September 14, 2026 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R26/15-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on July 27, 2026, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on September 8, 2026, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated July 24, 2026, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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R26/15-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Item No. 12 “Application by Bene (No. 3) Road Development Ltd. for Rezoning at 4700 No. 3 Road from the “Auto-Oriented Commercial (Ca)” Zone to a New “High Rise Office Commercial (Zc44) – Aberdeen Village” Zone”, be revised on the Consent Agenda Highlights to read that the Land use application be forwarded to Public Hearing on October 19, 2026; and |
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That the Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10732, be amended to include the opposition by Cllr. Loo. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R26/15-3 |
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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 (7:01 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items |
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Item No. 7 – Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) Bylaw No. 10735 and Housing Agreement (Market Rental Housing) Bylaw No. 10736 to Permit the City of Richmond to Secure Low-End Market Rental Homes and Market Rental Homes at 8620, 8640 and 8660 Spires Road per RZ 22-023633 |
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Jerome Dickey, Richmond resident, spoke in support of the housing agreement and the securing of affordable and market rental housing. |
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R26/15-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:04 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R26/15-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 15 be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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That the minutes of: |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on September 8, 2026; |
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the Finance and Audit Committee meeting held on September 8, 2026; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on September 9, 2026; |
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the Community Safety Committee meeting held on September 9, 2026; and |
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the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on April 29, 2026. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-01735; 12-8060-20-010736; 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8424802, 8443726, 8288816, 8443734, 8288970) |
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That Housing Agreement (Affordable Housing) (8620, 8640 and 8660 Spires Road) Bylaw No. 10735 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement to secure the Low-End Market Rental homes required by Rezoning Application RZ 22-023633. |
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That Housing Agreement (Market Rental) (8620, 8640 and 8660 Spires Road) Bylaw No. 10736 be introduced and given first, second and third readings to permit the City to enter into a Housing Agreement to secure the Market Rental homes required by Rezoning Application RZ 22-023633. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 8476494, 8476384) |
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That the application from SSP Canada Food Services Inc., doing business as, Romer’s Burger Bar, seeking a permanent amendment to Liquor Primary Liquor Licence # 308690, increasing their hours of liquor service from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday to Sunday, to 24 hours service, (Outside Service Hours) be supported; and |
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That a letter be sent to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which includes the information as set out in Attachment 1 to this report, advising that Council recommends the approval of the amendment to the Liquor Primary Liquor Licence as described in Recommendation 1 of this report. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 8487088) |
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That the report titled “Metro 2050 Type 3 Proposed Amendment, Bylaw No. 1463, 2026 – City of Surrey (105 - 175A Street)”, dated August 10, 2026 from the General Manager, Planning and Development, be submitted to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board as part of Metro Vancouver’s consultation process. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 01-0157-30-RGST1) (REDMS No. 8493851) |
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That the report titled “Metro 2050 Type 3 Proposed Amendment – City of Vancouver (Molson Site)”, dated August 10, 2026, from the General Manager, Planning and Development, be submitted to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board as part of Metro Vancouver’s consultation process. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Re-allocation of 2026 Child Care Grant Funding (File Ref. No. 07-3070-01) (REDMS No. 8485378, 7590123) |
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That the 2026 Child Care Capital Grant of $9,049 awarded to Atira Women’s Resource Society be divided in equal parts and re-allocated to the Developmental Disabilities Association and the Society of Richmond Children’s Centres as outlined in the report titled “Re-allocation of 2026 Child Care Grant Funding”, dated August 6, 2026, from the General Manager, Planning and Development. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009215; 12-8060-20-009216, RZ 14-672055) (REDMS No. 8490743, 6822556, 6219995, 5630259, 6130741, 6880163, 6886141, 8493165, 5655561) |
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That Third Reading of Richmond Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9215, and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9216, be rescinded. |
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That OCP Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9215, as amended, to change Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) by amending the Aberdeen Village – Detailed Transect Descriptions to allow for a maximum 1.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Village Centre Bonus for non-residential uses on the subject site, be forwarded to a public hearing. |
