June 15, 2026 - Agenda

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on June 1, 2026.

CAO’S OFFICE

1.

2026 UBCM Community Excellence Awards Program

(File Ref. No. 01-0005-01) (REDMS No. 8387953)

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Designated Speaker:  Jason Kita

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond’s submissions to the Union of BC Municipalities 2026 Community Excellence Awards program be endorsed:

(1)

Excellence in Governance: Building Our Future Together: Social Development Strategy (2025-2035);

(2)

Excellence in Service Delivery: Richmond Fire-Rescue Online Education Program;

(3)

Excellence in Asset Management: Murals Celebrate Richmond’s Beauty; and

(4)

Excellence in Sustainability: Nature-Based Flood Protection Solutions Assessment.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Richmond Sport Hosting Strategy (2026-2031)

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-02) (REDMS No. 8393560)

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Designated Speakers:  Andrew Clark, Katie Ferland & Keith Miller

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Sport Hosting Strategy (2026-2031), as detailed in the report titled “Richmond Sport Hosting Strategy (2026-2031)”, dated June 1, 2026, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services and the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, be approved.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

Award of Contract - 8562P - Provision of Traffic Control Services

(File Ref. No. 02-0745-01) (REDMS No. 8389258)

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Designated Speakers:  Suzanne Bycraft & Victor Ma

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 8562P – Provision of Traffic Control Services be awarded for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2026, to Glen Traffic Solutions as the primary service provider and with United Traffic Control Ltd. and The Universal Group identified as the secondary and tertiary providers respectively, for the maximum total amount of contract of $3,230,600, excluding taxes, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract – 8562P – Provision of Traffic Control Services” dated June 1, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contracts with Glen Traffic Solutions, United Traffic Control Ltd. and The Universal Group.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

4.

Housekeeping Amendments to Traffic, Soil Deposit and Removal, Boulevard Maintenance, Noise and Related Enforcement Bylaws

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-01) (REDMS No. 8355981)

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Designated Speaker:  Mark Corrado

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10752, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 10200 Amendment Bylaw No. 10681, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(3)

That Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw No. 9742, Amendment Bylaw No. 10754, be introduced and given, first, second and third readings;

(4)

That Boulevard Maintenance Regulation Bylaw No. 7174, Amendment Bylaw No. 10755 be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(5)

That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10756 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and

(6)

That Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856, Amendment Bylaw No. 10765 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

5.

Application by BC Housing Management Commission for a Temporary Use Permit at 2520, 2540, 2560, 2580, 2600, 2640 Smith Street and 9031 Bridgeport Road

(File Ref. No. TU 26-011521) (REDMS No. 8412272)

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Designated Speakers  Chris Bishop, Emily Huang & Greg Newman

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by BC Housing Management Commission for a new Temporary Use Permit that permits a three-storey supportive housing building with 40 studio units at 2520, 2540, 2560, 2580, 2600, 2640 Smith Street and 9031 Bridgeport Road be considered for a period of three years starting on March 15, 2027, through to March 15, 2030; and

(2)

That the application be forwarded to the July 20, 2026, Public Hearing at 5:30 pm.

6.

Seniors Experiencing Homelessness in Richmond

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

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Report Distributed at a Later Date

Designated Speakers:  Chris Duggan & Kim Somerville

ADJOURNMENT