R26/12-1 1. It was moved and seconded
That:
( 1 ) the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on June 8, 2026, be adopted as circulated;
( 2 ) the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 15, 2026, be adopted as circulated;
( 3 ) the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on June 15, 2026, be adopted as circulated; and
( 4 ) the Metro Vancouver ‘ Board in Brief ’ dated May 29, 2026, be received for information.
R26/12-2 It was moved and seconded
That there be an addition to part (4) of Item 11 of the Agenda, page CNCL 6, to read as follows: “(4) That staff explore options: (a) for a possible emergency shelter fund; and (b) for shelter service providers to be flexible in length of residency rules in emergency circumstances.”
R26/12-5 5. It was moved and seconded
That Items No. 6 through No. 15 be adopted by general consent.
CARRIED
6. COMMITTEE MINUTES
That the minutes of:
( 1 ) the Community Safety Committee meeting held on June 9, 2026;
(2) the General Purposes Committee meeting held on June 15, 2026;
(3) the Planning Committee meeting held on June 16, 2026; and
(4) the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on June 17, 2026;
be received for information.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
7. 2026 UBCM Community Excellence Awards Program (File Ref. No. 01-0083-20-001; 01-0060-20-UBCM1-01) (REDMS No. 8387953)
That the City of Richmond’s submissions to the Union of BC Municipalities 2026 Community Excellence Awards program be endorsed:
(1) Excellence in Governance: Building Our Future Together: Social Development Strategy (2025-2035);
(2) Excellence in Service Delivery: Richmond Fire-Rescue Online Education Program;
(3) Excellence in Asset Management: Murals Celebrate Richmond’s Beauty; and
(4) Excellence in Sustainability: Nature-Based Flood Protection Solutions Assessment.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
8. Richmond Sport Hosting Strategy (2026-2031) (File Ref. No. 11-7000-10-02) (REDMS No. 8393560)
That the Richmond Sport Hosting Strategy (2026-2031), as detailed in the report titled “Richmond Sport Hosting Strategy (2026-2031)”, dated June 1, 2026, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services and the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture, be approved.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
9. Award of Contract - 8562P - Provision of Traffic Control Services (File Ref. No. 03-1000-20-8562) (REDMS No. 8389258)
(1) That Contract 8562P – Provision of Traffic Control Services be awarded for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2026, to Glen Traffic Solutions as the primary service provider and with United Traffic Control Ltd. and The Universal Group identified as the secondary and tertiary providers respectively, for the maximum total amount of contract of $3,230,600, excluding taxes, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract – 8562P – Provision of Traffic Control Services” dated June 1, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works; and
(2) That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contracts with Glen Traffic Solutions, United Traffic Control Ltd. and The Universal Group.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
10. Housekeeping Amendments to Traffic, Soil Deposit and Removal, Boulevard Maintenance, Noise and Related Enforcement Bylaws (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010752; 12-8060-20-010681; 12-8060-20-010754; 12-8060-20-010755; 12-8060-20-010756; 12-8060-20-010765) (REDMS No. 8355981, 8241597, 7743435, 8241581, 8241586, 8127281, 8411152)
(1) That Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10752, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;
(2) That Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw No. 10200 Amendment Bylaw No. 10681, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;
(3) That Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw No. 9742, Amendment Bylaw No. 10754, be introduced and given, first, second and third readings;
(4) That Boulevard Maintenance Regulation Bylaw No. 7174, Amendment Bylaw No. 10755 be introduced and given first, second and third readings;
(5) That Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10756 be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and
(6) That Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 8856, Amendment Bylaw No. 10765 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
11. Seniors Homelessness in Richmond (File Ref. No. 08-4057-04) (REDMS No. 8440024)
(1) That a letter be sent to the Premier, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, the Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, and local Members of the Legislative Assembly to advocate for sustainable funding to enhance services that support seniors at risk of or experiencing homelessness;
(2) That a letter be sent to the President and Chief Executive Officer, Vancouver Coastal Health; the Vice President, Richmond Community, Vancouver Coastal Health; the Vice President, Richmond Acute Care, Vancouver Coastal Health and the Medical Health Officer to advocate for sustainable funding to enhance services that support seniors at risk of or experiencing homelessness;
(3) That a request to meet with the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, the Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and the Minister of Health at the 2026 Union of BC Municipalities Conference be submitted; and
(4) That staff explore options for:
(a) a possible emergency shelter fund; and
