July 27, 2026 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

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(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on July 13, 2026; and

(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on July 20, 2026. (distributed separately)

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS – ITEM NO. 24.

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Term Highlights

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Draft Economic Development Strategy

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Metro West Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaws

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Homelessness Strategy Guiding Framework – Current State Analysis and What We Heard Report

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Housing Agreement Amendment Application For 9291 Alexandra Road/9288 Tomicki Avenue (Formerly 9251 Alexandra Road)

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on September 8, 2026):

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9720 Cambie Road – Rezone from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/Xl)” Zone to the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLRSO) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” Zone (Manpreet Singh (Paramorph Architecture Inc.) – applicant)

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Application By 1359161 BC Ltd. To Enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement to Conserve a Protected Heritage Building Known as Ikeda Dry Goods and Construct a Hotel at 3831 Moncton Street & Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Application

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Land use application for first, second and third reading:

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12011/12051 3rd Avenue – Rezone from Steveston Commercial (CS2)" Zone To "Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU64) – Third Avenue (Steveston)" Zone (Vivid Green Architecture Inc. – applicant)

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Richmond Water Quality and Conservation Report 2025

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ICBC-City Of Richmond Road Safety Improvement Program Update 2026

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Richmond Arts Facilities Needs Assessment Report

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Options on the Management of Scotch Pond

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Street Banner Referral Response Update

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Richmond Nature Park Study – Findings and Next Steps

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 20 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

(1)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on July 14, 2026; (distributed separately)

(2)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 20, 2026; (distributed separately)

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on July 21, 2026; (distributed separately)

(4)

the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on July 22, 2026; (distributed separately) and

(5)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on July 22, 2026; (distributed separately)

be received for information.

7.

Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Term Highlights

(File Ref. No. 01-0005-01/) (REDMS No. 8360843)

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See Page CNCL-24 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Term Highlights, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning, dated June 11, 2026, be received for information; and

(2)

That the Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Term Highlights Report and Council Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Term Highlights at a Glance attachments be posted on the City of Richmond website as downloadable PDFs.

8.

Draft Economic Development Strategy

(File Ref. No. 08-4150-20-001) (REDMS No. 8455274)

CNCL-77

See Page CNCL-77 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the draft Economic Development Strategy, as detailed in the report titled “Draft Economic Development Strategy”, dated June 29, 2026, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be endorsed for public consultation.

9.

Metro West Inter-municipal Business Licence Bylaws

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-02-01) (REDMS No. 8459089)

CNCL-134

See Page CNCL-134 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 10763 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(2)

That Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 10764 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

10.

Homelessness Strategy Guiding Framework – Current State Analysis and What We Heard Report

(File Ref. No. 07-3000-00) (REDMS No. 8454641)

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See Page CNCL-148 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the findings in the report titled “Homelessness Strategy Guiding Framework – Current State Analysis and What We Heard Report”, from the General Manager, Planning and Development, dated June 22, 2026, inform the development of the Homelessness Strategy Guiding Framework (2026–2029).

11.

Housing Agreement Amendment Application for 9291 Alexandra Road/9288 TOMICKI AVENUE (formerly 9251 Alexandra Road)

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8425349)

CNCL-205

See Page CNCL-205 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (9251 & 9291 Alexandra Road) Bylaw No. 9544, Amendment Bylaw No. 10739 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

12.

Application by Manpreet Singh (ParaMorph Architecture Inc.) for Rezoning at 9720 Cambie Road from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL)” Zone to the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLRSO) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” Zone

(File Ref. No. RZ 23-015980) (REDMS No. 8413116)

CNCL-237

See Page CNCL-237 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Official Community Amendment Bylaw 10757, to amend:

(a)

Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (City of Richmond 2050 OCP Land Use Map), including amending the land use designation of 9720 Cambie Road from “School” to “City Centre Perimeter - Tier 2”; and

(b)

Schedule 2.1 lA (West Cambie Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, including amending the Development Permit Guidelines: Alexandra Neighbourhood Character Areas Map to identify the subject site as “Medium Density Housing” and amending the land use designation of the subject site in the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map from “Community Institutional” to “City Centre Perimeter- Tier 2,” including making various text, map, and graphic amendments to accommodate the identified bylaw amendments and ensure consistency throughout the plan, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Bylaw 10757, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Bylaw 10757, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation; and

(4)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10758 to create the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR50)-Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone, and to rezone 9720 Cambie Road from the “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL)” zone to the “Low Rise Rental Apartment (ZLR50)-Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

13.

Application by 1359161 BC Ltd. to Enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement to Conserve a Protected Heritage Building Known as Ikeda Dry Goods and Construct a Hotel at 3831 Moncton Street & steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Application

(File Ref. No. HRA 23-016568;HA 25-022755) (REDMS No. 8462167)

CNCL-304

See Page CNCL-304 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10769, to revise Schedule 2.4 of the Official Community Plan (Steveston Area Plan) to provide that a maximum of three storeys and height of 12 m may be considered for the purposes of the long-term conservation and protection of the heritage building at 3831 Moncton Street, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10769, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

The City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

The Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans

is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 10769, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation;

(4)

That Heritage Revitalization Agreement (3831 Moncton Street) Bylaw No. 10741 to permit the City to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto, in accordance with the requirements of Section 610 of the Local Government Act, to conserve Ikeda Dry Goods and to construct a hotel at 3831 Moncton Street, be introduced and given first reading;

(5)

That, following adoption of the Heritage Revitalization Agreement (3831 Moncton Street) Bylaw No. 10741, a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to permit the proposed exterior changes, including restoration and rehabilitation work, for Ikeda Dry Goods and construction of a new hotel at 3831 Moncton Street; and

(6)

That a funding request in the amount of $239,610.00 be approved under the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program to assist with the proposed conservation work for Ikeda Dry Goods at 3831 Moncton Street and disbursed in accordance with Council Policy 5900.

