2024-11-25 Richmond 市议会常规会议

R 24 /20-1 It was moved and seconded That Councillor Andy Hobbs be permitted to join the meeting electronically.

R24/20-2 1 . It was moved and seconded That: ( 1 ) the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 12, 2024, be adopted as circulated; and ( 2 ) the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on March 18, 2024, be adopted as amended.

R24/20-3 It was moved and seconded That a correction be made to Item 7 “Accepted Forms of Payment” replacing the motion with the following referral motion: A referral to staff to consult with stakeholders and report back to advise Council on the nature, extent and context of the problems caused by the misuse of cash transactions such as the avoidance of tax, money laundering or otherwise and to provide potential solutions which could be implemented within the purview of local government. Consultation would include the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, other business groups, Provincial regulatory agencies relating to money laundering and the results of the Cullen Commission as well as applicable Federal agencies such as the CRA.

R24/20-4 2 . It was moved and seconded That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:01 p.m.).

R 24 /20-5 It was moved and seconded That the remote participants be permitted to enter the meeting via Zoom to speak on Item 13.

R24/20-6 4 . It was moved and seconded That Committee rise and report (7:14 p.m.).

R24/20-7 5 . It was moved and seconded That Items No. 6 through No. 17 be adopted by general consent.

R 24 /20-8 It was moved and seconded (1) That the “New Campaign” option 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; (2) That one-time funding of the associated budget as outlined in the report be considered as part of the 2025 budget process; (3) That staff be directed to bring back the final schedule with all details including funding for each category by the end of 2025; and (4) That up to $5,000 be allocated, within the existing budget, to each Community Centre to be taken from the Kickoff Events and the Community Events and Viewing Parties aspect of the budget and for the programming to be approved by the City.

R 24 /20-9 It was moved and seconded ( 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.

R24/20-10 It was moved and seconded That the following bylaws be adopted: Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10416 ; With the implementation of Bylaw No. 10573 (SSMUH) Bylaw, Bylaw No. 10416 is now rezoning from RSM/M to RSM/S zone. Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 10593 ; Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 10594 ; City Centre District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9895, Amendment Bylaw No. 10595 ; Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10601 ; Flood Protection Bylaw No. 10426, Amendment Bylaw No. 10608 ; Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 10427, Amendment Bylaw No. 10609 ; Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 10610 ; Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 10611 ; Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10615 ; and Development Application Fees Bylaw No. 8951, Amendment Bylaw No. 10617 .

R24/20-11 20 . It was moved and seconded That the minutes for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on November 14, be received for information.

R24/20-12 21 . It was moved and seconded That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non‑agenda items (7:58 p.m.).

R 24 /20-13 It was moved and seconded That the presentation by Aditya Chourasiya regarding bylaws and measures to protect religious harmony and safety be referred to staff.

R24/20-14 22 . It was moved and seconded That Committee rise and report (8:00 p.m.).

R24/20-15 It was moved and seconded That the meeting adjourn (8:01 p.m.).