February 17, 2026 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-3

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on February 2, 2026.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

1.

2026 Local General And School Election Appointment Of Chief Election Officer And Deputy Chief Election OfficeR

(File Ref. No. 12-8125-85-18) (REDMS No. 6852969)

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See Page GP-10 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Claudia Jesson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Claudia Jesson be appointed as Chief Election Officer for the 2026 Local General and School Election; and,

(2)

That Evangel Biason be appointed as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 Local General and School Election.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DIVISION

2.

Richmond Celebrates Soccer Signature Event Location and Proposed Business Terms for a Contribution Agreement

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 8266365)

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See Page GP-12 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Marie Fenwick

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That Option 1 - Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park be approved as the preferred location for the Richmond Celebrates Soccer Signature Event as detailed in the report titled "Richmond Celebrates Soccer Signature Event Location and Proposed Business Terms for a Contribution Agreement", dated January 26, 2026, from the Director Arts, Culture and Heritage Services;

(2)

That the proposed business terms, as detailed in Table 3 in the report titled "Richmond Celebrates Soccer Signature Event Location and Proposed Business Terms for a Contribution Agreement", be approved for the development of contribution agreements with Tourism Richmond and the Richmond Hotel Association; and

(3)

That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete all matters detailed herein  including authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer, and the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, to negotiate and execute the contribution agreements and related documentation with Tourism Richmond and the Richmond Hotel Association for the Richmond Celebrates Soccer program.

ADJOURNMENT