April 14, 2025 - Minutes

Place:

Council Chambers
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

Corporate Officer - Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

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

RES NO.

ITEM

MINUTES

R25/7-1

1.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on March 24, 2025, be adopted as circulated; and

(2)

the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated March 28, 2025, be received for information.

CARRIED

PRESENTATION

ARTS SERVICES YEAR IN REVIEW 2024

Arts Services staff presented a video summary of 2024 arts activities (copy on-file, City Clerk’s Office).

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

R25/7-2

2.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:04 p.m.).

CARRIED

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None.

R25/7-3

4.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (7:05 p.m.).

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA

R25/7-4

5.

It was moved and seconded

That Items No. 6 through No. 11 be adopted by general consent.

CARRIED

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on March 25, 2025;

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on April 7, 2025;

(3)

the Finance Committee meeting held on April 7, 2025; and

(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on April 8, 2025;

be received for information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

7.

Arts Services Year in Review 2024

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-11-01) (REDMS No. 7953503, 7986391)

(1)

That the Arts Services Year in Review 2024 as presented in the staff report titled, “Arts Services Year in Review 2024”, dated March 3, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Arts Services Year in Review 2024 be circulated to Community Partners and Funders for their information.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8.

Public Shared E-Scooter and E-Bike Program – Recommendation to Award Contract

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8375P) (REDMS No. 7996988)

(1)

That Contract 8375P - Provisioning of Public Shared E-Scooter and E-Bike Program be awarded to Lime Technology, Inc.;

(2)

That the City enter into an agreement with Lime Technology, Inc. based on the terms as outlined in the staff report titled “Public Shared E-Scooter and E-Bike Program –Recommendation to Award Contract” dated March 17, 2025, from the Director, Transportation; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to negotiate and execute the above agreement on behalf of the City.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9.

Playing Field User Fees – Amendment to Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010648) (REDMS No. 7952583, 7995591, 7985523, 7995591)

That the Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10648 be introduced and given, first, second and third readings.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

10.

2025 Richmond Community Celebration Grants Allocation

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-06) (REDMS No. 7969442, 7976450, 7990770)

(1)

That the 2025 Richmond Community Celebration Grants be awarded for the recommended amount of $51,052 as identified in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled, “2025 Richmond Community Celebration Grants Allocation”, dated March 17, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services;

(2)

That the grant funds be distributed accordingly following Council approval; and

(3)

That staff review the budgeted amount for the Community Celebration Grant for 2026 and examine the definitions in the Policy and report back.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

11.

Application by City of Richmond for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 8620_8660 Beckwith Rd

(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20- TU 25-008196) (REDMS No. 7985059)

(1)

That the application by City of Richmond for a Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TU 25-008196) for the properties at 8620 and 8660 Beckwith Road, to allow “Parking, non-accessory” as a permitted use, be considered for a period of three years from the date of issuance; and

(2)

That this application be forwarded to the May 20, 2025, Public Hearing at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Councillor Chak Au, Chair

12.

Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Proposed Relocation Options

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-228) (REDMS No. 7976940, 7950183)

R25/7-5

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Option 1 as described in the staff report titled “Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Proposed Relocation Options”, dated March 3, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be approved;

(2)

That funding for the proposed replication of the Arrival of the S. V. Titania mural be taken out of the Council Contingency Fund and to be replaced in full by funds from public arts reserve; and

(3)

That staff examine increasing the mural budget threefold for the 2026 season.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to the merits of the mural site location options.  As a result of the discussion, the motion was separated.

The question on part (1) of the Resolution R25/7-5 was then called and it was DEFEATED with Cllrs. Au, Day, Gillanders, Heed and Wolfe opposed.

R25/7-6

It was then moved and seconded:

That Option 2 as described in the staff report titled, “Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Proposed Relocation Options”, dated March 3, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be approved.

