April 22, 2025 - Agenda

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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on April 7, 2025.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE DIVISION

1.

Kaiwo Maru – King of the Sea 2026 Event Options

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-01) (REDMS No. 7988859)

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Designated Speaker:  Marie Fenwick

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council direct staff as to its preferred option for the proposed Kaiwo Maru – King of the Sea 2026 Event, as outlined in the report titled “Kaiwo Maru – King of the Sea 2026 Event Options”, dated March 31, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; and

(2)

That should option 1, 2 or 3 be selected, one-time funding of the associated budget for that option be approved, and the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025–2029) be amended accordingly.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

2.

Amendments of Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 and other Enforcement Related Housekeeping Amendments

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 7991331)

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Designated Speaker:  Mark Corrado

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10665, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10666, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(3)

That Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10667, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(4)

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10668, introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(5)

That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 10669, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

DEPUTY CAO’S OFFICE

3.

Low-End Market Rental and Non-Market Rental Housing Oversight: Summary of the 2024 Statutory Declaration Process

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7987198)

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Designated Speakers:  Greg Newman & Rene Tardif

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a policy be drafted for Council consideration that provides for exceptions for temporary instances of income exceedance related to low-end market rental and non-market rental housing as outlined in the report titled "Low-End Market Rental and Non-Market Rental Housing Oversight: Summary of 2024 Statutory Declaration Process" dated March 26, 2025 from the Director, Housing.

4.

Enhancing Access to Affordable Housing through Low-End Market Rental Program Management Changes

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7833264)

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Designated Speakers:  Peter Russell & Greg Newman

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That a registry of Low-End Market Rental (LEMR) homes be established and maintained on the City's website as described in the report "Enhancing Access to Affordable Housing through Low-End Market Rental Program Management Changes" dated March 26, 2025, from the Director, Housing;

(2)

That public information resources on the LEMR Program be expanded to recognize property-specific rents and eligibility criteria supported by a mapping tool to aid those in their search for affordable housing in Richmond; and

(3)

That the LEMR Program be assessed to determine how it is serving the housing needs of the Priority Groups recognized in the Affordable Housing Strategy 2017-2027, and that the findings of this assessment, and any related recommendations, be reported to Council.

COUNCILLOR KASH HEED

5.

issuANCE OF gift cards to employees

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

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MOTION

(1)

That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) immediately withdraw the practice of issuing gift cards to employees;

(2)

That the CAO implement practices such as structured recognition programs that prioritize fairness and meaningful appreciation for employees; and

(3)

That the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services determine the cash value of the current stock of gift cards and a process to recover the cost and/or distribute the cards to charitable entities such as non profits distributing food to our most needy.

ADJOURNMENT