(b) the shelter service providers to be flexible in length of residency rules in emergency circumstances.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
12. Heritage Alteration Permit for 3871 Moncton Street (Independent Meat Market) (File Ref. No. HA 26-004534) (REDMS No. 8422913, 8413911, 8428120, 8426237)
That a Heritage Alteration Permit be issued for the protected heritage property at 3871 Moncton Street (Independent Meat Market), which would permit exterior alterations.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
13. North Dike Upgrades from Lynas Lane to No. 2 Road – Public Engagement Summary (File Ref. No. 10-6045-09-01) (REDMS No. 8353697)
That the Dike Master Plan Concept identified in the report titled "North Dike Upgrades from Lynas Lane to No. 2 Road- Public Engagement Summary", dated May 13, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be endorsed for detailed design and construction.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
14. Garry Street Traffic Calming (File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 8392777)
That Option 2 to implement two raised crosswalks on Garry Street as described in the report titled “Garry Street Traffic Calming”, dated May 19, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be approved.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
15. 2025 Annual Report and 2025 Annual Report Highlights (File Ref. No. 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 8412599)
That the report titled “2025 Annual Report” and “2025 Annual Report – Highlights”, from the General Manager Finance and Corporate Services, be approved and posted on the City’s website.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
R26/12-6 It was moved and seconded
( 1 ) That the application by BC Housing Management Commission for a new Temporary Use Permit that permits a three-storey supportive housing building with 40 studio units at 2520, 2540, 2560, 2580, 2600, 2640 Smith Street and 9031 Bridgeport Road be considered for a period of three years starting on March 15, 2027, through to March 15, 2030; and
( 2 ) That the application be forwarded to the July 20, 2026, Public Hearing at 5:30 pm.
R26/12-7 It was moved and seconded
( 1 ) That Option 2 as outlined in the report titled, “Business Recycling Resources Pilot Program Review”, dated May 29, 2026, from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be approved; and
( 2 ) That a letter be sent from the Mayor to the Minister of Environment and Parks requesting that, using the findings from the 2025 Preventing Non-Residential Packaging Waste Engagement Report, the Province enact legislation for businesses and institutions to submit waste prevention plans, conduct audits, or implement specific waste prevention actions.
R26/12-8 It was moved and seconded
That a capital project for the Minler Road walkway improvements in the amount $1.8 million funded from the Capital Reserve (Revolving Fund) be approved and that the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029) be amended accordingly.
R26/12-9 It was moved and seconded
That the report titled, “2025 Council Remuneration and Expenses”, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, dated June 12, 2026, be received for information.
R26/12-10 It was moved and seconded
That the report titled, “2025 Council Remuneration and Expenses from Other Agencies”, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, dated June 12, 2026, be received for information.
R26/12-11 It was moved and seconded
That the report titled, “2025 Statement of Financial Information”, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, dated June 12, 2026, be approved.
R26/12-12 That the report titled Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation 2025 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses from the Director, Finance, Innovation & Technology, Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation be received for information.
R26/12-13 It was moved and seconded
That the Lulu Island Energy Company report titled “2025 Statement of Financial Information for the Lulu Island Energy Company”, dated April 15, 2026, from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, be received for information.
R26/12-14 It was moved and seconded
That the report titled, “2025 Statement of Financial Information for the Richmond Public Library”, for the year ended December 31, 2025, as presented in the attached from the Chief Librarian, be received for information.
R26/12-15 It was moved and seconded
That the Council of the City of Richmond hereby affirms its support of the City of Richmond’s application dated October 24, 2023, to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council for the appointment of a Commissioner as contemplated by section 43 of the Municipalities Enabling and Validating Act, RSBC 1960, Chapter 261, as amended.
R26/12-16 It was moved and seconded
That the following bylaws be adopted:
Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10656 ; and
Development Cost Charges Waiver for Affordable Housing, 9000 No. 3 Road Bylaw No. 10697
R26/12-17 26. It was moved and seconded
( 1 ) That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June 10, 2026, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on December 10, 2025, be received for information; and
( 2 ) That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of Development Permit (DP 23-033716) for the properties at 9000 No. 3 Road, be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.
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