DEFEATED
Opposed:  Mayor Brodie

Cllrs. Gillanders

Heed

Hobbs

Loo

McNulty

Wolfe

R25/7-7

It was then moved and seconded:

That the replacement mural of the Arrival of the S. V Titania, as described in the staff report titled, “Arrival of the S.V. Titania Mural Proposed Relocation Options”, dated March 3, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be repainted at the same location of the Steveston Hotel.

CARRIED
Opposed:  Mayor Brodie

Cllrs. Au

Loo

McNulty

The question on parts (2) and (3) of Resolution R25/7-5 was then called and it was CARRIED.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

13.

Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse – Referral Response

(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-HBSC) (REDMS No. 7959727)

R25/7-8

It was moved and seconded

That the existing Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse be demolished as outlined in the report titled, “Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse – Referral Response”, dated March 17, 2025, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Director, Facilities and Project Development, provided that demolition occur in the 2nd quarter of 2028.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to the demolition of the Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse (Fieldhouse), as opposed to retention and restoration.

In response to queries from Council staff advised (i) demolition of the Fieldhouse will occur following completion of the new West Richmond Pavilion facility in Hugh Boyd Community Park, (ii) as per Council Policy 2308, targeting 80% diversion of waste, steps will be taken to recycle/repurpose any useful parts of the Fieldhouses prior to demolition, (iii) to permanently retain the Fieldhouse for storage would cost approximately $350,000 to address the necessary requirements under the current building code, (iv) operation and maintenance of the Fieldhouse, including spot repairs as needed, will continue until completion of the new facility, and (v) Council decision is required in order to complete the park design, which includes reclaiming green space for the park as a result of the demolition of the Fieldhouse.

The question on Resolution R25/7-8 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and Wolfe opposed.

14.

Official Community Plan Targeted Update – Proposed Update to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Map

(File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-01) (REDMS No. 7990876)

R25/7-9

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the report entitled “Official Community Plan Targeted Update – Proposed Update to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Map” dated March 24, 2025, from the Director, Policy Planning, be received for information; and

(2)

That the draft Environmentally Sensitive Maps which are included in the report entitled “Official Community Plan Targeted Update – Proposed Update to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Map” dated March 24, 2025, from the Director, Policy Planning, be endorsed for public and stakeholder consultation as part of the Official Community Plan targeted update.

The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to the public consultation process and the various challenges regarding awareness/records of land use designation, e.g., Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) noted on the property.

In response to queries from Council, staff provided a summary of the improvements contemplated, and further noted (i) maps and policies will undergo public consultation to inform affected property owners; (ii) various methods, including photography and satellite imaging to support future development reviews, are being used to document ESAs; (iii) ESA designation does not prohibit development but requires careful planning; and (iv) an ESA policy framework is forthcoming.

The question on Resolution R25/7-9 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Mayor Brodie announced that:

The following individuals were appointed to the Major Construction Project Oversight Committee for a term of two years:

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Jeff Ilich;

§   

Neil Cumming;

§   

Shawn Smith;

§   

Thor Fairburn; and

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Tim Loo.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

R25/7-10

15.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on March 26, 2025, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on August 23, 2023, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 22-027199) for the properties at 20455 Dyke Road, 7500 No. 9 Road and a portion of PID 031-553-231, be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

The question on the motion was not called as a brief discussion ensued with respect to tree removal and future land use.

The question on Resolution R25-7-10 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Gillanders and Wolfe opposed.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

R25/7-11

16.

It was moved and seconded

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (8:13 p.m.).

CARRIED

Steven Liu, representative, Lulu Island Agricultural Co-operative, spoke to his PowerPoint submission on a local food growing cooperative in Richmond (copy on file City Clerk’s office), and the intention of the Co-op to connect agricultural land owners with those who could farm the land, in an effort to create a produce hub with a goal to facilitate a shorter distance of travel for fresh food production.

R25/7-12

17.

It was moved and seconded

That Committee rise and report (8:29 p.m.).

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

R25/7-13

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (8:30 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, April 14, 2025.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)