moved and seconded That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

R24/3-3 It was moved and seconded That the meeting be recessed and reconvened on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall.

R24/3-4 4 . It was moved and seconded That Committee rise and report (10:09 p.m.).

R24/3-5 5 . It was moved and seconded That Items No. 6 through No. 16 be adopted by general consent.

R 24 /3-6 It was moved and seconded That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10527, for the rezoning of 9371 and 9391 Francis Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/C)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

R 24 /3-7 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That Staff administer a practicability analysis to gauge the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a drug consumption site within the Richmond General Hospital Precinct. This analysis will evaluate the impact on public safety, healthcare costs, and community perceptions, providing evidence-based recommendations for the successful implementation of a supervised drug consumption site to address the growing public health crisis related to acute drug addiction and overdose deaths; ( 2 ) That staff collaborate with Coastal Health as the Authority responsible to fund and provide services onsite, both the Provincial and Federal Governments, local healthcare providers, and community organizations in establishing the drug consumption site. This collaboration will ensure that individuals accessing these sites receive comprehensive care, including access to addiction treatment, harm minimization services, and counseling; ( 3 ) That staff recommend to Council a process to establish a task force comprised of representatives from law enforcement, legal services, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience of drug addiction to develop guidelines, protocols, and best practices for the implementation of the drug consumption site, ensuring its effectiveness, acceptance, and safety; ( 4 ) That staff recommend to Council the resources required for community education and awareness campaigns about supervised drug consumption sites. These campaigns will aim to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and promote understanding of the public health benefits associated with these sites; ( 5 ) That staff recommend to Council a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the drug consumption site. This system will collect data on overdose rates, healthcare utilization, and referrals to addiction treatment, allowing Council to make informed decisions about the future of this site; and ( 6 ) That staff develop a process to ensure that community concerns and perspectives are considered during the planning and implementation process.

R 24 /3-8 It was moved and seconded That the item “Supervised Consumption Site” be tabled.

R 24 /3-9 It was moved and seconded That the Council meeting of February 13, 2024 proceed past 11:00 p.m.

R 24 /3-10 It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10523 to amend Section 2.33 map entitled “Pedestrian Environment Map (2031)”, Section 2.5.1 map entitled “A Base for Building a Living Landscape Map”, Section 2.6 map entitled “Base Level Parks & Open Space Map (2031)”, subsection 2.6.3(c) map entitled “Pedestrian Linkages Map”, subsection 3.1.3(c) (Pedestrian Linkages) map entitled “Designated Green Link & Linear Park Location Map”, and Section 3.3.2 Special Precinct 2.0 plan entitled “Special Precinct Character Areas & Major Park and Public Open Space Plan”, to move the North-South “Minor Green Link” east of Cooney Road identified in the OCP Lansdowne Village (City Centre), to along the west side of Kwantlen Street, be introduced and given first reading; ( 2 ) That Bylaw 10523, having been considered in conjunction with: · the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; · 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; ( 3 ) That Bylaw 10523, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and ( 4 ) That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10511 to create the “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU55) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone a portion of 5300 No.3 Road from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU55) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone, be introduced and given first reading, subject to the revised Rezoning considerations included as Attachment 1 to the memo from the Director of Development dated February 9, 2024.

R24/3-11 It was moved and seconded That staff bring forward the Lansdowne Master Plan for a discussion whether further revisions are required.

R24/3-12 It was moved and seconded That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10219 be adopted.

R24/3-13 20 . It was moved and seconded ( 1 ) That the minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on February 15, 2023, be received for information. ( 2 ) That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 21-933765) for the properties at 9300 and 9320 Cambie Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

R24/3-14 It was moved and seconded That the meeting adjourn (11:48 p.m.).