April 7, 2025 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on March 17, 2025.

CAO’S OFFICE

1.

Sister City Advisory Committee – 2024 Year in Review

(File Ref. No. 01-0135-04-01) (REDMS No. 7975268)

GP-12

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Designated Speaker:  Alisa Carey

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Sister City Advisory Committee – 2024 Year in Review,” dated March 12, 2025, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning be received for information.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

2.

Public Shared E-Scooter and E-Bike Program – Recommendation to Award Contract

(File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-7204) (REDMS No. 7996988)

GP-62

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Designated Speaker:  Sonali Hingorani

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 8375P - Provisioning of Public Shared E-Scooter and E-Bike Program be awarded to Lime Technology, Inc.;

(2)

That the City enter into an agreement with Lime Technology, Inc. based on the terms as outlined in the staff report titled “Public Shared E-Scooter and E-Bike Program –Recommendation to Award Contract” dated March 17, 2025, from the Director, Transportation; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to negotiate and execute the above agreement on behalf of the City.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DIVISIONS

3.

Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse – Referral Response

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 7959727)

GP-67

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Designated Speakers: Mandeep Bains & Mile Racic

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the existing Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse be demolished as outlined in the report titled, “Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse – Referral Response”, dated March 17, 2025, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services and the Director, Facilities and Project Development.

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE DIVISION

4.

Playing Field User Fees – Amendment to Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-01) (REDMS No. 7952583)

GP-72

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Designated Speaker:  Mandy Hadfield

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10648 be introduced and given, first, second and third readings.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

5.

2025 Richmond Community Celebration Grants Allocation

(File Ref. No. 03-1085-06) (REDMS No. 7969442)

GP-80

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Designated Speaker:  Dee Bowley-Cowan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2025 Richmond Community Celebration Grants be awarded for the recommended amount of $51,052 as identified in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled, “2025 Richmond Community Celebration Grants Allocation”, dated March 17, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That the grant funds be distributed accordingly following Council approval.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

6.

Official Community Plan Targeted Update – Proposed Update to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Map

(File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-01) (REDMS No. 7990876)

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Designated Speakers:  John Hopkins & Babak Behnia

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report entitled “Official Community Plan Targeted Update – Proposed Update to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Map” dated March 24, 2025, from the Director, Policy Planning, be received for information; and

(2)

That the draft Environmentally Sensitive Maps which are included in the report entitled “Official Community Plan Targeted Update – Proposed Update to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Map” dated March 24, 2025, from the Director, Policy Planning, be endorsed for public and stakeholder consultation as part of the Official Community Plan targeted update.

ADJOURNMENT