May 12, 2025 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, May 12, 2025
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Council Chambers |
Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
R25/9-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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(1) |
the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on April 28, 2025, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on May 5, 2025, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF METRO VANCOUVER |
R25/9-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Councillor Alexa Loo be appointed as the third Director on the Metro Vancouver Board with an allocation of three (3) votes. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding the nominee's credentials and the rationale behind the selection of the nominee. Councillor Carol Day referenced her submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes asSchedule 1). |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day, Gillanders, Heed and Wolfe opposed. |
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NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR |
R25/9-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Councillor Michael Wolfe be appointed Chair and Councillor Andy Hobbs be appointed Vice-Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee. |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS |
R25/9-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until November 10, 2025: |
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Economic Advisory Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty |
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(b) |
Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty |
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(c) |
Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group – Councillor Kash Heed |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS |
R25/9-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Councillor Carol Day be appointed as the Council Liaison to the Thompson Community Association until November 10, 2025. |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS CITY BOARDS |
R25/9-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until November 10, 2025: |
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(a) |
Museum Society Board – Councillor Andy Hobbs |
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Richmond Public Library Board - Councillor Michael Wolfe and Councillor Alexa Loo (alternate). |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES/COMPANIES |
R25/9-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Councillor Andy Hobbs be appointed as the Council liaison to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society until November 10, 2025. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
R25/9-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:20 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items |
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Item No. 12 - Receipt of Committee minutes |
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Jerome Dickey spoke to the receipt of Committee minutes. |
R25/9-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:24 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
R25/9-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 12 through No. 16 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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12. |
COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on April 29, 2025; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on May 5, 2025; and |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on May 5, 2025; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Recreation and Sport Strategy Progress Update 2022-2024 (File Ref. No. 01-0370-20-003) (REDMS No. 7969764, 8013749) |
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(1) |
That the achievements document, Recreation and Sport Strategy Progress Update 2022- 2024, Attachment 1, in the staff report titled "Recreation and Sport Strategy 2022-2024", dated April 7, 2025, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services, be posted on the City website and circulated to key community partners including Richmond School District No. 38, Vancouver Coastal Health, Community Recreation Associations and Societies, and Richmond Sports Council for their information; and |
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That a copy of this report be distributed to local Members of Parliament and local Members of the Legislative Assembly to share with others in their respective parties. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Council gave direction to staff to include the Canadian Tire Jump Start program and any other relevant programs in the Recreation and Sport Strategy Progress Update 2022-2024 staff report. |
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Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork Concept Proposal (File Ref. No. 11-7000-09-20-334) (REDMS No. 7990702, 8005246, 8005253) |
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That the concept proposal for the Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork, as presented in the staff report titled “Steveston Community Centre and Library Interior Artwork Concept Proposal”, dated April 7, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Housing Agreement Amendment Applications to Update Low-End Market Rental Rents in Three Developments (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010633; 12-8060-20-010646; 12-8060-20-010654; 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8013584, 8015801, 8015840, 8019119, 8003529, 8034051) |
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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. 10633 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; |
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That Housing Agreement (23200 Gilley Road) Bylaw No.9955, Amendment Bylaw No. 10646 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings; and |
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That Housing Agreement (5591, 5631, 5651 and 5671 No. 3 Road) Bylaw No. 10057, Amendment Bylaw No. 10654 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2024 Consolidated Financial Statements |
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That the 2024 City of Richmond Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in Attachment 2 be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Councillor Chak Au, Chair |
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Railway Greenway Lighting – 2025 Update (File Ref. No. 06-2400-20-RAIL1) (REDMS No. 7980422, 8012120, 8014859) |
R25/9-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Option 1, “Hybrid of Standard and Solar Pedestrian Lighting”, as outlined in the report titled “Railway Greenway Lighting – 2025 Update”, dated April 7, 2025, from the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to (i) prioritizing solar pedestrian lighting over standard lighting, (ii) ease of implementation, reduced site impact, and environmental benefits of solar lighting, (iii) consideration of wildlife and neighbor impacts when choosing lighting, and (iv) the estimated costs associated with implementing an entirely solar lighting approach. |
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In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) seven priority lighting areas were identified as the darkest, (ii) a hybrid approach is recommended to mitigate risks, (iii) accurate costs will be determined through the detailed design and construction cost estimates, (iv) solar pedestrian lights are adaptable and can be retrofitted and replaced with standard pedestrian lighting if found unviable, (v) implementation of solar pedestrian lighting would require minimal site work, standard pedestrian lighting would be a significant expense as it requires trenching, and (vi) the detailed design phase will include assessment and mitigation of light impacts on wildlife and adjacent neighbors. |
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As a result of the discussion the following referral motion was introduced: |
R25/9-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff investigate and report back on the feasibility of a solar lighting only option, including its functionality, costs, potential for phased implementation, advantages and disadvantages, and the estimated cost of retrofitting should the solar option prove unviable. |
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The question on the referral motion was not called as in response to Council, staff advised that they will bring forward a report for Council consideration prior to August 2025. |
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The question on the referral motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
R25/9-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Annual Property Tax Rates (2025) Bylaw No. 10433; and |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10433. |
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CARRIED |
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With the implementation of Bylaw No. 10573 (SSMUH) Bylaw, Bylaw No. 10433 is now rezoning from RS2/A to RSM/S zone. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
R25/9-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:09 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, May 12, 2025. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |