City Council - December 12, 2022 - Minutes - City of Richmond, BC

The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on staffing for community social development, and as a result of the discussion, the following amendment motion was introduced: R22/21-8 It was moved and seconded That the 1% Transfer to reserves for Investment in Community Facilities be reduced by 0.06% to accommodate the Community Social Planner 1 position. The question on the amendment motion was not called as in reply to queries from Council, staff noted that anything on the not recommended list this year will be considered in the budget next year. The question on the amendment motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Au, Gillanders, Heed, Hobbs, Loo, and McNulty opposed. In response to further queries from Council, staff advised that (i) increased revenue offset some salaries, (ii) hybrid work reduced budget, (iii) utility budget savings occurred, (iv) various efficiencies were explored to bring about the same level of service, (v) increased costs in Community Safety are due to unionizing of RCMP and increased staffing at E-Comm, (vi) the 1% goes into a pool of reserves for building projects that are brought forward in the 5 year financial plan, and (vii) the Community Charter requires that the budget is adopted prior to bringing a tax bylaw forward. The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Au opposed.

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