City Council - May 12, 2025 - Minutes - City of Richmond, BC

R 25 /9-11 It was moved and seconded That Option 1, “Hybrid of Standard and Solar Pedestrian Lighting”, as outlined in the report titled “Railway Greenway Lighting – 2025 Update”, dated April 7, 2025, from the Director, Parks Services, be endorsed. The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with respect to (i) prioritizing solar pedestrian lighting over standard lighting, (ii) ease of implementation, reduced site impact, and environmental benefits of solar lighting, (iii) consideration of wildlife and neighbor impacts when choosing lighting, and (iv) the estimated costs associated with implementing an entirely solar lighting approach. In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) seven priority lighting areas were identified as the darkest, (ii) a hybrid approach is recommended to mitigate risks, (iii) accurate costs will be determined through the detailed design and construction cost estimates, (iv) solar pedestrian lights are adaptable and can be retrofitted and replaced with standard pedestrian lighting if found unviable, (v) implementation of solar pedestrian lighting would require minimal site work, standard pedestrian lighting would be a significant expense as it requires trenching, and (vi) the detailed design phase will include assessment and mitigation of light impacts on wildlife and adjacent neighbors.

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