14.

APPLICATION BY VIVID GREEN ARCHITECTURE INC. FOR REZONING AT 12011/12051 3RD AVENUE FROM "STEVESTON COMMERCIAL (CS2)" ZONE TO "COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (ZMU64) – THIRD AVENUE (STEVESTON)" ZONE

CNCL-509

See Page CNCL-509 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10779 to create the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU64) – Third Avenue (Steveston)” zone, and to rezone 12011/12051 3rd Avenue from “Steveston Commercial (CS2)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU64) – Third Avenue (Steveston)” zone, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

15.

Richmond Water Quality and Conservation Report  2025

(File Ref. No. 10-6650-01) (REDMS No. 8448931)

CNCL-606

See Page CNCL-606 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the annual report titled “Richmond Water Quality and Conservation Report 2025”, dated June 15, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be:

(1)

Approved as the City’s annual water quality report for reporting the 2025 water system monitoring information;

(2)

Submitted to the Drinking Water Officer and Medical Health Officer; and

(3)

Made available on the City’s website, through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

16.

ICBC-City of Richmond Road Safety Improvement Program Update 2026

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-03-006) (REDMS No. 8444875)

CNCL-732

See Page CNCL-732 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the road safety improvement projects, as described in Attachment 1 of the report titled "ICBC-City of Richmond Road Safety Improvement Program Update 2026", dated June 22, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2026 Road Safety Improvement Program for consideration of cost-share funding;

(2)

That should the above submission be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute the cost-share agreements on behalf of the City; and

(3)

That should the above application be successful, the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2026-2030) be amended accordingly.

17.

RICHMOND ARTS FACILITIES NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT 

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-11-01) (REDMS No. 8401231)

CNCL-736

See Page CNCL-736 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the priority needs as outlined in Attachment 1 of the report titled “Richmond Arts Facilities Needs Assessment Report”, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated June 29, 2026, be approved to guide future arts facility planning and investment in Richmond.

18.

Options on the Management of Scotch Pond

(File Ref. No. 06-2025-20-008) (REDMS No. 8444333)

CNCL-838

See Page CNCL-838 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City undertake a feasibility study to assess potential future program uses for Scotch Pond and that a $150,000 one-time additional level request be submitted for consideration in the 2027 budget process, as outlined in the report titled “Options on the Management of Scotch Pond”, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated June 29, 2026.

19.

Street Banner Referral Response Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6050-01) (REDMS No. 8210398)

CNCL-845

See Page CNCL-845 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Option 1: “Install Welcome Banners on Four Poles – Cost Sharing”, as described in the report titled “Street Banner Referral Response Update”, from the General Managers of Parks, Recreation and Culture, and Engineering and Public Works, dated June 29, 2026, with funding amendments to fully fund the supplying and installing of banners, be approved.

20.

RICHMOND NATURE PARK STUDY – FINDINGS AND NEXT STEPS

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-NPAR1) (REDMS No. 8403354)

CNCL-855

See Page CNCL-855 for full report

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled “Richmond Nature Park Study – Findings and Next Steps”, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated June 29, 2026, be received for information; and

(2)

That a capital submission request for bog restoration work as identified in the report titled “Richmond Nature Park Study – Findings and Next Steps”, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, dated June 29, 2026, be considered as part of the 2027 budget.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

21.

Heritage Alteration Permit Application (HA 26-011972) by the City of Richmond – 5180 Westwater Drive (First Nations Building)

(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-BSYD) (REDMS No. 8452396)

CNCL-870

See Page CNCL-870 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Wolfe

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize deconstruction and reconstruction of the First Nations Building at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, as outlined in the report titled “Heritage Alteration Permit Application (HA 26-011972) by the City of Richmond – 5180 Westwater Drive (First Nations Building)”, dated June 22, 2026, from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture.

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Councillor Carol Day, Chair

22.

Tilbury Phase 2 Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Expansion Project

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-30-010) (REDMS No. 8091955)

CNCL-935

See Page CNCL-935 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Loo

That the comments on the "Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project", as outlined in Attachment 2, be endorsed for submission to the BC Environmental Assessment Office as part of the public comment period.

ADDITIONAL PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Loo

That a letter be sent to the Minister of Environment and Parks, with copies sent to Richmond Members of the Legislative Assembly and to Metro Vancouver and all Mayors of Metro Vancouver municipalities, reaffirming Richmond’s opposition to the Tilbury Phase 2 Liquefied Natural Gas Expansion project and the lack of ability to access project information.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

23.

8539Q – Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Firefighter Turnout Gear – Personal Protective Equipment

(File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 8473536)

CNCL-944

See Page CNCL-944 for full report

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 8539Q - Supply and Delivery of Firefighter turnout Gear be awarded to Associated Fire Safety Group Ltd. for a total cost of $1,611,880 excluding taxes as described in the report titled “8539Q – Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Firefighter turnout Gear” dated July 20, 2026, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contracts and all related documentation with Associated Fire Safety Group Ltd; and

(3)

That the Consolidated 5-Year Financial Plan (2026-2030) be amended to include $950,000 for replacement of firefighting turnout gear funded by Policing Provision.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Municipal and Regional District Tax Imposition Bylaw No. 10782

Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

24.

RECOMMENDATION

See DPP Plan Package (distributed separately) for full hardcopy plans

CNCL-949

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on July 15, 2026, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on August 27, 2025, be received for information; and

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(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 19-869484) for the property located at 7890 No. 5 Road, be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

25.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items.

Jerome Dickey to delegate on the City's Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA).

26.

Motion to rise and report.

ADJOURNMENT