October 28, 2025 - Minutes

Date:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Michael Wolfe, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Laura Gillanders
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Bill McNulty (by teleconference)

Also Present:

Councillor Carol Day

Councillor Alexa Loo

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee held on September 17, 2025, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

DELEGATIONS

1.

Dr. Rebecca Harbut, Chair, Department of Sustainable Agriculture, KPU, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), presented the KPU Farm at Garden City Lands 2024 Annual Activity Report, including an overview of the site, summary of the 2024 production, student research projects, the learning garden, and community outreach.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) produce sold through a variety of wholesale channels, (ii) the process of receiving organic certification for individual crops, (iii) the future food forest, (iv) the planting of native woody perennials, (v) the partnership between KPU Farm and Richmond Food Bank, and (vi) Kwantlen Farmers' Market, which has been extend to December 23, 2025 with select vendors.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE DIVISION

2.

Award of Contract 8480Q – Provision of Janitorial Services for Watermania Aquatic Centre
(File Ref. No. 11-7140-20-MCAL1) (REDMS No. 8156929)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Contract 8480Q – Provision of Janitorial Services for Watermania Aquatic Centre be awarded to Dexterra Group Inc., for a two-year term, for an estimated contract value of $296,732, excluding taxes, as described in the report titled, “Award of Contract 8480Q–Provision of Janitorial Services for Watermania Aquatic Centre”, dated October 6, 2025, from the Director, Recreation and Sport Services;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, be authorized to execute Contract 8480Q – Provision of Janitorial Services for Watermania Aquatic Centre and all related documentation with Dexterra Group Inc.; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, be authorized to extend the initial two-year contract, up to the maximum term of five years, for the maximum total contract value of $806,185 including contingency and excluding taxes.

CARRIED

3.

Proposed Commemorative Veteran Street Banner Program

(File Ref. No. 11-7200-20-SBAN1) (REDMS No. 8156540)

Ron Fontaine, President, Richmond Branch 291, Royal Canadian Legion, and Steve Jeske, Royal Canadian Legion Representative, BC/Yukon Command, expressed gratitude for City Council’s and staff’s work on the matter.

In response to queries from Committee, the delegation advised that there are similar banners throughout the province and the commemorative veteran street banner program is expanding in advance of the Legion’s 100 year anniversary in 2026.

Discussion ensued regarding potential methods for obtaining further information on the veterans featured on the banners.

It was moved and seconded

That Option 1 as outlined in the report titled “Proposed Commemorative Veteran Street Banner Program”, dated October 6, 2025, from the Director, Parks Services, be approved.

CARRIED

4.

Steveston Historical Society Enhanced Operations Pilot

(File Ref. No. 11-7141-01) (REDMS No. 8047187)

In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that the proposed enhanced operations pilot will create more sustainable operations for the Steveston Historical Society.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) funding levels and the enhanced ability to leverage funding from other sources to support Museum operations and programming, (ii) scenarios for both staffing and finances outlined within the Operations Report, and (iii) the Society’s partnership with Tourism Richmond.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Option 2, to provide support for the Steveston Historical Society’s proposed enhanced operations as outlined in the report “Steveston Historical Society Enhanced Operations Pilot”, dated October 6, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved;

(2)

That one-time funding of $180,000 to support the Steveston Historical Society enhanced operations for 2026, 2027 and 2028, be considered as part of the 2026 budget process; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture Division, be authorized to execute all documentation, including an amendment to the Operating Agreement to allow for a fourteen (14) month extension of the Term and to provide financial support for the Steveston Historical Society’s proposed enhanced operations, all as outlined in the report “Steveston Historical Society Enhanced Operations Pilot”, dated October 6, 2025, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services.

CARRIED

5.

Heritage Alteration Permit Application (HA 25-020472) by the City of Richmond - 12451 Trites Road (Seine Net Loft building)

(File Ref. No. 06-2050-20-BSYDSB) (REDMS No. 8130593)

Discussion ensued regarding (i) the differences between the project scope for the Phoenix Net Loft compared to the Seine Net Loft building, (ii) proposed material choices for the roof and wall cladding, (iii) repairs to the roof system due to multiple leaks, (iv) asbestos abatement, and (v) previously approved funding for the repairs and structural renewals.

It was moved and seconded

That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued to authorize alterations to the Seine Net Loft building at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.

CARRIED

6.

Lansdowne Parks Master Plan

(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-LSCP1) (REDMS No. 8159943)

In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) the distribution and size of the parks spaces were established through the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and the parks planning process was focused on character, amenities, and features incorporated into each of the parks spaces, (ii) the detailed design and implementation will be carried out through servicing agreements associated with each phased rezoning of the site, and (iii) the phasing was mapped out through the land use plan and the OCP amendment process and was secured through a legal agreement registered on title.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) a summary of the implementation and phasing plan of the Lansdowne parks, (ii) interim conditions of the Linear Park, Centre Park, Civic Plaza, and future mobility hub, and (iii) the generally positive feedback received from the public consultation, which indicated support for park spaces, with a greater preference for nature-based design.

It was moved and seconded

That the Lansdowne Parks Master Plan, as detailed in Attachment 5 of the report titled “Lansdowne Parks Master Plan”, dated October 10, 2025, from the Director, Parks Services, be approved.

CARRIED

7.

Richmond Arts Strategy 2026–2031

(File Ref. No. 11-7000-11-01) (REDMS No. 8138805)

It was moved and seconded

That the Richmond Arts Strategy 2026–2031, and Action Plan document, as outlined in the report titled “Richmond Arts Strategy 2026–2031,” dated October 6, 2025 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved.

CARRIED

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

2026 Events Update for Kaiwo Maru and FIFA World Cup

Staff advised that (i) planning is underway for the 2026 Kaiwo Maru – King of the Sea event scheduled for May 2-3, 2026 at Garry Point Park, and (ii) a report regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup and associated community events is forthcoming.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:50 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

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Councillor Michael Wolfe
Chair

Shannon Unrau
Legislative Services Associate