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That Bylaw 9215, as amended, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act. |
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That Bylaw 9215, as amended, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation. |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9216, as amended, for the creation of a new "High Rise Office Commercial (ZC44)- Aberdeen Village" zone and for the rezoning of 4700 No. 3 Road from the "Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)" zone to the new "High Rise Office Commercial (ZC44) – Aberdeen Village" zone, be forwarded to a public hearing. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 08-4105-20-HA 26-019270) (REDMS No. 8500023, 7965383, 8499434) |
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That a funding request in the amount of $2,200.00 plus taxes and disbursements, to a maximum of $2,500.00, be approved under the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program to assist with heritage conservation planning for Tasaka Barbershop at 3891 Moncton Street and disbursed in accordance with Council Policy 5900; and |
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That the proposed amendments to the Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Grant Program (Council Policy 5900) to delegate consideration of Planning Project Grants to the Director of Policy Planning, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Zoning Bylaw Housekeeping Amendments (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010786) (REDMS No. 8467343, 8452662, 8452663) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10786 to make housekeeping amendments be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010780, RZ 22-027420) (REDMS No. 8445572, 8453805, 8534115) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10780 to create the “Town Housing (ZT107) – Smith Crescent (Hamilton)” zone, and to rezone 4620 & 4640 Smith Crescent from “Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (RSM/XL)” to “Town Housing (ZT107) – Smith Crescent (Hamilton)”, be introduced and given first, second and third reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced: |
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Jamie Hudson was appointed as the Richmond School District representative to the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2025-2026 term to expire on December 31, 2026; |
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The Dinsmore Bridge will be closed overnight for three months starting September 14, 2026, and the George Massey Tunnel will be closed overnight on September 18 and September 19, 2026, both for maintenance work; and |
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The General Local Election is on October 17, 2026, with advance voting opportunities on October 3, 7-10, 2026. Mail ballot packages are also available from September 15 until October 9, 2026. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R26/15-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10747; |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10766; |
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Inter-municipal Business License Bylaw No. 10763; |
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Inter-municipal Business License Bylaw No. 10764; and |
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Housing Agreement (9251 & 9291 Alexandra Road) Bylaw No. 9544, Amendment Bylaw No. 10739, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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R26/15-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 10769, be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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R26/15-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Heritage Revitalization Agreement (3831 Moncton Street) Bylaw No. 10741 (HRA 23-016568), be adopted. |
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CARRIED |
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R26/15-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 9499, Amendment Bylaw No. 10732, be adopted. |
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CARRIED Opposed: Cllr. Loo |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R26/15-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 29, 2026, and August 26, 2026, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R26/15-11 |
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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 non‑agenda items (7:23 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Jiun-Hsien Henry Yao spoke to his submission (attached to and forming part of these minutes as Schedule 1) and expressed concerns regarding a retail vape store opening adjacent to Seedlings Early Childhood Development Hub and would like Council to review the distance between age-restricted businesses that sell age-restricted products from childcare facilities, schools, playgrounds and other child and youth serving spaces. |
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In reply to queries from Council, the delegate noted that he is not aware of any municipalities that have a bylaw or policy that limit age-restricted businesses to operate near childcare facilities. |
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As a result of the delegation the following referral motion was introduced: |
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R26/15-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the presentation from Jiun-Hsien Henry Yao regarding the Change.org petition, “Ask Richmond, BC to Keep Vape Stores Away from Child Care Centres and Youth Spaces” be referred to staff to investigate and report back. |
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The question on Resolution No. R26/15-12 was not called as discussion ensued with respect to the City of New Westminster’s Zoning Bylaw Amendment that prohibits new vape stores opening but allows existing stores to operate. |
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The question on Resolution No. R26/15-12 was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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R26/15-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:31 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R26/15-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (7:32 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, September 14, 2026. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |