November 18, 2024 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on November 4, 2024 (distributed seperately).

CAO’S OFFICE

1.

Indigenous Relations Strategy – Proposed Guiding Principles and Focus Areas

(File Ref. No. 01-0005-01) (REDMS No. 7762260)

GP-4

See Page GP-4 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jason Kita and Colin Pennier

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Indigenous Relations Strategy proposed Guiding Principles and Focus Areas outlined in the staff report titled “Indigenous Relations Strategy – Proposed Guiding Principles and Focus Areas,” dated October 28, 2024, from the Director, Intergovernmental

Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning, be endorsed; and

(2)

That staff be directed to develop an Indigenous Relations Strategy and engage with Indigenous communities to seek collaboration into the development of the Strategy.

2.

Response to Referral - Richmond Celebrates FIFA World Cup 26

(File Ref. No. 01-0005-01) (REDMS No. 7808316)

GP-11

See Page GP-11 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jason Kita and Trevor Penrose

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed event campaign to celebrate the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2026 (FIFA World Cup 26) in Richmond, as detailed in the staff report titled “Richmond Celebrates FIFA World Cup 26 – Response to Referral,” dated October 28, 2024, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Corporate and Strategic Planning, be endorsed for the purposes of continuing with planning and partner engagement; and

(2)

That one-time funding of the associated budget as outlined in the report be considered as part of the 2025 budget process.

DEPUTY CAO’S OFFICE

3.

Establishing a Housing Priorities Grant Program

(File Ref. No. 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 7845004)

GP-31

See Page GP-31 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Greg Newman

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed framework for a Housing Priorities Grant Program, as outlined in the report titled “Establishing a Housing Priorities Grant Program,” dated October 28, 2024, from the

Director, Housing Office, be approved; and

(2)

That staff bring forward eligible applications received through the Housing Priorities Grant Program for Council consideration.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

4.

Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve Purchases (2021 to 2024) BudgetAmendment and Annual Funding Requirement for Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund - Fire Rescue Vehicles Reserve Fund

(File Ref. No. 09-5140-01) (REDMS No. 7670334)

GP-43

See Page GP-43 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Fire Chief Jim Wishlove

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a capital request for a one-time funding of $5.0 million for Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve Purchases be funded by Emergency Response Fuel Facility Provision (contribution from Vancouver Airport Fuel Facility Corporation), detailed in the staff report titled “Fire Vehicle Replacement Reserve Purchases (2021 to 2024) Budget Amendment and Annual Funding Requirement for Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund - Fire Rescue Vehicles Reserve Fund”, dated October 7, 2024, from the Fire Chief, be submitted through the 2025 budget process; and

(2)

That an additional level request to increase the annual contribution to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve - Fire Rescue Vehicles by $600,000 be submitted through the 2025 budget process to ensure solvency for identified future purchase needs.

ADJOURNMENT