City Council - January 26, 2026 - Minutes - City of Richmond, BC

R 26 /2-7 It was moved and seconded That the commencement of Court proceedings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia seeking to judicially review and quash and set aside the Order of the Information and Privacy Commissioner dated January 14, 2026, and seeking necessary Court declarations confirming the legality of the City of Richmond’s Public Safety Camera System Program, be approved. The question on Resolution R26/2-7 was not called as discussion ensued regarding (i) the ten priority intersections included in Phase 1 for the Public Safety Camera System (PSCS) implementation, (ii) the functionality of the PSCS cameras, which would record passively and not be actively monitored in real-time, (iii) the use of public safety cameras in other municipalities, (iv) the critical importance of public safety and the need to pursue a judicial review of the January 14, 2026 Order of the Information and Privacy Commissioner to ensure the continuation and lawful implementation of the PSCS Program, (v) costs incurred to date for the PSCS Program and the need to resolve the program’s legality before further implementation, (vi) concerns related to costs and potential impacts to taxpayers, as well as reliance on technology, and (vii) the use of public safety cameras to assist in solving crimes. Councillor Gillanders entered the meeting (7:35 p.m.) by teleconference. Further discussion ensued regarding (i) parameters of the PSCS field testing, including how footage can be utilized or obtained, (ii) the use of the PSCS to assist with enforcement and solving crimes, and its potential role in deterring criminal activity, and (iii) privacy and security concerns. The question on Resolution R26/2-7 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Gillanders and Wolfe opposed.

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