May 19, 2026 - Agenda

RECESS FOR SPECIAL OPEN COUNCIL

RECONVENE FOLLOWING SPECIAL OPEN COUNCIL

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on May 4, 2026.

DEPUTY CAO’S OFFICE

1.

Review of Low-End Market Rental Contribution Rates

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 8387564)

GP-8

See Page GP- 8 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Greg Newman

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City’s Low-End Market Rental contribution rates and other program settings be reviewed and the results reported back to Council as described in the report titled “Review of Low-End Market Rental Contribution Rates” from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, dated April 21, 2026.

2.

DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR CITY-OWNED SITES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING: INITIAL COMMUNITY Engagement PrograM

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05/2025) (REDMS No. 8407641)

GP-14

See Page GP- 14 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Peter Russell & Victor Tran

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Initial Community Engagement Program outlined in the report titled “Development of Four City-Owned Sites for Affordable Housing: Initial Community Engagement Program” from the Director, Housing, dated April 17, 2026, be approved.

3.

Response to Provincial Housing Bills: Density Bonus and Inclusionary Zoning Requirements and Associated Zoning Bylaw Amendments

(File Ref. No. 08-4045-30-02) (REDMS No. 8388374)

GP-27

See Page GP- 27 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Steven De Sousa & John Hopkins  

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10760, to amend the density bonus provisions in existing standard Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing zones and remove the density bonus provisions in other existing standard residential and mixed-use zones, in compliance with the requirements of Bill 16 (Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2024), be introduced and given first, second, and third reading; and

(2)

That Affordable Housing Density Benefits Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 10761, to create a new reserve fund for cash-in-lieu of affordable housing received through a density bonus bylaw, in compliance with the requirements of Bill 16, be introduced and given first, second, and third reading

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

4.

Steveston Area Parking Study

(File Ref. No. 10-6460-01) (REDMS No. 8349916)

GP-64

See Page GP- 64 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Sonali Hingorani    

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following parking enhancement measures in the Steveston area be implemented, as described in the report titled “Steveston Area Parking Study”, from the General Manager of Engineering & Public Works, dated April 16, 2026:

(a)

Introduce additional signage directing visitors to the various public parking lots in the Steveston area;

(b)

Introduce three-hour parking on the south side of Bayview Street east of No. 1 Road and convert a dedicated taxi parking stall to three-hour parking; and

(c)

Engage with area residents regarding a potential residential permit parking program.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

5.

8491P - Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Fire Apparatus for Richmond Fire-Rescue

(File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 8376504)

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Designated Speakers: Jim Wishlove and Anthony Capuccinello Iraci

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 8491P, for the supply and delivery of seven (7) large fire apparatus for Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) be awarded to Commercial Truck Equipment Co. for a total cost of $12,374,460, exclusive of taxes as described in the report titled “8491P – Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Fire Apparatus for Richmond Fire-Rescue”, dated May 1, 2026, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative officer and the General Manager, Law and Community Safety be authorized to approve change orders as required, up to an additional $1,313,919 as contingency for additional requirements, for a maximum total value of $13,688,379 excluding taxes;

(3)

That the project scope of the 2025 Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve Purchase – Additional Funding be amended to include the replacement of two additional fire apparatus; and

(4)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contracts and all related documentation with Commercial Truck Equipment Co.

ADJOURNMENT