November 9, 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 October 26, 2026;

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Inaugural Council meeting held on November 2, 2026; and

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(3)

adopt the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November 3, 2026.

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. 14.

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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Application For a Liquor Primary Liquor Licence # 307706 Structural Change (Capacity Increase) Xtreme Bowling Entertainment Corp., DBA: Splitsville Riverport – Operating at 14200 Entertainment Boulevard Unit 150

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Update on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Funding Reductions and Eligibility Changes

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City Signature and Community Events Program 2027

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Clarifying the City’s Position on Supervised Consumption Sites

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on December 14, 2026):

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11001 Shell Road, 11011 Shell Road, 10700 Steveston Highway, And Richmond Unaddressed Parcel (PID 015-725-880) – Rezone from the “Agriculture (AG1)” Zone To the “Agriculture and Assembly (ZA5) – Shell Road (Gilmore)” Zone (Salim Karimani – Applicant)

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Housing Agreement (Market Rental Housing) Amendment Application For 3420 Ketcheson Court

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 12 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on November 3, 2026; and

(2)

the Planning Committee meeting held on November 4, 2026; (distributed separately)

be received for information.

7.

Application For a Liquor Primary Liquor Licence # 307706 Structural Change (Capacity Increase) Xtreme Bowling Entertainment Corp., dba: Splitsville Riverport – Operating at 14200 Entertainment Boulevard Unit 150

(File Ref. No. 12-8375-3) (REDMS No. 8526008)

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See Page CNCL-35 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application from Xtreme Bowling Entertainment Corp. doing business as, Splitsville Riverport, seeking a permanent amendment to Liquor Primary Liquor Licence # 307706; for a Structural Change (Capacity Increase) to 500 persons, currently set at 460 persons, be supported; and

(2)

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.

8.

Update on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Funding Reductions and Eligibility Changes

(File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 8552770)

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See Page CNCL-47 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be prepared for the Mayor’s signature addressed to senior levels of government, including the Prime Minister of Canada; the Premier of British Columbia; the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills; and Richmond’s Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly, advocating for the reinstatement of funding for intermediate and advanced English language training and the development of a sustainable funding model that is informed by immigration targets and responds to newcomers’ needs.

9.

City Signature and Community Events Program 2027

(File Ref. No. 11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 8524208)

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See Page CNCL-55 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City Signature and Community Events Program 2027, as outlined in Table 1 of the report titled "City Signature and Community Events Program 2027", dated October 22, 2026, from the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, be approved for the following events and initiatives:

(a)

Children's Arts Festival;

(b)

Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival;

(c)

Doors Open Richmond;

(d)

Community Celebration Grant Program;

(e)

Neighbourhood Block Party Program;

(f)

Steveston Salmon Festival;

(g)

Richmond Maritime Festival; and

(h)

Richmond Farm Fest.

(2)

That the expenditures totaling $1,115,000 for the City Signature and Community Events Program 2027 with funding of $960,000 from the Rate Stabilization Account, $95,000 estimated sponsorship and $60,000 estimated grant revenue be included in the 2027 budget process.

10.

CLARIFYING THE CITY’S POSITION ON SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITES

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No.)

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

WHEREAS public perception and uncertainty persist regarding whether the City of Richmond may pursue or consider a supervised consumption site in the future;

AND WHEREAS the City of Richmond has previously considered the feasibility of a supervised consumption site and subsequently confirmed that such a site would not proceed;

AND WHEREAS clarity regarding the City's position is important to ensuring that residents have an accurate understanding of this matter;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Richmond will not pursue, initiate, study, plan for, or advance the establishment of a supervised consumption site within the City of Richmond.

11.

Application by Salim Karimani for Rezoning at 11001 Shell Road, 11011 Shell Road, 10700 Steveston Highway, and Richmond unaddressed Parcel (PID 015-725-880) from the “Agriculture (AG1)” zone to the “Agriculture and Assembly (ZA5) – Shell Road (Gilmore)” zonE

(File Ref. No. RZ 23-024473 (REDMS No. 8371795)

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 10804, to create the “Agriculture and Assembly (ZA5) – Shell Road (Gilmore)” zone, and to rezone 11001 and 11011 Shell Road, 10700 Steveston Highway, and the unaddressed parcel (PID 015-725-880) from the “Agriculture (AG1)” zone to the “Agriculture and Assembly (ZA5) – Shell Road (Gilmore)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

12.

Housing Agreement (Market Rental Housing) Amendment Application for 3420 Ketcheson Court

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8540956)

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See Page CNCL-107 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Housing Agreement (Market Rental Housing) (3420 Ketcheson Court) Bylaw No. 10672, Amendment Bylaw 10803 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

13.

2026 General Local and School Election Results
(File Ref. No. 12-8125-80-01) (REDMS No. 7020953)

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Declaration of Official Results for the 2026 General Local and School Election, dated October 21, 2026, attached to the staff report from the Chief Election Officer, be received for information by Richmond City Council in accordance with the requirement of Section 158 of the Local Government Act.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAW FOR ADOPTION

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Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10774

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

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

14.

RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

That the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on July 29, 2026, and September 16, 2026, be received for information; and

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Variance Permit (DV 25-026463) for the property at 11500 Westminster Highway; and

(b)

a Development Permit (DP 23-020753) for 3420 Ketcheson Court.

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

15.

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

Alex Sagert to delegate on public safety concerns and underutilization of Brighouse Park.

16.

Motion to rise and report.

ADJOURNMENT