March 9, 2026 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R26/5-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on February 23, 2026, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

Claudia Cravino, Coordinator, Parks Programs, presented the artists and winning top ten designs selected for the City of Richmond 2026 Street Banner program and noted the following:

§  The Street Banner program is an initiative of the Partners for Beautification, a community engagement program that encourages Richmond residents to take an active role in shaping a vibrant, beautiful city;

§  Through the annual Street Banner Contest, the City supports grassroots creativity by inviting residents of all ages and artistic backgrounds to share original works that reflect what makes Richmond special;

§  This year, the City received 470 design submissions that celebrate the following themes representing Richmond: Active Living, Community, Culture and Heritage, Discover, Diversity, Island City, Nature, Play, Sustainability, and The Arts; and

§  The banners will be installed within the next few days in select areas of Richmond City Centre and key gateways throughout Richmond and will remain in place until early 2027.

The successful submissions were unveiled by each artist, accompanied by a short video reflecting on their inspiration and creative process.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R26/5-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:27 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R26/5-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:28 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R26/5-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 14 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on February 24, 2026;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on March 2, 2026;

(3)

the Finance and Audit Committee meeting held on March 2, 2026; and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on March 3, 2026;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Richmond Public Art Program 2025 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 Work Plan

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-01; XR: 01-0100-30-RPAR1-01) (REDMS No. 8276246, 8276251)

(1)

That the Richmond Public Art Program 2025 Annual Highlights, as outlined in the report titled “Richmond Public Art Program 2025 Annual Highlights and Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 Work Plan”, dated February 2, 2026, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 Work Plan be approved.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Fuel Purchases Agreement - 4Refuel Canada LP

 (File Ref. No. 03-1000-02-267) (REDMS No. 8292508)

(1)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, be authorized to negotiate and execute a fuel supply and delivery contract with 4Refuel Canada LP for a five-year term, as outlined in the report titled “Fuel Purchases Agreement – 4Refuel Canada LP”, dated February 13, 2026, from the Director, Public Works; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, be authorized to negotiate and execute up to two additional one-year extensions of the fuel supply and delivery contract with 4Refuel Canada LP, as outlined in the report titled “Fuel Purchases Agreement – 4Refuel Canada LP”, dated February 13, 2026, from the Director, Public Works.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Award of Contract – 8418P Provision for Managed Print Service

 File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8418P) (REDMS No 8313065.)

(1)

That Contract 8418P Provision for Managed Print Services be awarded to Konica Minolta Solutions (Canada) Ltd., for a five-year term at an estimated contract value of $1,944,750 exclusive of taxes, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract – 8418P Provision for Managed Print Services”, dated February 18, 2026, from the Director, Information Technology;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to extend an additional five-year term valued at the amount of $1,043,805, up to the maximum total term of ten years, for the maximum total amount of $2,988,555, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract – 8418P Provision for Managed Print Services” dated February 18, 2026, from the Director, Information Technology; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute 8418P Provision for Managed Print Services and Related Services and all related documentation with Konica Minolta Solutions (Canada) Ltd.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

Additional Information on Homelessness Outreach and Community Food Programs

 (File Ref. No. 08-4057-11-01; XR: 08-4040-08-01) (REDMS No. 8326480, 8320418, 8320570, 8329803, 8329802)

(1)

That the report titled “Additional Information on Homelessness Outreach and Community Food Programs”, dated February 27, 2026 from the Director, Community Social Development, be received for information; and

(2)

That the report be distributed to Richmond Members of Parliament, Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Richmond School District (SD38).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11

Response to Metro Vancouver’s Pre-Consultation: Metro 2050 Amendment Options in Response to South of the Fraser Mayors’ Request

 (File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 8307869)

That comments, as described in the report entitled “Response to Metro Vancouver’s Pre-Consultation: Metro 2050 Amendment Options in Response to South of the Fraser Mayors’ Request”, dated February 12, 2026, from the Director, Policy Planning, be endorsed and submitted to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board as part of Metro Vancouver’s consultation process on potential amendments to the Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

12.

