June 2, 2025 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-3

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on May 20, 2025.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Funding Cuts

(File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 8056346)

GP-7

See Page GP-7 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Donna Lee & Peggy Chen

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be prepared for the Mayor’s signature addressed to federal government officials including: the Prime Minister of Canada; Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; and Richmond’s Members of Parliament to advocate for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to reinstate funding for settlement programs in Richmond in response to the ongoing needs of newcomers, immigrants and refugees, as outlined in the staff report titled “Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Funding Cuts”, dated May 21, 2025, from the Director, Community Social Development; and

(2)

That the proposed resolution, titled “Reinstatement of Federal Funding for Settlement Programs” (Attachment 1), that calls for the Government of British Columbia to advocate to the federal government to reinstate funding for settlement programs in BC and develop a sustainable funding model for the continuation of these programs, be endorsed and submitted to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for consideration during its 2025 UBCM Convention.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Referral Response – Release of Closed Council Information
(File Ref. No. 01-0105-01) (REDMS No. 8060729)

GP-14

See Page GP-14 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Claudia Jesson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed amendments to Council Policy 1019 "Routine Release of Closed Resolutions and Reports" as outlined in the staff report titled "Referral Response - Release of Closed Council Information", dated May 20, 2025, from the Director, City Clerk's Office be approved.

COUNCILLOR KASH HEED

3.

Examination of ethical implications regarding Council members voting on issues with Personal Financial Interests

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

GP-22

See Page GP- 22 for materials

MOTION

(1)

That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) investigate the legal precedents surrounding the matter of Council members voting on issues with Personal Financial Interests;

(2)

That the CAO consider seeking a review from an ethics or conflict commissioner to gain further guidance on appropriate actions for Council members in similar situations; and

(3)

That the CAO report back to Council within three months.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

4.

Notification from Province of Selection for Housing Targets Assessment

(File Ref. No. 08-4040-00) (REDMS No. 8066264)

GP-23

See Page GP- 23 for staff memorandum

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Craig

ADJOURNMENT