December 17, 2025 - Minutes (Special)

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Laura Gillanders
Councillor Kash Heed
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Acting Corporate Officer – Evangel Biason

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

Mayor Brodie recessed the meeting at 4:01 p.m. for the Open Public Works & Transportation Committee, the Open and Closed Parks, Recreation & Cultural Committee meetings and the Special Closed Council meeting.

The meeting reconvened at 5:31 p.m. following the Open Public Works & Transportation Committee, the Open and Closed Parks, Recreation & Cultural Committee meetings and the Special Closed Council meeting with all members of Council present.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

SP25/4-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on December 8, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

Councillor Au left the meeting (5:31 p.m.) and returned (5:33 p.m.).

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

SP25/4-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (5:32 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

SP25/4-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (5:33 p.m.).

CARRIED

Councillor Au left the meeting (5:39 p.m.) and returned (5:42 p.m.).

SP25/4-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 15 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8412P FOR A JOINT MOBILE COMMAND UNIT
(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8412) (REDMS No. 8180535)

(1)

That Contract 8412P for a Mobile Command Unit be awarded to Intercontinental Truck Body (B.C.) Inc. for a total cost of $1,347,325 excluding taxes as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8412P for a Joint Mobile Command Unit” dated November 10,2025, from the Fire Chief of Richmond Fire-Rescue and the Officer in Charge of the Richmond RCMP; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Law and Community Safety be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with Intercontinental Truck Body (B.C.) Inc.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

HOSPITAL WAIT TIMES FOR RCMP OFFICERS
(File Ref. No. 01-0151-01) (REDMS No.)

That a letter be written to the Board Chair and President and Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Coastal Health outlining information with respect to excessive wait times for individuals arrested under the Mental Health Act by Richmond RCMP, and proactively look at solutions.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Building Our Future Together: Social Development Strategy (2025–2035)

 (File Ref. No. 08-4055-20-SPST1) (REDMS No. 8214348)

(1)

That the Building Our Future Together: Social Development Strategy (2025–2035) as outlined in the report titled “Building Our Future Together: Social Development Strategy (2025–2035)”, dated November 21, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development, be adopted; and

(2)

That the Building Our Future Together: Social Development Strategy (2025–2035) be distributed to key partners and community organizations, federal and provincial ministries related to social development, local Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly, and posted on the City’s website.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act

 (File Ref. No. 01-0035-20-PREL1) (REDMS No. 8239577)

(1)

That a letter from the Mayor be sent to the Premier, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and all Richmond MLAs, conveying the concerns related to Bill M216 as outlined in the report titled “Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act”, dated November 27, 2025, from the Director, Building Approvals;

(2)

That the report titled “Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act”, dated November 27, 2025, from the Director, Building Approvals be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM);

(3)

That staff submit concerns to the Legislature’s Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members’ Bills for debate via the provincial government portal; and

(4)

That staff contribute to a joint communiqué of the Regional Permitting and Licensing Committee (regional chief building officials) for submission to the Legislature’s Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members’ Bills.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Draft Richmond Tourism Master Plan 2035

 (File Ref. No. 08-4150-03-01) (REDMS No. 8209758)

(1)

That the draft Richmond Tourism Master Plan 2035, included as Attachment 1 of the report titled “Draft Richmond Tourism Master Plan 2035,” dated November 27, 2025, from the Director, Business Services, be endorsed for the purpose of seeking public and interest holders’ feedback on the plan; and

(2)

That the final Richmond Tourism Master Plan 2035, incorporating feedback from the public and interest holders on the draft plan, be brought back to Council for consideration.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Richmond Celebrates Soccer – Schedule and Funding Allocations

(File Ref. No. 11-7400-20-FIFA1) (REDMS No. 8217030, 8217847)

(1)

That the Richmond Celebrates Soccer schedule and funding allocations, as detailed in the staff report titled "Richmond Celebrates Soccer - Schedule and Funding Allocations", dated November 24, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage be approved; and

(2)

That staff be directed to review and bring back additional information on:

(a)

potential event locations for the Signature event; and

(b)

policing budget; and;

(3)

That staff negotiate the potential contract between the parties and provide to Council prior to approval.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Housing Agreement Amendment Application for 5766 and 5788 Gilbert Road

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010692) (REDMS No. 8226870, 8226947, 8203577)

That Housing Agreement (5766 and 5788 Gilbert Road) Bylaw No. 9739, Amendment Bylaw No. 10692 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

TransLink 2026 Cost-Share Funding Applications – Transportation Projects

(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 8180311)

(1)

That the submission of transportation projects as part of the TransLink 2026 Cost-Share Programs, as described in the report titled “TransLink 2026 Cost-Share Funding Applications – Transportation Projects”, dated November 18, 2025, from the Director, Transportation be approved; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the successful funding agreements.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

PUBLIC-FACING NAME OF JAPANESE FISHERMEN’S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY BUILDING – 3811 MONCTON STREET
(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-JNB) (REDMS No. 6623702, 8224080)

That the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society building at 3811 Moncton Street be given the public-facing name Steveston Japanese Canadian Museum, as presented in the report titled “Public-Facing Name of Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building – 3811 Moncton Street”, dated November 24, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

15.

HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT APPLICATION AT 3811 MONCTON STREET (JAPANESE FISHERMEN’S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY BUILDING)

(File Ref. No. HA 25-026393) (REDMS No. 8220478, 8224052)

(1)

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued for the protected heritage building at 3811 Moncton Street (Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building), which would permit a new exterior sign, plaque and plantings; and

(2)

That staff be directed to discuss with the Richmond School District No. 38 appropriate commemorative signage at Tomekichi Homma Elementary School to commemorate Mr. Homma.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that:

The following individuals were appointed to the Economic Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2027:

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Shaena Furlong;

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Myriame Gabay;

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Kenneth Ip;

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Theresa Rawle;

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David Chan;

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Solomon Chiu;

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Trevor Greene;

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Kevin Lee;

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Todd Malone; and

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Howard Jampolsky.

The following individuals were appointed to the Sister City Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2027:

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Theresa Mo Chen;

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Andy Cheung;

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E-Von Lai;

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Jordan Oye;

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Anita Chui; and

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Arun Singhal.

The following individuals were appointed to the jury of judges for the 2026 Lulu Awards in Urban Design:

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Veronica Gillies;

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Christopher Phillips; and

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Eleanor Mohammed.

The following individuals were appointed to the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee for a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2027:

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Allison Liu;

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Erin Ashenhurst;

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Jaime Gusto;

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Gareth Roberts; and

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Tiffany Yang.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

SP25/4-5

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Portion of Road Adjacent to 8620, 8640 and 8660 Spires Road) Bylaw No. 10625; and

Housing Agreement (6251 Minoru Boulevard) Bylaw No. 8996, Amendment Bylaw No. 10677.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

SP25/4-6

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:43 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Special meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Acting Corporate Officer (Evangel Biason)