Harmonization of the Basic Universal Housing Features with the BC Building Code “Adaptable Dwelling Unit” RegulationS

 (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010728) (REDMS No. 8225045, 8232468)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10728, to harmonize the existing provisions of the Basic Universal Housing Features (Section 4.16) with those described in Section 3.8.5, Adaptable Dwelling Unit, of the current British Columbia Building Code, be introduced and given first reading.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

13.

Housing Agreement (Moderate Market Rental Housing) (9000 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 10690 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Moderate Market Rental Units at 9000 No. 3 Road

 (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010690) (REDMS No. 8277470, 8279564, 8226157)

That Housing Agreement (Moderate Market Rental Housing) (9000 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 10690 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 Moderate Market Rental homes required by Rezoning Application RZ 23-033712.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

14.

Housing Agreement Amendment Application by BC Housing and Polygon for Talistar Development at 3468 Ketcheson Court

 (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010743) (REDMS No. 8307643, 8318630, 8327228)

That Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (8671, 8731, 8771, 8831/8851 Cambie Road, 8791 Cambie Road and 3600 Sexsmith Road) Bylaw No. 10437, Amendment Bylaw No. 10743 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

15.

DCC and ACC Public Consultation Update and Referral Response

(File Ref. No. 03-1070-04-01, 03-1070-05-01) (REDMS No. 8301543)

R26/5-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Option A, Freeze DCC Rates until March 2027, from the report titled “DCC and ACC Public Consultation Update and Referral Response”, dated February 6, 2026, from the Director, Finance, be endorsed;

(2)

That the Amendment DCC Bylaw be brought forward to the Inspectors of Municipalities for approval and to Council for adoption in order to capture the new Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) development category in the Amendment DCC Bylaw; and

(3)

That staff be directed to bring back options for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) rates.

The question on Resolution R26/5-5 was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) the municipal Development Cost Charges (DCC), Amenity Cost Charges (ACC), and Regional DCC comparison charts, (ii) the uses of DCC and ACC, (iii) DCC and ACC guided by the benefiter‑pay principle,            (iv) park acquisition and park development programs, (v) recognition of the slowdown in the real estate and the development sectors, (vi) the collection of DCC to help fund infrastructure required to support future growth, and      (vii) feedback from the Urban Development Institute and the development industry when DCC rates are adjusted.

There was agreement to deal with Parts (1) and (2) and (3) separately.

The question on Part (1) of Resolution R26/5-5 was then called and it was CARRIED with Mayor Brodie and Cllr. Wolfe opposed.

The question on Parts (2) and (3) of Resolution R26/5-5 was then called and it was CARRIED.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie advised that:

On January 4, 2026, the City entered into a five-year Service Delivery Agreement with the Richmond Arenas Community Association.

On January 4, 2026, the City entered into a five-year Service Delivery Agreement with the Minoru Seniors Society.

Allison Liu was appointed to the Advisory Design Panel for the remainder of the one-year term to expire on December 31, 2026.

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

R26/5-6

It was moved and seconded

That the following bylaws be adopted:

Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10718

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10731 (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing)

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R26/5-7

16.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on February 25, 2026, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June 11, 2025, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit (DV 24-012933) for the properties at 12791/12951 Blundell Road, be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

CARRIED

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R26/5-8

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:48 p.m.).

CARRIED

Alex Sagert, Richmond resident, spoke to concerns regarding public safety at Brighouse Park, referencing user groups and the recent park revitalization.  

In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) there are currently no individuals sheltering overnight in Brighouse Park and (ii) there has been a reduction in calls for service in the Brighouse neighbourhood and early indications suggest a continuation of this decreasing trend.

R26/5-9

18.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:54 p.m.).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R26/5-10

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (7:55 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, March 9, 2026.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)