December 16, 2025 - Minutes
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Planning Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference) |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on December 2, 2025, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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DEPUTY CAO’S OFFICE |
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Housing Agreement Amendment Application for 5766 and 5788 Gilbert Road (File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8226870) |
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Staff advised that this is the first Housing Agreement where the LEMR Tenant asset limit of $100,000 has been included. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Housing Agreement (5766 and 5788 Gilbert Road) Bylaw No. 9739, Amendment Bylaw No. 10692 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Amended Development Cost Charge (DCC) legislation |
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Staff advised Committee that the Provincial Government has introduced new regulations with respect to installment payments of DCC’s which will come in effect on January 1, 2026. Under the new framework, 25 percent of the charges are to be paid upfront at Subdivison approval or Building Permit issuance, with the balance being paid on the earlier of four years or occupancy of the building. In addition, the regulations provide for the use of a surety bond as security. Staff have updated their processes to insure a smooth transition to the new installment process. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:05 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. |
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Councillor Bill McNulty |
Raman Grewal |